A Great Way to Start the New Year!

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Capitol Building
 A Trip to Colonial Williamsburg!

Enjoyed New Year's Eve dinner at the King's Arms Tavern!

Enjoyed the Christmas decorations and being able to wander around the village.  It was cold but we headed indoors to the shops and the tavern to warm up.

Bruton Parish Church


Governor's Mansion
Even had a snow day!  Nothing was open - glad we had a comfy place to be!

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