Enjoying Some Virginia Green

Elise & Grace testing their balance on a fallen tree

A real treat for Brad, and for all of us, while in Virginia is being able to enjoy big trees and lots of greenery - a nice change from the desert scenery of Arizona (which we've also come to enjoy).  We took time out this morning to enjoy a brief hike in one of my favorite spots in Virginia Beach:  First Landing State Park (formerly Seashore State Park - the name was apparently changed in 1997).  The girls enjoyed hiking some different terrain, seeing some critters (including a small water moccasin), and testing their balance on fallen trees - all in the shade of a beautiful forest just minutes from the ocean.

A Taste of Georgetown (Cupcakes, that is)

 "Please, Daddy?!  Please?!"  Who could resist?  Besides, it was my birthday, and being on the road for the day, I figured this was my one opportunity to enjoy some cake on my big day.  So we took a detour on our way from No.Va. to Richmond and headed to D.C. to see if Georgetown Cupcake (made famous by their DC Cupcakes show on TLC) was worth all the hype.  God blessed us with a coveted free parking spot just a block away, and with an arrival just prior to the huge crowds.  The girls were in food heaven as they chose their flavors, then enjoyed them while watching the cupcake chefs work their magic for the long line of customers that had amassed after us.  The verdict?  Delicious!  Almost as good as my 10-year-old Elise makes at home (and that's quite a compliment to Georgetown Cupcake!).  Our recommendation, based on our limited sampling:  go with the Lemon Berry.