Exploring Virginia with Grandma and Papa

We were so grateful to have my parents with us on the trek from Texas to Virginia. It was nice to have the extra hands to help, and Grandma and Papa are always a fun distraction for the kiddos. Since the week of travel/moving was long and busy, we made some time to have a little fun with them before they headed back to Texas.

We made the drive out to the Bluemont General Store, taking the scenic drive down the Snickersville Turnpike. It was fun to see the beautiful and historic countryside. There are several historical sites, multiple colonial/victorian homes, and a stone wall that lines the road, which dates back to the Civil War. Our kids are too young to appreciate the historical significance; they were just looking forward to some ice cream :)

We also visited the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center {Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum} in Chantilly. We got some advice on the best time to go, and it was perfect. There was hardly anyone there, and everything was set up for social distancing and COVID safety. It was such a treat to actually be out in public, without actually having to encounter the public. And it gave the kids an opportunity to explore without having to wait to see anything.

Eli was in heaven! He love seeing all of the different kinds of planes, helicopters, missiles, satellites, etc. He wanted to know what everything was called. Aiden was pretty excited too; he kept repeating, "look at this! look at this!" Maddie was less than impressed with seeing plane after plane, but she was a trooper anyway. She certainly didn't mind getting a toy space shuttle from the gift shop as a prize to take home :)

Such fun memories with Grandma and Papa. Until their next visit!