A day at Sky Meadows

I have to back track a little and cover some events over the last month that I missed mentioning.  Over the next couple of posts I'll be playing "catch up."

Our little family decided to spend Labor Day doing something fun and a little different.  We decided to head to Sky Meadows, a lovely state park about forty minutes from our home, and take advantage of all the beautiful scenery and historical landmarks.  It's a living farm that dates back to the Civil War (at least), and is nestled against the beautiful backdrop of the Blude Ridge Mountains.  Ella enjoyed seeing a Civil War suit, sharpening old tools, and we all enjoyed a family "hike" up in the mountains (about a mile total).  Considering half of that mile was all up hill, they did pretty good I have to say.

 Ella talking to the Park Ranger

 Beautiful views              

 Sharpening tools

 A view of the farm

 Hiking after she ran the first few minutes, she was ready for daddy to "hold"

 The pinnacle of our hike

All that hiking made us thirsty

  It was a glorious day, and just one more reminder to me of how beautiful it is here in Virginia.  Just absolutely breathtaking.  No matter how long I've lived here, I'm always amazed at how lovely Virginia is!  I'm also so grateful to have such a beautiful family!  We had a lovely day together.