Charlotteville,Va

We took a mini-vacation to Charlottesville, Va last weekend. The event that spurred this mini-vacation was my cousin's Josh's wedding on 10/10/10, which was set to occur at 10:10 am, however it ran a little behind schedule, however, I digress. Anyway, we had a great time exploring Charlottesville, including a visit to Thomas Jefferson's homestead, Monticello, which means "little mountain" in Italian. We were reminded again of what a brilliant man TJ was. Amazing. The city of Charlottesville also holds claim of being home to Dave Matthews and John Grisham. It is a very beautiful part of the country, that's for sure. Retirement area, perhaps???

Looking out across the vegetable garden area of Monticello

Preston pondering away in the little "thinking" house of Jefferson, where he came up with all his good ideas.

Another view of the "thinking" house and vegetable gardens

Preston posing with TJ, who was a pretty tall man for his day

The beautiful front lawn of Monticello (where we had just witnessed a marriage proposal!)

Once again in front of Monticello

We are now at the lodge at Montfair the evening before the wedding

Me and my little cousin, Rachel, who isn't so little anymore!

Bonfire

Posing with the groom, Josh, who was my partner in crime throughout childhood

Cousins' pic

Us with my parents before the wedding

Having fun with Rach

It was a beautiful day out by the lake