A perfect spring day made for a most excellent visit to Williamsburg. We elected to walk the city streets for free but splurged on a ghost walk after hours.

Welcome to Colonial Williamsburg

Great revolutionary architecture

Typical Williamsburg architecture with a quaint carriage passing by

The simple construction of revolutionary homes stands in stark contrast to the European cities we are fond of

Aroma Cafe–home of the best Brie Stuffed French Toast in the world

Lilly was caught up in the ghost stories–so much, that she kept saying, “I don’t want to do this ever again. I keep thinking about ghosts.”

Ghost walks are always our favorites

How sweet…Lilly found her favorite shop

Early signs that the garden will flourish

Governor’s Palace

Typical Williamsburg construction

Fife and Drum Corps

Yes! The cannons were a big hit

Readying the cannons

Sunbonnets were the top-selling accessory of 2014

Please don’t make me wear this dumb bonnet

Simple dolls

In case you miss those days of heavy, ill-fitting garments–take one home today!

Everyone knows the best tool for writing a love letter is with quill and ink.

I’m not sure what kind of games are in these packages, but wrapping them in old newsprint just tells me they are wholesome and family-oriented

Really..it looks way easier than it is.

Lilly finally gets the hang of the hoop and stick