Family in Virginia

Yesterday afternoon I returned from a trip to Staunton, Virginia. About 9 1/2 hours each way. In a van with my mom, dad, Michanne, and Fred. It was a looooong trip. My dad's family (his mom and two sisters) lives in Staunton. All in all I visited with 13 family members (and the two boyfriends of my youngest cousins) this weekend. We visited the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind (VSDB) where a building is dedicated to Ralph's dad; stopped by my uncle's new office building; visited the farm where my cousin is raising cows (for slaughter, black Angus); played corn-hole; went to the park (video below); ate entirely too much; and enjoyed stories and laughter with everyone.

New building sign

Inspirational words inside building

The family (part of it anyway) outside the building

Land where my cousin keeps her cows

Horsey enjoying a salt lick

The family (again, a portion of the family) outside the barn

Momma cow with babies

Uncle Dave with his grandchildren

Aunt Jo, Ralph, and little Chase

Duck pond at the park

Crazed swan (you'll understand in a minute)

Swan expressing its dislike of guy with baby disappearing