Road Trip: Virginia (River Farm)

Ben had some work to do in Alexandria at the end of our trip. While he was working, the kids and I met some friends at River Farm. It was so fun to return to one of our favorite spots and spend time with great friends. It was also a gorgeous day and so many beautiful things were in bloom.

I met my friend Jessica for the first time at River Farm and this time we got to meet her new baby Sloane for the first time! The kids loved holding her.

River Farm

I was happy that we could fit in one last trip to River Farm. Jessica and her kids joined us which made it even better. Such a beautiful spot to watch the kids run and play and imagine in the children's garden.

Oliver got stuck trying to go down this tiny hole. I helped him out. And then he did it again. And again. And again. He eventually figured out how to wiggle his way out since I refused to keep helping him out.

River Farm

River Farm is one of my favorite spots in the area. I think I'm feeling especially nostalgic these days for all of my favorite spots. I went to my very first playgroup there when Amelia was just a baby. I met so many wonderful friends that day that are still dear friends today. Several years later I met my friend Jessica there. She has shared countless adventures with me since then. My friend Jill took photos of Amelia with her best friend Emma at River Farm. Emma was Amelia's first and dearest friend and I treasure those photos.

I enjoyed another beautiful afternoon there with Oliver and Simon a few weeks ago. We played in the children's garden, wandered through the meadow, and hiked down to the river to throw rocks in the water.

These gates used to be at the White House.