Hey - Brady and I checked out Busch Gardens this afternoon. Because we live here, we pay for one day and get the whole summer. You just can't beat that. Well it is Friday and it is Memorial Day weekend AND it was High School Day at the park, but we managed to have a great time. We explored Dragonland (most known for exciting the 10 and under crowd). We rode 5 rides there. Everything from a dinosaur egg ferris wheel to the carousel. Then we took the big boat ride (mom's choice) and the train ride around the park. Brady nearly fell asleep on the train so we hit McDonalds and came home. I confess we did try to ride one medium roller coaster but Brady was just a hair too short to ride with a responsible adult. (mom's disappointment) I am so tired I am sighing while I am typing. BUT totally worth it.

Exploring VA

Today Matt, Brady and I explored Ft. Monroe and Norfolk Naval Base. It was a great day trip. Fort Monroe is so different from other bases I have seen. Lots of classic old homes with lots of Generals and Colonels living in them. Their names and rank are on signs on their front steps. Very nice. We even got to go to the beach on Chesapeake Bay. (That was my favorite stop). Next we went onto the Naval base and were able to walk on the piers with the carrier, The Theodore Roosevelt, parked right beside. We took a couple of safe pics, and were warned that if we took pictures in a certain direction we would be arrested....camera down for sure. It was amazing to see how huge these carriers are with all the radar and flight decks. When yall come...we will go back if you want. Oh yes, and we drove through the tunnel (1.5 miles of it) under the bay. I LOVE Tunnels. Missed yall.

Visiting Friends

Hey there,

We visited Spartanburg, SC over Mother's day and had a fantastic time. Seeing our friends made it so special. We actually were able to spend quite a bit of time with lots of people over 3 days. Especially the very very important ones. Going to church was like coming home. My heart was far away with Taylor, Will , and Dustin on Mother's day. I just had to get enough sugar from Brady to cover them all. (He thought that got old quick).

Where in the world are the Veretts?

Hey there,

I am so sorry it has been soooooo long.

We are all fine. However, Mom has had a terrible bout with pnuemonia. We are now on our second antibiotic and a nebulizer(sp) at home. We pretty much had to beg to keep her out of the hospital, but we were successful. Brady has been sick and I hurt my neck and am now in Physical Therapy (which is helping). I hate all that negative stuff, but it is totally my excuse for not posting. Soooo here is the good stuff. School is going fantastic for Brady, The weather is absolutely beautiful along with the scenery, and I have made a couple of friends. We are still visiting churches. Matt is good. He has been traveling some. Matt's parents came for a visit and found a house in downtown Colonial Williamsburg right next to William and Mary College. TAlk about location! It is so fun downtown. We went to Indiana to visit Brady's GREAT grandparents and Great Aunt and Uncle in Indiana. They live near Purdue University where Matt's uncle is a professor. We also met up with Aunt Marianna there :o)So we are really doing ok. I can't wait to visit Spartanburg this weekend. I miss our SC friends a bunch. Yall take care and let me know what is going on.