Norfolk Zoo Day

Since it was Laura's last day in Virginia, we decided to go to the Norfolk Zoo.

Thoroughgood House II

Took Laura to see the Thoroughgood House today. 

Naval History Day

Today, we took Laura, who is visiting us from Ohio, to downtown Norfolk the MacArthur Memorial and Museum.

Headed over to the USS Wisconsin in the Nauticus Museum..

 Laura and I reminiscing about the old days in repair lockers when we were in the Navy..

Stay-Cation Begins

Day one of my 1 day stay-cation. Starting off with a Coconut Daiquiri. 

These Two!

Jinx is definitely something else. I love this little guy something fierce. 

Jinx- Age 2 years, 1 Month, and 19 Days

Isabella- Age 9 Months, and 13 Days

Cuddle Bear

Jinxie was seriously a cuddle monster tonight..

YFU Final Orientation

Some may know that I am a volunteer with Youth For Understanding, YFU, since I was a teenager. There's something about working with International kids that brings me joy that I cannot put into words.

Today was our final orientation of the year before this year's kids go home. It's always bittersweet for me to have become friends with so many... to see them grow up over the year... to hear their stories of their year here in the USA. The volunteers are just as amazing and I am glad to be a part of this!!

Speaking of the volunteers... ---> this is a photo of me, Kristie, and Donna during the lunch break. You can see some of the kids behind us photo bombing our selfie!!

Boomer and Backyards

Hanging out with my little ginger baby boy on the back porch. Boomer loves to sit out here with me and watch the birds. Love this baby (He just turned 7 on the 5th!)

Mimosa Friday

Much needed "therapy" today at the office!