Headed Home...

via U.S.S. Enterprise

My big brother is officially on his way home :)

PRAISE THE LORD!!

 

 

I cannot wait to welcome him home, on his 26th birthday, from his last deployment.

I couldn't be more excited for November to be here!

I hope y'all have a wonderful week!

Meet Belle :)

Sunday was the day to go pick up the newest addition to our family. However, when my plans changed on Saturday, we decided to go get her a day early! We picked her up in Riner from a woman that I work with. She had a cat show up a week before she moved into her new house and a week later, it had four kittens! One went to us, one went to my good friend's girlfriend and the other two went to a family from the school I work at. I'm so happy that they all found warm, loving homes!Note: We also picked up my friend's girlfriend's kitten so they didn't have to drive out there late last night. Belle and her brother kept each other company on their first night away -- and did a lot of playing.
I'm so happy to introduce our new baby, Belle:

On the way home!

Sadie was SO confused/excited/scared

They slept on our towels. I moved this and they went into that brown hamper - where more towels are.

In the brown hamper...the kitty cave.

Meeting Steven!

They are really warming up to each other! Sisters!

It was very interesting having Sadie meet her. She whines a lot and won't leave Belle alone. Wherever she walks, Sadie has to follow and sniff and be RIGHT there with her. She won't settle unless she's sleeping! We're hoping after a couple of days, everything calms down.

Zonked out after an eventful weekend.

 Sorry for those who follow me on instagram! I'm going to settle down with the kitten pictures!  We just love her so much already! We just need to get her shots and she is good to go :)

On another note, it's my last week of work for the summer! It will be a busy week, with three field trips. Then we have a little break and it's back to school! (YIKES!) This week also marks the end of the season for Steven. We now wait to see if they make it to the playoffs!
I'm also looking forward to an annual festival in Blacksburg this weekend, Steppin' Out. It's held every year on the first weekend of August. We've been coming since before we even lived here!  Happy Monday!

Friday Fun: USS Enterprise CVN-65 Homecoming Pt. 1

Here's my weekend so far :)

Time at the beach. Priceless. (Obsessed with my Vera beach towel)

 Red flag = strong waves. Didn't stop meeeee.

 Had the beach snack essentials: Pineapple, watermelon, crackers w/ pepperoni & cheese, Red Bull, H2O

 Relaxed after the beach at the hotel's pool/hot tub.

Balloons leading to the Pre-Homecoming Party the night before.

Little brother (Draco Malfoy) and I are heading to the Harry Potter 7 Pt. 2 Midnight showing.

 Yes, the 3-D glasses were Harry Potter glasses :)

My USA pinwheel.

 Our first full view of the ship!

It's been a long six months, but worth the wait...they're finally HOME!

Welcome Home big brother :)
Lots more (people) pictures to follow!!!

Hope y'all have a wonderful, safe weekend!