Our Last Day in Virginia and Driving Home

It seems like at this point in our trip I might have been a little tired, because I clearly forgot to take photos of what we did yesterday. We packed up the car, went to a playground for a while, said goodbye to Auntie Jen's house and headed out.

Finally made it home today, tired but happy with a great trip!

Virginia: Playground, Smithfield and Ritas

Today we went to the girls' favorite playground to play and feed the ducks. We drove over a bridge to middle of nowhere and ended up in a quaint little town, Smithfield (of Smithfield hams) and did some shopping and ate a delicious lunch at Taste of Smithfield. MiniM.E. insisted on Rita's for dessert.

We also stopped at Petco to pick up Winslow since we are heading out tomorrow.

Virginia: Petco, Beach and Pizza

This morning SlimJim helped me wake up by fetching my coffee. Just kidding, if that mug were filled with coffee it would be everywhere. It was cute that he wanted to help me bring it to breakfast.

After breakfast was another highlight of our annual trips to Virginia: visiting Auntie Jen's store and holding all the animals. The guinea pigs are the favorite.

Even Baby4 got to hold one!

Today we also met Winslow, our potential foster hamster, but he was in a cramped back room so I don't have photos of him. We are debating taking him home to live with us until Auntie Jen can move closer. 

A quick stop at Auntie Jen's for towels (SlimJim needed a quick ride on the swing)

And we were off to the beach!!

Auntie Jen and MiniM.E. jumped into the ocean! Sadly, Auntie Jen's phone went for a swim too.

It didn't fix being sad about her phone, but we did get some epic pizza at the Mellow Mushroom and have a nice time hanging around an adorable arboretum after we ate.

After all that sand, everyone needed a bath. It was Baby4's first big kid bath!

Finally in Virginia!

After a breakfast full of excitement, primarily caused by me exploding a small box of fruit loops all over the breakfast area, we packed up and headed out.

We were so excited to finally arrive at Auntie Jen's! Of course, as any aunt does, she spoiled the kids with gifts of giant lollypops and beanie boos. There were also surprise toys: confetti filled balloons and tiny cups and pom poms, which kept everyone occupied for a while.

 A highlight of Auntie Jen's house is her backyard with the super tall swing. It is almost impossible to pump, but it looks like tons of fun to be pushed!

 We also pet Lil K the fluffy kitten. And of course, boys being boys, SlimJim tried to also pet the fish.

We grabbed a bite to eat and hung out in hotel courtyard while we waited to check in. The kids played with sticks and were silly with Auntie Jen.

Then it was pool, hotel happy hour, dinner and bed, so we can have more fun tomorrow!