Are we really home already?

I knew that our 10 days with Steve would go quickly, but I can not believe that we're already "home" and I'm knee deep in laundry. Our time as a family was awesome! I am so thankful that Steve had the chance to come back to the States. It is wonderful to think that the longest part of our separation is now over with and in a few short months Steve will be back home on R&R, and then a few short months after that we will be back together for good (or at least until the next deployment).

We spent the first week in Sumter where Steve worked with his Stateside counterparts on stuff...I really have no idea what he does right now. :) The kids and I had fun at the hotel, watching lots of movies, playing at the pool and generally just goofing off. When Steve's week at Shaw AFB was done we headed to Charleston, where my parents met up with us. It was great having Nana and Poppy around so that Steve and I could go out on our own some. We had some delicious low-country cuisine, and loved looking at all of the beautiful architecture.


It's amazing what Daddy lets you do...



When he hasn't seen you in 6 months. (She's wearing what she calls her "leadership" hat. I have no idea why she calls it that.)



Wrestling....



one of the things Bella couldn't wait to do with Daddy!



Back as a family.



Daddy eating a low-country favorite...Shrimp 'n Grits.



Jack wondering where his meal is at.



Bella and Daddy walking along the pier on Bay Street.



And goofing off.



Yes there are proud Texans...



even in South Carolina.



Walking around Meeting Street and King Street.



Bella loved finding this park!



Fort Sumter



Home to one of my first favorite "house flipping" shows...



Trademark Properties.

Some of the beautiful homes, architecture, gardens and churches.

The morning that we said "see you soon."