Our new life in Virginia Beach is off to a good start. This guy is all settled into his new job at the Naval School of Music, and so far, it's a great job!
On the homefront, we decided to live in the military housing here, located right outside the Little Creek base gate. While the location is super-convenient, the housing is definitely a downgrade from our last places, but we're making the best of our cozy home.
While the single-car garage only opens manually (you know, the old-school way with no remote, just a handle), my big car actually fits!
Wishing Daddy well as he heads off to his first day on the job here.
Through the front door or garage door entrance, you first walk through this little room that awkwardly fits the piano and harp.
We used our bar stools at the kitchen counter on the left for a make-shift bar. You know, so our guests can be entertained in the "parlor."
Round the corner to the Coca-Cola kitchen...
Found a new rug for the living room!
Built-in shelves on the opposite wall of the living room, although haven't quite figured out what to put on those shelves yet...
And we finally retired our 30+ year old dining table and bought this set at the Navy Exchange our first day here. Includes a leaf and two more chairs for guests.
View of our backyard through the nice glass doors by the dining table.
Other half of the yard from the living room window.
Even though there's a busy road onto base behind those trees, we love the lush greenery!
Back by the front door is the hallway and staircase to the 2nd floor.
Now entering Z territory! (How do you like our Pinterest craft there?)
Z is so excited about her new bunk bed which includes a futon bed for family and friends who visit! *hint hint*
The unfinished guest room with the extra dining chairs for now. We wanted to get a sectional couch/convertible bed, but it won't fit through the narrow staircase. So looks like our guests with have to use the air mattress for now, sorry!
The cozy master bedroom.
Can't beat this view out the bedroom window!
We've already made great use out of our firepit, roasting brats and s'mores. Just don't forget the bug spray!
The Grill Master.
And the squirrels are quite nutty, always trying to get into our bird feeder.
Another great perk of military housing is this amazing pool! Sorry, no guests allowed.
However, our base beach (south part of the Chesapeake Bay) is just 5 minutes from our house and it's fabulous! (Z and a random buddy of the day).
Sometimes you get to see sailors and Navy Seals practicing!
So come join us! These mermaids would love to host you!
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