Virginia Beach Trip - Day 2

I was awake early in Erin's guest room and started teleworking by 0630.  After about an hour, I went for a short walk in Erin's neighborhood.  By the time I returned, the Costco delivery people had arrived to install a new refrigerator and washer/dryer.  After Erin returned from getting us some breakfast kolaches, I ate some while talking with Mollie (teleworking) and Erin (teleworking).  I later resumed my own telework day, with meetings for most of the morning.  At various times throughout the day, I spoke with Erin, Austin and Mollie.  The latter actually gave me some gifts (Christmas 2023, Birthday & Fathers Day 2024).  Not to be outdone, Erin gave me a Notre Dame license plate holder!  I took a short break for lunch (sandwich from “Taste”) and (much later) to visit with Elizabeth (Erin’s friend from JMU) and Alex (the young lady who helped Erin buy her house).  Otherwise, I teleworked a full day.  Brenna contacted me a few times while she was driving to Virginia Beach and I sent her Erin’s address.  Meanwhile Erin and Austin continued unpacking their household goods.  I finished my work day at 1645 and Brenna arrived at about 1800.  By this point, we were all hungry!  When everyone was ready, we drove (it took two cars) to eat dinner at Steinhilbers, a fancy place on the Western Branch of the Lynnhaven River.  We had reservations at 1900 and got to sit outside on a pretty patio.  We all ate some delicious entrees (bolstered by some nice drinks).  In the middle of the meal, Erin told me that she was considering getting married at the venue.  She subsequently got a lot of information from the staff about options.  During our meal, our table was filled with some good conversation about recent family events, future plans, memories of places we’d lived (including Virginia Beach) and work topics.  To my surprise, Austin treated us to dinner - Erin said it was another gift from my birthday and Father’s Day.  This really has turned out to a great "Dad Day"!  Afterwards, we walked around the grounds for a little bit.  Next, Mollie drove (!!!) Brenna and I to see our old house on Kingston Drive.  We reminisced for a while and got used to Mollie’s driving style.  Back at Erin’s, I took another walk with Brenna, Mollie and Kiki in the pleasant evening air.  It was really nice to spend more time with my daughters.  By 2200 our long day of visiting was finished and I said goodnight.  This trip has been great so far and the main event (Busch Gardens) hasn't even happened!