I celebrated my 5th Mother's Day and our 5th Annual Girl's Trip all in one weekend in the beautiful state of Tennessee. The added bonus was having Auntie Nicola join us. It was just perfect!
Skyler, Gammey and I drove to the Sanford-Orlando International airport on May 9th to catch our flight to Chattanooga, Tennessee. Unfortunately, we were delayed an hour and waited at the gate patiently.
Once we boarded, the Princess claimed her window seat.
All ready.....
Of course our studious PreK Babe put her skills to use and studied the emergency evacuation chart before take off.
The pilot made up some valuable time and we landed just ten minutes behind schedule. It was definitely worth the wait. It's been five months since we were all together. Reunited never felt so good.....
Each year, we enjoy a relaxed weekend on the farm and I love the tradition. Hard to believe this was our 5th Girls Trip!
You all know that I must include a NOW picture and compare it to the first photo taken at Auntie Cheryl and Uncle Charles' home.
After enjoying a tasty dinner at a local Mexican Restaurant in Auntie Chez's town of Cleveland, we headed back to the farm, but all the barnn animals were all asleep. Skyler greeted the dogs then headed down to the barn with Auntie Nicola first thing Saturday morning.
Meet Nick, a beautiful great Pyrenees puppy and the newest addition to the farm!
A quick visit to Sky's singing tree trunk while enjoying all the animals.
her greatest Farm buddy, Moose....
Brutus....
Scout....
Lovely Rachie....
Skyler was so excited to have her friend, Darby, join her Saturday afternoon. These two cuties have been friends for a few years now and always manage to see each other when Sky visits. Darby's Mum is Auntie Chez's best friends, Kim.
On Sunday, we celebrated Mother's Day at The Chattanoogan Hotel and Conference Center, the only four diamond rated full-service hotel in quaint city of Chattanooga.
After a delicious meal, we spent that rest of our day relaxing around the pool. Skyler was the only one to brave the chilly pool water. There is no stopping this little mermaid. She loves to swim!
We spent the last day of our trip (Monday) shopping in town.
And we continued our tradition by meeting Brother Green and his wife, Mrs Anita for lunch at the Olive Garden.
Skyler squeezed in one more swimming opportunity and took a few breaks to play with Bob Cat.
By 4PM, it was time to pack up our belongings and say goodbye until the next visit. Gammey and the Princess will be visiting in July, so the wait is not too long!
Uncle Charles...
We boarded on time to wonderful weather conditions and had an extra passenger. Yeap, Auntie Nicola flew back with us to spend an extra two weeks in Florida! Thank you Auntie Cheryl and Uncle Charles for another fantastic visit. We just love making Tennessee memories!
Until Girls Trip #6.....
We arrived home by 10:30 that night and it was official, Skyler missed her first day of school, but it was so worth it! After class on Tuesday, the 13th, my Sweetie decorated a Mother's Day cake just for me! It was a school project late last Friday, but Sky couldn't participate since we had to leave Lakeland by 1PM. My dear friend Teresa saved her cake and then delivered it to us.
Tons of love were added to the cake. I'm one blessed Mommy!
My tasty treat with my favorite Treat....
Yummy!
Definitely, "the icing on the cake" for a terrific Mother's Day celebration!
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