My mom was flying in Saturday from Australia for her 6-week "back to my girls" tour. I really wanted to surprise her, but with other circumstances going on that weekend, I didn't know if I would be able to get away. However, my sweet husband told me to go!!! So, I made a last minute phone call to my Aunt Debbie and jumped in the car. I made a quick stop along the way to pick up some kolaches & let Mattie out, and got to Ft Worth just in time to head straight to the airport. My mom's flight had landed thirty minutes early! So, I drove quickly, found a great parking spot, grabbed the leash for Mattie, and attempted to find the right gate to pick her up. The plan was for my mom to call Debbie and let her know where she was and then Debbie was going to pick her up. Sounds easy, right? Not so much. Pulling a dog around an airport, up and down escalators, construction making detours, and the time crunch made for an interesting attempt to surprise her. However, after asking three people where the heck to go and calling Debbie, I found my mom sitting outside on a bench. She kept starring at Mattie, not recognizing her (due to the lack of 5-in hair!) and didn't even notice me. I was within three feet and she finally looked up and saw me. Best. Moment. Ever. The look alone on my mom's face made that drive completely worth it!!! I definitely surprised her!
So we weaved back through the terminal and found the car and headed to Debbie's house.
Awesome timing on my mom coming in town. Brittany's brother Paul had just graduated from the US Coast Guard, so people came from out of town to celebrate. My cousin Brian & Brittany flew in from DC, Erin came up from Katy, Natalee drove in, Anne & Carl came over...it was awesome. We had a wonderful evening.
We woke up the next morning and enjoyed sitting by the pool and talking for hours. Then, B&B came over and we had a big breakfast thanks to Debbie! As we looked around the table, we knew there were not going to be many more moments like this. Anne & Carl, Brian & Brittany, Erin, Debbie & Travis, my mom & me. I am so thankful for my family. Love them all to pieces. After breakfast & a little car tune-up thanks to Carl, I headed back home. I hate that my mom lives on the other side of the world, but I am thankful that she gets to spend lots of time here this summer. She is now visiting with my sister & Mia, and then we will all meet up in Mexico with my grandparents! How lucky are we?!
