{ this is part 1 of a 2 part post }
As I look back at these pictures from Mother’s Day and sort through the ones I want to feature for this randomness post, I have the overwhelming sensation to cry. When I dropped my mother and her husband off at the airport, I was so sad to see her go that I accidently dropped them off in the arrivals section of the airport…subconsciously I wanted to start their visit over again.
Going back to my childhood home (WEST-COAST is the BEST-COAST) is not always easy and is a rarity. With the cost of airline tickets, pairing up vacation time with hubby (and his accursed school schedule), and toting a two-year old across the country…well, sometimes it’s too large a feat to undertake. Unfortunately for me most of my family is there. You can just imagine everything I miss: new family additions, birthdays, holidays, etc etc. Luckily, I have an awesome husband, son, dog, and my 2nd family (hubby’s family) is all along the east coast and in driving distance to spend long weekends with.…But a daughter needs her mother! So, I was elated when my mother planned to come visit us for 3 weeks.
We shared some amazing memories during these past weeks, Mother’s day being one of my favorites. I haven’t been able to celebrate this particular holiday with my mother since I moved to the east coast (9 years ago) and now that I am a mother myself it truly meant a lot to spend mother’s day with my mom.
For this special day, my husband and I planned an elaborate brunch where we enjoyed everything from fruit and fresh bread to mimosas.
Here are a few photos we took of our Mother’s Day Brunch
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Thank you to catch my party for the assist on the oh so cute printables
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This quote is perfect!
Although I know if my mom could she would still want to hold my hand thru life. But don’t worry mom you have what’s most important , my heart !
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Kisses for Grandmita after presenting her with her mother’s day gift
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… and kisses for me. I love love love my new moccasins, thank you Julian aka Daddy
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After a relaxing morning we packed up our matriarchs and took everyone out for a late lunch to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. This bridge tunnel, for those of you who do not live in the Hampton Roads area, connects Virginia Beach to the Eastern Shore and spans miles of water using a system of…you guessed it, bridges and tunnels. Having driven across this bridge/tunnel system numerous times for camping trips in Assateague or to visit my other Family in New York, I have always seen signs for a restaurant located on one of the bridge portions of this mega-cool road. I must say, the 360 degree views of the ocean were fantastic, the atmosphere was beach-y yet sophisticated, and the company I kept was marvelous. This ended up being a highlight of spending the day with my mother, as we were able to see a lot of history on this little outpost, snap some wonderful pics, and eat a satisfying lunch (definitely try the flounder if you go!)…plus the drive was about as beautiful as beautiful could be.
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My mom and her son-in-law
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What would a mother’s day post be without a selfie from my mom and i!
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This post is also dedicated to the other 3 special moms in my life; my dad’s loving wife Ada, and my husband’s wonderful and amazing mom and stepmom, Karen & Virginia. I love you all dearly
