Day trip with Tutu

This weekend, I got the rare treat of getting an entire day to myself. The Hubs had the girls all day so that I could go on a mini road trip with Tutu to go visit Uncle Bubba (my brother), Auntie Eheh and Cocoba.

What a trip. I don't think I've come home from something feeling as relaxed as I did. Even after 6 hours round trip in the car.

The town they live in is beautiful and the weather cooperated so that it was warm (70s!! In January!) and we had blue skies! My sweet niece was so excited to see me. We really only get to see her via FaceTime (thank goodness for technology!) but when we got there, she started yelling "daddy! Chouchou!" I got several hugs, snugs and kisses throughout the day!

They took us out to their favorite little coffee shop for a latte, then to lunch at an amazing restaurant called PokPok. SO GOOD. I don't love spicy things usually, but I ate 5 of their chicken wings...and these aren't like the "wings" you get at American restaurants...these are the full thing.

After we were totally in food comas, we got to go see the venue that they're hoping to get married at this summer! If I were living where they are, and was getting married again.....oh my gosh. I'd go here. It's a beautiful venue  with rustic flair. Lots of reclaimed wood, metal and kind of a vintage/modern appeal to it. it is absolutely perfect for them. I cannot WAIT to see them get married there :)

I had great conversations with my sister (Eheh) and with my mom in all the various car rides we had. Lots got put on the table and lots of feelings were shared. It was really cathartic!

Hopefully I can escape down to see them again!

The hubs had cleaned while I was gone (what a wonderful man!) and told me about all the adventures they had while I was gone. He had a soccer game, so he dropped the girls off with Grandma. She later told me she has no idea how I do this everyday, that they have so much energy she couldn't keep up! It i s a skill, that's for sure!! They had tons of fun and obviously did quite well without me for the day! Bring on more trips away for me!