Good Monday morning, my friends! We interrupt the regularly scheduled Monday morning coffee posts in front of the fire for this one, taken outside in Florida this morning. Yes, we boarded a plane for the first time in over five years, and two and a half hours later, we traded the cold and snow for some partial sun and warmth. When I woke up yesterday morning and took the pups outside, I was sure we would not be able to fly that day. It was snowy, freezing, and windy. By the time we were ready for takeoff, the weather had transformed into this...
Here we are, all ready to go! Don't be fooled by my borderline manic look. Steve hates flying, and I just realized I was the one to keep calm and hold things together. Fortunately, he did great, thanks to Rhett setting him up with headphones and a movie to watch.
Before we knew it, we were at our first stop, and I promptly showered, changed into my cozy clothes, and settled in with Madison for the evening. We enjoyed the room service and The Miss America Pageant while the others headed for dinner. A homebody is a homebody, no matter where she is!
Have a wonderful week, my friends! Stay warm and cozy, and as always, thanks for visiting!
Billie Jo
Have fun in Florida!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter’s flight from Indiana was delayed hours yesterday…she comes every other month for a couple of weeks. Although she was here in December for some special grandson events. We put the furnace on last night finally. I live on the Gulf one half mile from son. My kids left home for college and lived everywhere…for the past few years I have been near one of them. Florida in January-is our coldest but compared to indiana a-heat wave. Enjoy your trip. Our family needs a plane and an Uber as we keep the skies filled with trips…someone is flying in this country or overseas frequently…we love love it. Love your uplifting blog.
ReplyDeleteHave fun in Florida! I am ready to fly the coop, so to speak, for warmer weather.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be 70 degrees here today in North Central Florida but then we have some cold temps for the rest of the week. Well....cold for us! Hope you're a little farther South! ENJOY your vacay!
ReplyDeleteBillie Jo!!!! We are sitting at MCO right now!!! We just did a land and sea Disney Adventure and we had breakfast at the Riviera on Wednesday!! I was seriously thinking of you the whole time because of DVC and thinking it had been a while since you were there. We just finished a 3 Day Disney Wish cruise and it was amazing. Hope you get to ride Skyliner once before it closes tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Lucky you! We are in a never ending snowstorm here and everything is cancelled for the 3rd day. Enjoy the sunshine and warm weather!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love Florida, especially this time of year! Hope you have a great time and enjoy the warm weather, palm trees, and sunshine for me!!
ReplyDeleteOh...good for you for escaping this cold and snow! Love the picture of you and Steve! Glad that it all worked out that you were still able to fly!
ReplyDeleteGood for you escaping the snow and cold for awhile. We're supposed to start our drive to Texas on Wednesday but many roads are still impassable with 12 foot drifts. I'm starting to think we should have flown instead. Have fun!
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Betsy
Hi Billie Jo~ I'm so glad you are somewhere warm, enjoying the sunshine and your family! I'm with Steve, I hate flying. Looks like you were good support for him! Enjoy your time in Florida . . . Bring home sunshine!! Hugs, Barb
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the warmth! I'll be over here freezing in Texas :)
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous ! Hope you and your sweetie have a great time. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
ReplyDeleteEnjoy every warm moment! Lisa
ReplyDeleteWith the snow this morning...I am loving that view! Keep 'em coming. I'm enjoying the warmth and sunshine through them!!:) Enjoy your trip!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time! Wish I was there! Miss you all! : )
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous view! Hope you have a wonderful week enjoying your escape to warmer weather.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place you are staying at! So, what are your plans on the trip?
ReplyDeleteIs that pastries I spot beside the coffee? Excellent!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you did not have the horrible flying experience my kids had. Stuck in D. C. in a hotel for several days waiting for the weather to allow landing in Oregon where they live. It was a nightmare.
ReplyDeleteHooray! Have a wonderful time. That place looks beautiful. Enjoy each mement.
ReplyDeleteSounds magnificent! Enjoy the sunshine!! :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the warm weather.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you made it safely to FL. I watched the Miss America Pageant as well last evening on my cell phone. I could have got off my recliner and done it on my laptop. I was thankful that Madison won being Miss America!! I watched a video of her this afternoon about her getting airplane clothes and flying in a F 16D. I was in Air Force as well but not a fighter pilot at all. I was asked if I flew planes from other people. I remember being in a county in OR pageant when I was in high school. I didn't win but it was good to be there!! Enjoy your time with family!! It
ReplyDeletestill cold here in Oregon, but sunshine though for a bit!! Maybe Wednesday will be better day to go out and get some milk as it's getting low.
You left the northeast just in time, Billie Jo. Have a great time, my friend!
ReplyDeleteFlorida sounds LOVELY right about now! I hope y'all have the best time!
ReplyDeleteGood morning, Billie Jo! Just stopping by to say hello! It has been really cold here the last few days so looking forward to a nice warm up soon. Stay safe and warm!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time in Florida and soak in all the warmth and sunshine that you can ☺️
ReplyDeleteWow in the sunshine, very cold here, my son and DIL are in Mexico enjoying the sun.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Steve - I LOATHE flying ... we're going on a vacay in 2024 & I'm already having anxiety about the plane trip.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got away & enjoyed a warm environment!!!
I am soooo jealous and missing Florida so much this year. Lucky you-enjoy a layabout for me! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHave fun in the sun, you’re missing the below zero temps and windchills here!
ReplyDeleteI feel I should apologize on behalf of my home state. Florida is usually heavenly this time of year, with bright sunshine and 70*-80* weather. Sadly, this week it is SO cold and dreary and rainy, I feel like we are experiencing the winter that happens up north. Hope you are in a sunnier part of the state than I am...but I hope you and your family have fun either way.
ReplyDeleteFlorida is always a good idea. ENJOY!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful, I am very happy you are down in Florida. It's one of my favorite places to visit! Have a fabulous time.
ReplyDeleteOH I AM JEALOUS! It is so cold here this morning and I will be staying warm and cozy inside! Enjoy your time away in warmth and sunshine. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteFlying is no fun, but it gets us to where we want to be, so I'm thankful for that. Have a fun time in Florida, and I'll see you when you return, my friend.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
We live in Miami in the winter and I love it... no more snow and cold - yay!! I think I recognize the hotel. Is it on the beach in Miami Beach? Either way the pool looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a lovely vacation - we are scheduled to head to Miami soon, but now with the Boeing 737 Max 9 thing oh my - that is the plane we are scheduled to take. I am like Steve, i do not like to fly either.
ReplyDeleteOh that blue sky looks lovely! I hope you have a wonderful time in Florida. Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteHello again dear Friend. I hope you're still having an amazing time! If you get a chance come enter the blogaversary drawing I have going on. You can find the post and just make a comment and you're in. Two chances to win. :) And I draw the winners tomorrow. Would hate for you to miss out because you have been a blogland bestie for so many years. Either way - blessings to you and the week ahead! xoxo
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your trip
ReplyDeleteOur family needs a plane as someone flies each month. I live in Gulf Coast near Clearwater and is gorgeous here. We have had furnace on a couple of nights unusual. My son lived in Miami and I ah e been all up and down Atlantic from Maine to the Keys. Favorite on Atlantic is Myrtle beach
Favorite on Gulf is here
I do not like I land Florida much lol
Favorite on Pacific is Carmel.
Hope you have a wonderful time. I live at the ocean so we are blessed. Enjoy enjoy enjoy Brenda
I hope you've enjoyed your time away! I've missed you here in the blog world. I love that you said a homebody is a homebody no matter where she is; I totally relate!
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