Sweet Home

Ella and I flew home yesterday. We caught a flight from Seattle to Sacramento at 6:30am and got a whole row to ourselves. I even got to take on Ella's carseat even though we didn't pay for a seat for her. Alaska airlines are my new favorite airline. They checked my luggage all the way to Honolulu even though I switched airlines, whisked me though check-in and security because I was with Ella alone. The flight attendants offered to hold and watch Ella if I needed to get up and they were super nice. We both fell asleep after take off and only woke up when we were landing. Now that's how I need to fly! I've never fallen asleep in travel before...so nice.

Switched over to Aloha Air in Sacramento and they, well, not so accommodating. They did block the seat next to me for Ella, even though I hadn't paid for an extra one but they wouldn't let me take on her car seat. Luckily, the lady in the window seat loved babies and played with Ella and didn't mind letting her stretch out in the middle seat. It was a long 6 hours but Ella was good as usual. There were lots of other children on board and many people came up to me after the flight and said how good Ella was...one guy asked me what I gave her on the plane to keep her quiet...I almost replied "Boob". :)

We had an hour layover in Maui and then it was back on Aloha Air, this time I was allowed to take her car seat but the flight was only 30 minutes...by the time we got up we were already descending for landing within 10 minutes. (Maui looked amazing - we will definitely go back to visit).

It is so wonderful to be home. I am blessed with a husband who is thoughtful, respectful and generous. Ella and I came home to a clean house, with clean sheets, a made crib, folded laundry and asparkling kitchen and bathroom. Ron gave Ella a bath and we all went to bed early. I love my husband, my family and my home, it's nice to be warm again. :)