Heading Home with Skipper!

We originally planned on leaving Tuesday morning but the weather was going to be pretty unpleasant on Tuesday and it was going to be beautiful on Monday, so CK decided we that we should leave on Monday after lunch. We were a little nervous how Skipper would react in the plane, since it would be over 5 hours before we'd be back in Texas. CK did plan a stop about 2.5 hours into our trip to break up the flight, let the dogs out and to stretch our legs.

We spent the morning packing up and then enjoyed a delicious chicken enchilada recipe from Connie that the girls loved, so I was sure to get the recipe from her. We loaded up the plane, gave out lots of hugs and thanks for such a great weekend together, and headed for Texas. Skipper, who seems to be uncertain or even fearful of most everything, didn't even seem to notice that we were in an airplane that moved or made a lot of noise! He curled up in between the girls and completely fell asleep. He was great! Meanwhile Buddy sat on my lap in the front seat. He really doesn't sit completely comfortably but he was fine and was more than happy to sleep throughout the flight too.

We stopped in Mississippi to get Skipper to go potty and for all of us to stretch out legs. He actually peed right away and both dogs drank a lot of water. There was a sweet family with two little girls and they had a great time playing and petting Skipper. He was actually quite good and was so happy to be with the little girls. We hung out at the airport for awhile and then we loaded back up and continued on our way to Texas. We made it hope and he continued to sleep like a pro for the entire trip. He was great! We got to the house and unpacked all the puppy things - the crate and Sofia set up the playpen that Casey lent to us. The girls really wanted the puppy to sleep with them, alternating every other night. They both agreed to wake up at 7am to take the puppy out to go potty and since he's so good at cuddling and sleeping with them already, we will see how it goes. We might be crazy for getting a puppy, but the girls excitement and happiness makes it worth it. Let's hope that their enthusiasm continues!!

Grandma with her girls and Skipper!

I can NOT believe how big Sofia is compared to her Grandma! We were just visiting in March and she wasn't taller than her Grandma then!

Buddy is ready for the flight home.

Skipper awake briefly before his long sleep to Texas.

Let the snoozing begin!

Skipper and Olivia.

More sleeping....

and sleeping....

and sleeping!

Skipper's first look at Texas! At the airport ready to drive home.

First night sleeping with Olivia. Went great!

He's just SO cute!!