We started out by heading to DFW- about a 15 minute drive from our house. We left 2 hours before our flight was scheduled to depart. We accidentally took the wrong exit and DFW just happens to be doing construction on a few parking lots, so we took this crazy parking lot detour, but finally parked our car. Next, we ended up getting on the wrong parking lot bus, got back off the bus, waited for a new bus, new bus never came, decided to walk to terminal, waited for bus to take us to our terminal, and finally get to our terminal. Jeremy ran to the AA counter, but it was too late. DFW requires that bags are checked 40 minutes in advance, not 30 minutes.
They assured us that our bag would be on the next flight to Memphis, arriving at 10pm. Not ideal, but we said ok. We headed to security, which was a little crazy, since we were so rushed. We also didn't know Emmeline had to be listed on our ticket. That created a bit of a delay and some major anxiety for me, but they finally let us through security. We were pretty much the last ones on our plane!
Emme did really well at first, but she started to get a little fussy. I attempted to feed her, but that did not go so great. She hated the nursing cover and was a little vocal about that. She fell asleep the last 20 minutes of the flight.
Upon arrival in Memphis, Jeremy headed to the baggage claim to discuss our situation. Unfortunately, the AA rep was really busy giving herself a manicure and didn't have much time to chat. When she got to a stopping point, she suggested that we have our bag FedExed and we would get it "the next day." Done! We headed to Gram and Pop Pops with EC and only our carry on luggage. Got a call that night that our bag arrived in Memphis and we would get it "the next day" between 8am and 5pm.
The next morning J and I headed to Wal-Mart to pick up a few essentials. Emme didn't want to go- she was embarrassed to be seen with us! I think the black sandals and purse really make the outfit for me and I'll refrain from comment on Jeremy's ensemble.
Headed to Wally World
Emme got to meet lots of new friends and family on Friday! She was especially excited to meet her great grandparents for the first time.
Granny B with Em
PaPa Walker, Jeremy, Pop Pop, and Nanny Walker with Emme
Gram, Jeremy and Granny B with Emmeline
Friday came and went with no luggage.
Emme got lots of time with her Gram, Pop Pop and Aunt Ali. They love her and she loves them just as much!
She's disgusted with all this picture taking!
Saturday came and went with no luggage and the announcement that it would be delivered around noon on Monday. Um- our return flight was 3pm on Monday and we needed to leave for the airport around noon. We made arrangements to pick the luggage up ourselves on Monday morning. In other words, our bag was of zero use to us the entire trip! What a waste of $25 to check the bag and $100 to have the bag delivered via FedEx!
On Sunday, we headed to church and EC got to meet lots more people!
Cody and Aunt Ali with Emme
Cousin Jessica with ECW
Still trying to catch a smile on camera!
Emme also decided to help Aunt Ali with wedding plans. She had lots of input!
Happy Father's Day!
Cousin Mark
We love this little girl!
Of course, Sunday came and went with no luggage.
REUNITED! We got our bag on Monday morning about 10am- a little late for it to be of any use to us!
EC did ok on the return flight- she cried a little bit, but not too bad.
We stepped off our flight at DFW, made a quick stop at the bathrooms and headed to baggage claim. One lone bag was sitting on the conveyor belt at baggage claim- our bag! We appreciate that, AA, but it can't make up for FOUR DAYS without our bag.
We had such a great time in TN, despite the luggage mishap. We love spending time with our TN family and it was so nice for Emme to meet so many important people. We definitely have plans to go back, just not sure if we will be flying or driving!
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