This is a big congrats to David for making Federated's Chairman's Council in Orlando, Florida! His hard work continues to pay off and he has been recognized and rewarded with a trip of a life time to Florida for the week. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton and the treatment is always out of our element. We felt so blessed to be a part of such an amazing week!
Early fight out of Palm Springs had us up and going at 4am!
This is the view from our room!
A Welcome Reception started out the week, where we met all the Big Wig's... Al Annexstead is the top dog and should I mention is attending Elton John's Birthday in London coming up and also invited to the Royal Wedding.
David looking sharp! My handsome hub. The reception had a full open bar, and many different buffets which ranged from, fillets, halibut, salad station, turkey station (think thanksgiving), and a dessert station!!! WORDS just don't serve it justice!
another shot of our view.
The next day we started off with a Chairmans Meeting, I forgot to take pics =/ another 4am Cali time wake up.... but all the reps looked so great in the Chairmans gear. They had full course breakfast and smoothies, coffee and muffins awaiting us here. We had a couples spa/massage later that afternoon and just laid out in the sun for a bit. Can I say AHHHH.
Dressed for dinner with David's DMM (District Marketing Manager)
The California/Arizona crew for Dinner with DMM Tyler Brooks.
Day 3 started with Breakfast in bed.... Federated takes care of this too!
After breakfast, we headed to Walt Disney World Animal Kingdom, another paid for expense for us....told ya blessed.
The Animal Kingdom is awesome. This was in the bird sanctuary!
The gorillas were one of the best...they were all up and eating early in the morn.
He walked with the bowl on his back for a bit and when it almost feel off he caught it with his foot and quickly placed it on his head.
whoa buddy! Cute butt Karly would say.
David's always been my Rilla!! ;)
This is Gloria the HIPPO!
I was sending Kar pics all day because she would love this stuff!
While David's a Gorilla....I may be the Giraffe =/
Look closer...the lady is the plant....she was too cool and btw this is my halloween costume next year!
Crazy huh!
US...by the Tree of Life....MY FAVORITE!
Safari time...sooo cool!
CROCS and GATORS
These were awesome...upside down tree. It keeps it's water in it's trunk and has leaves three months out of the year.
up close to the living tree...inside is the Bug's life show =) loved it.
With our morning breakfast in bed they have these on the tables. I made sure to start collecting =)
The everglades night was a blast. It was outside and they had live music, Parrots to hold, a full course buffet of anything and everything you could think of.
the room.
Our fourth night we had dinner at Emeril's which was to die for.
We were treated by David's boss Wendy Kelley and her husband Mike (middle). Another California couple, Grant and Stephanie joined us and we had a blast. Thanks again Kelley's!
Our fifth day started with tons of rain and we went to the everglades for an Airboat ride! YES it's real....(just joking)
This one is too!
Here is our airboat.
The roots here grow up not down!!! way cool.
We took a hike though the everglades too and although we didn't get the memo not to wear flip flops we loved every minute of it.
walking through fern gully.
This is a Live Oak Tree.
Dirty feet.
My favorite...we took a moment of silence to appreciate the nature God gave us! Just rain drops, birds and silence was heard!
us.
Just part of the 550 something marketing reps that made the trip!
The product of lightening!!!
After a day in the rain we headed back for our final dinner night!
All ready!
There's always sunshine after the rain. This dinner night was by far the best! Think a formal wedding for 500 and something. Cocktail hour to start, then full course served dinner (6 waiters per table), a video of the week events....and after the elegant meal they dropped the curtains behind us to display desserts/ dancing and a nightclub to finish the night off. David and I looked at each other in Awe.
David's DOFO (Director of Field Operations)...Keith Ellard and his wife Johanna. Two of my all time favorites!
The girls, Kristen and Candice... both so stinkin sweet and pregnant...almost every girl was expecting very crazy.
Our favorite couple TJ and Kristen from Arizon...TJ was in David's class from Minnesota days!
This was the menu for the night!
As we reached our hotel room that night this was displayed for us...Chips and Salsa and two Arizona Teas....Chairman's Council next year is at the Phoenician in Scottsdale, Arizona, hint hint...Here's to you David and to Federated and all it's done for us..what amazing moments we've had. Round two next year in Arizona!!
2 comments:
You guys look like you had sooo much fun! I'm glad... you both deserve it! Way to go David... can't wait to see next years pictures!
We have to take Karly to the Zoo here soon, she would really love it! Thanks also for her gifts... she LOVES her animals... has been rock'n' her Mickey drum and tucked baby Simba into bed today =) And the Gator Jerky was yummy (or so Ricky says =) THANK YOU! WE LOVE YOU BOTH!
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Dude! Just a little jealous, that looks like a super fun and pampering trip. That airboat looks so fun! Way to go David on being such a hard worker and I am glad god blessed the two you with some vacay time. You look so gorgeous in all your pretty dresses!
Love you and may the luck of the Irish be with you tomorrow!
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