Our first stop was the Gryphon Tea Room which is operated by The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). The boys had planned a very special lunch for me.
Anh & I sipped on peach ice tea as Jaxon & The Hulk (aka Baylor) enjoyed ice cold lemonade. A tea room might have been better suited for a mother with two girls, but I appreciated the thought. My little wild men are just too energetic for such a delicate tradition. I'm sure the lemonade didn't help either!
After a delicious lunch, we strolled through a few boutiques in the quaint area around SCAD before making our way to the hotel. We are loyal to one hotel in Savannah because you just can't beat it's amazing view of the world famous Savannah River. Even the pool and splash park which are incredible take a backseat to the view.
The boys loved taking the ferry back and forth across the river for meals and sight-seeing. Plus, it's pretty awesome to watch the traffic on the river as you lounge by the pool. We even spotted a few playful dolphins!
In addition to the ferry, we saw quite a few cargo ships making their way up river to the port, and tugboats were a common sight as well.
Even the classic paddle boats seemed to blend right in to the historic vibe of the city.
However, this work of art definitely stood out to EVERYONE! It's hard to miss the $11.5 million mega-yacht docked front in center. Quantum of Solace...Perfect name because it was seriously straight out of a James Bond movie. I can't even imagine the luxury!
If you could tear your eyes away from the mega-yacht for a moment, the Savannah waterfront is lined with touristy shops and restaurants. The boys did a little shopping and picked up souvenir golf balls to add to their collection, but the "pirate" ship offering free tours was by far the favorite waterfront attraction.
It seemed to be owned by a group of seafaring gypsies that merely requested a donation as you exited. Based on the crowds, I'd say they probably do pretty well on busy weekends. 
From the waterfront, we made our way through countless squares on the way to Forsyth Park's ornate fountain. 
Along the way, the boys even stumbled upon a few secret gardens. I'm not sure which one was good and/or evil. Maybe we needed to be there at midnight to tell? Oh well.
Finally, Forsyth Park! Such beauty!
A quick picture at the fountain, and then we continued onward to the playground. Perhaps the fountain would have been more impressive to the boys if they had been allowed to play in it? Thank goodness for that beautiful wrought iron fence. Otherwise, I would have had quite the scene on my hands.
Instead, the playground provided the excitement Jaxon and Baylor were searching for all day. The park was a lively combination of locals and tourists. Families dined at picnic tables and blankets that were strewn across the grassy fields. Children laughed and shouted as they raced around the playground. It was like a scene from a movie actually. Perfectly idyllic!
Can you believe that was only day 1? On Mother's Day, we awoke bright and early thanks to Baylor, the morning person in the family. He didn't want to waste a second sleeping away our vacation.
Although, I'm sure even Baylor could have been tempted to nap in one of the resort hammocks! Sadly, there was no time for napping. We had a brunch date ahead of us!
Another trip on the ferry led us to a local favorite, B. Matthew's Eatery. Yum! Yum! Yum! Southerners know how to eat!
The day was off to an excellent start! We wandered the streets and meandered across suspended walkways on the way back to the waterfront. Savannah is truly a maze and there's something beautiful around every corner. You just have to take the time to explore every inch, as if that's even possible. I imagine even the locals discover something new on every stroll.
Mother's Day 2011 was beyond memorable and will be a day/weekend that I remember forever. My boys made sure of that & I love them for it!
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