Thousands of mom’s were surrounded not just by love from their families, but also flowers on Mother’s day. NBC 7’s Adonis Albright has more.
More than 8,000 people came to the Carlsbad Flower Fields on Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day.
"Woke up with gifts galore, can't complain about that. My son and I have on matching T-shirts," said Ashley Johnson-Stovall, said one mom who was there with her family.
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WATCH HEREDespite the heat, the Carlsbad Flower Fields completely sold out of tickets. Because the weather's been so nice, the fields are staying open an extra week, ending on Sunday, May 18.
"You know, when you're in love with someone, you really can't say exactly what it is. You say dumb stuff like 'you make me whole' or something like that," said Fred Clark, the general manager at the Carlsbad Flower Fields. "So there's something deep, profound that touches you when you're here."
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Besides appreciating the beauty of the flowers, some moms also wanted to appreciate the beauty of spending time with their families.
"Take it all in, enjoy it. Be spoiled. Be happy, be grateful, be thankful," said Johnson-Stovall.
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When the Carlsbad Flower Fields close next week, they will open up again for next season in March of 2026.
