I just spent 5 whole days doing basically whatever I wanted and it was amazing. I took a break from work, cooking, cleaning… and even blogging! (gasp!!) It was my son’s birthday and we decided to have a little staycation at a motel on the beach.
I took off Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday from work, which is just long enough to feel like a got a break… but short enough that I’m still in the loop and don’t have to take a whole afternoon to catch up.
My husband went to the Keys for a few days at the beginning of the week for lobster mini-season. They caught 90 lobsters! Pretty awesome.
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| Lobster Mobsters! |
Then it was off to the beach to spend the rest of the weekend with friends and family. A bunch of us got rooms at this little motel that is right on the beach. It’s sort of become a family hangout at least a few times a year! I took some pictures the first day and night, only on my phone though… I was so bummed I forgot our good camera! After that… I don’t think I even took my phone out of the room for the rest of the weekend.
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| Attempt at a family picture, Mila wasn’t having it. |
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| My sweeties |
I ate and drank whatever I wanted. We woke up to watch the sunrise and spent hours floating in the ocean. It wasn’t a long trip, or a far one (we were only about 30 minutes away from our house!) but the memories we made are priceless and it reminded me how THANKFUL and GRATEFUL I am to have family and close friends that live right around the corner. A big THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Hudson’s 6th Birthday so special! Now… back to reality!
Looks like you guys had amazing fun!! Lobster Mobster–funny!
yes, it was a nice (& much needed) break! 😉
This makes me all the more excited that we have a plan at last to escape in the last week of August! I have ALWAYS wanted to do a summer escape from the city and we never manage it. This year we took the time,did the research and off we go! I have the calendar marked and I can hardly wait to ESCAPE REALITY!
Yay!! Take me with you…. I could use another break already! 😉 I hope you guys have a wonderful time!!
Sounds like a really nice hang out and the memories would live longer than the pictures 🙂
That is such a good point! It was very nice to just leave the phone behind… 😉
So glad you had a good time! Beautiful weather and pics!! 😀
Yes, we lucked out! Sunday was super stormy so we left just in time!
Looks like a grand time! It's great to get away for a few days, even if you are close to home.
I think staying at a hotel makes it feel like a 'vacation' even when its right around the corner! (and being steps away from the beach doesnt hurt either!)
Wow dat is so cool. Happy birthday to ur little boy ☺ I loved dis idea of celebration.
Thank you! It was a lot of fun!
These pictures are great! I love that he wanted a smash cake!!
It was funny since he never enjoyed smash cakes when he was a baby… but now that he is older he is all about making a mess! 😉
What a great break – we all need to get away. I left my phone off for 2 days in Orlando this weekend – pure bliss!
Yes, leaving the phone down for a day or two was the most freeing part!
i want to eat those lobsters. but i get halibut. my husband a 192 lb one in alaska this summer….ha.
You win! I am actually not a big fan of florida lobsters… I am a Maine lobster snob! (shhh.. don't tell my hubby)
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looks like everyone had a great time. Happy bday to Hudson.
Thanks Talitha! It was a nice break! 😉
Lobster Mobsters 😀
Happy Birthday to your little guy! I hope this week brings you more fun and smiles 🙂
XOXO
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Thank you! It was a nice break!