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.
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.
Attempt at a family picture, Mila wasn’t having it. |
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!
Constance Jones says
Looks like you guys had amazing fun!! Lobster Mobster–funny!
Lauren says
yes, it was a nice (& much needed) break! 😉
Leslie Kendall Dye says
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!
Lauren says
Yay!! Take me with you…. I could use another break already! 😉 I hope you guys have a wonderful time!!
Adanna says
Sounds like a really nice hang out and the memories would live longer than the pictures 🙂
Lauren says
That is such a good point! It was very nice to just leave the phone behind… 😉
Valerie says
So glad you had a good time! Beautiful weather and pics!! 😀
Lauren says
Yes, we lucked out! Sunday was super stormy so we left just in time!
Melissa Matters says
Looks like a grand time! It's great to get away for a few days, even if you are close to home.
Lauren says
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!)
IQmom Jaya says
Wow dat is so cool. Happy birthday to ur little boy ☺ I loved dis idea of celebration.
Lauren says
Thank you! It was a lot of fun!
Views From the Step Stool says
These pictures are great! I love that he wanted a smash cake!!
Lauren says
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! 😉
Kristen Hewitt says
What a great break – we all need to get away. I left my phone off for 2 days in Orlando this weekend – pure bliss!
Lauren says
Yes, leaving the phone down for a day or two was the most freeing part!
Nicole McGregor says
i want to eat those lobsters. but i get halibut. my husband a 192 lb one in alaska this summer….ha.
Lauren says
You win! I am actually not a big fan of florida lobsters… I am a Maine lobster snob! (shhh.. don't tell my hubby)
Bronwyn Joy says
Ooh. Did my comment come through?
Lauren says
Sure did! 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
Talitha Haynes says
looks like everyone had a great time. Happy bday to Hudson.
Lauren says
Thanks Talitha! It was a nice break! 😉
Mrs.AOK says
Lobster Mobsters 😀
Happy Birthday to your little guy! I hope this week brings you more fun and smiles 🙂
XOXO
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Lauren says
Thank you! It was a nice break!