Weekending in Florida


Happy Monday friends! I survived my first time away from Sophia, barely! I had this gut feeling that our flight on Sunday was going to be cancelled because of the storm that was making it’s way to the Northeast and a few hours into being in Florida, our flight was indeed cancelled! After a mad dash to get out on a flight that was leaving before Tuesday, we were added to a flight to JFK and then we rented a car to drive the 4 hours back to Boston. It was probably the longest car ride of my life with the ice, sleet and freezing rain, but we made it back funny enough before our original flight would have even landed in Boston – so it wasn’t a total loss! Here’s a bit of a photo dump of our 36 hours in Jacksonville!

My cousin hosted a pre-party at her house for all the friends and family that flew in for the birthday celebrations!

I wore this dress for the first time when I was almost 36 weeks pregnant (it’s non-maternity) and now I get to enjoy how it’s supposed to be worn!

 Was able to visit with my grandmothers


Took full advantage of a free afternoon and went shopping with a lot of success! I’ll share some of my finds later this week!




My cousin planned an amazing 40th birthday for her husband – Bond Style! Complete with an incredible live band, full casino games & three different bond movies playing throughout – it was so much fun!

 Danced with my bestie like we were back in college!



Can’t pass up a great photo booth!!




It was a super fast weekend, but worth it to have a little time alone together and see some family and friends! Already looking forward to taking Sophia with us in March!




How was your weekend? Link up below to share it with us! 




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  1. Andrea Nine
    January 21, 2019 / 11:34 am

    I love that you got to spend so much time with extended family. You blue dress was spot in spectacular and what a fun photo booth. Yay for Sophia going soon. Happy Monday babe! xo

  2. Erica Ladwig
    January 21, 2019 / 1:05 pm

    That blue dress is fierce! So beautiful! And so glad you got back to Boston even with the bad weather.

  3. kerri @ cheshire kat
    January 21, 2019 / 1:23 pm

    aw i'm glad it was a success! what a wonderful trip! you guys look so gorg too 🙂 have a great week!
    xoxo cheshire kat

  4. Gold Coast Girl
    January 21, 2019 / 1:50 pm

    Looks like such a fun trip! So jealous of your warm weather!
    ~Samantha
    goldcoastgirlblog.com

  5. Life as the Mrs.
    January 21, 2019 / 1:54 pm

    What a nice weekend in Florida! But I don't blame you; I would have been a wreck with a cancelled flight and then a long, scary drive. So glad y'all are home safely!

  6. Katherine
    January 21, 2019 / 1:55 pm

    What a fun birthday party theme! I love that idea!

    Katherine | oneswainkycouple.com

  7. Kate at Green Fashionista
    January 21, 2019 / 2:17 pm

    SO much fun, and love love love that dress you wore to the big party. Gorgeous as always! Traveling in the winter can be so tricky with the snow storms, but glad you found another flight and were safe driving back home from JFK <3
    Green Fashionista

  8. Kay R.
    January 21, 2019 / 2:32 pm

    Loved following your trip on Instagram. It looked like so much fun! PS you looked so fab in that blue dress!

  9. Emelia @ Dream Big and Buy the Shoes
    January 21, 2019 / 2:37 pm

    What a great weekend you had, the party looked so fun!I'm sure that was a scary drive, so happy you made it back safely!

  10. A Dash of Pretty
    January 21, 2019 / 2:55 pm

    Such a fun party theme and she totally pulled off a glam night! Amazing that you made it back like you did, such a good mama!!

  11. Melissa
    January 21, 2019 / 2:58 pm

    Oh my goodness, what a fun trip! That royal blue is absolutely stunning on you, too! I'm so glad you had a good time, and I loved watching your adventures on IG. <3 happy Monday! Be safe!

  12. Annsterw
    January 21, 2019 / 3:02 pm

    Great trip!!!

  13. Lisa
    January 21, 2019 / 3:29 pm

    What a fun weekend! You looked beautiful and the party was adorable! I'm sure you missed Sophia terribly, but it was so good for y'all to do that…I never would and we should have. XO

  14. Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
    January 21, 2019 / 3:40 pm

    I'm not posting today because I'm still recovering from last night's rollercoaster win haha #sostressful but how fun was a bond themed party?! Props to your cousin for that idea and you looked STUNNING in that blue dress! I'm sure Sophia missed you but it probably made the reunion even sweeter!

    Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams

  15. Karly @ What Karly Said
    January 21, 2019 / 4:36 pm

    What a glamorous birthday party, you looked beautiful in that blue dress! So jealous that you got to sneak away to warm weather, sunshine and lots of shopping.

  16. Girl Meets Bow
    January 21, 2019 / 5:34 pm

    SO glad y'all were able to enjoy such a fun weekend in Florida! You both looks GREAT at the Bond party!! How did you just have a baby hot mama??? I am sure you are SO glad to be home with Sophia though! 🙂

  17. Rachel F
    January 21, 2019 / 5:41 pm

    It was SO amazing to see you and so glad you guys managed to get home to Sophia!!! XOXO, R

  18. Cat Chat With Caren and Cody (Caren Gittleman)
    January 21, 2019 / 6:24 pm

    oh my you look STUNNING! Just stunning! Love that color on you! So happy you made it home safe and sound!

  19. Hena Tayeb
    January 21, 2019 / 7:19 pm

    Ugh that travel situation sounds like a mess but looks like you two had a wonderful time.
    You look amazing in the blue dress.

    henatayeb.blogspot.com

  20. Rebecca Jo
    January 21, 2019 / 7:44 pm

    A woman's instinct. Isnt that crazy how that works?
    Let me tell you – you & the hubs look like MOVIE STARS!!!

  21. Emily @ Martinis | Bikinis
    January 21, 2019 / 8:14 pm

    What a fun theme for a 4oth birthday! You are your cousin are such beauties. I love your blue dress with the touch of sparkles. I'm sure it was also nice to see your grandmothers while you were there.

  22. SMD @ lifeaccordingtosteph
    January 21, 2019 / 8:26 pm

    So glad you got home, how nerve wracking! The weekend looks like a lot of fun though.

  23. Ashley @ A Cute Angle
    January 22, 2019 / 12:30 am

    So glad you made it back safe for Sophia! I love the James Bond theme! So creative and fun! Glad you got time with family too.

  24. The Lucky Lifestyle
    January 22, 2019 / 3:19 am

    What a fantastic FL weekend – and fun 40th party! I'm sure it was SO great to reunite with miss Sophia!

  25. Straight A Style
    January 22, 2019 / 2:35 pm

    Such a fun time with family and a fun party! I always love a reason to get all dressed up. I am so glad you made it back but am sorry it was stressful in the process. Not what you need on your first time away.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

  26. Missy
    January 22, 2019 / 3:48 pm

    What a fun party! I love you in that blue. I am so glad you were not delayed getting back to Sophia!

  27. Mandie
    January 22, 2019 / 4:05 pm

    Oh my gosh! What a fun looking party! I am jealous. 🙂

  28. a little bit of emily
    January 22, 2019 / 5:15 pm

    How fun!!! The party looked like a BLAST! And thank goodness you guys made it home ok – that drive would have me on pins and needles, but I am sure it was all worth it to see Sophia at the end of it!

  29. Lindsay's Sweet World
    January 22, 2019 / 6:35 pm

    I'm so glad y'all made it back safely! And that party looked like so much fun! That dress looks great on you!

  30. champagne tuesdays
    January 22, 2019 / 7:45 pm

    Oh the things I'd do for a trip to Florida to escape this Chicago weather!!! Looks like you had such an amazing time 🙂
    xo, allie
    champagne-tuesdays.com

  31. awhite
    January 24, 2019 / 4:31 pm

    I'm so glad you got home safely- and you looked so STUNNING in that blue number! What a fun weekend!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

  32. Anonymous
    January 24, 2019 / 5:20 pm

    What a super fun week-end – and a great theme! It is interesting that they picked the current Bond to run on the screen – or were different Bond eras played? Who is your favourite Bond? Fave photo – your two Grannies – one looks very feisty. You look like you have such a fun family, and it is good to learn more about you – I had no idea you were from Florida? Joanne x

  33. sara [at] journey of doing
    January 27, 2019 / 3:58 pm

    You already know that I love that blue dress on you – but how fun is this?! I wish my family would plan glam events to celebrate birthdays. This would be far more entertaining than war stories about whose kids accomplished more, lol.