Take Me Back: vacation recap

Last week, Ben and I headed down to sunny South Florida to visit my brother {Lyle}, sister-in-law {Sheena}, niece {Addison}, and nephew {Aiden}. They moved from Athens a couple months ago, and it has been a huge adjustment not getting to see them whenever I please!

excited to board our flight

We got into Fort Lauderdale around 9pm Wednesday night. I wish I had a video of how excited Addison got when she finally saw us waiting for them. It was precious! We stayed up late Wednesday night watching Duck Dynasty and catching up with everyone.

We started the day Thursday with pedicures at the nail salon nearby. Sheena decided to get a manicure as well, so Aiden and I had a little fun with my sunglasses ;)

We headed to the beach Thursday afternoon. It was scorching hot on the sand! Unfortunately, I did not put on (enough) sunscreen and now have a peeling forehead thanks to that (oops).  

 

Thursday night we went out to eat with just Sheena and Lyle while the As stayed with their babysitter.

I'll just let this picture do the talking...it was a fun night! 

On Friday, we headed out on the boat, but gloomy weather & an early afternoon storm cut our fun short. We ended up stuck at the marina while Lyle and Ben drove the boat back to the other marina to get the car.

 

                                                

Saturday we woke up to more rain showers, so we decided to go out for lunch to my favorite restaurant of the trip, Roccos Tacos. I'm not sure if it was the watermelon margaritas (it was national watermelon day..we had to celebrate!) or freshly made gaucamole, but it would be dangerous if we had a Roccos in Athens. 

Fajitas in a lava rock

A happy baby boy!

I think Lyle was tired of Addison's pictures lol

Sunday was by far the best day we had out on the water. We got to the marina around 8 that morning and headed to Peanut Island. We had so much fun just soaking up the sun and having some family time.

Before we headed back home Monday we went out to a late lunch and did a bit of shopping in downtown Del Ray. I was so sad to leave everyone...of course I had a little cry session at the airport when we said our goodbyes. Now I'm just counting down the days until I can go back for another visit!! 

xoxo, Leah