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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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
That blue dress is fierce! So beautiful! And so glad you got back to Boston even with the bad weather.
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
Looks like such a fun trip! So jealous of your warm weather!
~Samantha
goldcoastgirlblog.com
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!
What a fun birthday party theme! I love that idea!
Katherine | oneswainkycouple.com
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
Loved following your trip on Instagram. It looked like so much fun! PS you looked so fab in that blue dress!
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!
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!!
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!
Great trip!!!
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
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
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.
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! 🙂
It was SO amazing to see you and so glad you guys managed to get home to Sophia!!! XOXO, R
oh my you look STUNNING! Just stunning! Love that color on you! So happy you made it home safe and sound!
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
A woman's instinct. Isnt that crazy how that works?
Let me tell you – you & the hubs look like MOVIE STARS!!!
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.
So glad you got home, how nerve wracking! The weekend looks like a lot of fun though.
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.
What a fantastic FL weekend – and fun 40th party! I'm sure it was SO great to reunite with miss Sophia!
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
What a fun party! I love you in that blue. I am so glad you were not delayed getting back to Sophia!
Oh my gosh! What a fun looking party! I am jealous. 🙂
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!
I'm so glad y'all made it back safely! And that party looked like so much fun! That dress looks great on you!
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
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
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
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.