Happy Monday friends! Coming off of a seriously incredible long weekend in Florida! I’m going to let the photos do the majority of the talking, but the main reason for this trip was so that Sophia could meet her great grandmothers! A wish I had when I was pregnant and I’m so grateful that it came true! Here’s a photo diary of our weekend!
Flew in bright and early on Thursday and Sophia’s first flight was a success! She was an angel baby and slept for about an hour and then played the rest of the time!
Sophia met her cousin Vienna for the first time and I think they’ll be fast friends!
Friday was our first full day and we certainly made the most of it! Our first stop was to see my grandmother’s and oh was it just the best first meeting ever! While they may not have completely comprehended it, I will say that the smiles on their faces was everything I dreamt of and more! These photos will hold the memories that I wanted for Sophia!
There are four generations in this photo!
Sophia’s first time on the beach was a success – although I’m not sure if she was a fan of the sand, much like her mama!
I could just eat her up and she’s not having any of it!
Friday night Gary and I went out to dinner at One Ocean Resort where we were married 6 years ago this month. It was really surreal to be back and we recreated on of our favorite wedding photos. The restaurant, Azurea was incredible and the staff went above and beyond to make sure we had a memorable evening!
These are shorts are going to be worn all Spring and Summer – love the ruffle!
Saturday we spent the first half of the day in St. Augustine. It’s funny because anytime I’m back in Jacksonville, I very rarely have time to do anything, but this trip we really packed it all in! The last time Gary and I went to St. Augustine was when we were searching for wedding venues 7 years ago. We walked up and down King Street & through all the shops. There was actually an early St. Patrick’s Day parade which made it that much more exciting. It was another beautiful day and Sophia was loving the sunshine so we decided to have lunch outside at A1A Ale Works – right on the corner King Street before the Lions Bridge!
Sunday was my birthday! From a play date in the morning to dinner with friends in the evening – it was an all around perfect day! There are two things that I just haven’t had in the longest time since Boston doesn’t have these restaurants and that’s bang bang shrimp from Bonefish & cheddar bay biscuits from Red Lobster. Both were consumed on my birthday because why not!? Starting out my 32nd year incredibly grateful for all of life’s blessings!
Wishing you a wonderful start to the week!
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That picture of Sophia in the beach is too cute! Your weekend makes me jealous– it was cold and rainy here.
This was the perfect trip and you got to celebrate so much! A very happy 32nd birthday to you and Iām so glad you got your cheddar bay biscuits! It looks like Sophia had the best time and what a joy she got to meet both her great-grandmothers! You created the sweetest memories this weekend beautiful mama!
It looks like y'all had a BLAST in Florida and had some gorgeous weather! I'm sure your grandma was SO excited to meet Sophia–so precious!
Rosy Outlook
Such a fun weekend in Florida! Happy belated Birthday!
Looks like you guys had the best time! Little Sophia looks so cute, love her little hat!
Happy Birthday! Looks like a fabulous trip – family time, good food and sunshine!
I'm smiling so big at the photo with your grandmothers, your mom, you and Sophia!! You are so right, it's amazing to have those memories of them meeting Sophia for the rest of time!! I'm heading to St.Augustine tomorrow with my mama, let me know if there are any spots we have to see!! xoxo Happy Birthday B!
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL pictures and memories, the ones with your Grandmothers brings a tear to my eye. SO so sweet. Love that you got to enjoy dinner where you got marries, how very special. What a wonderful weekend for all of you, glad you had a great birthday!
What a wonderful weekend!!! I LOVE the photos with your grandmothers – how awesome! And happy, happy birthday. I just know 32 is going to be another amazing year for you!
What a great weekend you had! Those pictures with your family are everything — that's what life is all about, right? So sweet!
what an amazing trip!! seriously i love every minute of it – from family and great grandmother time to st aug – i mean it doesn't get much better. also i love A1A – so yum š glad it was a great trip!
xoxo cheshire kat
Such a great trip! Happy Belated birthday friend š
Looks like a fantastic weekend! I love that she was able to meet her great grandmothers!
I'll reserve the domain "blovedflorida" for you for whenever you want to move back!!! š It was SO wonderful seeing you and meeting little Sophia the Sweetness!!! Hope everyone has an EASY trip back!! XOXO, R
That is so wonderful that Sophia got to meet your grandmothers!! That picture is everything. Looks like it was an amazing weekend in Florida.
Happy birthday gorgeous! It looks like the best first travel weekend for Sophia and for your sweet family!
What a wonderful weekend!!! You look AMAZING! I love that yall got to enjoy some sunshine and family time. The reenactment of your wedding photo is so fun, too!
Happiest of birthdays! I'm so glad you escaped the cold for some sunshine and happiness – look at how gorgeous it was! Also, Sophia is TOO cute and getting so big!
Absolutely gorgeous photos. What a gift to be able to have Sophia meet her great grandmothers. They are so, so, so precious with her!! Cheers to sunshine, plenty of family time, and reenacting that wedding photo!
How wonderful that Sophia was able to meet her great grandmothers. I know that was such a special moment for you. That's also great that she did well on the flight! I love that you and Gary recreated your wedding picture, too. What a special, special trip! Happy birthday again! Oh, and one more time – I'm so glad you got those shorts… they are perfect on you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!
I love you got to be surrounded by so much love & family & happy memory making!!!
Love a good generation picture. So precious to see family just keep growing & growing.
& I'm still laughing at your Insta story of Sophia dressed like a little old lady in Miami – haha- that really did make me LOL
Happy Birthday! What a great trip to see your family, you saw them all, ate the faves and the photo of Sophia on the beach is just precious! I love that she will have a photo with her great grandmothers to cherish forever!
Wishing you a VERY happy birthday my dear!! Looks like an amazing weekend home. I love how you re-created your wedding photo. It was SUCH a wonderful wedding!! š
I'm glad your daughter got to meet her great grandmothers! Fabulous trip, hope you had a great birthday.
Happy belated birthday! It looks like you had the most incredible trip – all that sunshine! How special that Sophia got to meet her great-grandmothers, those pictures are ones that you'll treasure forever.
Looks like a fun weekend! Love all the photos!
~Samantha
goldcoastgirlblog.com
Happy belated birthday pretty lady! Sounds like an action packed, fun-filled weekend with tons of celebrations. So fun you and Gary got to visit your wedding venue for a photo 6 years later, celebrate your anniversary and birthday plus baby Sophia got to meet her great grands. She is too precious for words and so are you!
Looks like an absolutely awesome birthday weekend!! You guys definitely packed it all in! Happy bday almost bday twin! š
How lovely! You have a wonderful family!
xx
recklessdiary.ru
Awww, so much to celebrate- and in bright + sunny weather, too! Sophia is such a travel rockstar!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
What beautiful photos you have here dear! Such a fun trip.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com