Hello Sunshine!!

Yes, I've been MIA but I really have a good excuse. I decided to join Mr. for a few days in... FLORIDA!!!! 
I was so excited!  Well, I was excited until I actually tried to get out of town, then it started to feel like I wasn't supposed to go anywhere.  I left our home here on the OBX on Tuesday (a day early, because it started snowing here) and traveled to my parents.  They were going to keep our dog.  My plan was to leave on Thursday and return on Monday.  Well that didn't happen.  On Wednesday, we received snow, then ice and then more snow.  I was determined to stay positive about my flight on Thursday.  I got up early, had everything packed and was just about to walk out the door when I received the dreadful text my flight was cancelled!! I was so disappointed! What was I going to do? I was on "hold" with the airline trying to schedule another flight and was told my wait time would be up to 5 hours! What the? So, Mr. suggested I go to the airport and speak to an agent in person and see what they could do. So, I did.  I felt I should at least try something.  I was able to get to the airport just fine, talked to a very nice man, he worked his magic and I flew out on Friday.

I arrived in Florida Friday afternoon and when I walked outside the airport, let me tell you, I was in Heaven.  The sunshine on my face and the heat on my skin was exhilarating.  It was Valentine's Day and I was going to spend it with my Hubby!!!  I couldn't be happier!  We enjoyed a wonderful weekend.  Here are a few highlights:

We cruised to the beach for a better view of the gorgeous full moon. 

What a great Valentine's Day evening

We took a airboat tour through the marsh to see some alligators and other wildlife.  We had a great time checking out the large reptiles and even some cute little babies.

Our boat, Gator Bait

Mommy and babies sunning

This guy's name is Hunch Back.

One of the biggest Osprey nest I've ever seen

We went to out Saturday night for a wonderful dinner.  We shared a pitcher of peach Sangria.  It was fabulous!

Of course I couldn't give up the chance to do a little shopping.  With two really nice outlets in Orlando I was more then willing to spend some time browsing the shops.  And, we were walking distance to yet another one at our hotel.  I was in shopping heaven.  Of course I had to visit Tory Burch and Kate Spade at the outlets in Orlando. They are my favorite.

Tory Burch outlet store, Orlando, Florida

Vero Beach Outlets next door to our hotel

Sunday, we had lunch in Orlando at Crave with some friends that live in the area. The Hubby decided to have their famous Sunday brunch with never ending Mimosa's...Yum.  Lunch was nice but catching up with our friends was by far the best part.  We've actually been talking about moving back there, (we both lived in Orlando in previous lives) and it's still on our wish list. 

It was a very lovely weekend.  It's always nice to get away with the one you love.  I was able to extend my stay another day since I lost a day on the front of my trip.  After being stuck for three days I didn't want to even leave the sunshine state but it was inevitable I had to go back to reality.

XoXo -T