Long time, no blog! What a crazy few weeks – to say the least.

I really do not want to leave this poor blog unattended for too long, so I come bearing warm-weather photos from a recent trip I took to Sanibel, FL!

We’ve had snow storm, after snow storm, after snow storm in Connecticut, and getting away to some place warm was so necessary for my sanity! My parents spent pretty much the entire month of February (and then some) “wintering” in Florida & invited me down for a visit. I couldn’t pass it up.

I had been a little stressed and this trip was exactly what I needed. For those still shoulder deep in snow (like me), I hope these pictures brings a little glimmer of hope of the warmer days to come!

Had to start off the trip with a bright manicure!
Had to start off the trip with a bright manicure!

I loved everything about this condo!
I loved everything about their Sanibel condo!
Our path to the beach :)
Our path to the beach 🙂
There were so many shells & funky washed up creatures all over the place
There were so many shells & funky washed up creatures all over the place
Love these! (As long as they were vacant! Some still had critters living inside)
Love these! (As long as they were vacant! Some still had critters living inside)
Snapshot of my Mom & I at dinner
Snapshot of my Mom & I at dinner
THE biggest crab legs I'd ever seen!
THE biggest crab legs I’d ever seen!
Morning coffee in our cute little bungalow
Morning coffee in our cute little bungalow
A day at the pool :)
A day at the pool 🙂
I got caught red handed trying to take a selfie under the palms :)
I got caught red handed trying to take a selfie under the palms 🙂
Prepare for a slew of yummy food pics...
Prepare for a slew of yummy food pics…
Breakfast :)
Breakfast 🙂
SO good!
SO good!
Mahi!
Blackened Mahi
Fresh soft pretzel
Fresh soft pretzel
BEC on a croissant + the best iced coffee I may have ever had!
BEC on a croissant + the best iced coffee I may have ever had!
A specialty popcorn store where we got to sample the most random, but mostly delicious flavors!
A specialty popcorn store where we got to sample the most random, but mostly delicious flavors!
Truffle Parmesan was delicious!
Truffle Parmesan was delicious!
Cutest pizza box!
Cutest pizza box!
Michelbobs - one of our favorite FL traditions!
Michelbobs – one of our favorite FL traditions!
EVERYTHING!
EVERYTHING!
Pretty flowers spotted at the Farmer's Market...
Pretty flowers spotted at the Farmer’s Market…
A cookie bar!
A cookie bar!
I like this pic :)
I like this pic 🙂
Sweet peppers
Sweet peppers
More fresh pretzels!
More fresh pretzels – cinnamon sugar!
First time trying beignets! They were like mini pancakes - so delish!
First time trying beignets! They were like mini pancakes – so delish!
Jumbo guac
Jumbo guac
Frozen dipped bananas are my favorite! I want to try & make my own this summer.
Frozen dipped bananas are my favorite! I want to try & make my own this summer.
Trip to Naples
Trip to Naples
Beach pleasures :)
Beach pleasures 🙂
Bike riding with my Mom :)
Bike riding with my Mom 🙂
The most amazing costume jewelry store EVER! I picked up quite a few pieces :)
The most amazing costume jewelry store EVER! I picked up quite a few pieces 🙂
Didn't make it home with me, but I thought this ring was so fun.
Didn’t make it home with me, but I thought this ring was so fun.
I can't wait for smoothie weather to return! :)
I can’t wait for smoothie weather to return! 🙂
A cloudy day - my Mom requested my dad build her something in the sand. He happily obliged! haha
A cloudy day – my Mom requested my dad build her something in the sand. He happily obliged! haha
A day at the dog races. I used to love coming here when I was young!
At the dog races. I used to love coming here when I was young!
Cigars are not my thing.
Cigars are not my thing.
Placed my first bet! $4. And I lost lol.
Placed my first bet! $4. And I lost lol.
Perfect sunset.
Perfect sunset.
My flight home was cancelled, but I was able to book a seat on a flight to Boston & then take a bus home. LOL. Thank goodness for Netflix on my phone :)
My flight home was cancelled, but I was able to book a seat on a flight to Boston & then take a bus home to CT. LOL. Thank goodness for Netflix on my phone 🙂

All in all – it was the perfect getaway. I love having all these pictures – even though there was so much more that I was unable to capture!

I came home with a little bit of a tan & the motivation to push through the next few weeks of winter. We’re in the home stretch. Thank GOODNESS!!

Were you able to get away this winter? 

Where did you go?

 

XOXO

3 comments on “Perfect Winter Getaway!”

  1. Love all your photos 🙂 especially the food photos, all looked delicious! Markets are always the best and from what looks like it, the market you went to looks amazing! I’d love to visit that market one day.. 🙂 Great post! xx

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