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A moment of relaxation

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Justin and I had the luxury of spending a few days in Miami...by ourselves! It was amazing. We slept until 8:30 am, worked out (ok Justin mainly did this), ate in restaurants after 6 pm (every night!), sat by the pool, enjoyed a few bloody marys and vodka tonics, AND I even read two - count them - two books!

Quick highlights:

  • Our hotel had three pools - each different depths and different temperatures. Lounging around the pool was so relaxing.
  • Yardbird - funny name, amazing, southern food. The.best.chicken.biscuits.ever. I mean ever.
  • Michy's - more so because Philipp and Natasha joined us - we hadn't seen them since our fantastic trip to Lisbon (pre-kids!) (Michy's was unassuming and great too)
  • Bloody Marys - I probably shouldn't include this - but they were really good, the spicier the better!!
  • Happy Anniversary - the second day there, the entire pool staff wished us a Happy Anniversary (we were there to celebrate that and Justin's birthday) - it was a nice touch!
  • Happy Birthday - we celebrated Justin's 40th in style - massages, pool time, and a fun dinner out. It's a big marker, but I think Justin took it all in stride.

Non-highlights:
  • Gratuities added to bills...just annoying.
  • Hurricane Isaac - he cut our vacation short one day and brought lots of rain a wind. Fortunately, we got out ahead of the storm.
  • The plethora of dimmer lights in our hotel room. We never figured them all out.
  • Boobies on the beach. not much more to say.


On that note, I'll continue - while we chilled in Miami, my Mom, Grandma Judy, came to watch the boys. Both Jack and Spence were so excited to see her. I think that they had a great time and were hopefully well enough behaved. A big BIG THANK YOU to mom!!

Now the visuals (no boobies here - though I'm sure Justin wished he had had his phone with him!)
Yum - first bloody mary :)

Lovely welcome to our room

Ready to celebrate Justin's birthday

Hello palm trees

the pools - wonderful!

Jack and Grandma in front of Jack's favorite place, New York Kids Club


Jack and Grandma

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