The second part of our vacation was just as great as the first part. We spent more time by the pool, which meant more running around and chasing Ava. She enjoyed looking at the birds & ducks in the pond behind the condo.

So basically she didn’t sit still for more then 5 minutes.

She has actually been able to make some really good “quack-quack” duck noises on her own. I’m pretty sure ducks are currently her favorite animal besides dogs.

We had a couple nice meals outside at restaurants where we sat overlooking the beach.

There’s something so enjoyable about sitting outside at a restaurant.

And of course having a cocktail on the beach. I ordered a Mojito without added sugar!

I’m not gonna lie, eating out with Ava isn’t easy but she was such a trooper and impressed me with her great behavior at the table. I think we also timed everything perfectly and avoided times where she would have probably through a tantrum or have been fussy!

I wish we could’ve stayed in Florida longer!

One of my friends watched Cooper for us while we were away and we received tons of awesome pictures of Cooper having fun playing with his girlfriend Barley. I’m pretty sure he had a fun vacation too!

This is a picture of Marc and his family outside Sandbar Restaurant on Anna Maria Island which is only about 10 minutes from the Condo.  While we waited for our table Ava playing with her cousin Natalie in the sand. This is probably the whitest softest sand ever and I wish I could have brought some back with me!

When Ava wore this hat, my heart almost melted.

I know she’s my daughter but the hat was just too cute on her!

If I could pick a second home away from home it would be Florida. I love the beach, and I love that it’s a hop skip and a jump away from Connecticut.

This vacation was the break I needed from work & life, and I honestly felt rejuvenated once I got back!

Whats your favorite thing to do on vacation? 

Are you a beach or pool person?

Vacations are much different now with a toddler that doesn’t want to sit in one place for more then 5 seconds so I can’t say we sat a lot this trip but I’m not complaining because our bodies weren’t meant to sit.

 

HAPPY FRIDAY

What is your favorite part of vacation? swimming is my favorite part, I love the water! I also love the relaxation part

Here are my eats from Tuesday in sunny Florida!

We had breakfast each morning at  the condo since we had a full kitchen and a stocked fridge. Each day we had delicious eggs but on Tuesday I had scrambled eggs with Spinach & mushrooms topped with some avocado & tomato. I also had some toast! It was amazingggg.

My morning snack was shared with Ms. Ava! We had a bowl of fruit salad with watermelon, strawberries, blueberries & clementines! We both ate so much fruit on this trip! I also had a protein Shakeology but I think you guys know what that looks like so I didn’t snap a pic.

After spending some time at the beach Ava was getting a little hot so we decided to grab some takeout food from the island bar & grill. I had a Mediterranean Salad with grilled chicken, roasted red pepper, artichoke, olives, feta, & tomatoes. This salad hit the spot and had so many great flavors.

Once we finished eating lunch and cooling off a bit we headed back to the beach for the afternoon. I realized after my golden delicious apple was practically gone that I should take a picture, but I hope the gorgeous beach makes the apple core look better!

We didn’t go out to dinner because ava and her cousin Natalie were wiped come dinner time so we did a lot of takeout which was fine with me. We had bonefish grill and I ordered grilled tilapia with herb pesto, sugar snap peas & broccoli! The herb pesto is out of this world and I wish I could’ve taken a jar of it home with me!!  I also indulged in some delicious red wine.

I must say that though we were on vacation we ate very healthy and I don’t really think I ate anything that wasn’t fresh and nutritious!

I will be back tomorrow to share some more fun pics from our trip!

Have you ever eaten at bonefish grill?
When you go on vacation do you let loose a little bit with your eating?!

Vacation was amazing and I really wish I could’ve stayed longer, but it’s back to the grind!

Here is a photo recap of our vacation!

First Plane ride… she was a saint!

Ava Slept the whole plane ride down

This was our first day by the pool, and Ava was soaking in the beautiful surroundings!

Cooper was not on vacation with us, my mom took care of him and he even got to play at doggy daycare with some other dogs one of the days!

I somehow took a picture of the place we got “Local” cuban food from but failed to take a picture of the food, think I was hungry??

Pictures outside by the lake

Ava getting her feet wet.. she didn’t go swimming, but next time I bet she will!

Family shot

All smiles

Tummy time on daddy

Lots of playtime

Ava’s first pair of sunglasses

Happy Birthday to me! what a nice gift to spend vacation away with the family!

This will be Ava’s first plane ride and our first vacation as a family. I am super pumped. I hate to leave behind Cooper and if he could sit on my lap he would be coming with us! Luckily my parents love him just as much and are taking good care of him while we are away.

On vacation I find it way easier to workout, and I never use “vacation” as a reason to sit on my bum all day!  There is a lot more free time and being active outside is so easy!

I love travel workouts, for the main reason that you can do them anywhere… your house, a hotel room, outside, etc. The perk to this workout is that the only thing you need is YOU and of course a small area to perform the exercises.

Travel Workout 

Warm-up 5-8 minutes jog in place, jumping jacks, fake jump rope

10 excercises 30 repetitions each

power lunges (or regular lunges each leg)

walking planks

squat jumps

pushups

butterfly situps

split jack lunges

plank jacks

skier jog

sumo squats

burpees

Complete as many rounds of this circuit as you can! 

**Always consult your doctor or physician before starting a new workout program**