Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Keys Vacation 2015


So I know I say this every year, but this year's Florida Keys vacation was the best yet! (Check out past years: 2011, 2013, 2014) We rented the same house in Marathon as we did last year. My parents, my sister and her husband, my niece and nephew, my best friend Shannon, and Greg & I all stayed in the 3-story house for a week. My aunt, uncle and cousin rented a house down the canal which was perfect for pool hopping! We all had an amazing time lobstering & fishing on the boat during the day, playing in the pool in the afternoon, and cooking delicious meals every night! We celebrated two birthdays: my nephew Aiden turned 8 and my boyfriend Greg turned 29! It was so nice to be with my family and make more fun-filled memories with Aiden and Alexa! It was a perfect, relaxing week - it was so hard to leave paradise! Can't wait for our next trip! Check out my favorite memories below!


{the house we rented in Marathon}

{officially on vacation: poolside with a drink}

  {watching the stunning sunset with my niece Alexa}

 {snorkeling and lobstering in this crystal clear water}

{Aiden's shark cake for his 8th birthday}

{fresh-caught lobster}

{turquoise waters as far as the eye can see}

{Greg and I enjoying the view from the third floor balcony}

 {beautiful rainbow on the Gulf of Mexico}

{Alexa modeling her Hello Kitty bikini - she's 5 going on 15!}

{my favorite guys: the lobster dream team!}

 {mama ladybug & baby ladybug}

 {fringe bikini}

 {sun-kissed palm tree}

{playing beer pong in the pool with my parents}


 {my parents are too cute}

 {so much fun spending the week with one of my oldest friends}

 {pastel sky}

 {Greg's birthday dinner: grilled peaches & pineapple, twice-baked potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, fried fresh-caught mahi mahi, rib eye and NY strip steak, and fresh-caught lobster..yum!}

{Greg and I matching on the last night in the Keys}


Huge thank you to Alyssa from Dash of Sass for filling in while I was on vacation last week!
Can't wait to try out that Truffle Mac n Cheese recipe!! 

57 comments:

  1. Anonymous8/18/2015

    Love the pictures! It looks like you guys had an amazing time. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  2. fantastic pictures :)

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  3. Amazing photos and amazing holiday, such a great place you went, wish I!

    Xoxo,
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  4. You are really beautiful couple:) and your parents looks very happy!
    Amazing photos:)
    Have a great week Sweety:)

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    1. You're too sweet - thanks so much! Hope you have a great week too! xx

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  5. Looks like ya'll had so much fun!! I am so close to the Keys but definitely do not get down there enough!! Love your fringe bikini!!

    <3 Shannon
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  6. So happy to hear you had a great vacation! Great photos, and love your fringe bikini!
    Rachael
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  7. Wow what sunset! Looks like vacation from dreams.

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    1. It really was dreamy - thanks lovely! x

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  8. This looks like such a fun vacation. I love that it's a yearly vacation! Those cookies look amazing.

    Amy Ann
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  9. Great photos, I would love to go there!
    xo
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  10. If only summer could last forever! Thank you for sharing!

    Natalia | Lindifique

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  11. that house you rented looks so dang fun! looks like a blast!
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  12. Wow this is like straight out of a travel magazine! This vacation looks like it was a blast. PS--if you ever need a guest blogger again I would love to do it!

    --Samantha

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    1. Awesome, I'll definitely keep you in mind next time I'm out of town! Thanks so much Samantha! x

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  13. Looks like SUCH a fun trip! I absolutely love that romper you're wearing in the last pic!

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  14. Wonderful images!! :) So envy now :P
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  15. I love these pics!! Looks like everyone is having such a great time! Those cookies look amazing!! I want one right now!!!

    Danielle
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  16. Love your pics! Looks like y'all had a great vacation! So happy for you! You look amazing too!
    Sending you much love, darling & have a great day!!
    XOXO, Vanessa
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    1. Thank you Vanessa! Wishing you a lovely week!

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  17. I love the fringe bikini. It looks like you had a great time
    girl meets world

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  18. I enjoyed reading this post and looking at the photos very much because you transmitted your happiness. You chose the perfect pictures to show how much fun you had.
    You look gorgeous in that cute bikini! I love the shark cake!

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    1. Thank you so much Danielle, that means a lot! x

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  19. Thanks so much - just followed you :)

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    1. I followed from my phone, so picture didn't come up..it should be at the very end! Thank you!

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  21. great photos <3
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  22. What a wonderful holiday you had! Looks like the perfect place for a family holiday! I love going away with my family and staying in the same villa/ house, just makes that little bit more special. Gorgeous pics x
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  23. Such an amazing vacation
    Lovin the photos

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  24. Such a fun vacay, doll! Loving your fringe suit, too!

    -Ashley
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  25. VERY SEXY vacation pics :) I hope you hade a great weekend

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    have a lovely week

    LOVE Maria

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  26. This post made me miss Florida so much! What a fun getaway surrounded by family! Heaven!

    Paulina

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    1. It really was heaven! Thanks so much Paulina! x

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  27. GORGEOUS photos of BEAUTIFUL nature and STUNNING people!
    Love your vacation photos. I really hope I will go to Keys one day... Well... I live in Florida so it would be shame. ;)

    With love,
    Suzy ♥

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  28. Your vacation looks amazing! I've always wanted to visit the Keys - it always looks so perfect. Also - you have amazing hair!! Jealous!

    Annessa
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  29. These photos are so gorgeous! It looks like you had an incredible time. xx

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