ResortPass Daycation at the Swan and Dolphin

ResortPass Daycation at the Swan and Dolphin

Walt Disney World's Swan and Dolphin for the day? Yes please! We decided to spend the day at a resort while Lil' Miss had gymnastics camp all weekend to prep for competition season. The day passes around Central Florida ranged from only $20 to well over $100 per person. We spent only $30 per person for a day at the Swan and Dolphin, and pool hopped most of the afternoon before grabbing a drink over at the Swan Reserve next door. 


























The next morning we headed out for a rooftop brunch downtown before going to the gym to see Lil' Miss perform a dance routine to close out her camp weekend. The food was chef's kiss and so were the views. 







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Stars, Stripes, and Connecticut

Stars, Stripes, and Connecticut

And stunning sunsets! 




Lil' Miss and I flew up north to visit with family the week of the 4th of July. It was a whirlwind trip as always, but so good for the soul. 






We chose a morning flight (not super early!) on JetBlue so we could fly out of the beautiful Terminal C at MCO, and arrived in White Plains, NY just before noon where we picked up our rental car to drive into Connecticut to meet family for lunch. 

I went as cheap as possible when I reserved the rental car, and we had the "manager's special" which meant that the car would be chosen for us when we arrived. I was told by the agent at the check-in counter that we could have anything from a truck to a 15 passenger van which made me SO nervous as we walked out to find our car. I breathed a HUGE sigh of relief when we saw this cute little car. I didn't need a gas guzzler, and only needed something reliable with air conditioning to get us around for the week. This little car was perfect. 





We had lunch with family before heading back to my brother's house for the cousins to play, and have a cookout that evening. Sitting out on the deck catching up with family over home cooked food was just what we all needed. And the girls even got their bedtime story read to them by Nana.








The next morning we headed over to Lake Compounce for the day to ride rollercoasters and enjoy the water park. My brother is a passholder and had guest passes for us and free refills on fountain drinks all day which made it a free day for us. Woot woot! 










On Wednesday, we met up with my high school best friend and her daughter for lunch. Lil' Miss had never had New Haven pizza before, so we went to Frank Pepe Pizzeria and of course also had Foxon Park soda paired with it. She gave everything an immediate two thumbs up and now gets the hype! 












After lunch, we treated ourselves to something sweet at Libby's Italian Pastry Shop which is also in New Haven's Little Italy section. Afterwards, we surprised my dad at work with a quick visit before meeting up with my college best friend at Gouveia Vineyards for some wine (juice for Lil' Miss) and snacks with beautiful views of the summer sunset. 










Lil' Miss and I enjoyed breakfast at a local coffee shop before heading over to my sis-in-law's for the day. Swimming, cookout, ice cream, and sparklers were on deck! 










We headed back over on the morning of the 4th of July for more cousin time, and stopped for more coffee which is always a must when in town. 






That evening, we had some more fire pit time before heading to the fireworks with the family. Since we have a firefighter in the family, we had a cool experience of being able to pull up and set up in our very own "VIP" section. The girls felt important, and were ready with their light up necklaces and of course snacks. 






One last family photo after brunch before Lil' Miss and I headed back to the airport to fly home. She was sobbing as she said goodbye, and had to be incentivized with candy in-between photos. She started sobbing again on the plane, but was fine once she got back into routine at home with camp and gymnastics practice. And of course being reunited with Da-Da and her puppy was the perfect medicine. 



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Scenes from Summer So Far

Scenes from Summer So Far

Still basking in my favorite time of year, and will be by the water and rocking sundresses until further notice. Am I the only one who doesn't even bother checking the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale anymore? It's been very underwhelming for years, and the same ol' items that I do not need. Especially considering most of the pieces are for cooler weather that won't reach here for another 4-5 months. Which of course I am not upset about. I did however get excited about Target Deal Days, Prime Day(s), and shopped Kenny Flower's 4th' of July sale to stock up for a summer trip and back to school for Lil' Miss. 








We celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary (how was 2010 fifteen years ago?!) down by the beach with Lil' Miss in tow. A pre-dinner cocktail (mocktail for Lil' Miss) at Outriggers Tiki Bar and dinner at The Garlic in New Smyrna Beach. Everything was DELISH, and I loved the indoor/outdoor ambiance.




The next day, I headed over to a local influencer event at Kaleidoscope in Thornton Park, Orlando. Such a cute spot with homemade bites, popsicles, and lots of board games with a cozy neighborhood vibe. Then it was time to catch up with framily over some grilling and pool time. Always good for the soul. 


Mini Dress | Wedges {similar}







Lil' Miss and I also flew to Connecticut for the week of the 4th of July. We stayed with family, and she squeezed in alllll the cousin time and dinners with both sets of grandparents. I also introduced her to New Haven pizza which she immediately gave 2 thumbs up to. Full recap coming soon! 








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