I am back home in Texas and have settled back nicely into routines following my trip to Ft. Lauderdale last week. As much fun as I had visiting family and long time friends, it’s so good to be home.
It never fails - I’ll go away for a few days without the kids, excited about getting one ounce of freedom from mommyhood, but one day into this so-called freedom, and I am missing the kids terribly. I’m calling and texting constantly. It actually ends up being more work than actually being home 
But fortunately for my mommy ego, I can see that the kids miss me too
As I promised, I am about to share some pictures of my time in Florida. I thought I would have taken a lot more, but quite honestly, pulling out my iPhone and taking pictures while hanging with people I haven’t seen in eight years, was the last thing on my mind. So I’ll share what I remembered to take. Be forewarned that these were all taken using an iPhone, so not the best quality.
My mom (Elizabeth) and I
I shared this one before. This is my mom Elizabeth. It was great seeing her again. It had been about three years since the last time we were together.
My mom, my sister Kim and her children and I
This picture is of my mom and younger sister Kim, and her two children (Tyra and Tarique). The last time I saw them they were babies.
Me with Stacey and Marsha. Friends for life
Here I am with my two best friends since high school. Stacey (in yellow) and Marsha
Me with Stacey, Phillipine, Suzette and Marsha
Here I am with Stacey (in yellow), Phillipine ( long hair in glasses), Suzette (short hair in glasses) and Marsha.
Me at a New year’s eve party
That’s me at a legendary New Year’s Eve party at a fabulous home in Miramar, FL
God daughters Sabrina and Sydney
These are my God daughters Sabrina and Sydney (Stacey’s daughters).
Sabrina and I
Sydney and I
Belly Dancer at a Mediterranean restaurant
Some belly dancing never hurts
Stacey’s gone 80′s
Stacey in her 80′s costume
Each time I get dressed to go out, I would take a selfie to send to my daughter Courtney. She always has to give me feedback on my outfits, even when I’m away :-)
She would send me selfies too My son Josh, is not big on pictures, so no selfies from him, but a bunch of facetime calls.
I had such a great time catching up with long time friends, looking through old photo albums and laughing our butts off and seeing how much we have changed over the years.
Next stop, our high school 90th anniversary celebration in Jamaica in October. I cannot wait!.
Here we are at our 85th high school celebration a few years ago! Good times!
That’s it for my Florida adventures. Back to work I go.
What’s your most recent kid-free get away?
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Your daughter is such a beauty! I guess she gets it from her mamma
Looks like you had a great time with your family on your trip to Florida!
Thanks Marielle. I had a great time!
I do not have any children BUT I do and have had furbabies most of my life–if they could not go with me on vacation-I just did and do not go! You really look like you had a blast!
Your fur babies are lucky to have you
Hi Veronica,
Looks like you had a blast. It’s always nice to get the ones you care about together. Thanks for sharing the pics! Will be back soon!
Thank you Nate
Looks like you had loads of fun in Florida. Glad to see it. And I must say you look amazing in all those outfits!
Thanks Joanna!
Seems like you had wonderfull moments spending time with your family and old friends. Tha’s great!
I had a great time! Thank you!
Looks like you had a fun time. And it was so nice that you were able to visit your mother. By the way, that mediteranean restaurant looks like a ton of fun!
It sure was. I love the belly dancing and the food was great
Look at all your hawt dresses
I need to have you come over to my place and help me pick out outfits for my next trip LOL. You look amazing and it looks like you had an awesome time.
I did Robin thank you so much!
It looks like you had a great time. You have a beautiful family. I love that you and your daughter are that close, if I sent a picture to my son asking him what to wear, I do not think I would like the response!
Lol. Usually doesn’t work on sons.
So glad you had the chance to enjoy Florida and strut your amazing fashion style!
I haven’t had a me trip for 7 years and the itch is here!
This looks like you had a super time with friends and family. I am like you, always happy to get away…but always missing my kids when I do. “Absence makes the heart grow fonder!”
That’s right Deanna! I was ready to come home
You have such a beautiful family. I am so happy that you had the opportunity to reconnect with folks and enjoy yourself for awhile. It’s small things like this that make life fulfilling.
Absolutely! Love the small things that make life better
You sound just like my wife.. That’s why it took a long time to go away, but then there is facetime and skype.. so we were away but not away!.. You looked like you have a great time!
I did. Thanks so much!
This really does look like it was a great trip for you! A school reunion is always fun! Have fun in October!
Thank you Ashley. It was a fun trip and I am looking forward to October
Everybody is dressed so cute!!! You’ve got a fashion story going on with this post.
I’m glad you had a nice visit. 
Thanks Rosey! I do like dressing me. I usually don’t document it as much as I did this time
You looked so darn cute in everything you wore. I’m so glad you were able to spend time with friends and family. The reunion in Jamaica sounds fun too!
Thank you Liz. I definitely am looking forward to Jamaica
Looks like you had a lot of fun! Your family is beautiful!
Thank you Elise
Fabulous pictures … we get a family re-union once a year and even that is precious so yours must have been beyond words. xxx
It was amazing Denise. Thank you
So glad you had the opportunity to get together and reconnect. What a great experience for everyone!
Thanks Meli. It really was
It looks like you had an amazing time! I love all your fashion outfits! You had so many rocking outfits!
Thank you Jade
Looks like you had a great time! And all our get-aways are kid-free at this point!
Thanks Kristen!
Oh wow it looks like you had an amazing time
love all your outfits 
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Thanks Sarah! I had a blast!
Looks like you had a good time! It’s always nice to reconnect with family and friends you haven’t been able to see in a while. That high school reunion sounds exciting too!
Thanks Pam. It was great! And yes, looking forward to our high school anniversary celebration
I loved all of your outfits, especially the one you wore on New Year’s Eve! Beautiful family!
Thank you Kristin!
What a beautiful family you have. I love your white dress!
Thank you!
Your family is so beautiful! And I also love that white dress! I don’t think we’ve ever had a kid free getaway, but we are counting down the days until they go off to college so we can travel
Oh yes! Can’t wait for college! Thank you Theresa
Glad you had such a great time with family and friends. Did you know there’s a great App for the iPhone called camera + and you can brighten, crop, add frames, etc. It’s a great App. Use it when I take pics at a clients house.
I actually have it Jim, but I don’t use it as often as I should. Lol.
Your daughter is as lovely as you and honestly you don’t look old enough to be her mom!
Very sweet of you Marjory. Thank you!
Looks like you had a lot of fun in Florida and I love the picture of you and your mom. I don’t have a pic of my mom and me together and I sometimes wish that I did. Cherish the times you have together.
I certainly will Amanda! Thank you!
Belly dancing is a great exercise. I love that black skirt with the white letters on it. What does it say?
Lol. Thank you! It says ” 1958 Aimer pour toujours” Aimer pour toujours is French for love you always or love always or love forever I think. Not sure the significance of 1958 but I thought the graphics was pretty cool.
Recent kid-free getaway? Lunch with a buddy yesterday! LOL Nice pics and I love the New Year’s dress!
Thank you Yvonne!
so happy you had a wonderful time hear in Fl visiting hope you come back soon
I plan to Becca. Thank you!
I want to go to Florida now! Looks like you had a great time.
Lol. I did. Thank you!
I love the family and friends pictures. I hope you had a great visit!
I did Maria! Thank you!
It looks like you had a lot of fun! I love your family pictures! I went to Florida back in October and loved it!
That’s great Jennifer! The weather was amazing everyday!
Im glad that you enjoyed your trip here in Florida, I live in Miami so I know you had fun with your family & friends
That’s awesome! I love Miami. I had a great time!
There is nothing like spending quality time with the people who really matter in your life. It looks like you had a great time.
I sure did! Thank you
Thank for the eye washing
I think the greens are the colors for you dear.
Thank you Dov
You look so happy Veronica! What a great time that you had with your family, glad you had some time to visit with them.
Thanks Tom! It really was great seeing everyone
You look like you had a lovely time thank you for sharing your pics,to be honest i have not had any time away from the kiddies in well forever but i think i would hate being away so i would rather stay at home or us all go together.
It really is hard going anywhere without the kids.
It looks like you had a great time! And you have a beautiful family!
It looks like you had a great time visiting friends and family in Florida. BTW, Naked Decorating? HA!
Thanks! I had a great time! Lol. I don’t really decorate in the nude
Photos are great, but time spent is precious! I love your fashion taste, btw!
Thank you so much
Fantastic pictures! It looks like you had a terrific time! I would love to escape to warm Florida about now!
Lol. I had a great time. Thank you!