a mini vacation/obligation and a lot of family

Saturday's sunset.

My husband and I were able to escape the cold for two days and put our toes in the sand. One of his great uncle's turned eighty last week and the family arranged a surprise brunch party in his honor - in Florida. While it was a bit of whirlwind with a very quick turnaround, I am grateful we were able to trade in these single digit temperatures for two seventy degree days. My skin saw the sun and I got to put my flip flops on - what a treat! We stayed in Redington Beach the first night and St. Petersburg the second. Although we aren't super fans of Florida, we really enjoy watching the sunset over the gulf. There were fifty family members in attendance and he was shocked and touched. Job well done, family. I think we really made his day. Although I wish I was a bit tanner, I can't really complain. This little adventure also reiterated the importance of planning a vacation in the February/March months to a warmer climate. It was great seeing family and gives me hope that winter will end one of these days...