Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Staycation....All I Ever I Wanted

Canceling a mini vacation on the Gulf Coast last week meant creating little adventures with my little guy, right here.


Scenic boat tour around Winter Park, FL:


{My little guy Tristan}


{Christmas decorations adorning trees}


{Beautiful homes}


{Tom Hanks filmed a movie here}


And this could only mean one thing:


{don't let the personalized bowling ball fool you}

Tristan's 1st try at bowling:



Not shown is the walk Tristan & I took into our town, 2 1/2 miles each way with a stop for lunch. My little guy just kept on going, not once wanting to relax in his stroller.

Sometimes being close to home is all the R&R one needs!


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44 comments:

  1. CarrieMarch 25, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Wow! What great pics!

    I love bowling! I pretty much bowl like Tristan though...

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  2. Muthering HeightsMarch 25, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    It looks like a lot of fun! :)

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  3. Cecily RMarch 25, 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Oh, I agree...it looks like the best kind of vacation!!

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  4. Kristina P.March 25, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Those homes are incredible!!

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  5. SarahMarch 25, 2009 at 1:38 AM

    Great photos! Some of our best vacations have been spent close to home.

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  6. MichelleMarch 25, 2009 at 3:08 AM

    Staycations are the best! You got some great photo's and a personalized bowling ball?? I'm seeing you in different light now. :)

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  7. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Sorry your dad was sick and hope he's better now.. it looks like you guys had lots of fun without leaving town.

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  8. UnknownMarch 25, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    This sounds like the funnest vacation ever! That boat ride seems wonderfully fun! Those houses are amazing! Tristan's tan is amazing. I can NOT believe you are that tan already in Florida. We are PASTY white in Pa! Send me some of your sunshine please! Pretty please?

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  9. Tina ButlerMarch 25, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    Somtimes staying home is the best part. You really can find things to do that you never noticed before. YOu son is just the cutest.

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  10. Mommy MacMarch 25, 2009 at 8:08 AM

    Great creative thinking spelunkin' the nearby treasures...

    It's about the time together not so much the place...especially for little ones!

    How'd Tristan fair bowling??

    .mac

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  11. Lula!March 25, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    I love your personalized ball!

    OK, that sounds kinda funny...but you know what I mean.

    And I love that y'all walked to and from town. That's how memories are made. He will never forget that.

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  12. KameronMarch 25, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    I know what you mean. i have my own bowling shoes, but pretty much stink at it anyway! i always have to tell people not to be fooled by the shoes! Waht a lovely week you guys had!

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  13. brionyskerjanceMarch 25, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    i'm sorry your trip had to be canceled but it looks like you had an amazing time!

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  14. MOMMY-MOMOMarch 25, 2009 at 9:22 AM

    what a fun day and cute lil guy!!!

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  15. SusieMarch 25, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    Those pictures are awesome, and that little Tristan of yours--BEAUTIFUL!

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  16. UnknownMarch 25, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    Your son is gorgeous! And what a lovely staycation!

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  17. Hootin AnniMarch 25, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    He's mighty handsome! what a great tour you shared with us.

    My Wordful this week is all about the birds and bees...errrr, um....maybe birds and cats. Is it Superman in the sky? Come find out.

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  18. MariaMarch 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    Great photos! We are going to Palm Beach in May, have you been there before?

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  19. ErinMarch 25, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    I have always wanted to take the winter park boat ride!
    Looks like fun!

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  20. sassy stephanieMarch 25, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Fun! We had our own little staycation. I think we overlook the great things to do in our own backyards!

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  21. Cheffie-MomMarch 25, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Looks like your little guy had an awesome time! Great ideas Mom!

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  22. Aunt JulieMarch 25, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I think staying home and hanging out is often WAY more fun than going on vay-cay. What sweet snaps...thanks for sharing!

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  23. FROGGITY!March 25, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Great post!! Gorgeous pics and looks like fun!!

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  24. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    What beautiful photos! Stunning!

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  25. ~Marie~March 25, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    Looks like you had a great time! Sometimes, stay-cations are a great thing.

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  26. JenMarch 25, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    You are right, sometimes it is more fun just to stay home.

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  27. ReeniMarch 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Your little adventures look so fun! Your son is so cute!

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  28. The Blonde DuckMarch 25, 2009 at 2:29 PM

    My husband always tells people his favorite place to vacation is home!

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  29. KieraMarch 25, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    What a fun way to spend the weekend. I miss Florida. The weather is so accommodating and the scenery is gorgeous!

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  30. Melissa LesterMarch 25, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    Sometimes it is fun to plan a staycation so you can stop to appreciate the sites in your own backyard that other people travel great distances to visit. It looks like you had a great week!

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  31. CocoMarch 25, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    That sounds like a wonderful Spring Break!
    Your guys are too cute.

    Great pics.

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  32. UnknownMarch 25, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    Looks like so much fun, sometimes "staycations" are the best! I miss bowling, I haven't been in a while. Now I wanna go! : )

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  33. FROGGITY!March 25, 2009 at 5:57 PM

    hey!
    to answer your housewives question:
    i LOVE jill. she's my fave.
    love ramona b/c she's a spazz!
    i sometimes like bethenny...
    i cannot stand alex.
    REALLY don't like luann-- like her the least.
    i think kelly is a weirdo.
    what's your run down on them?

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  34. AnonymousMarch 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    Exactly! Sometimes when you go away for vacation you need time to relax once you get home. This way you get both!

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  35. Deanna March 25, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    Love a great staycation. We had one last week too and we loved it. If I could find someone to come in and clean like at a hotel it would be next to perfect!

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  36. JessicaMarch 25, 2009 at 7:36 PM

    It looks like you had a nice time with your family on "vacation." Right now, with a 3-year-old and a 16-month-old, vacation is more work than being at home. ;) Winter Park, FL...that sounds ridiculous! ;)

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  37. Simply AnonyMomMarch 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM

    Look like fun was had by all!

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  38. JenniMarch 25, 2009 at 8:09 PM

    Love the pictures from the boat ride! WOW!

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  39. HeatherMarch 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    It's nice to just vacation at home! It looks like he really enjoyed himself! Makes me want to go bowling!

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  40. AngelaMarch 25, 2009 at 10:09 PM

    Looks awesome Steph! It looks so nice and summery there (of course). It's finally warming here, but we're into four straight days of predicted rain. Great for the landscaping, but not my head! Meanwhile, to console myself, I made a yummy, summery salad tonight.

    Hope hubby is feeling better! Love ya!

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  41. NanaMarch 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    The staycation looks great, so does the orange roughy. -

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  42. Life, Love And LolaMarch 26, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    What fun! That's not really your bowling ball is it? LOL!

    Or...If it is YOU GO GIRL! I can't bowl to save my life!

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  43. tiarastantrumsMarch 31, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    looks like a fun week

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  44. UnknownApril 9, 2009 at 12:56 AM

    Good Stuff. Way to step up and make it happen.

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