Simply Stated....Heavenly

Is what life is like in the FL Keys....and Mia truly enjoyed her first trip there for the annual 7 mile bridge run weekend (although she didn't get to run!).  We have been making this trip since our first year in FL back in 2006 and only missed it once ~ last year ~ since I had just given birth to Mia a month before (although I was honestly convinced that I could indeed run 7 miles after having a baby ~ who was I kidding!?).  This year we stayed on a different key, Islamorada, Long Key to be specific, and it couldn't have been more perfect.  Just under a three hour drive, the almost in our backyard location made us feel like we were millions of miles away...

As always, Mia was a perfect angel the whole time ~ from naps to relaxing at the pool and beach, meals out to early morning drives for coffee and to watch the sunrise.  We couldn't ask for a more well-behaved little traveler and I hope that is always the case...because now I'm spoiled and expect it!

Enjoying our own little private beach for the afternoon....big comfy lawn chairs, blankets sprawled on the sand, watermelon, a pink tutu swimsuit and a little white sun hat made for a perfect day!

Loves watermelon!!!

Love that face!!!

Family photo at sunset on the pier :)

Giggles with Dad-Da!!

Look at that smile!

Watching for birdies over the water at sunrise

 Robbie's at Islamorada....a great local place

Enjoying the view from the bar

Our signed dollar bill which we will look for next year when we return!

Wish we could have stayed forever....but all good things must come to an end, at least that is what they say.  We'll be back again soon, hopefully we a few friends for Mia! :)