Weekend Whereabouts & Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival

Hope everyone had a fun and relaxing weekend. Mine was a bit of both which was perfect before my trip today. I'll be unplugged from blogging and the computer for the next week or so but Kate and I's Tuesday Recipe Swap is still scheduled for tomorrow.

On Friday night, K and I went to a new location of Chuy's Tex Mex restaurant in our area which was SO good. Really great food and drinks for an affordable price plus a fun environment. 


On Saturday morning, I went to the hairdresser which took almost 3 hours to get highlights, a cut and style ugh! We then headed to Epcot for the Flower and Garden festival to celebrate a friend's birthday who was visiting from Philly.




Saturday was a sunny and hot day in Florida. We walked around Epcot with a group of friends and had some drinks in China, Africa, Mexico and England. The slushy margarita from Mexico was key to cool down from the heat!




On Sunday, I went to the spa for a mani and pedi and then packed for our vacation. You would think after all these years of traveling, I would have mastered the art of packing a suitcase. There's still no method to my madness and I always end up overpacking by a lot! At least it's easier packing for a tropical destination which requires less bulky clothes and shoes and lots of bikinis. 



On Sunday night, I finished up some blogging and hung out with our wrinkly girl before we leave her with the "sitters" for a week. That's become the toughest part of traveling now but she does love the place that we board her at and they take good care of her. 


Joining the lovely Biana for her Weekending linkup. 


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  1. Looks like a fun weekend! We have a Chuy's by us that opened up a few months ago but I haven't tried it yet. Dos Equis and Mexican food--yum!! Looks like the weather was perfect this weekend for you guys!!
    I'm the same way when packing--I need to start thinking about and planning what we'll be taking in a couple of weeks. It'll likely look a lot like your picture haha. Hope you have a good Monday!

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  2. Ohh Ive been wanting to check out Chuys! Glad to hear it was good. Your hair looks amazing! SO long still! It was definitely the perfect weather for Epcot. Have fun on your vacation! SO jealous!!

    <3, Pamela
    Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  3. Omg, I LOVE Chuy's! If you go from 4-7 Monday-Friday, they have a free nacho bar which has chips, meats, cheeses, guac, everything. Ugh, it's so good!

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  4. Oh my gosh the landscaping at Epcot is just amazing!!! It looks like you had a fabulous day and weekend!! I'm so jealous that you are already packing...I want to be on an island stat!! Hope you have a great Monday and have the best vacation! xo, Biana - BlovedBoston

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  5. Epcot is my favorite out of all the parks! Have so much fun on your trip! I can't wait to see your pics!

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  6. If I lived in Orlando (or even in Florida closeby) I would totally hit up the Disney parks all the time, haha. So jealous!! I am an over packer as well. Impossible not to over pack. Have an amazing trip!!

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  7. Wow, that flower festival looks absolutely stunning - I love Epcot!! Hope you have a wonderful vacay!

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  8. a weekend is always good when it starts with mexican food :) so excited for your trip! have a blast girl! can't wait to hang when you get back :) xo

    cheshirekatblog.com

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  9. UGH, three hours is hella long time to wait for hair. That is no fun, at all. It looks great though.

    Those flowers are beautiful!

    have so much fun on your vacay.

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  10. I love Chuy's! I didn't know they had locations outside of Texas. Hope you have a great time on your trip! :)

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  11. Ohh I've never been to Epcot during the Flower and Garden Festival but I've heard it's amazing! LOL, I always overpack for trips too! Hope you have a wonderful trip!

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  12. I feel like we're two ships passing in the night, we just got back and now you guys are leaving. Have a fantastic trip, can't wait to hear all about it! And lots of hugs and vibes going out to Lola :-D

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  13. Those character topiaries are so cute!! Hope you have a great vacation. I hear you are meeting up with Kay!

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  14. oh, looks like you had such a lovely weekend! I have always wanted to get to Epcot center (mainly to appease the eight-year-old in me). Looks like a fabulous time. And I know, I hate leaving my puppy!

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  15. How fun! We're heading to Disney this weekend! Wish we would have crossed paths!

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  16. We have a Chuy's here that has an amazing patio area and their food is good! Ours has a free nacho bar during happy hour that is amazing. You should see if yours does the same! I have hear lots of peopled drinking all over the world at Epcot and I would love to do that one day! Sounds like a great weekend! I hope you have fun on your vacation! I always over pack too!

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  17. I can't wait to live near a Chuy's once I move to Texas, their food is just delicious! My hair always takes so ridiculously long at the hairdresser for color,cut & style that I can't plan anything else for that day. Woohoo for vacations, can't wait to hear all about your trip, have sooo much fun girl!!

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  18. I love Chuy's ranch! It is the best!! I'm craving it right now.

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  19. i swear you have the most fabulous weekends! Thats a LOT of bikinis girl! haha

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  20. Love your weekend! This looks amazing. That slushy marg sounds amazing! Also, love all your bikinis! Enjoy your vacay! xoxo

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  21. Chuy's is one of our favorite places to grab a quick sit-down meal! And I loathe packing. I always leave it until the last minute.

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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