o-town (photo heavy)

for the 4th of july weekend, i decided to drive back home to orlando for a few days. my husband was away on business, but we worked it out for him to meet us there. we both grew up there and most of our friends and family are still there. being that we don't see them often anymore, it can be a bit stressful when we go back home because it's hard to spend time with everyone, including friends. this time around, we took it easy. we saw who we could and when we could, and it worked out perfectly. we even squeezed in some relaxation. i can't complain. i got to see my best friend. we saw old friends, who just had their 3rd babychild (dear goodness, he is just darling). jules spent lots of time with her cousins. and overall, we got to spend quality time with our family. it was so nice to be back to a place where everything was familiar. it was home.

i will say one thing, i love living in atlanta, BUT being an island girl (puerto-rican born), and raised in florida, it's hard to be far way from the beach during this hot summer. so you know the first thing i did when i arrived, right? heck yes, took my happy butt to the beach. and then again on the 4th of july. i could have stayed there forever if you let me. the kiddos had a great time, too. 

my beautiful sister ♥

my handsome nephew

the kiddos perfecting their wave jump with my brother-in-law

our 4th of july was very laid back. we relaxed at my sister's house, watching recorded shows and laughing. then we took off, scooped up my mother-in-law and headed to the beach...again. my sister and her family met us there. after basking in the sun for a few hours, we went to visit edwin's grandmother, to say hello and snack feast on some delicious puerto rican food. lastly, we went back to my sister's house to watch fireworks in her neighborhood. good times.

here are some pictures i snapped with my iphone

great grandma & me//nephew//wii fun//lunch with my daddy

beach//4th of july fun//my bestest & me, doing what we do

baby aaron jacob ♥//"abu" lovins//with her cousin, jadon