<\/p>For as much as I love NYC, sometimes you just need a break from it, especially during a winter as frigid as this one. So I was especially excited to spend President\u2019s Day weekend down South in Jacksonville, visiting my Titi Eneida and cousins Monica and Steven. Joining in the festivities \u2014 NY-based cousins Dana and Carla.\n

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Family Reunion: (from left) Titi Eneida, Dana, Monica and hubby Michael, Carla and me in St. Augustine<\/p><\/div>\n

Our Florida getaway was perfect from start to finish. Saturday, we drove down to St. Augustine. This charming, historic town (the oldest in the US) never fails to delight with its cobblestone streets lined with quaint shops and Spanish style architecture.<\/p>\n

After strolling around and browsing in a few stores, we went to A1A Ale Works <\/a>for a delightful\u00a0lunch on the balcony (lobster and shrimp tacos, mmmm<\/em>). But the weekend\u2019s most memorable, delicious meal happened later at Titi Eneida\u2019s house.<\/p>\n

Titi prepared a Valentine\u2019s feast, with a festively decorated table, homemade spinach salad, pizza with sausage and peppers, chocolate cupcakes and chocolate covered strawberries.<\/p>\n

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Best Valentine\u2019s Day meal ever!<\/p><\/div>\n
Sunday, we drove to St. John\u2019s Town Center<\/a>, a beautiful outdoor mall with 150 stores, where I finally found two major items for my home makeover (details to come!) and savored the sunshine in a cozy seating area outside Nordstrom\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Later, after a brief visit to Jax Beach, we went back to Monica and hubby Michael\u2019s place for a laughter filled night watching\u00a0Saturday Night Live \u2018 s epic 40th anniversary special.<\/p>\n
I am so happy this family reunion coincided with Valentine\u2019s Day. It reminded how blessed I am to have so much love in my life, and be related to so many wonderful people. And really, that\u2019s what February 14th is truly about: cherishing every kind of love \u2014 regardless of your relationship status.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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