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Stephanie Howell

reading, organizing, shopping, momming too close to the sun. Home is wherever the Army sends us.

savannah staycation

Saturday night we spent the night out in downtown Savannah. We stayed somewhere I’ve always wanted to stay…the Bohemian. Um, it was amazing.

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Yes. The bathtub opens out onto the bedroom. Awkward. HA!

IMG_2508I loved the robes…and our room looked out on River Street. Perfect.

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This is random, but the Bohemian also has my favorite elevators in Savannah:

IMG_2555The first thing we did was have a glass of champagne. Can you tell we were like kids in a candy store. NO KIDS? WHEEEEEEE!

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We walked over to Jen’s and Friends so I could get my favorite cocktail, a Basil Lemonade.

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One of my favorite things about Savannah is that you can walk and drink. Sigh. I love it here. We did some shopping and talked, talked talked. It was wonderful. 🙂

Then we headed back to the room and got ready for dinner.Without little fists knocking on the bathroom door. Teehee.

I finally got to wear my new Banana Republic dress.Note…it is on MASSIVE SALE right now. Wow, just noticed that. Why don’t I ever find things when they are on sale? I just get too excited!

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I let J choose dinner (it’s tradition that he chooses his last dinner before he goes and our first dinner date when he comes home) and he picked Elizabeth on 37th.

It was insanely delicious. I am pretty sure I’m still full. Uhhhhhhhh. So good but so much food.

The chef sent us out a plate of mac and cheese. OMG right? Y’all…I’m pretty sure this was about 2000 calories a bite, but it was the best thing I’ve ever tasted.

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Pecan and Almond Pie for Dessert:

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Yeah, we had big plans for after our 2 hour long dinner. HUGE. But they didn’t happen. We fell asleep. We fell asleep earlier in a hotel than we did at home. HAHAHAH. So lame. But I kind of loved it. And all I want when J comes home is for him to feel safe,relaxed,and happy. Check!

I also had big plans to sleep in the next morning, but alas…up at seven like clockwork. DANG IT!

I sat on the river and drank coffee while J slept in. It was a beautiful morning, and I said a little prayer of gratitude. A prayer of pure happiness and joy…a prayer of total relief:

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When sleepyhead woke up it was time for breakfast at Huey’s on the River.

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And then back to our sweet babies. 🙂

It was a wonderful “vacation”.

Hope you all had a wonderful weekend,too!

xoxo

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Comments

  3. It looks like a wonderful time! You are a beautiful couple!!!!! Steph, you are glowing 🙂

  4. Having just been there 2weeks ago I can picture every place you mentioned. We loved visiting Savannah!! I’m so glad you had a well-deserved staycation!

  9. You two are so inspiring in your individual and unique ways but together you are just magical 🙂

  11. Hi Stephanie, I have loved finding your blog and was so excited for you all when your J arrived home. Welcome homes are just the best feeling! I look forward to seeing a glimpse of your new life in RI and your year with J. I love that I get a little glimpse of the USA from over here in my office in Queensland Australia. Best wishes to you all.

  12. So glad you found some grown-up time. And, can I just add that you look AMAZING in that dress. Love the color and one-shoulder on you!

  13. At your suggestion, my sisters and I had drinks on top of The Bohemian Hotel on our visit to Savannah. We loved the view so much we went back the next night after dinner and did the same thing!
    Looked like a lovely mini vacation, and your dress is so cute!!!!

  14. So beautiful and romantic. Looks and sounds like you both had a wonderful time. That blue dress looks fantastic on you!

  16. Sounds like a wonderful night that you both completely deserve!!! I am glad you had a good time and he is home safe and sound. (love eggs benedict!!!)

  19. Amazing getaway & very much deserved! So beautiful to see you together enjoying yourself.

  20. I will never forget–one time, in between deployments, we went out for a fancy dinner at Elizabeth’s on 37th (it might have been my birthday? Can’t remember). During our meal, the waiter came over and said that the nearby huge table sent over a bottle of wine to our table to thank DH for his service to the country! We were so touched, and that’s one of the things I loved best about Savannah–they are SO proud of their military!
    You looked beautiful and I’m so happy that your J is HOME SAFE!

  21. Stephanie,
    You are just the most classy lady!
    I love the way you dress, you truly have
    those southern manners and I admire that!
    LOVE LOVE LOVE the b/w where you are looking
    at j and he’s looking so HANDSOME! you are a GREAT looking couple! glad you got to get away and have fun.
    xoxo
    tara

  22. SO happy you had a good time, it’s nice to reconnect with out the kiddos once in awhile..why is it we can’t sleep in when we get the chance, and then could sleep all day when the kids wake us up…lol :)))

  24. It all sounds wonderful, Stephanie… and you both deserved the night away! So happy that J is home safe and sound with his girls! Hoping that you enjoy your last days together in GA and looking forward to hearing more about your new adventures all together in RI!

  25. Sounds like a lot of fun! My husband and I went to Elizabeth on 37 for our 5th anniversary – SO good.
    Glad y’all got a night away! 🙂

  26. Sounds perfect!! Glad you enjoy your date stay vacation. I hope to visit Savannah one day…looks beautiful.

  28. I think my comment was lost…
    Anyway, you both deserved this perfect (includinbg the sleeping!) date.
    I’m happy for you!
    And you are so lucky, in Barcelona (I think in all Spain) you can’t drink in street walking, only in the terraces of bars and restaurants, and with our hot and wet nights in summer it would be the best option 😉
    xoxo, Bea

  29. Stephanie, you look amazing, simply stunning and oh so happy. Nothings beats a staycation!!

  30. whenever I read your posts I find myself checking the scroll to the right to see how much I have left so that I can savor your words. I know it sounds silly but they fill me with happiness and sweetness so I like to know that they’re going to end so I can prepare myself 🙂 xx

  32. You look so cute! Love your dress and glad to hear that you and J have a wonderful staycation. I always love reading your blog because you’re so open with your feeling. Great post. 🙂