Sign me up, Take me away!

I love a good vacation in the winter. One where you come back relaxed & smiling more. Where you glow just a little more.

Because we all know that while self-tanner is great, in the winter it tends to look a little Snook'ish - at least on me.

In just 17 days Mr. Potts and I will be leaving with another couple-friend of ours and heading to the Mayan Riviera (Mexico) for a little winter relaxation!

The Aventura Spa Palace Resort is adults only (18+). While I enjoy little ones, there are times, like on my vacation, that I'd rather not be surrounded by them!

A little eye candy for your viewing pleasure.




I just can't wait to get there & relax! I promise to have a margarita for each of you.

Happy Wednesday, y'all!

Help Wanted: Mother-in-Law Advice Needed

Remember the beach picture from yesterday?

I'm so ready to dip my toes in the water. Actually, I'm ready to dive headfirst through a wave and try to keep my bikini on since sometimes doing that can cause it to get sucked into the surf.

I digress.

While I'm looking forward to the vacation, the beach and the time with Mr. Potts, I'm getting stressed out over spending that much time with his mother. Last year about the same time we spent a week with his mom and step dad in the Outer Banks. The recap you can read here.

While it was pretty and we had a nice time, it was stressful for me.

With the family arriving today and heading to the beach tomorrow (we're going tomorrow after work) we'll be spending 5 days with them.

While 5 days is not a full week, it is still a bit much for me. So I may just be a bit stressed out. And remember, I'm a worrier, so I may be working myself up over nothing.

I'm trying the calming breaths already, but I don't think it is working.

I had a snack-size bag of Lays and an iced honey bun yesterday.

So in order to fit into my clothes when we come back (I'm an eater - I eat when I'm stressed and as you can see, I don't make the best choices), any words of wisdom on how to deal with a mother in law who stresses you out or just totally ignores you?

All I can think about

My mind is on vacation.

How long til we're there? 5 days - counting today

How many more days of work? Too many!!! Only 4

What will I pack?

For one, my favorite bikiniDoes anyone else love ViX Swimwear? Their suits are the best! The material holds up well & I haven't had any issues with fading. Plus, they're just super sexy! They also have several bikini's that are under $100. This is the next one I'm thinking about getting - what do you think?
What will I be reading?
I've currently read the first three books in the Outlander series and started the 4th last night.These books are definitely enjoyable - a little smutty, but what good beach book isn't? I'm all set with books 4, 5, & 6.

I was thinking that just in case I finish those books, I may need to get one more. I've read everything by Dorothea Benton Frank & Mary Alice Monroe - I love Southern writers. What do you all think of Pat Conroy? Too heavy for the beach?