We’re back from a weekend away and the baby’s first hotel stay! B and I got in a quick weekend away with FW in Columbus and enjoyed some good food, drinks and even family time.

The weekend started off with pizza (yup,  every Friday) from Pies and Pints.  We didn’t get in until late, so we ended up not going out. Instead,  I picked up the pizza and grabbed a drink at the bar while B put FW to bed.  #winningmom

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Saturday we had a while day of exploring to do! We started with breakfast and a walk in the Short North.

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And then we spent the day on our feet walking – we walked to the Columbus Topiary Garden, downtown and German Village.

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In front of the statehouse where his great grandfather worked

We also had to stop by North Market.

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And then we were back again to grab drinks at the Short North.

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Saturday night,  we enjoyed dinner at a cute (and baby friendly!) restaurant- Hubbard.

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I had amazing food.  We started off with fried Brussels sprouts and then I enjoyed a cauliflower sandwich with arugula quinoa salad. Jeni’s ice cream not pictured.

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Sunday morning, we got up early and went for a stroller run around the city. We made it to a trail with a nice view of downtown.

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Then, it was time for brunch! We ended our trip with brunch at B’s cousins’ house and FW got to meet his great aunt and cousins.

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B, FW and cousin Pete – the Wolfpack! (I swear FW is howling at the moon, not crying)

And of course, we ended Sunday with dinner with B’s parents. We celebrated B and two of his brothers’ birthdays with B’s favorite – steak, mashed potatoes and chocolate chocolate cake!

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Questions:

  • What is your favorite birthday cake? Ice cream cake!! Love me some Ben & Jerry’s ice cream cake- Heath bar (I know it’s not called that anymore) or Peanut Butter fudge.
  • Have you ever been to Columbus, Ohio?

And because it’s Monday, I’m linking up with ErinKatie and the weekly wraps.

8 responses to “Mini Vacation with the Baby”

  1. Julie @ Running in a Skirt Avatar
    Julie @ Running in a Skirt

    My aunt lives in Columbus, but I’ve never played tourist there! Looks like fun. Your son is adorable!

    1. Melissa (I Crashed the Web) Avatar

      You should go! I’ve been before too to see family and for work, but never for fun or to explore.

  2. Morgan @ Managing Mommyhood Avatar

    Go you for getting away!!! We still have yet to go on vacation with the boys, though we finally are next week!! I am LOVING the wolfpack picture!!

  3. Patricia @Sweet and Strong Avatar

    I’m originally from the Cleveland are but have a lot of friends that live in Columbus, I love visiting! That pizza looks amazing! Looks like a great family weekend with delicious eats =)

  4. lacey@fairytalesandfitness Avatar

    I love birthday cake flavor the one with confetti pieces in it. Yum! I was to Columbus years ago on a family vacation. Isn’t that where the football hall of fame is? My dad liked that.

  5. Reanna (thelastmommyblog) Avatar

    Woohoo! Glad to see the trip was successful. I’m going to need you to describe that cauliflower sandwich in intricate detail the next time I see you.

    1. Melissa (I Crashed the Web) Avatar

      I will~ it was really good but I’d probably prefer it served warm. Here’s the full description 🙂 “served cold: roasted cauliflower, spicy red pepper hummus, sweet pepper jam, baby arugula, toasted sesame roll”

  6. HoHo Runs Avatar

    I’m amazed at how much FW has grown already. The expression on his face in front of the statehouse is adorable! I’m glad everyone is enjoying those stroller runs. Well, I love all cake. Red Velvet or any other with cream cheese frosting would be favorite. Thanks for linking, Melissa!

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