No bookworms at this inn – just book sharks circling the fire.
I made it to part 4! Less than 100 pages to go.
That’s just about all that’s gone on since we last spoke!
Reading…and a razor sharp shark trim to Matt’s face
Except for the fact that he looked a bit sketchy, I kind of liked the beard! Matt Allen commented that Matt was so clean-shaven when we visited them in Boston a few weeks ago. So my Matt decided to grow a beard. I think this was 16 days in the making. But it’s gone now!
For lunch we pulled out the massive amount of leftovers and made sandwiches on Great Harvest bread.
Hummus + Ham with peppers, tomato and lettuce on Dakota
With a pickle, a pear and some salad with candied nuts
Sips
Snow!
It’s kept us indoors, but I think a walk is in the works if we can manage to stay dry enough.
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Wow what a difference the clean shaven look makes! I prefer (most) men clean shaven – mine anyways!
Super-snowy Boxing Day here in Charlotte today!
Enjoy the day!
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I think Matt looks great either way.
Enjoy your day!:)
I prefer clean shaven face on my own man for the sake of soft kisses, but Matt was rockin the beard pretty professionally!
Aw…I liked the beard!
it’s funny; i never notice my husband’s beard until he shaves it!
Those houses on the beach and overlooking the water are so pretty!!! Such a perfect end to holiday weekend enjoy!
I have a MAJOR thing for guys with scruffy faces…thank goodness my beau doesn’t own a razor!
I like the beard too! Tell him to grow it back!
My boyfriend has a beard and I love it. It makes him look more rugged
I love reading almost a whole book in one sitting…it makes me feel like my brain did so much! Stay warm in this snow!
I think Matt looks better with the beard!
Awww I agree Annie, liked the beard too
Haha. Looks like you guys had a great time. I’m a sucker for reading by the fireplace.
I like the beard on Matt. It looks nice! Although, I don’t like Isaac with a beard – it’s too scruffy when kissing.
Bald Head Island! Omg it’s just as beautiful as I remember! But I never remember there being snow there…but I ran some 5 & 10k November races there, and dang, it WAS chilly~!
Glad the book-a-thon is happening
I’m usually a fan of the clean shaven look, but Matt looks great with a beard!
What beautiful outdoor pics! Stay warm with that crazy snow pushing through!
Matt does look good with a beard too but i know he prob hates the way the beard feels! My fiance can only handle the beard look for so long, then he shaves , only when he has days off, like right now do I ever see him with a beard!
Have a relaxing Sunday ; )
My husband is refusing to shave the beard right now too. He claims he loves it, but I swear it’s just because I keep asking him to shave it. Perhaps if I tell him I really like it, he’ll shave it off!
That sounds like a perfectly relaxing day to me! We received 9 books for Christmas, so I have alot of reading ahead of me!
Enjoy the sereneness of your location!
matt’s new look is great!
Looks like a lovely day of just sitting and reading by the fire. We’re doing the same south of you!
Yay for snow and reading in front of the fire! Love days like that.
Man I LOVE the beard- he looks much more manly and sexy.
UHHH, the beard is HOT!!!! Dang!
Looks so cozy and blissful– I’m jealous!
i like the beard.
oh the snow falling looks incredible
Hey Kath,
You’re always reading such great books. Any chance of creating a book section in the near future? I’ve actually searched back through a few posts to find the titles of books to check out at the library. Thanks for the great ideas and have a relaxing vacation!
Maybe!! I can try to recap my favs sometime soon
I would like that, too! I’ve read a couple of your suggested books and even picked up a copy of _The Raw Shark Text_ the other day @ Half-Price Book Store.
That pear looks pearfect
Gorgeous pics, what a difference a clean shave makes – wow! And the snow is beautiful.
Reading by the fire sounds perfect- so peaceful. And Matt looks all spiffy with his shave!
Oh, I think he should keep the beard! I love beards on men, it almost always makes them look more adult and in control.
I think he should regrow the beard! It actually looks really good on him! Though I might be slightly biased–my boyfriend has a short beard and I love him that way
That looks like such a relaxing and cozy day! I wish I had done that instead of braving the Boxing Day sales at the mall.
Reading on cold winter days is the best…esp. in front of a fire!
Love the colour of that pear…I don’t think I have ever eaten a red pear.
Happy reading!
Matt can definitely rock the beard. You’ve now inspired me to read!
I like the beard, too!
haha, my husband grew out his beard from the time I found out I was pregnant to when our son was born in September…….it was HUGE. He’s already very good at growing a beard fast but holy moly it got out of control. Then, when shaved it, he kept a perv stache for a few days. haha
Matt should grow a beard!
I love reading days on vacation! They are the best, enjoy!!
We adore BHI! My aunt owns a house on Coquina Trail, and we go there a lot. However, I’ve never seen it snowing, and I’ve always wanted to!
I hope you all are enjoying your time there.
I liked the beard too.
I don’t like a long beard, just a bit of stubble. I think it looks manly. 
+1 for the beard!
Hey Kath!
I am soooo behind on your blog, but I am catching up on posts slowly. 2 things…your family and especially Karen are in my thoughts and prayers (just read about her today) AND I totally second that idea about you posting a list of your favorite books! I am always looking for new titles and you and I seem to have similiar tastes in books. I wish you and your family a very happy and healthy new year…XOXO