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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / Bleached, Tanned + Freckled

July 9, 2010

Bleached, Tanned + Freckled

I think my hair is a shade lighter. And I definitely have new freckles on my face!

Today was filled with reading ….

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… and lots and lots and lots of waves!!!

The tide came in hundreds of yards and washed away our camp! (Almost!)

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KERF vs Ocean continued and I got beat.

But also rode in a few great waves on the raft! Next year I think I need to bring my one-piece bathing suit…

Larbs and Matt made some killer Kodiak Cakes cookies for dessert this afternoon

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Killer good!

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We FINISHED THE PUZZLE!

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It. Was. So. Hard.

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Cocktail hour included crackers with a Tabasco Red Pepper Jelly my New Orleans friends gave me last summer! I’ve moved it from house to house for the perfect occasions. Served over a block of cream cheese!

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I had a few Lime + Tonics for cocktails

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And some wine….which we all decided was NOT good.

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Then more wine, which was good!!

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Dinner tonight was intended to be a fabulous seafood bash.

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Crabs. Shrimp. Clams. Fish.

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How to crack a crab without a mallet:

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Plus a big salad and sautéed garlicky green beans.

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And buttah.

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It was perfect.

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Gosh, it was the perfect dinner. I just love seafood!

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Later on, dessert. Clean out the fridge!

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The Kodiak cookies were awesome!! Chewy and soft.

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Served with lots and lots of ice cream

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Don’t ask…

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So so so happy that although this amazing vacation is over, I have lots to look forward to in the coming weeks.

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  1. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    The closeness of your family is so great. Thank you for sharing how amazing it is to just enjoy your family.

    Reply
  2. Bethany @ More Fruit Please says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    How are you liking the book? I read The Secret Lives of Bees and loved it and have been wanting to read The Mermaid Chair for some time now. Oh, and I’ll take one of those cookies please!!

    Reply
    • Shannon says

      July 10, 2010 at 2:48 pm

      I know you didn’t ask ME. but I also loved Secret Life of Bees. Sadly, I loathed The Mermaid Chair.

      Reply
      • Mary says

        March 29, 2011 at 4:15 am

        Totally agree! Secret Life of Bees was Great! Mermaid Chair was awful!

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        • Molly says

          May 29, 2012 at 3:57 pm

          Same same same. Made me loathe the term “make love.” way over-used in that book, in my opinion. it’s never good when any phrase in a book sticks out like a sore thumb-I just like my books to flow and then afterwards think, wow, that was written really well

          Reply
  3. Donna says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    Fetzer wine is not good.

    Reply
    • Matt says

      July 9, 2010 at 10:25 pm

      Funny thing is, the Fetzer was way better than the other wine! It was barf-tastic.

      Reply
  4. Maggie says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    That book is on my list! Hope it’s good. Seafood is my favorite.

    Reply
  5. Hannah says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:22 pm

    I love that you branch out with your foods when you’re on vacation, but everything still looks heavenly to me! And well done, again, for getting through these past few months. Your future is so exciting!

    Reply
  6. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    You look SO tan!!! We just ate crabs the other day–so yuuuurm!!

    Reply
  7. Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:30 pm

    I loved The Mermaid Chair – I felt that the story was well-told and full of emotion – it’s one that I definitely want to read again.

    Reply
  8. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:31 pm

    red pepper jelly on cream cheese is so great! i had forgotten all about it!

    Reply
  9. Chelsey says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    That dinner looked amazing – I loved the newspaper on the table. That is such an east coast/southern thing. I love it!!!

    You and your sister look so much alike!

    Reply
  10. kay (eating machine) says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:34 pm

    I love Fetzer! They live near my soon to be mother in law! And gave us two bottles of free wine as an engagement gift when we visited 🙂

    Reply
  11. A Teenage Gourmet (Sami) says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:43 pm

    YUM! Good eats. 🙂 Everything looks delicious, and the pictures of you are good too. That puzzle looks difficult!

    Reply
  12. The Wife of a Dairyman says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:58 pm

    Wow! All that seafood looks delicious:O Great food and dessert…the best part of vacation! Cheers!

    Reply
  13. Jo says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    great photos as always! and i’m so jealous of your current vacation 🙂

    Reply
  14. Diana @ frontyardfoodie says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:10 pm

    Everything is so picturesque! You take beautiful photos.

    Some day I’ll live near the ocean and sit with an umbrella on the beach.

    Reply
  15. emily says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    If you liked that jelly you should check out the hot pepper peach (or raspberry) preserves from Stonewall Kitchen, sooooo good.

    Reply
  16. Kaite@ Two Lives, One Lifestyle says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:40 pm

    My stepmom makes that cream cheese/ pepper jelly combo and calls it “Jezebell” and I love it. It looks like such a fun vacation, and lived it up on your last night 🙂

    Reply
  17. Meg says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:00 am

    Ice cream container drinking is totally necessary. I don’t even have to ask 😉

    The beach and CRABS look wonderful! Ohh what I’d do for some good steamed crabs and Old Bay right now. That puzzle looks super hard, congrats on the finished product, I love it 🙂
    Enjoy your last beachy moments!!
    Meg

    Reply
  18. Casey says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:08 am

    Yay for pepper jelly! Glad you enjoyed it! One of my favorite party foods!

    Reply
  19. Camille says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:15 am

    Your seafood bash looks off the hook!
    And I definitely think your hair does look a little lighter!

    Reply
  20. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:19 am

    What an absolutely spectacular vacation. Though I’m not the hugest fan of seafood, your dinner sure looks great!

    Reply
  21. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    July 10, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Did you like The Mermaid Chair? I didn’t read but my mom wasn’t a fan!

    Reply
  22. Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says

    July 10, 2010 at 1:29 am

    Congrats on finishing the puzzle! After the picure in the last post, I never would’ve guessed it was The Simpsons..:P
    I’m glad you had such a good time anyway, you deserved it 🙂

    Reply
  23. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    July 10, 2010 at 1:49 am

    You’re skin is tan & glowing =)

    Is Larbs a nickname?

    Reply
  24. Lisa says

    July 10, 2010 at 1:59 am

    Puzzles like that are hard, I’ve done the Peanuts/Snoopy ones. Patience is definitely needed 🙂

    Reply
  25. Amanda says

    July 10, 2010 at 3:44 am

    You are so beautiful! You take great pictures! I wished I looked like you!

    Reply
  26. Simply Life says

    July 10, 2010 at 4:58 am

    wow, such a great dinner spread!

    Reply
  27. Kaci Higgins says

    July 10, 2010 at 5:31 am

    I just finished eating pancakes made with Kodiak Cakes mix! Yum! How do you make cookies with it? That dinner looks unbelievably good, & congrats on finishing the puzzle!! Safe travels back home!

    Reply
  28. Katie says

    July 10, 2010 at 5:40 am

    Puzzles are so fun! Great job, that looks HARD! 🙂

    Reply
  29. Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:23 am

    Wow, great job on the puzzle! I have no patience at all with things like that…haha. 😀

    All the seafood looks so fresh and delicious! How perfect is that for the beach? 😀

    Reply
  30. Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:31 am

    Those puzzles are really hard. We have a spider man puzzle like that and it was so hard with me and a 6 year old! I love the hard ones though. Sorry your vacation is over, but you have more adventures to come! Have a safe trip home!

    Reply
  31. Kori says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:45 am

    I’m so sorry to see your vacation come to an end, but it has been so fun getting to see all your relaxing and enjoyable posts. 🙂 As it has been said many times this week, your clothes and swimsuits are so pretty, and your body is freaking AWESOME!!! The seafood bash looks scrumdidlyumptious. :)) You certainly have a beautiful and loving family, and I love how you all support each other on your individual interests (be it blogging, brewing, puzzling, etc. haha). Btw please tell your sister that her skirt is so cute, and she looks beautiful. Now you have me craving good old fashioned chocolate chip cookies. Have a safe trip home, Kath!

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    • Kath says

      July 10, 2010 at 7:37 am

      Thanks Kori!

      Reply
  32. Julz @ freshman 5k says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:55 am

    How is the Mermaid Chair? I loved the Secret Life of Bees!

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    • Kath says

      July 10, 2010 at 7:37 am

      Good so far!

      Reply
  33. Daniel says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:55 am

    You truly deserved that vacation after all of the hard work you put in with your internship! I’m glad that you had a wonderful time!

    On the topic of spicy jelly… I’ve always been afraid to try jalapeno or pepper jellies…the concept makes me a little uneasy – how are they?

    Reply
  34. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:58 am

    That looks like one of the best days, so fun.

    Reply
  35. Lucia says

    July 10, 2010 at 7:02 am

    Wow! The Catena wasn’t good?
    I’m from Argentina and for us it’s like in our top 5 list of favorite wines

    Reply
  36. Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says

    July 10, 2010 at 7:24 am

    Since summer has officially arrived (it’s been a heat wave here!), I have been craving ice cream hardcore!

    And seafood -I’m unsure of it – but we’re vacationing in Maine soon and I’m going to have to try it! Can you believe I’ve never had lobster (or clams, crab, etc.)? Insane!
    ‘

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    • Kath says

      July 10, 2010 at 7:38 am

      Definitely try it!! And think about all the humans stranded on islands and who lived by the sea who ate it in the past. Makes me appreciate it so much more.

      Reply
  37. Mandy says

    July 10, 2010 at 7:44 am

    You’re the only healthy living blog I read in which garbage isn’t eaten nor read very often (and you read BOOKS, not just SELF and the like). THANK YOU.

    Reply
  38. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    July 10, 2010 at 8:14 am

    Now THAT’s my kind of dinner!!! Seafood galore 😀 I didnt know that ouzzle had all those itty bitty pictures in each peice…no doubt it was killer!

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  39. Red says

    July 10, 2010 at 8:29 am

    Wow! I attempted one of those Simpsons puzzle twice I think! I must admit my impatience got the better of me! Good job!

    Reply
  40. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    July 10, 2010 at 8:42 am

    I’m pale pale pale so I don’ really tan but I love the summer sun because of how blonde it makes my hair!

    Glad you enjoyed your vacation Kath, you totally deserved a big break!

    Reply
  41. Wei-Wei says

    July 10, 2010 at 9:08 am

    I love how close your whole family is. You guys are so cute 😀 Hope you’re enjoying your last moments!

    Wei-Wei

    PS: Butter + lobster/crab/shrimp = ABSOLUTE HEAVEN. Add garlic and omg. I’m almost dying from lust (yes, lust) right now :F

    Reply
  42. Cathy Breit says

    July 10, 2010 at 9:19 am

    Kath,
    I very seldom comment on blogs, but I simply want to thank you on the lovely content of your site. I love the balanced approach, and your life/eating/wellness philosphy is very similar to my husband and I, who are also mid twenties w/o children. I find your blog practical, inspiring, and relevant to daily life. Also appreciate so much that you are “all things in moderation” which to me seems to be the most sane, realistic way to live! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kath says

      July 10, 2010 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks Cathy!

      Reply
  43. Lindsay says

    July 10, 2010 at 10:36 am

    Your cream cheese appetizer reminds me of a family tradition we have! Every Christmas my aunt serves Club crackers to dip in a block of cream cheese topped with baby shrimp and cocktail sauce. It sounds like such strange combination, but it’s absolutely delicious! Must be that sweet, spicy, salty, creamy combo… I think you’d enjoy it!

    Reply
  44. Sarah says

    July 10, 2010 at 10:52 am

    Kath, you look so cute in your sitting-on-the-railing pictures.
    I’m so glad you’re having such a relaxing vacation with people you love. It was certainly well-deserved:-).

    Reply
  45. Megan says

    July 10, 2010 at 10:55 am

    I love that puzzle. I am a huge Simpson’s fan!

    It looks like you had a great vacation. It’s bittersweet when vacation ends.

    Reply
  46. Meagan says

    July 10, 2010 at 11:39 am

    That last picture pretty much sums up how I feel about ice cream. ALL. The. Time!

    Reply
  47. Laura says

    July 10, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    You look even more glowing and radiant in every single picture you post:) and i must say the beach looks more glorious in each picture you post too! SO jealous! also very jealous of those yummy looking cookies xx

    Reply
  48. Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says

    July 10, 2010 at 4:15 pm

    I LOVE SEAFOOD! That’s one of the things I look forward to the most about following my husband around in the Navy. We’ll pretty much guaranteed to always be near fresh seafood!

    Those cookies look sooo good. I’d love to try some Kodiak cakes cookies!

    Reply
  49. T says

    July 10, 2010 at 9:31 pm

    Kath, your hair looks grrrreaaaattttt lighter! you should keep it that way!

    Reply
  50. Ann Liu says

    July 11, 2010 at 12:03 am

    If you love seafood, you should visit Seattle! Pike’s Place Market is AMAZING! I went to this one restaurant, the Crab Boil (?), where you picked what you want and they threw a big heaping bowl of delicious seafood on your table for everyone to share. Mallet and butter included 🙂

    Reply
  51. emily says

    July 11, 2010 at 9:04 am

    catching up on posts….

    you and your sister are definitely the prettiest people ever. i also really like your polo (and the color!)– any idea where you got it?

    & of course, i am majorly jealous of your beach vacation and the amazing, amazing scenery. next time you go, i think it might be nice for you to have a maid. more beach time > washing dishes & cleaning. basically: please take me. 😉

    Reply
  52. Kate says

    July 11, 2010 at 4:04 pm

    Awesome vacation, Kath! Thanks for sharing so much! Any idea where your sister got her skirt? Thanks!!!

    Reply
  53. hemp jogger says

    July 11, 2010 at 6:00 pm

    VERY late comment…catching up 😉
    1–those shorts are so cute on you. great color, great fit. go on girl.
    2–i definitely do that w/ ice cream cartons. totally normal. and awesome.

    Reply

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