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.
Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says
Wow what a difference the clean shaven look makes! I prefer (most) men clean shaven – mine anyways! 🙂
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Super-snowy Boxing Day here in Charlotte today!
Enjoy the day!
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Katy (The Singing Runner) says
I think Matt looks great either way. 🙂
Enjoy your day!:)
[email protected] says
I prefer clean shaven face on my own man for the sake of soft kisses, but Matt was rockin the beard pretty professionally!
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
Aw…I liked the beard! 😉
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
it’s funny; i never notice my husband’s beard until he shaves it!
Allison @ PickyEatingRD says
Those houses on the beach and overlooking the water are so pretty!!! Such a perfect end to holiday weekend enjoy!
grocery goddess jen says
I have a MAJOR thing for guys with scruffy faces…thank goodness my beau doesn’t own a razor!
Camille says
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 🙂
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
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!
Annie @ stronghealthyfit says
I think Matt looks better with the beard!
Quisha says
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.
Eating Bird Food says
I like the beard on Matt. It looks nice! Although, I don’t like Isaac with a beard – it’s too scruffy when kissing. 😉
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
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 🙂
Katie says
I’m usually a fan of the clean shaven look, but Matt looks great with a beard!
Gina says
What beautiful outdoor pics! Stay warm with that crazy snow pushing through!
Katie says
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 ; )
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
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!
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
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!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
matt’s new look is great!
Marci says
Looks like a lovely day of just sitting and reading by the fire. We’re doing the same south of you!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Yay for snow and reading in front of the fire! Love days like that. 😀
Gloria says
Man I LOVE the beard- he looks much more manly and sexy.
Jessie says
UHHH, the beard is HOT!!!! Dang!
Namaste Gurl says
Looks so cozy and blissful– I’m jealous! 🙂
Laura (Starloz) says
i like the beard.
oh the snow falling looks incredible
Kim says
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! 🙂
Kath says
Maybe!! I can try to recap my favs sometime soon
Susan D. says
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. 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
That pear looks pearfect 🙂
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Gorgeous pics, what a difference a clean shave makes – wow! And the snow is beautiful.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Reading by the fire sounds perfect- so peaceful. And Matt looks all spiffy with his shave! 😛
Hannah says
Oh, I think he should keep the beard! I love beards on men, it almost always makes them look more adult and in control. 😛
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says
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 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
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. 😛
Erin (Shortcut to Bliss) says
Reading on cold winter days is the best…esp. in front of a fire!
Cara Craves... says
Love the colour of that pear…I don’t think I have ever eaten a red pear.
Happy reading!
Jil @ Big, City, Lil Kitchen says
Matt can definitely rock the beard. You’ve now inspired me to read!
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
I like the beard, too!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
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
Kate (What Kate is Cooking) says
Matt should grow a beard!
Amy @ Healthy Peanut says
I love reading days on vacation! They are the best, enjoy!!
Shannon says
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.
Penny says
I liked the beard too. 🙂 I don’t like a long beard, just a bit of stubble. I think it looks manly. 🙂
elaine! says
+1 for the beard!
Fancy says
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 🙂