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November 1, 2022

Island Birthdays

Here’s post 1 of 2 from our long weekend at Bald Head Island celebrating our two birthdays and Halloween! 

Bald Head Island Birthdays this !

Bald Head Island Birthdays

 

40th on Bald Head Island 

Six hours in the car with the kids was worth the trip to spend my birthday on Bald Head! 

Trip to Bald Head Island

The boys both had fall break on the 27th and 28th, so we knew it was a great time to do a getaway! We didn’t realize how fun it would be to be on the island for Halloween – more on that in post 2 coming later this week!

Tdaddy took a little ferry nap

He is our hard-working driver! 

Dad taking a ferry nap

Unfortunately this was our last warm afternoon! 

After that it was overcast skies and windy days. 

family ferry ride

Fishing Dock

 The boys headed straight out to the dock for fishing while I unpacked with a glass of vino. 

Fishing Dock

Dinner at the Grille

We had reservations at the Bald Head Island Club’s “fancy” restaurant, The Grille. 

Dinner at the Grille - Bald Head Island Birthdays

Bald Head Island Birthdays recap Brothers outfit for fancy dinner

Living his best life with crab dip! 

Child with crab dip - Bald Head Island Birthdays Bald Head Island Birthdays Bald Head Island fancy dinner

I had a delicious starter salad

starter salad

And amazing shrimp and grits!

shrimp and grits - Bald Head Island Birthdays

The boys were on their best behavior

Boys Bald Head Island Birthdays

Especially with the promise of ice cream sundaes!

Birch with ice cream sundae

Turtle cheesecake for the grownups

Turtle cheesecake

Loved the golden white chocolate turtle for a turtle-friendly island!

The Grille Turtle cheesecake

Fit For A King

Mazen was thrilled to have a king bed for himself all weekend

child in king bed

Breakfasts + Lunches

We kept breakfast and lunch super simple with bagels, fruit, and sandwiches. 

bagels for breakfast

+ hummus, red pepper, pickle, cheese, lettuce, and turkey

breakfast sandwich - Bald Head Island Birthdays

Fishing All Morning

Mazen and Thomas maxed out the fishing all morning. 

Mazen with caught fish Mazen with caught fish Little boy fishing Birch pirate costume

Birch did a little fishing, and we also took a walk to the market shops for excitement. 

Pirate child at Bald Head Island

Afternoon at the Beach

It was warm enough for a beach visit to the point, but it was also super windy so we didn’t last long! 

walk to Bald Head Island beach Bald Head Island beach birds flying over Bald Head Island beach

B changed into his suit just long enough to get soaking wet and cold, haha. 

little kids at Bald Head Island beach

Playground time

After we were too wind-blown to stay at the beach, we headed to the club playground where the boys played a pirate game for an hour! 

club playground

Last nap as a 3 year old

They were worn out. Birch and I watched Survivor and he fell asleep in my lap. I kissed his little cheek 100 times!

Birch napping in sofa

Dinner at Jules’ Salty Grub Pub

time flies when you're having fun pirate flag Jules' Salty Grub Pub

Best Steam Pot Ever

Mazen is very into seafood these days and wanted the giant steam pot for dinner. It was pricey, so he and Thomas split it. He was in heaven!! 

Dinner at Jules' Salty Grub Pub

I had trout with succotash that was very good as well. 

trout with succotash

Happy Bday Dad!

My dad is on the other side of the world and today is his birthday!! He’s in Nepal hiking (for the second time!) with a group of men from Hillsborough.

Here he is at Larke Pass! 

Dad at Larke Pass

Read Part 2 here!

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  1. elle says

    November 1, 2022 at 8:48 am

    Whoa, go Dad!! What an inspiration! (Now I want a guest post from him about his hike and staying fit as one gets older.) Seriously, so cool.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      November 1, 2022 at 9:42 am

      Good idea! I can ask him.

      Reply
    • Debra Powell says

      November 2, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      I AGREE!! Guest post!

      Reply
  2. Cyn says

    November 1, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    Happy Birthday to Kath and Birch. What a cute little dude!
    I also came here to say that you’re dad should do a guest post about his trip. What an awesome adventure!

    Reply
  3. Cathy says

    November 1, 2022 at 7:21 pm

    Wow….Nepal! I’m impressed! Love Mazen’s hair too! Happy Birthday Kath and Birch!

    Reply
  4. Jessica says

    November 2, 2022 at 4:21 pm

    HI Kath, do beautycounter products contain fragrance? Jessica.

    Reply
    • Kath Younger says

      November 2, 2022 at 6:28 pm

      Not without disclosing the individual ingredients. Here’s a post with more: https://www.katheats.com/all-about-fragrance

      Reply
  5. K says

    November 2, 2022 at 6:37 pm

    Kudos to Dad. Great photo.
    I remember you posting something about you Dad awhile ago that was like this.
    Hb!
    K~

    Reply

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