Summatime, summatime, sum, sum, summatime.
We’ve been listening to oldies on Pandora all morning. <3
I stayed indoors today reading with the ocean in view. Closing in on this book! It’s been a really good book – highly recommended if you like descriptive adventure and dogs (The Tale of Edgar Sawtelle)
Matt and I went out and bought beach necessities: an umbrella, a jug of clean water, sunscreen.
When we returned at 2PM, our stomachs were grumbling for lunch:
A nice little sky-high sandwich on High Five Fiber with cilantro hummus, pickle, ham, spinach, mustard, a thin slice of pepperjack
And that giant slice of watermelon –
Bubs
Larbs taught me how to make a peanut butter sandwich with the TJs mini oatmeal cookies. I put a half tsp of Cinnamon Vanilla Sunflower Butter – mmmmm!!!
And now that hunger for lunch as been quenched, our appetite is revved for the beach!!
[email protected] says
Yummy, that sammie looks amazing! And a nice bigg slab of watermelon! Can’t get better on a warm summer day 🙂
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
I wish I was at the beach! Looks like you all are having a great time 🙂
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
I DO love adventure and dogs, so I’ll definitely put that one on my list! Yummy watermelon!
Marilou @ Mostly Healthy says
Oh yeah!
Nothing screams “summer” like a big juicy piece of watermelon!
Freya @ Brit Chick Runs says
I seriously wish my dinner (being eaten right now!) consisted of that cookie sandwich, and the watermelon..both look sooo good!!
Have a lovely afternoon 🙂
Jessica @ How Sweet says
That is a brilliant cookie sandwich combo. Yum!
Cynthia (It All Changes) says
All your talk about that book has made it top on my next to read list. Being sick has me almost done this current one so Hunni may be on a trip to the library tomorrow to get a new one.
Lauren says
Watermelon and an ocean view increases the awesomeness of a sandwich exponentially, insofar as I’m concerned!!
Evan Thomas says
Fresh watermelon and pickles sound perfect in this heat!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says
I have heard good things about that book! I’m reading “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” right know which is really drawing me in. Very suspenseful!
Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) says
That sandwich looks delicious! I’m sitting at work…in the heat…and your beach photos are making me so jealous!
Ann @ Appalachian Appetites says
You look so relaxed and happy! Love the sunny pictures!
Camille says
I am starting to get jealous of your food, beach, food, beach, food pattern!
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i am drooling…over your watermelon, your sandwich, your cookies, and your view! i so wish that i was where you are right now 🙂 keep smilin’ girl!
Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says
Your sandwich is very similiar to the one I had for lunch! Making me hungry all over again. 🙂
Courtney @ Three Months says
I am in love with TJ’s mini oatmeal cookies – love the nut butter addition!
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
The weather looks incredible! I wish I had a beach nearby but alas, the midwest is rather devoid of such luxuries. Maybe a trip is in order…
Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says
Such a cute little cookie sandwich – I probably would’ve had half a dozen!
Nicole, RD says
That was me last night! Mmmm…watermelon!!!
Jil @ Peace, Love & Munchies says
Nothing says summer like copious amounts of watermelon!!
Kaz says
I love that little peanut butter sandwich made with the cookies! 😀
Simply Life says
oh what a perfect little dessert!
Marina says
aw, cookie sandwich!
Ok, I really need a humongous amount of watermelon after seeing this.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Dear watermelon…how I love thee!
Marisa (Loser for Life) says
Love your sammie! The beach is the place to be today!
Robyn @ Frugal 'n' Fit! says
Remember the days when watermelon had seeds in them? Man, we were suckers back then! I love progress 🙂
Jenn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Your lunch looks perfectly summery! Love sandwiches + fruit, they make yummy combos. 🙂
Jenn
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Beach. Watermelon. Water. Reading. So much SUMMER!!! Love it. 😀
The Wife of a Dairyman says
LOVE watermelon….it’s my favorite summer fruit! And your sandy looked so good!
Amanda @ Amanda On Foot says
I wanna see what that beautiful beach looks like in the background of those pics!
~Amanda
Heather @ Side of Sneakers says
What a beautiful beach spot!! Hope you’re having a blast 😉
Stacia W. says
Your beach trip is making me so excited for mine in August! Will be in Wilmington for a day, do you recommend any good restaurants?
PS- I have never seen cilantro hummus but it sounds soooooo good!
Kath says
We always go to the waterfront restaurants – we love the Pilot House. Don’t know much about all the others downtown though.
Stacia W. says
Thanks!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
Looks delicious!!! That bread is mouthwatering!
Sara says
looks like the perfect lunch time dessert! 🙂
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
it LOOKS like it tasted good! coulda fooled us:)
Great job with the run!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
You’ve turned into a regular beach babe! 🙂
Paige(Running Around Normal) says
omg..I am such a goober. I totally meant to post that on another blog LOL.
Comment for THIS post: Doesn’t watermelon just SCREAM summer?! What a marvelous vacay.
Stacey @ Tipping the (Kitchen!) Scales says
Glad I’m not the only one that enjoys my watermelon in huge chunks – so refreshing on a hot day! Looks like you are having a blast – enjoy!
Jessica @ The Process of Healing says
Wow that sandwich DOES look amazing!! Must try cilantro hummus…
Allison K says
Your vacation is making me so anxious for mine! Looks like you are having a blast.
Kelsey @ CleanTeenKelsey says
Oh wow, your lunch looks so wonderful! That cookie sandwich is adorable. 🙂
Lisa @bakebikeblog says
Watermelon really does equal summer time doesnt it!!!
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
high five fiber is the latest loaf i got from GH – soooo great!
Teacherwoman says
I have heard good things about that book! WIll have to add it to my never-ending list of books to read!
[email protected]://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says
I love watermelon and could possibly live on it in the summer. Love the mini oatmeal cookie sandwich.
Maria says
Yumm that watermelon looks so juicy and delicious! Yayyy for summer fruits 🙂
Danielle says
Yum, Yum! 🙂
Katharina says
So this post added some things to my grocery list 😉 watermelons, amazing bread, and cookies to make those sandwiches! YUM!
XO
Meg says
Hooooray watermelon and beach! I love summer 😀 And I love how GH makes it into your vaca too 😉 High Five Fiber for the win!
Happy vacation Kath!
Melissa @ For the Love of Health says
I can’t get over the gorgeous view! I can’t imagine but being relaxed while looking out at THAT 🙂
Hannah says
Did you seriously just have one of those mini cookies? Wow. I would very much like eat a hundred, please. 😀
Heather says
yum. watermelon just screams summer!
Laura (Starloz) says
I want that view, its so beautiful. oh & i miss summer
Kaitlin says
That cookie sandwich looks DIVINE! I’m going to bake some sugarless oatmeal cookies to try that recipe out myself for my blog. I’ll link back to you!
Colleen says
I love listening to the oldies while at the beach!
amanda says
I love watermelon and I think it taste best cut into huge slices with the rind still on. BTW, your lunch sandwich looks really yummy and healthy
[email protected] says
Gotta love watermelon. A perfect summer treat. Glad you are liking the book! It is always nice to read in a beautiful setting.
Janna says
that little cookie sandwich looks heavenly, as do your beach views! =0)
Ashley says
I drowned myself in watermelon on the 4th of july…omg, soooo good!!! 🙂 Glad you’re getting in some good r+r, you deserve it!
Krystina says
Those sandwiches are so cute!
Wei-Wei says
I love the sandwiches – both the cookie and the lunch! I love how mini the dessert is 😀 Have fun in the sunnnnn! Jealousy 🙁
Wei-Wei
Sami says
Hey Kath! Looks like a fabulous beach trip so far! Are you guys anywhere close to the Outer Banks in NC??? I swear it looks the exact same and I was just there! We stayed in Nags Head for a week 🙂
Kath says
Nope – Carolina Beach is southern NC. But we used to go to Nags Head every summer when I was little!
Nicole says
I am certainly jealous of this summer weather you’re experiencing! It’s FREEZING here!