Seems like that’s all we’ve been doing – but luckily those are our favorite activities and my family’s idea of a great relaxing vacation.
After breakfast the husband and I followed through with our gym plans and checked out the fitness center at the club. After some time there, he and Andrew played tennis while I read on a lounge chair. We didn’t make it to the pool, as the idea of digging out the bathing suits and a change of clothes was too much work. We all came home for a 1:30pm lunch (after a nice round of much-needed showers).
I made a sandwich on Nature’s Own 12 Grain bread with some buffalo chicken, cheddar + swiss, tomato, banana peppers and mustard.
I only ended up eating half of this sandwich because I got full quickly from my other items.
And a spinach salad with balsamic and POM and some chips.
And my favorite lunch side –
I’m off to (hopefully) finish this book and then we’re planning to visit the Bald Head lighthouse as a family and climb to the top!
Oh She Glows says
December 28, 2008 at 2:28 pmIt’s so nice that you are enjoying so much great family time 🙂
Awesome looking lunch!
Just a quick question- I too get full quickly from eating veggies and such. When you can’t finish the main part of your meal (e.g., sandwich) do you usually end up eating it later? I find I get full fast from veggies but then my hunger returns within an hour or so and I usually just end up eating it later on. Just curious about your own experiences!
Angela
http://www.ohsheglows.com
Kath says
December 28, 2008 at 2:31 pmOh She Glows,
Yes, sometimes I do find myself extra hungry sooner if I have a big salad that leaves me full. Usually I would go ahead and eat the meal even if I am full to keep ensure I am kept satisfied longer, but since food is flowing here on vacation and I don’t need anything to “hold me over” as I would in class, I just decided if I do get hungry I’ll have one of my bars.
K
Fancy says
December 28, 2008 at 2:41 pmI hope you are feeling better, Kath!
VeggieGirl says
December 28, 2008 at 2:42 pmAlways enjoy vacation activities 🙂
I LOVE lighthouses!! Have fun!!
Sharon says
December 28, 2008 at 3:04 pmAwesome lunch! Enjoy your time together!
Moran says
December 28, 2008 at 3:11 pmGreat that ya’ll are enjoying each others’ company so much!
claire says
December 28, 2008 at 3:26 pmSounds like a wonderful day! I wish my vacations were so active/relaxing. However, I usually go visit my parents and there’s really not much to do around there, though I did go on a nice walk with my mom and a (horrible FREEZING) walk by myself!
K says
December 28, 2008 at 3:34 pmLunch looks great!
Have fun at the lighthouse! I get soooooo nervous when I get to the top of those things!
Mel says
December 28, 2008 at 4:14 pmLunch looks really good, especially the sandwich!
FoodRenegade says
December 28, 2008 at 5:08 pmBanana peppers. Now there’s an oft neglected sandwich ingredient. Thanks for the creative ideas!
Mariposa says
December 28, 2008 at 5:29 pmits been chilly and rainy up here in RI, im so jealous of the sunshine!!! looks like everything is going great!!
Katelyn says
December 28, 2008 at 5:31 pmIt looks like you are having a great vacation! Enjoy your lighthouse climb!
Tina says
December 28, 2008 at 6:10 pmSounds like a wonderful day to me! 🙂
HangryPants says
December 28, 2008 at 7:25 pmMy kind of a wonderful vacation too!
Shelby says
December 28, 2008 at 7:34 pmYour vacation sounds heavenly!
Sarah says
December 28, 2008 at 8:05 pmsounds like such a fun, relaxing vacation!
What are you reading?
Michele, Healing with (Raw) Juices says
December 28, 2008 at 9:00 pmThanks for sharing this awesome adventure with us, Kath! I love reading your blog (can’t stand missing a day!) so I’m thrilled that you even took time to share your Christmas with us.
I love spinach salad, by the way. Raw spinach is my favorite, and I love it in omelets and raw juices, too!
*smiles*
Michele
Biz319 says
December 28, 2008 at 10:50 pmLove banana peppers! I also like light houses too – my family vacationed in Nags Head, NC several summers growing up.
Kath says
December 28, 2008 at 11:17 pmSarah ,
I am reading The Book of Eleanor. It’s long and quite confusing, but a good read.
Biz319,
OMG we used to go to Nags Head too!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Golden Strand? That big brown condo building? When I was really little.
K