Hello from Bald Head Island where there is water all around us and water falling from the sky!
My parents are owners of a suite at the inn, and Mazen and I joined them for a long weekend.
Matt opted to stay home, but he won’t be lonely, as there is lots going on for the Tom Tom Fest in Cville this weekend. I’m sort of sad I’m missing all the excitement! But we are here happily taking in the sea air and living on island time.
We arrived on the 5 o’clock ferry, settled in, and then hopped in a golf car to go to the club for dinner.
White Plum sent me a few pieces for spring, and I wore the Frankie Striped Cardigan to dinner. It’s the perfect soft, cozy wrap to keep the chill of the ocean breeze off on a spring evening : )
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Glass of old vine zin – don’t mind if I do!
We had baked oysters to share as an appetizer
And I had fish and chips plus a side salad for my main meal. I brought the second piece of fish home, and hope to eat it for lunch this week.
My parents have been talking about grandchildren sleeping in the bunk rooms here at the inn for YEARS, and their dream came true when Mazen transitioned to a big boy bed. He was a little timid at first until I reminded him that Peppa and Georgie sleep in bunk beds and then he was super excited. Note Peppa in the top bunk!
This morning I went on a run before breakfast. I have a love/hate with first-thing-in-the-morning exercise. I always wake up hungry and want to eat first thing, but if I have a little snack (this time half a piece of toast) I am always so happy afterwards. I covered 5 miles around the island, and I luckily beat most of the rain. My goal is to get 10,000 steps every day I’m here, which might be hard if the sun doesn’t come out soon!
Breakfast was cinnamon raisin bread toast from the bakery with almond butter from home plus lots of fresh fruit. Delicious grapefruit!
Have a great weekend!
Elyse says
I always admire how much exercise you get in on your trips!
Looks like a lot of fun!
Andrea says
Mazen is so cute in that bed picture! Such a sweet boy – loved your tactic using the pigs as an example – what a smart momma. Too bad Matt didn’t go, but it is nice to get some one-on-one time with your parents once in awhile. Have a lovely weekend!
emily says
That bunk bed picture is the cutest!
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says
What a fun weekend! I love that picture of Mazen in the bunk bed. He looks so scared but so cute!
[email protected] says
Awh he’s so cute in the bunk! That is one mighty amount of fish!
mary @ minutes per mile says
toast is my go-to pre-run snack. and coffee! it gives me something to look forward to when i wake up, and something to power me on a run before real breakfast 🙂
Elizabeth Beil says
Loving the outfit and the grapefruit! I have been on a grapefruit kick and loving both white and pink at the moment!
sam @ grapefruit & granola says
Mazen in the bunk bed is adorable!
Jordan Ring says
5 miles while on a trip is truly impressive! I usually just take a walk after the huge family dinner and call that good! 🙂
Brittany M says
I hate to sound like a derp, but you’re taking fish home to eat next week? Aren’t you afraid it will go bad by then?
KathEats says
It’s in a fridge! And I’ll eat it within 3 days
Christine (The Raw Project) says
Looks like a nice weekend, beautiful pics. And very impressive run which is not always easy while traveling!
Linda @ TheFitty says
Oysters! I love seafood. But what’s that little bag in the center?
KathEats says
A lemon!
Cassie says
I just had almond butter with my overnight oatmeal this morning, and it was deeeeeeelish!
Colette Larson says
It’s been raining here all weekend too! Looks like you guys are still managing to have fun though! Love M’s sunglasses by the way! Can’t wait til Reese will wear some for more than 2 seconds. Babes in shades are the cutest!
Ash Bear says
Great job squeezing in exercise on vacation! Bald Head looks gorgeous! I hope your weather improves soon!
[email protected]_heart_kale says
Love your outfit, especially the jacket/ light wrap! You have such great style!
Hope the weather gets better! Btw, love the new look of kerf on my phone.
Sandy says
Is the suite a new purchase for your parents? I know that you have been family vacationing there for years but didn’t realize it was ownership. I am intrigued because this week we just bought a house in a beach town we have been vacationing in for 20 years. Our granddaughter is just as excited at getting to sleep in the bunk room! Looking forward to many, many family vacations there as I’m sure your family is.
KathEats says
No, they’ve had it for a while. It’s a fractional ownership, so it’s similar to a timeshare.
Eva says
you look just like christmas morning with your green, red, and black/white striped cardigan! also i guess stripes were the theme of the day 😉
Jen Clark says
That bunk bed picture is sooooo precious!! I am loving your vacation posts!