We REALLY lucked out on the weather today!!! What was supposed to be 50% chance of rain turned out to be gorgeous sunny skies! I think I need to stop looking at the forecast so much..
We enjoyed more beach time
I’m alternating between this book and 50 Shades. You guys were right – 50 Shades is really corny. I’m 75% through my free sample of the first few chapters and am going to give it a bit more before I decide if I’m going to download it or not.
I had a lot of fun watching the cutest little boy play with his mom on the beach : ) Can’t imagine what it will be like to have a child at the beach.
Showertime!!!
We all headed out tonight – first to the local tiki bar
Which is out on a pier above the beach!
Drinks for all
Smack dab in the middle of mojitos and rum runners was my club soda + lime
Then we headed out to dinner at Havana’s, which is breezy and outdoors
The dinner was good, but we waited 1.5 hours for our food, so there were moments of this:
Crab dip tided us over
Along with a few of these (I was starved!)
And finally some of this:
And then finally our deluxe seafood platter arrived. Karen and I split this combo of fried shrimp and oysters, fries, curried crab cake and slaw. It was tasty, but I couldn’t decide if I was full or hungry!
We ended our night with our final out-on-the-town destination: Squiggly’s Ice Cream
I had a heath bar in a cone – tasty!
It caused the baby to squiggle inside : )
Sana says
May 27, 2012 at 9:29 pm1.5 hours for food is a lot! I would have eaten my family by that point, justtttt kidding!
[email protected] says
May 27, 2012 at 9:30 pmThose fried shrimp and oysters…how could you NOT be hungry?! Love Larbs’s pensive look. Pretty eyes!
The Healthy Hipster says
May 27, 2012 at 9:34 pmThat dress looks so lovely on you! I feel like Rachel Zoe (queen of baby bump style) couldn’t have picked it a better colour/cut/print. Looks like you’re havin a blast in it too 😉
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
May 27, 2012 at 9:41 pm1.5 hours!? Haha I hope it was good, I would have gotten hangry!
Kel says
May 27, 2012 at 9:42 pmWhat does the sticker on your dress say?
You are definitely glowing! That dress is adorabibble. It’s a word darn it!
KathEats says
May 27, 2012 at 9:56 pm“You got squiggled!”
Carrie says
May 27, 2012 at 9:42 pmGreat dress!
Stephanie C says
May 27, 2012 at 9:45 pmHad to comment to say that dress is beautiful on you!
brandee says
May 27, 2012 at 9:52 pmSuper cute dress!
mary @ minutespermile says
May 27, 2012 at 10:06 pmGah! I know you’ve shown those dresses before, and they are so cute! Where can I get one again?
KathEats says
May 27, 2012 at 10:15 pmMahi Gold!
Sneakers2Sandals says
May 27, 2012 at 10:08 pmI agree w the dress comments! Super cute! I feel like its something I would never buy but now that you are making it look so cute I might have to get me one like that!
Elisabeth says
May 27, 2012 at 11:32 pmHad to add to the comments on your dress – adorable!!
Dominique says
May 27, 2012 at 11:43 pmYour photos of seafood make me so jealous because I’m allergic to crustaceans and your photos of shrimp, crab cakes and the previous dinner with shrimp and crab made me really hungry! I only became allergic a few years ago so I still remember what they all taste like–especially crab, as that was one of my faves.
Rori says
May 27, 2012 at 11:46 pmI also think the dress looks great on you! Random question…Have you and Matt considered whether or not you might invest in a different or larger vehicle now that the baby is on the way?
KathEats says
May 28, 2012 at 6:52 amWe definitely do want something like a Honda Crv but I think we’re going to wait until next year to save up more first
Rachel says
May 28, 2012 at 10:30 amI have a CRV – it’s the best!
Ann says
May 28, 2012 at 8:18 pmMe too and I love it!
[email protected] Nutrition with Sydney says
May 27, 2012 at 11:54 pmYour dress is adorable!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
May 27, 2012 at 11:56 pmOh how I wish I was there eating crab dip! Not sure if Bluewater or Oceanic are still around (I’m sure they are) but sitting outside and having a drink and watching the sailboats go by and noshing on crab dip was a favorite Fri nite passtime at Bluewater, circa 2001. Wow, a decade later. Memories 🙂
Adorable pink dress and you and Larbs look fabulous!
Julie says
May 28, 2012 at 12:16 amI’m trying to read 50 Shades of Grey as well and it isn’t working!
Khushboo Thadani says
May 28, 2012 at 12:48 amWow that’s a ridiculously long wait for food- I hope the comp’ed a few of the dishes?
Janine says
May 28, 2012 at 1:04 amI hardly ever comment, but I have to say, you look great in that dress! Pregnancy really looks good on you. I’m right behind you with my pregnancy at 18 weeks, but I already have a boy, so I am hoping for a girl this time!
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
May 28, 2012 at 2:54 amAll these beach posts are killing me! I’m so envious and dreamy about summery, sunny days in the sand!
Kavi @ Lab to Fab! says
May 28, 2012 at 3:55 amGreat dress! The color looks fab on you.
Simply Life says
May 28, 2012 at 5:22 amso glad to hear the weather has been perfect!
Kayla says
May 28, 2012 at 6:00 amyour dress is so pretty, i love the color and the style! it fits you and the baby perfectly! 🙂
Karen says
May 28, 2012 at 6:16 amI second the dress love…the bright prints look so this season and that one has just the right amount of pop. It looks smashing on you and the babe! 🙂
These beach photos are just speaking so loudly to me, reminding me of how badly I need a vacation by the shore!
Roxanne says
May 28, 2012 at 7:03 amI guess you alternate between “real” books and e-books? Which do you prefer?
KathEats says
May 28, 2012 at 8:11 ame-books. While i love a beautiful book cover, I have always complained about holding a book while I read. The e-books are great because you don’t have to hold a heavy book and even better at night when you can lie on your side and not hold it. And I love knowing the percentage I’ve read and easy bookmarks.
Quisha says
May 28, 2012 at 7:12 amIt takes a couple of chapters to get to the goods in Fifty Shades, but I’m not disappointed. So far so good!
Margo says
May 28, 2012 at 7:27 amI was at Carolina beach yesterday too! And the day before, but yesterday was much better. And I LOVE squiggly’s..the key lime pie one is so so good!
KathEats says
May 28, 2012 at 8:10 amFun!!
Katie says
May 28, 2012 at 7:56 amYou look glowing in your pink dress! 🙂 love the bump!
Krista says
May 28, 2012 at 7:57 amI am from Wilmington! My parents live about 15 minutes from the Ocean Grill and I know the owners! I miss Wilmington. You should try a doughnut from Britt’s near the board walk. They blow Krispy Kreme out of the water!
KathEats says
May 28, 2012 at 8:09 amThe line for Britt’s is always a mile long!! 🙂
[email protected] Broken Cookies Don't Count says
May 28, 2012 at 8:23 amI’ll be interested to hear what you think of Secrets of Eden. I’ve read several of his books. He’s an interesting author. Loved The Double Bind.
eliza says
May 28, 2012 at 8:34 amPretty dress, Kath!
Also, congrats to your sister for her recent engagement. I read her blog, too.
One more thing, have you read Double Bind by that same author?? It is one of my favorites.
KathEats says
May 28, 2012 at 8:48 amI haven’t..
Laura says
May 28, 2012 at 8:40 amI was just at Carolina Beach Friday-Sunday-I didn’t realize you were there ’til I saw the picture of the Tiki Bar-we went there too! 🙂
Amanda @flecksofgreen says
May 28, 2012 at 8:43 amThe weather looks gorgeous! And your pink dress is beautiful and perfect for going to a tiki bar 🙂
Kris says
May 28, 2012 at 8:57 amI love your Mahi Gold dress. Wonder if they would do another KERF reader discount? I also love Larbs dress. Probably because I own it too 🙂
jeanette says
May 28, 2012 at 9:01 amKath, if you haven’t bought 50 Shades yet don’t, I’ll loan you my reader version. I need to get my $10 worth out of it. I can’t seen to bring myself to read past the 30% I got to. Ugh!
KathEats says
May 28, 2012 at 9:03 amThanks but a friend loaned me all 3 of them last night!! I read a little farther…and then got to the leather room part and am not sure I’m going to like this. Mom says to keep reading – maybe it doesn’t pan out like I think
jeanette says
May 28, 2012 at 9:11 amOh, that’s good. Did your mom read them? Did she like them?
Ginger says
May 28, 2012 at 9:17 amSQUIGGLY’S! We love Squiggly’s! Their homemade waffle cones are to die for! Enjoying all your beach pictures and so glad the weather is holding out for you guys. We are looking forward to visiting your bakery toward the end of June (we’ve been chatting with your hubby and getting that worked out). Enjoy the rest of your vacation!
factfindersteph says
May 28, 2012 at 12:41 pmYou look soooooo cute in that pink and white dress! Oh and your sister and her beau make such a great looking couple!
Ash Bear says
May 28, 2012 at 1:15 pmWhere is Larb’s top from or is it a dress?
KathEats says
May 28, 2012 at 1:44 pmA dress from Loehmann’s
Kris says
May 28, 2012 at 9:21 pmAnd I have the same from Ross Dress for Less.
Natasha says
May 28, 2012 at 5:16 pmWhat it is like with a child at the each…exhausting!! But yes very fun and I love being like a kid again with my 3, digging in the sand and shell searching etc.
Michael Tavallaei DDS says
May 28, 2012 at 6:57 pmi’m jealous!! looks relaxing
Angel7 says
May 28, 2012 at 8:07 pmI always say that on the Weather Channel, online weather forecast, or the news, they should reference three words at the bottom of the screen: Weather Subject To Change! — because the weather forecast is usually not right 🙂 Anyone can go outside and predict what the weather is going to be like 🙂
The skies are gorgeous there!
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Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
May 28, 2012 at 8:59 pmMoral of the story: ice cream makes everything better 😉
Katie says
May 29, 2012 at 7:53 amI forget about Chris Bohjalian, The Double Bind and Skeletons at the Feast are excellent books. I have not read that one yet. Lately, a 90% change of rain means that we won’t even get a drop! You are the picture of pregnancy perfection in your pink dress (lots of alliteration there), so beautiful and you look so happy!
Stephanie @ Legally Blinde says
May 29, 2012 at 9:28 amI love that pink dress on you – so cute! Phew, I can’t believe you had to wait 1.5 hours for dinner; that’s a loooooong time. Loving all of your beach photos and updates. I’m really impressed that you’re keeping up with blogging so well! I don’t think I’d have that much willpower. Actually, I know I wouldn’t 🙂
Diane says
May 29, 2012 at 12:29 pmLove the dress! Curious to see how you like 50 shades of grey, I’ve been debating whether to read them.
KathEats says
May 29, 2012 at 12:38 pmSo far….eh. If you like to read about sex, you’ll like it! But it’s reallllly weird…
Diane says
May 29, 2012 at 12:47 pmIf that is the only appealing aspect of the book, no thanks. Also, be careful about reading that stuff while pregnant! The hormones can give you crazy dreams!
KathEats says
May 29, 2012 at 12:59 pmHaha. So far, that’s all it’s about – with a bit of back story. But I’m not very far in.
Natalie says
May 30, 2012 at 11:43 amYou look super cute in your pink dress!