What another incredible day! I am so grateful for my time spent on Bald Head. Like they say in the movies, “times stops” here.
The day started with a family walk –
Surprise Buzz!
We made friends with lots of wildlife on our walk –
Hello Duke!
Old Baldy
A monkey
Sportin’ KERF
Our walk was marsh view and totally fun
A blue heron –
And a cute puppy!
A late lunch –
Leftover salad with feta + walnuts and grapes and leftover shrimp and tortilla chips
And a cheesy roll
The Inn we’re staying in has a cookie jar….
I resisted it thus far, but I had a delicious cookie after lunch 🙂
And then we said goodbye to mom and dad
After some debate on what to do next, beer + beach were both mentioned
Yesterday when we threw out the Operation Beautiful bottle, it only went about 10 feet and then came back ashore. Bummer! Today, Matt took it waaaaay out there [in the freezing water] and threw it hard.
Success! It went way out there and drifted out with the tide.
After a chilly hour or in the beach, we came inside for some sports.
Soccer!!! Matt A. is turning from Matt Allen to Matt Athlete because he is not only a star runner, but a star soccer player too!
OK, I won’t lie. They brought New Castle for hydration! We played sports for about 40 minutes and we got thirsty!
A lonely cocktail hour without our parents. I had some Reisling
Family portraits –
For entertainment we played a version of Trivial Pursuit that let us keep our own score –
Larbs demonstrating a penguin’s foot –
After cocktail hour we hopped on the golf cart to head to dinner
We went to the Bald Head Island Club for dinner. Our first time there, so we were in the reviewing mode.
A delicious Shriaz
Cheers!
We had the fried oysters to start – and they were fabulous!
I had the crab cakes for my meal.
But we played the rotate-your-plates game, so we all had a taste of everything. Matt A.’s vanilla fish was the best, followed by my crab cakes and them Matt’s cornmeal fish and then Larbs’ gumbo.
We couldn’t resist an Apple Pie a la mode and Carrot Cake for dessert
And when we returned, the last bite of birthday cake.
‘Twas a super festive and fun evening!
But totally time for bed!
Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says
Cutest puppy EVER!!! Your dress is gorgeous! What fun adventures–so jealous of your family vacay.
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
OMG, puppy cuteness overload!!!!!
LOVE the pictures, they are so clear and beautiful. The food looks great, especially the desserts. What a perfect weekend!
Jenn
kay (eating machine) says
what a fun trip!
and i agree, adorable puppy!
maria says
Your family portraits are adorable. What a cute family. Glad you enjoyed your birthday weekend.
lynn (The Actors Diet) says
love playing trivial pursuit!!! is that a current edition or an old one? mine is from the early 80’s still…
Laura @ Backstage Pass to Health & Happiness says
Looks like a wonderful day. Time spent with family is the best!
Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) says
Looks like such a fun day!
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama says
Wow – your photos are amazing!
Liz says
Your pics really capture the essence of your vacay. I almost feel like I’m there. What a wonderful way to celebrate your b-day.
Rachael (La Dolce Vita) says
I love the “couples” pics from dinner. Looks like you are having a great time. And now I want some fried oysters.
Ashley says
FUN day!!! Lots of activity! LOVE newcastle…1 of my top 5 all time fav. beers..mmmm
steph says
ahhh matt plus puppy. i die from the cuteness
Marissa says
You and your husband are too cute! Love the KERF shirts!!
Diana says
I’m glad you’re having fun. 🙂
Julia says
Wow, what a great time! Great pictures and what a cute puppy!
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
OMG I love the puppy!!
Jac says
fried oysters sounds delish.. in fact, the whole meal sounds good! have fun!
Simply Life says
It sounds like such a fun time with your salad! I love that you have cocktail hour with them!
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Wow, sounds like a perfect day Kath. You are just glowing in all these pictures. I’m so glad you had a wonderful time!!!
And that puppy is just ADORABLE! 🙂
christie @ honoring health says
Looks like another wonderful day!
That puppy is precious!!
Pam says
Glad you all had a wonderful time…thanks for sharing!
Ali@ Food, Fitness, Fashion says
Looks like so much fun! I love your dress, adorable!
Lizzy says
What a fun time! this trip looked so relaxing and just a load of good times! 🙂
CaSaundra says
What a cute little puppy! Do you and Matt ever forsee getting a pet??
Madeline @ Greens and Jeans says
it looks like you guys have enjoyed every minute of your vacation! thanks for the beautiful pics!
Sarah says
What a fun family trip! Glad you enjoyed yourself 🙂
Whitney @ Lettuce Love says
Looks like a great day! Duke and the puppy are so cute!
Food Makes Fun Fuel says
That looks like a beautiful time!
Erin says
Sounds like a fun and relaxing vacation — and what gorgeous photos! You can never go wrong with ordering crabcakes on the East Coast — yum yum yum.
Rose says
What a beautiful weekend with the people you love most! All the pictures are fantastic.
Amanda @ Cakes and Ale says
I’m so into Riesling right now. I’m finding it to be the perfect Fall weather white! Especially some of the drier versions…
Have you tried Pacific Rim Dry Riesling? That’s my fave.
Dawn says
Aww it looks like such a great time–what an awesome family trip! 🙂
Bree@beeskneeslife says
Great photos – you have a beautiful family!
Paige says
Oh how fun!! From the walk to the beach to the games to the cocktails! What a great weekend.
Anne Marie@New Weigh of Life says
The dog looks so cute! It looks like you had a great time with the family!
Jenna says
looks like you had a fabulous fun night 🙂
jenna
amanda (Two Boos Who Eat) says
looks like the perfect family getaway!
Nicole (dishin') says
Looks like a great time – that puppy IS adorable and all of your food looks delicious!
Nicole of Raspberry Stethoscope says
I was going to mention that I thought I read once that you would need be out like 40 miles on a boat for anything to NOT come back to shore…
on the rocks says
What a wonderful looking day! Food, wine, beer, and sports….can’t really ask for too much more!
Christine says
That pic of Matt and the puppy is soooo cute!
Kath says
CaSaundra,
Maybe…. I’m scared of the cost!
Nicole,
oh no! I guess someone will find it sooner rather than later 😉
Kath