I made a point not to wear a watch today. I can’t believe it’s 7:00 already!! The time flew by.
We had a wonderful day. I love, love, love the beach.
After oatmeal for all, we went to the grocery store (what fun!) and picked up some fresh seafood and goodies for the weekend (week?).
Then we hit the beach. It was just warm enough to be in a bathing suit but a little chilly with the wind. I have absolutely no intention of getting a tan (no sun is good sun) so I was slathered in SPF. Meredith and Scott beat the husband and me at bocce ball 11-7 😥
I started a romance novel about wine set in Italy –
Here’s Meredith and me!
Mer and Scott –
And us –
We didn’t come in for lunch until 4:00!!! I had a few sips of beer throughout the early afternoon as well as a few pretzels and a cheese + bread sample at Harris Teeter. But that bowl of oatmeal combined with the sun held me for hours. Just shows how when you’re having fun you only stop for fuel, not just for the sake of eating.
But when we came in a 4, Meredith and I opened a bottle of Chardonnay just like our college wine and cheese parties! I had a 4 oz pour with lunch 🙂
Sorry to be boring with kale chips yet again but I wanted Meredith to try them so we made a batch with lunch. They’re great with a little cayenne pepper! And be sure you dry them thoroughly because we didn’t have a salad spinner and the collander wasn’t totally effective so some of them steamed more than crisped in this batch.
I also made a smoked salmon, pesto and basil sandwich on homemade rosemary bread
And a few carrots with pineapple –
From above with seltzer too
Biking + Berries
We have bikes under the house and set out on a bike ride. Well, we were about 2 miles out when the husband’s chain broke! He had to “skateboard” home. THEN the tires were flat on the other bike and we had to change the tire, but we ended up biking for over an hour all over the island.
Meredith had discovered a blackberry patch earlier this week so we set out with some bags to get some. Jackpot!!
Off to enjoy the sunset! Followed by our low-country boil.
Ashley H says
Hey Kath I just wanted to let you know that you inspire me! You look great in your photos and it was the first time I thought you know what I dont have to be super thin to be gorgeous! 🙂 My boyfriend always tells me this but when I saw your pictures I saw proof Thank you soo much!
Ashliqua says
It sounds like you are having a wonderful time! Those blackberries look un-freakin-believably good…
M says
Ash, I know your comment about not being too thin was well-intentioned, but I don’t think it came out quite right…almost passive aggressive.
Clara says
“Just shows how when you’re having fun you only stop for fuel, not just for the sake of eating.”
SO true! I love it. I wish everyday was like that for me 🙂 Looks like your vacation is going awesome. enjoy every minute!
sarah says
ooh, i like the travel journal! it is inspiring me to blog more and write more when on vacation so i can have something to look back at and remember the fun times.
Mike says
Hey…I don’t know you, but i’m jealous. I want to goto the beach!
LT says
I agree 100% about not mindlessly eating when you’re busy or having fun!!
as to Ashley H’s comment….though it came out kinda odd I know what you mean….since Kath has lean mass she’s NOT a stick-thin waif like so many women that we idolize…..
I’ve always played sports and had muscle and used to dislike it…until i lost it! now i appreciate fitness/health more than ever.
CourtneyS says
I think you all look great!
Kath, thanks for the sunscreen reminder. I know a tan “looks” healthy, but it’s not and it’s important to remember that. I used to get very, very tan, but now I’m nuts about sunscreen.
Those blackberries looks so tasty…maybe over some vanilla ice cream?
Enjoy a well deserved break with your man and friends.
catwoman says
What’s Kath’s classic 15 minute morning get ready routine?
flipflops says
How about blackberry jam that may be added to oatmeal or pbj sammies. yummy. I wonder if that’s like a lobster bake! Can’t wait for summer to hit new england. 🙂 I was in newport today and it was CHILLY!
WOW says
She named a morning routine after herself now too? OHMYGOD. Absolutely ridiculous. I’m going to start naming shit after myself – my food concoctions, my deodorant application technique, the way I wipe after I take a crap… but first I have to inflate my ego a bit. Seriously.
Katers says
I agree, LT. Well intentioned, just came out a little off. 🙂
Kath, you’re so right about the stopping for fuel vs. fun issue…I guess, time (and hunger?) fly when you’re having fun!
Tina says
Looks like you guys are having so much fun! I’m jealous! 🙂
Kiala says
Hey! See? Kath loosened up! Wine and beer in the middle of the day! With friends!
It’s like I willed it to happen.
Cute bikini.
Girl says
Your vacation looks awesome! Hey ladies does anyone know how exactly Kath calculates every meal she eats? I have a project for my nutrition class I have to be very specific in my daily food intake is there a website to do that? Thank you so much for your help!
Serena says
Love the suit “in person” Kath! That sandwich combo sounds tasty too. Enjoy your vacation – I just got back from vacation (hawaii!) and it was so great to de-stress by the ocean!
WOW is cleary the same person who has posted identical comments in the past, which really begs the question about why she/he is still reading when she/he clearly doesn’t enjoy or appreciate Kath’s site.
VeggieGirl says
as the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun.
blackberries!!!!! my favorite.
Katie says
Oh man! JACKPOT IS RIGHT! I’d kill (okay, not *really*) for some fresh blackberries!
hk says
Looks SO much fun!! Jealous, enjoy!!
Sue says
Kiala, you used to be funny.
Emphasis on used to.
Give it a rest.
Stephanie says
This place looks absolutely ADORABLE… I live in the Northwest and your part of the country just looks so beautiful! You and I vacation similarly in the sense of enjoying the time, relaxing, letting go, but not going crazy. LOVE the picture of you and your husband behind that sign. Also– you DO look great in your swimsuit– so cute! I swear, Old Navy and Target have the best suits! Know that someone on the West Coast is jealous of your vaca — I still have classes (Master’s in Nutrition)right now!
Korin says
Everyone needs to chill, mon. Get inspired by the beach photos or something!
That said, I can’t say I’m upset that the comment section at least is getting a little more interesting than “OMG bananas in the oatmeal! Ohh, Ahhh…” 🙂
Kath, props for sun protection though, I cannot resist a tan… I’m bad! 😉
Jessie says
Anyone commenting on Kath’s size or shape whether it’s positive or negative is FINE….Kath voluntarily chooses to post these pictures of herself in a bikini. I’m sure she expects some comments, positive and negative, much like any other blog or website that has women commenting. Its a fact of life…our culture is obsessed with image and yes, women will comment.
Kelly T says
i dont get into the knit picky stuff too often but
1) kath never named her routine after herself…she doesnt even have one. she just mentioned she got ready really fast one day and everyone jumped all over it
2) Kiala is my internet girlfriend and i might have to punch sue in the throat
Kath- I love the pictures of you guys…keep them coming. you look like your having so much fun! Im jealous…i havent been to the real you-can-actually-swim-in-the-water beach in a long time. Seattle water is CHILLY.
Sidi says
A month from now I’ll be on the beach. The beach is always great, cuban beach, I mean. It’s always nice to go back to Cuba.
Have fun!
Hannah says
You guys look like you’re having a great time! I can’t wait til I go on my mini vaca to visit my fam in nh at the end of the summer.
Cassie says
Kath you look awesome and I absolutely love that bikini!!!!!!
You look like your having a blast! Fun and relaxing- so jealous right now.
rachel k says
i still think kiala is funny.
this blog is wack today.
Kiala says
Thank you Kelly. I will totally have your back for having mine.
I would respond to you Sue because I used to respond to people but I won’t this time.
Emphasis on “used to”.
Look, the thing is, sometimes I have an opinion about things. Anyone who doesn’t like it can ignore me. You should see the good natured ribbings Matt used to give me on my blog.
Emphasis on “used to”.
Ha! Thank you Sue!
Kelly T says
yeah, hubby did stop commenting, huh?
Where’s our hubby?
Kiala says
I think things just got weird after our affair ended.
I mean….he got a “job”.
anon says
Kath – I think your hat got smooshed a little bit! 🙂
Tara says
Notice how drama flares up whenever Kath goes on vacation? Kind of funny.
Kelly T says
ha! that is funny. mommy’s gone and we are left home alone for the first time. Its hard not to get into trouble.
Squanto says
To the frustrated comediennes: stop attempting conceited, smart-ass blog-comment quips and get a life.
Clara says
but I like conceited, smart-ass blog-comment quips!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG says
Comment #35 refers to none other than KIALA.
Seriously. You’re NOT funny.
Megan says
Good book! I LOVE Nora Roberts!!
Katie says
What the heck!? I like Kiala! Let’s not drive people away now.
Ange C. says
Kiala=funny and adds a normal element to this blog.
Getting ready quick=impossible if you do not have thin (blonde) hair and care about your outfit.
GOSH! Those blackberries look awesome!