I went to cycle class this morning and worked up a great sweat that left me wilted as a piece of old lettuce. Pineapple for the rescue! (Plus a handful of almonds)
I pile is accumulating by the door. I don’t really mind packing things, but I can’t stand how MUCH stuff I have to bring places. I’m trying to keep things grouped and organized for this trip. Karen, Matt and I are taking two cars to fit it all (against my protest that I would gladly sit in the back seat with 2 coolers of kegs and beach chairs..) but it seems 2 cars is necessary.
The recreational equipment (plus a fan for mom)
My portion of the pantry staple foods (Karen has a cooler full of more!)
Clothing. Shoes + toiletries in another bag!
Beach gear. (Chairs already in car)
I will have to call Larbs and make sure she has packed her NEW ENGAGEMENT RING! Congrats to the newlyweds to be, who are now planning a beach wedding for next summer! Beaches just ring in the celebrations! There will be lots of [sparkling water] cheers this week to celebrate.
It’s one of those days when I just didn’t really want anything for lunch.
I made a quesadilla (using up the tortillas this week!) with chicken, cheddar and jalapenos
Loved on some cherries
And did not eat this salad. Does it look simple and gross to you? Because that’s how it tasted..
Water fruit of the day: lime!
Ultrasound time. I’m nervous.
Krissy @ Shiawase Life says
Ugghh, I know what you mean about that salad…I had one last week like that – just couldn’t stand it!!
Katie says
Hope all goes will with the ultrasound! Oh, and I just read Larbs’ big announcement! 2012 is turning out to be quite the year for the Youngers–first a baby on the way, and now a wedding to plan (:
Anjali @ The Picky Eater says
Those quesadillas look yummy! You just listed my three of my favorite fruits in one post: pineapples, cherries and limes!
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
Only when you start packing you start realizing how much stuff you actually nned! That salad looks simple, but definitely not gross, but very fresh instead, you should’ve add a fried egg on top, and I am sure it would’ve been delicious!
Erin says
I’m at work under fluorescent Lights and really craving a beach vacay right about now! All those supplies are making me crave the sand in my teeth – I mean under my toes!;-) and good luck on the ultrasound! It’ll be fantastic, I just know it!
Johanna B says
Congrats to Laura. Can’t wait to see a photo of the ring. How exciting!
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
Congrats to your sister!!! And I love your suitcase – so cute!
Khushboo says
Wow I feel like an am amateur packer all of a sudden….well done for getting so much done :)!
Molly @ RDexposed says
Enjoy your ultrasound! It’ll be more fun than a glucose tolerance test that looms in your future.
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Oh my gosh…CHEERIES! I love cheeries! When my eldest son was younger, and he had such a limited diet due to food sensitivities and allergies…cheeries were the one fruit that he could tolerate and loved at this time of year…no matter the cost, I was buying them! I would have tellers look at me strangely when the gigantic price would pop up on their cash register…they had no idea that cheeries were ‘priceless’ to me! The look on my son’s face when I would present them to him…he would literally light up…how do you put a price on that!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Good luck with the ultrasound! I’m sure everything will be great! Sounds like you have a plan for the trip! I want to go to the beach…
Lace @ Real Food Quest says
Those cherries look beautiful! What lovely pictures.
Cait's Plate says
Ah!! So exciting for your sister! A wedding and a baby all within the year! Your family has so much to celebrate 🙂
Caroline @ After Dinner Dance says
I always bring a fan (when I can) when I travel – can’t sleep well without one! Maybe your Mom is the same!
Sana says
So many exciting things are happening for you and your family!!! Congrats!
Ellie@Fit for the Soul says
oh wowww I had no idea whatsoever! Congratulations to Larbs~~~
j3nn says
I love fresh pineapple!! <3
We're packing this weekend too… fun and stressful at the same time. I hope you get some time to relax. 🙂
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning says
Good luck with the ultrasound- and congrats to your sis and brother-in-law to be!!
I like your suitcase- I really need a nice new one that stands out in the baggage carousel. 🙂
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
Confession: There are rare moments when I absolutely cannot stand salads!
Lauren says
I have been wondering when Other Matt was going to put a ring on it! How exciting!
KathEats says
Other Matt – hahaha
kristen @ verbs and vignettes says
the cheesy quesadilla and those cherries look delicious! hope there weren’t too many dishes in the sink after lunch. :p good luck at the ultrasound! sending good thoughts your way for everything still going swimmingly.
Lyn @ Life Lyn Style says
I’m taking two kids to a Beach house next month with some of my family. I’m still trying to figure out how to fit everything we need in a car with two kids and their car seats etc. I’ll be interested in your posts as you are gone – especially as it pertains to meals.
Michelle (Peachy Palate) says
Cherries! My wholefoods (not thee wholefoods, just a wholefood store!) got in 5kg today and sold out! The salad actually does like kinda gross….well just not as yummy as they usually do 🙂 Hope the ultrasound went well !
Elisabeth says
Congratulations to your sister!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
Lunch looks good! Good luck with the ultra sound.
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
And the stuff will only multiply by ten-fold with a baby! Everyone says it, but it really is true…there’s just so much…stuff 🙂
HAVE FUN!
And congrats to Larbs!
Maura @ My Healthy 'Ohana says
Looks like the makings for a great beach vacation 🙂
Hope you have fun at your ultrasound! We’re getting a 3D ultrasound this afternoon, SO excited!! I’m hoping the baby has turned head down, I think he might be because the kicks have been feeling different lately.
Annette @FitnessPerks says
I wish I was going to the beach with you!!! Good luck today–and safe travels 🙂
And yes–that salad needs some cheese + fruit on it!
Angel7 says
Just think of all the preparation and stuff you will need to pack for vacation when you have a baby in tote 🙂 I always get concerned that I will forget stuff when packing for our daughter when we go on vacation. However, there is usually a Walmart nearby whereever we are, unless we are in a very remote location. It is amazing how many Walmarts there are out there! I think they might have the most stores.
Do you think Baby Younger/Monson will be in your sister’s wedding? You could push him down the aisle in some sort of really nice stroller 🙂 I wanted my niece to be pushed down the aisle in a pretty stroller at our wedding, but it did not happen, which was perfectly alright with me.
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KathEats says
Yeah! They’re [mom and larbs] are taking about nautical outfits already!
Maria@ Sinfully Nutritious says
Just wait till you have to bring baby stuff!!! 🙂
Everywhere you go tends to seem like packing for a vacation when a new baby is in tow. But, it is so much fun. You seem so organized that I am sure you only pack when you need, and once you are there and need it, you will be glad you packed it. When we go camping I pack everything, including the kitchen sink! I love to know that if I need something I have it.
Have a wonderful trip, we will be happy to hear the updates.
Lindsey says
HUGE congrats to your sister!! Your organized packing amazes me. Have an awesome time at the beach!!
marie says
Congrats to your sister! Can’t wait to see some pictures of the engagement!!
Nikki says
Totally unrelated to your post, but I know you’ll be interested to read this if you haven’t already!!
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/27/magazine/ina-may-gaskin-and-the-battle-for-at-home-births.html?ref=global-home&pagewanted=all
KathEats says
Just finished reading it!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
I lived by the beach in college and even when we were just going for a few hours I felt like I brought so much stuff!
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says
Good luck with your ultrasound! That salad could defnitely use a makeover 😉
Lily O'Dare @ Candied-Lilfe says
love a simple tortilla lunch
had a quesadilla with squash, herbs, and farmers cheese that was out of this world the other day! side of thinly slice radishes with sea salt rounded out the meal…yum
[email protected] says
I hear you on the annoyance that is packing– I just always remind myself it all goes to a worthwhile purpose, aka vacation!! Those cherries look so good– so excited for summer fruit! Have a great time!
Katie @ Real Food Katie's Way says
Oh my gosh have SO much fun on your vacation…I’m glad to hear all is “normal” with you as far as baby is concerned…
PS I’m not going to lie, that salad doesn’t scream Kath 😉
PSS CHERRIES!! I’m counting the days until I can enjoy them again!!
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
I’ve been enjoying pineapple the past few days in smoothies! LOVE!