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Tuesday, September 22, 2009

They said, we said

Today I am playing along with Mayhem and Moxie!

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For today’s topic, the lovely ladies at Mayhem and Moxie have asked participants to write a tribute to that special aspect from their summer vacation. This year is a special year for us because it's the first year we've been able to enjoy our vacation together, and also as individuals...
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This week hubby had business near the coast, so the rest of us did what we always do: tag along!

No one wanted the weekend to end... but we had very different reasons:

We all had ideal breakfasts:

The adults: Coffee and newpaper on the balcony in the balmy sunshine overlooking the beautiful North Carolina coast.




The kids: Breakfast in bed, served by mom, while they watch their own t.v.


We all had spa treatments:

Mom: Rubbed her heels, cracked from a summer of endless flip-flop wearing, in the grainy sand to reveal baby-smooth feet.

Seriously. All you have to do is grind your heels in the wet, beach sand and when you pull them out you have a pefect pedicure and a big, fat lilly between your ankles. It's worth trying.

The kids: The girls have become champion boogie boarders. Unfortunately, riding big waves means you wipeout. As such we have coined the term "spa treatment" for those occasions when events are particularly catastrophic. For example, you might get the "full body exfoliating polish" courtesy of the sand into which the crushing wave grinds your body. Good times.



We all had stellar meals:

The adults: Grouper, softshell crab... yum.




The kids: Had some of this, which I will admit I love... but it's not seafood.



Clearly we all had fun but I have to wonder...

Were we all on the same vacation?

73 comments:

♥ Braja said...

Hey, I've done that pedicure thing and it works. The lillies are amazing....
:)

♥ Braja said...

...and your girls are gorgeous...:)))

ck said...

Yeah, your NC sand is no joke.

(And you guys are so lucky with all of your awesome traveling!)

ScoMan said...

I am not a fan of seafood, it would have been Macca's all the way for me.

But that view while having breakfast? The perfect way to start the day.

Alicia @ boylerpf said...

I so miss going to the coast for that perfect pedicure! We used to frequent Bald Head Island with the kids..same vacation, just much different views. I have to admit, I've never gotten the lily to spring up between my toes. Did I not rub hard enough???
Great Monday to you!!

mommakin said...

That sounds just about perfect, all the way around.

The hubs is a cutie!

Lindy said...

Not a fan of seafood so I would've enjoyed McDonalds too!

What a view you had! Quite lucky, you are.

Unknown said...

You take great pics.
I am glad that someone had great, warm weather!

The Good Cook said...

Glad you had a nice getaway weekend. I too do the beach pedicure treatment... works everytime!

Grant said...

Some McDonald's offer local tastes, so swing by Louisiana if you want to see seafood on their menu (especially shrimp).

Wait, they have the filet-o-fish. That's almost seafood.

Stesha said...

It sounds like you guys had an
amazing time!

Hugs and Mocha,
Stesha

JC said...

You are a Silly ..
I remember vacations like that ..
Where I had fun while watching my kids have fun too ...

Kristina P. said...

Man! best vacation ever!

JennyMac said...

Love the pics..and a vacation that left everyone happy = perfect!

I love NC shore...so pretty.

Anonymous said...

Love the kids version of a spa treatment, definitely made me laugh. Looks like everyone had a wonderful weekend.

AiringMyLaundry said...

Actually, I'd probably prefer McDonalds too. I'm a weirdo and I don't like seafood..

Looks like a fun vacation :)

Helene said...

It sounds like the best kind of vacation there is!! That seafood dish looks scrumptious!!!

Grand Pooba said...

Ha! I'm wondering the same thing! But at least everyone had a good time! Don't know if I'd prefer the breakfast in bed or the coffee on the porch. Both sound enticing to me!

Sara @ Domestically Challenged said...

Sounds perfect. Everyone has a good time, and mamas feet are all pretty!

LadyFi said...

I do love those beach pedicures where your toes sprout lilies... Sounds like a wonderful weekend!

heidi said...

Different strokes for different aged folks, eh? Hey - I wanna know - if I stick my feet in the sand will my THIGHS come out looking like the ones in that pic??

Susie said...

Sounds like a perfect time away for all!!

Unknown said...

Man Oh Man...I want one of those magical beach pedicures where I walk on the beach and come out with smooth feet, a flower and apparently a french manicure and a diamond toe ring to boot!

Where do you stay, girl!

Jen said...

I so want a pedicure.

countryfriedmama said...

My husband's business travel takes him to Oklahoma and rural Texas.

We do not tag along.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a blast! Glad you enjoyed yourselves.

-FringeGirl

Theta Mom said...

Sounds like you all had a GREAT time!

Margo said...

what a nice weekend. We have the same kind of spa treatments in Myrtle Beach. There's the beach pedicure, but no gorgeous lillies or french pedicure-like results. Another favorite is riding a roller coaster in the rain for a circulation enhancing facial!

Mary K Brennan said...

We call them Dadcations.
Last year was Disney World. Here's hoping he gets the same assignment in the spring.

Stephanie Faris said...

Now THAT sounds like fun. My boyfriend said he may have to go to Dallas for some work training in a couple of weeks and that was my first thought, if he's stuck there for a weekend. I could fly out and see Dallas for the first time ever! Okay, so it's not the coast, but it might be fun.

Cheffie-Mom said...

What a wonderful weekend!! Love the photos!! And Stephanie - Dallas is tons of fun!!

Unknown said...

Wow Kathy B! you have beautiful feet.
p.s. had I know you were a Brownie leader I would have volunteered to be your cookie mom. I have YEARS of experience.

Anonymous said...

I guess you can please everyone.
And thanks, now I want seafood.

Jinksy said...

Maybe in parallel universes?

Ink said...

Wow, KB! Thanks for sharing those pics (and is that your hubs? he's so cute!). Glad you had a great time.

I keep trying to pull a lily out of the ground but it's not working.

Sultan said...

Wow, breakfast in bed with one's own tv!!! May I call you mom?

Kathy B! said...

Okay people... I've gotten a couple emails about the feet. Those are NOT MY FEET! And let's not even get started on that body... none of it is mine. I didn't want to scare anyone with the reality shot :)

buffalodick said...

Very un-momlike photo of feet and lilly... You still got it momma! Glad you know you are still an individual, and a great mom too!

Jane said...

Oh that sounds like MY kind of vacation! And the pictures were wonderful - now I'm craving coffee on the balcony, listening to the surf. Why oh why is vacation so far away?

Anonymous said...

haha I love the term spa treatments for wipeouts :)

Liz Wilkey (a.k.a. A Mom on Spin) said...

does that pedicure thing really work????

Nancy@ifevolutionworks.com said...

As long as everyone was happy...then it was a successful trip!!!

Missy said...

I want a spa day! This sounds like a perfect vaca!

Anonymous said...

Lol! Sounds awesome!

Queenie Jeannie said...

Lucky ducks!! Sounds like a blast to me! I sooooo miss the coast of Savannah!!!!!!!

Claremont First Ward said...

How come a lily has never appeared between my ankles at the beach before? Sounds like the perfect vacation!

Zip n Tizzy said...

Sounds like everyone had the perfect vacation!

I've gotta get me some wet sand. I could use a perfect pedicure.

The Blonde Duck said...

I get cactuses instead of lilies...

Hit 40 said...

What a wonderful weekend! Very relaxing. The girls can dig back into school now :-)

theUngourmet said...

Going to have to try the feet thing for sure! ;0)

CynthiaK said...

That was some kind of weekend! What great weather, too! Sheesh! Send some this way, okay?!

Sweet feet, too. :)

MadMad said...

Oh, it sounds awesome! We're only one week into school, and I'm already ready to head back to the beach...!

Sandy said...

I am so jealous! I would love a few days on the coast. Looks like a wonderful time was had by all.

Mark said...

Sounds like a wonderful time had by all that met the tastes of everyone!

Claudya Martinez said...

As long as you all had fun, who cares if you were on the "same" vacation?

bernthis said...

I'm not even on the same planet as my kid on some days

passions and soapboxes said...

I'm glad you had a good break. You need to take a mini vacation once in a while just to regroup.

Stacy Uncorked said...

I was almost lulled into relaxation mode by this post... almost. Now to find that beach for the perfect pedicure and lily and I'm all set! ;)

Sounds like a wonderful little getaway that was thoroughly enjoyed by all...which makes it perfect! ;)

Anonymous said...

Muwahaha!

I love the "full body exfoliating scrub!" That is some evil genius!

Lani said...

That sounds divine!

Leslie said...

Sounds like the best kind of vacation! Everyone had fun!

Scary Mommy said...

Who cares is right! Sounds like it was a win for everyone!

holidayfun221 said...

I will absolutely try this beach pedicure next time I am at the shore. I could surely use some foot softening.

Kameron said...

I want a big fat lily between my feet! That sounded way different in my head.

Danielle said...

I am not sure which one I am more jealous of. The kids vacation or the adults.

Amy said...

What a fun Summer you had.

mCat said...

Those kinds of vacay's are the absolute BEST!

March is when we are taking our. Elder will be home. He speaks Spanish so he and younger brother can go off and do whatever they want and I don't have to leave the beach if I don't want to!!

KatBouska said...

I'll take the adult version please!! Sounds nice!

potential new blogger said...

Just enjoying Tuesday's Tribute!!

I'd take the adult version too.

Mayhem and Moxie said...

Doesn't McDonald's still serve the fish sandwich. Because if they do, then that totally falls into the seafood category.

Oh, and I had no idea that you were a foot model too, Kathy B! Your talents are seemingly endless. :)

Gibby said...

I'm so glad you clarified the feet pic, because I was just at the beach and let me just say, my feet do NOT look anything like that!

Sounds like a wonderful time for all!

Felicia said...

Where do you stay? We go to Ocracoke every summer.. LOVE IT THERE!!

Lorie Shewbridge said...

I just LOVE coffee on the balcony with the sun in the background, then sunset over the water at night sitting on the balcony with a drink while on vacation.
Even if you did take different vacations, as long as you came home happy, that ALL that matters.
Great pictures, thanks for sharing.