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July 13, 2017

Beachin’

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Hi from Duck, North Carolina, in the Outer Banks!

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As you know, we are here this week on our annual week long beach vacation with Matt’s family and some family friends. It’s been a fun week so far – luckily our Monday morning rain broke and we’ve had good weather ever since!

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So far, we’ve spent part of our mornings on fitness – a few of the other ladies and I have been to Duck Village Yoga a few times already, which is our old fave. Nice variety of classes and times!

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duck village yoga

And Matt and I mixed it up and did a fun walk/jog yesterday morning into town and along the docks – love those views!

running in the outer banks

We did a mini boot camp on the docks – our tradition! This year’s run that accompanied the boot camp was just much shorter and slower and interspersed with running. 🙂 It was so hot out there, and as I mentioned in my 20 week pregnancy update, my running days are mostly walk/light jog days now. 🙂

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We got iced lattes in town and walked back with them, then made breakfast sandwiches back at the house – bacon, scrambled eggs, and juicy tomatoes!

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The rest of our days have been spent at a mix of the beach and the pool!

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I’ve been doing some playing in the waves/pool and some relaxing and reading in the shade. I found this book, The Color of Our Sky, on the metro in DC, randomly, and it sounded good so I kept it – highly recommend! I flew through it – intense but so good.

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Also, I’m obsessed with peaches at the beach – the ones from the farm stands are so juicy and delicious! Great beach snacks.

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Evenings have been spent enjoying sunsets and good food!

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outer banks sunset

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We’ve been cooking dinner most nights, either at our place or the other big house of family friends. One night my brother and sister in law made us an Asian-y peanut pasta with grilled chicken and summery tomato mozzarella basil salad.

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And last night we had burgers with BBQ sides – yum!

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On Monday night, we went out to dinner at Blue Point in Duck – I had a starter salad and then the crab cakes for my entrée – plus a fruit cobbler dessert I shared with Matt!

blue point duck nc dinner

I’m going to take tomorrow off from blogging and enjoy the rest of the relaxation – but I’ll be back on Monday with a recap of the end of our trip! Have a great weekend guys 🙂

What’s your favorite beach/beach town? I basically love any beach. There’s nothing like the sound of the waves – and jumping over them!

- anne
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22 comments
  • Jane Lennox July 13, 2017 · 11:10AM:
    Looks like you are having a wonderful time! You are also taking good care of your little girl with your great exercise choices!
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    • Anne
      July 13, 2017 · 11:11AM:
      Thank you! :)
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  • Kori
    July 13, 2017 · 11:18AM:
    This post brightened my day! Even though I can't be at the beach right now, this post makes me feel a tad like I am. :) You look adorable, the food looks incredible, and I love how much movement you're including! Gorgeous photos. Hope you have a great rest of your trip!
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    • Anne
      July 16, 2017 · 11:05AM:
      Thanks Kori!
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  • Courtney July 13, 2017 · 12:10PM:
    Where's that blue dress with the flowers from? It's super cute!
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    • Anne
      July 16, 2017 · 11:06AM:
      Thanks! It's Old Navy maternity :)
      Reply
  • Kris S July 13, 2017 · 12:22PM:
    Looks great!! PS you two know how to dress for vacation ;)
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    • Anne
      July 16, 2017 · 11:06AM:
      Haha thanks love!
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  • Erin M. July 13, 2017 · 12:29PM:
    Love that dress!
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  • Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups
    July 13, 2017 · 12:43PM:
    Hope you are having a great time, the beach looks pretty and relaxing.
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  • jordan @ dancing for donuts
    July 13, 2017 · 2:42PM:
    OBX is my FAVORITE!!! i'll be in Corolla (right next to Duck!) in September and haaaaave to visit that yoga studio - didn't even know that existed! Are the sunsets and peaches not the best?! I'm so jealous of your trip - hope you have an incredible time!!
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    • Anne
      July 16, 2017 · 11:07AM:
      Enjoy your trip - and the yoga! :)
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  • Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona
    July 13, 2017 · 4:32PM:
    My grandparents lived in New Jersey when I was a kid, so I remember going to the beach with them. I remember having so much fun running into the water and then straight back out cause it was cold.
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  • Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life
    July 13, 2017 · 5:50PM:
    Looks like you are having a wonderful time! I love heading up to the Sunshine Coast with my family or my fiance's family. It's a very relaxed beachy vibe, and there are lots of great restaurants and places for long walks along the beach front. Enjoy the rest of the relaxation!
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    • Anne
      July 16, 2017 · 11:07AM:
      Ah, I love the sunshine coast!! Jealous :)
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  • Amber @ Bloom Nutrition Therapy
    July 14, 2017 · 12:03PM:
    Looks like so much fun! Those views are gorgeous!
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  • Casey @ Slice of Someday
    July 15, 2017 · 8:23AM:
    My family and I used to go to Corolla, NC every summer growing up and rent a huge house with all of our extended family, and I love your annual trip because it brings me back!
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  • Roadrunner July 17, 2017 · 5:13PM:
    Glad you had a great week beachin'! And favorite beach? Cape May, NJ!
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    • Anne
      July 17, 2017 · 5:14PM:
      Cape May is awesome!
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  • Deanna Segrave-Daly
    July 17, 2017 · 7:40PM:
    I've been to the outer banks once -also Duck and loved it but I'm a Jersey shore girl at heart. Love the beaches of Wildwood Crest but would love to move to Cape May some day- retirement goals!
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    • Anne
      July 18, 2017 · 10:48AM:
      I looooove Cape May - never been to Wildwood Crest but will have to put it on my bucket list :)
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