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June 25, 2012

Living the Good Life

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Hello from the Outer Banks!

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Matt and I are here with his family and their family friends the Hays (and their kids, who are our age and our friends as well). I would like to stay here forever, thanks.

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Plus more that I didn’t get a chance to photograph yet!

We arrived on Saturday and so far we’ve had our share of delicious food, relaxing beach time, and pretty sunsets. It’s nice renting a house instead of being in a hotel because we can cook most of our meals! On Saturday night, Matt’s parents grilled kabobs for everyone.

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The Hay contingent (they are staying in a house down the block) brought over a potato/green bean salad:

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And we also had corn on the cob, of course. What would the beach be without corn on the cob? 🙂

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My plate.

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Delicious.

Matt also found one of our favorite NC beers, the Copperline Amber Ale, in one of the little stores here; it’s made at Carolina Brewery in Chapel Hill — a place we frequented when we lived there! How fun to enjoy it again. 🙂

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We got a lazy start on Sunday and then Matt and I headed out for a short run around 10:30. It was hot but with views like this, we couldn’t complain.

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We ran 1.5 miles out, then stopped for a mini boot camp. Here’s what we did:

  • 10 push ups
  • 20 sit ups (any kind)

Repeat above 3 times.

  • 10 jumping lunges
  • 5 burpees

Repeat above 2 times.

  • 30 sit ups (any kind)

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Then we ran back! 3 miles, done.

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The rest of the day was spent like this:

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And playing in the water — my favorite part of the ocean. 🙂

Around 6, the Hays brought down provisions for happy hour on the beach! Best idea ever.

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We enjoyed a delicious crab dip on a table created using boogie boards:

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We even had fresh oysters to shuck and eat!

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Yum.

Last night, we had dinner at the Hay’s place — Mrs. Hay made an amazing quinoa salad:

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They also made some sautéed zucchini for everyone to share, and we made some grilled asparagus.

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For our main dishes, the Hays grilled some swordfish for their house, and Matt and I made my Almond Encrusted Tilapia (click for recipe) for our house! I love this recipe — SO delicious and super easy, too. It was a big hit! They key is the extra toasted almonds that you add on top. 🙂

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My plate:

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I went back for seconds on the quinoa and tilapia. Delish!

I’m heading out for another run shortly and then we have another day of relaxing on the beach ahead! 🙂

- anne
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22 comments
  • Jamie @ StudioEats
    June 25, 2012 · 10:33AM:
    Looks like such a healthy vacation! I am always looking for interesting ways to cook fish, especially Tilapia, so I will definitely take note of your almond recipe. Thanks!
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  • melissa (fitnessnyc)
    June 25, 2012 · 10:35AM:
    It looks so beautiful there and you look gorgeous! Cupcake Chardonnay is one of my favorites!
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  • Lauren
    June 25, 2012 · 10:38AM:
    This looks perfect! Just what you needed, a nice relaxing vacation and what a better place than the OBX to do so. Enjoy the rest of your trip unplugged!
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  • Jill K June 25, 2012 · 10:43AM:
    Great photos. Looks like heaven with that beautiful sunrise! OBX looks like paradise -especially when you're enjoying "happy hour" with fresh oysters on the beach! :-) And great workout with Matt......stay on it! Keep celebrating life -and having fun! :-)
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  • Caroline @ After Dinner Dance
    June 25, 2012 · 10:47AM:
    I'm jealous! Looks like a fun vacation with many delicious eats! I think I'm adding that tilapia to my meal planning next week :)
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  • Aimee
    June 25, 2012 · 10:51AM:
    Any chance you could get a recipe for Mrs. Hay's quinoa salad? It looks delicious as does the rest of the food. Enjoy your vacation!!
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  • Danielle
    June 25, 2012 · 10:59AM:
    Looks like the perfect weekend!!! I love summer! Love the mini boot camp workout too. Anything for fitness!!!
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  • Megan@ The Runninc Doc
    June 25, 2012 · 11:06AM:
    Looks like such a fun, relaxing vacation! Renting houses at the beach are the best way to spend a vacation if you ask me!
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  • Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See
    June 25, 2012 · 11:17AM:
    Yummmm, all those grilled items look amazing! I especially love love love grilled corn :)
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  • Allison @ Running Through Red Lights
    June 25, 2012 · 11:29AM:
    OBX is on my travel bucket list! It looks so amazing and relaxing! All of your eats look amazing, too!
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  • Caralyn @ glutenfreehappytummy
    June 25, 2012 · 12:38PM:
    how fun!! what a beautiful beach! those kebabs look so yummy!! mmmm!
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  • Pat Elsberry June 25, 2012 · 1:45PM:
    The Outer Banks is on my list of places to go ... not an easy way in or out but SO worth it once you arrive! Enjoy - you deserve it! Hope you're going to share what was in the quinoa salad ... looks yummy!!
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  • Sandy June 25, 2012 · 2:10PM:
    I too would love the quinoa salad recipe and PLEASE the potato and green bean salad recipe. I have fresh green beans and red potatoes from my farmers market and would love to make that this weekend.
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    • Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
      June 27, 2012 · 1:13AM:
      I would love the potato and green bean salad recipe, too!!
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  • Sana
    June 25, 2012 · 2:50PM:
    Your vacation looks awesome! Enjoy the time before you have to go back to work!
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  • Lynda @Me and My Pink Mixer
    June 25, 2012 · 3:16PM:
    What a fantastic vacation! That quinoa salad looks delish! Please get the recipe and share with us :)
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  • Katie @ Peace Love & Oats
    June 25, 2012 · 5:06PM:
    That food looks delicious! I've only been to western and central NC, never the outer banks! It looks gorgeous
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  • Adventurer June 25, 2012 · 5:18PM:
    One word: envious! Looks great. Wonderful first day. Hope today was equally good! Enjoy...
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  • Mom June 25, 2012 · 5:53PM:
    Glad to see our boogie boards put to good use! Have fun. :-)
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  • Amy
    June 25, 2012 · 6:55PM:
    I'm with the others who are requesting the recipe for the quinoa salad!
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  • Elle
    June 25, 2012 · 9:40PM:
    SO JEALOUS. I'm seriously beach deprived & can't wait to play on the beach with you & the girls in July!
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  • Kelly @ My Love Affair With Running
    June 26, 2012 · 2:07AM:
    Ah, sigh... breach holidays are the best! Enjoy the ocean (my favourite!)
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