That’s it. I’m not leaving.
New goal in life: Win the lottery. Buy a house on the beach. Buy another house in the mountains. Give the rest to charity. Done. π
We lucked out with another beautiful day on the island. For as much trouble as the weather caused us getting onto the island, it really hasn’t been a bother since we stepped foot on the sand. Funny how that happens. π
My brother and sister-in-law had the 1:30pm boat off the island today, so we chilled around the house all morning (I spent that time reading in the hammock) before sending them off.
After we said our goodbyes, I heated some leftovers for lunch.
Then we headed to the beach to soak up the sun.
I think Maddie is really going to miss this place. I took her on a mile or so walk down the beach and she had a ball jumping over all of the fallen trees and driftwood. She is one heck of a jumper.
When we returned to the beach house I snacked on some of my dad’s homemade trail mix (peanuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, and m&ms).
Maddie recovered from her walk.
Tonight’s dinner was a clean-out-the-fridge meal. We still had a ton of chicken left, so I marinaded a few breasts in the rest of the greek dressing and my dad grilled it.
The chicken was added to a bed of greens with some feta and turned into chicken breast salads.
On the side, I sauteed the last batch of asparagus with onion, garlic, mushroom, and lemon juice.
After dinner we took one last trip to the beach for some sunset fishing.
For the first time all week, we couldn’t stop catching fish. Seriously. Every time we would cast out we would catch another and another and another. Why weren’t we fishing from this spot all week?!
There’s nothing like a summer sunset.
Once the sun was set, we packed up and headed back. The rest of my mom’s cookie/brownie creation was waiting at home.
I 100% recommend this dish. Just be warned – it’s addicting.
Can’t. Stop. At. One. Piece. π
We have less than 12 hours left on this island… I better make the most of it. π
Good Night!
Awww Maddie has an adorable sandy nose!
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I’m so glad the weather improved! Looks like y’all have had a divine vacay!*
Oh my goodness… All your pictures look AMAZING!! I would never come home either! What a great trip! I’m so jealous right now… I’m craving a beach almost as much as I’m craving those brownies π
P.S your suit is adorb. and you look amazing!
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The sandy nose is killing me… so adorable! And you look gorgeous in those last few photos! π
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Saving the best for last I see, that brownie/cookie looks illegal!
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Oh my gosh I want to dive head first into that bowl of trail mix!!
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Oh that salad looks SOOO good. My kinda meal! Enjoy your last evening π
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Maddy’s sandy nose is so cute!
I’m with you on the lottery/beach house deal π
It looks beautiful and so relaxing!
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Um, why can’t MY hair look like that on the beach? Yours is gorgeous and you’re rocking the tan too. Looks like you had a great vaca.
Such cute pictures on the beach….looks wonderful.
I like your lottery plans … I’m right there with you!
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Beautiful pictures! Your trip sounds like a blast!
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Can I just say how impressed I am with how well your family planned out all the food?! I know you did a post on the spreadsheets and stuff; so organized you guys are!
Derek, Maddie and you look at home there…move to CA, it’ll be just as good π
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Love the picture of you and Derek snuggling on the beach! Very cute!
Beautiful photos! This makes me feel guilty… I live by the beach and I hardly take advantage. I need to make the most of these beautiful summer days! And that chicken salad looks like something that I’ll need to make SOON.
Looks like a great trip, sometimes I wish I could win the lottery too! I’d do the same thing, house on the beach, house in the mountains near some ski slopes, and the rest to charity. That’s the life!
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