This past weekend was our first true beach weekend of the year. Some of our best friends have a family house there and we just love our summer getaways. These are the type of friends that we feel totally comfortable with laying around the beach house den, sipping coffee and watching silly movies. This was the first summer that we have had a fifth member ... their adorable baby boy. We also had both of our dogs at the house -- a house full of love and lots of activity!
Drake is such a beach dog. I call him a Southern Husky. He loves getting wrist-deep in the waves and sniffing the salty air. We all took a beach walk together on Saturday morning and he was so happy. He found an old crab shell and picked it up with his mouth, looking so proud and excited. It was adorable.
After our walk Saturday morning I got the most delicious breakfast crepe from the Tokyo Crepes food truck -- peanut butter, Nutella, banana slices, and whipped cream. You can see below how huge it was. It's in a cone shape and I ate every bit of it (minus a bite for the dogs).
That afternoon the boys went into town to catch the ECU game at Rita's and Lindsay and I sat on the porch sunning our legs, reading magazines, and watching a napping cutie pie on the baby monitor. We later joined the boys at Surf Bar for a beer and then headed to Taco Boy for an early dinner.
That Sunday we didn't have any yardwork or chores to do back in Charlotte (a rarity!) so we were able to stick around the beach for longer than normal. We all relaxed around the house and then had a great brunch at Ritas. Their burgers are some of the best I've ever had.
Before hitting the road, Ian and I took on a family tradition of mine -- we walked down to the water to "say goodbye to the ocean." It will be next year before we have our toes in the ocean water again ... not a moment too soon!
what a fabulous weekend...lazy weekends at the beach would be incredible!
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ReplyDeleteoh my gosh! I love Drake! I definitely have a doggie crush!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun weekend!
Seriously, this looked like such a great weekend. I loved the picture of you on the porch just relaxing - talk about pure bliss!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!!! Looks like such a fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteDrake does look so happy to be at the beach! Glad y'all enjoyed your visit! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend at the beach! Your friend's son is adorable!
ReplyDeleteDrake is so handsome!! And that beach house looks like pure relaxation!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun and relaxing weekend! I am crossing my fingers that husband and I can visit Charleston/Folly soon...our first time ever!
ReplyDeleteThat crepe looks delicious! Your's reminds me of one I had in Greece-a nutella, banana, and Grand Marnier one.
ReplyDeleteWe always say goodbye to the ocean too! :)
ReplyDeleteI totally didn't know you had a husky! I have one too!! Drake is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful! Relaxing and eating good food is the best part about a vacation.
ReplyDeleteI'm seriously so obsessed with your dog!! He's gorgeous. This look like an awesome weekend!
ReplyDeleteTruly sounds like the most relaxing time. I'm always saying goodbye to the ocean when I leave my yearly beach week. :)
ReplyDeletegreat photos! your dog is cute!
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So fun, I love Folly!! It was great weather too this weekend! We took our pup to Isle of Palms this past weekend and she absolutely loved it.
ReplyDeleteGlad y'all got to enjoy one last little trip to the beach before the seasons change too quickly on us!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - this truly does look like heaven on earth!! And do you mind telling me how to get skinny mini legs like yours? You can email me. Surely it's a pill or magic potion, right?????????????? ;) ;) ;) Haha!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had a great weekend!
Looks like such a fun weekend! I love Folly beach- Drake looks so relaxed and chill!
ReplyDeleteNow I want Taco Boy! Love it!!
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