July Favorite Things

July Favorite Things We’re enjoying the last few hours of vacation in Savannah but I wanted to stop in and share a few of my favorite things.

1. For the past 15 years the Weber’s Real Grilling Cookbook has been a staple in my parents’ home. As you flip through our copy of the cookbook there are notes written on over half the pages, critiquing each recipe. A few of our favorite recipes include the bacon wrapped pork tenderloin,  mango and black bean pork chops, grilled scallops, and fire rubbed pork chops.

2. There is nothing more refreshing than ice cold water midway through a long bicycle ride. This Camelbak Podium Chill 21 ounce water bottle is small enough to conveniently pull out during a ride, but large enough to keep you hydrated. We ordered 4 to use for both bike rides and gym workouts.

3. I have been wearing these Adidas Summer Powerluxe Chevron Shorts non-stop since arriving home last week. As soon as I pulled them out of the box I knew they’d be my favorite marathon training shorts. The thick waist band and wider than normal leg openings means that they are comfortable for even the sweatiest of Summer runs. The cute pattern doesn’t hurt either though I have realized that these days brands are putting chevron pattern on EVERYTHING!

4. It seems that 2014 is the year of the baby for many of our friends. We have six good friends who have either recently welcomed a new addition into their family or have recently announced that there is one on the way. Luckily, one of my high school friends has launched an adorable Etsy shop, Barefoot Decor Baby & Home Gifts, specializing in home and baby accessories. While I love cute baby clothing as much as the next person, I’d far prefer to support a friend while also giving friends practical and cute baby gifts. I ordered $200 worth baby bibs and car seat covers this morning. Everything on her shop is homemade, adorable and vibrant – perfect for anyone on your list!

5. It has been ages since a book grabbed me drew to me the sofa or chair, totally unaware of the clock ticking next to me. For two days I did everything in my power to spend as much time reading Me Before You as possible. The book is about two people whose lives couldn’t be more different and how they bring the best out in one another. It’s a great book for all ages as my mom loved it just as much as I did. I can’t wait for the movie to come out next year!

Your turn: What are you loving this month?

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Bo’s 30th Birthday Weekend

I am sun kissed but alive! Things have been quiet on the blog the past few days because we’ve been enjoying a wonderful, long weekend with our friends and family! In honor of Bo’s 30th birthday, we hosted 12 of our friends in Savannah for some Low Country relaxation. Our days were spent either out on the water or relaxing at the pool and each night was filled with Southern food and laughter. The weekend was absolutely perfect and the memories will remain with us for far longer than the sunburn lasts.

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Words can’t begin to express how thankful we were to enjoy this time with everyone and share our hometown with them. I can’t wait to share our weekend with you all in more detail but for now, I only have time to share pictures before sitting down to lunch with my mom.

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Greetings from Savannah

The first few days of our vacation were pretty perfect. We quickly found ourselves in a vacation routine which included sleeping until our internal alarm clocks woke us up, going out for a run, enjoying fresh peaches and blueberries with breakfast, lazily reading on the back porch, enjoying a beach walk, and finally eating dinner together.

As soon as I felt the humidity Monday morning, I decided to adjust this week’s training plan. I love running outside each morning but have been sticking to 3 and 4 mile runs most mornings. Since I’m cutting the distance down versus my normal 5-6 mile runs I am focusing on speed.

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My mom and I are both reading Me Before You. I loved the book so much that I read it in two days. I’ve already downloaded her other books on my iPad and look forward to starting The Girl You Left Behind next! 

003 004Our lunch each day has been super fresh, taking advantage of the local Georgia produce. Each day we’ve made homemade healthy shrimp salad with relish, mustard, seasonings, fresh shrimp, Fage yogurt and a dollop of hummus. On this side we’ve enjoyed a simple Vidalia onion and tomato salad with Triscuits or Kashi crackers!

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Long walks on Tybee Beach with my mom are one of my favorite activities when I’m home as it gives us the perfect chance to catch up while also getting some sunshine and exercise. Yesterday it was already 99 degrees while we were walking so we cut the walk short to 3 miles but it was still better than nothing! Like I said in my post the other day, there is nothing I prefer than being near the water with friends and family!

024 027 031Last but not least, our nightly dinners have ranged from grilling on the back porch to trying new, local restaurants. 039 My brother and his girlfriend treated us to dinner at Tortugas, a new to us restaurant in Thunderbolt which brings together Southern style food with a Caribbean influence. While they do not have any beers on tap, their bottled beer menu is impressive, to say the least. Everything we ordered was delicious but the fried shrimp, fried green tomatoes, Kona beer in a koozie, and local grouper special were the highlights.

007008009Hope you guys are having a great week and are ready for a wonderful weekend. Today 15 of our friends arrive in Savannah for a long weekend to celebrate Bo’s 30th birthday!

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