What a whirlwind! We are finally home after our wonderful trip down to Destin. Yesterday was a long day in the car, but the fun we had visiting David’s parents was worth it.
Despite being sick for a day or two, we managed to cram in all sorts of fun! Including kayaking
a wild night out on the harbor with my handsome hubby
a first-ever trip to the beach
to put our toes in the water
a fun St Patrick’s Day outing to McGuire’s and making friends with the Irish singer
And plenty of quality family time, too!
Sunday morning Hailey was baptized. It was such a sweet event and she looked darling in her gown and golden cross with a pearl from Mema’s wedding dress sewn on it.
After church, we hit the road. The ride went pretty smoothly, and it helped having Koda in the backseat to entertain Hailey. We arrived home just before 10pm, and may I say that it’s totally worth cleaning your house before leaving on vacay. Coming home to everything being spic’n’span just makes me feel so much more relaxed. Now if only that mountain of laundry would take care of itself!
Today I hope to get the house back in order, the laundry done and food stocked….and take Hailey to her SIX MONTH doctor appointment. One good thing about a long drive home is that there is plenty of time to write a grocery list 
Here’s what I have in store for the week…
Monday Tempeh and Vegetable Curry Stir-fry
Tuesday Quinoa Mac ‘n Cheese and Roasted Vegetables
Wednesday Homemade Vegetable Pizza
Thursday Fish, Sweet Potatoes and Broccoli
Friday Barbeque Bean Burgers
Have you planned your weekly meals yet?
Molly @ Duchess of Fork says
I’m so glad y’all had fun in Destin. The Boathouse and McGuire’s are local favorites, so I’m happy y’all were able to experience them. Jason took me to the Boathouse on our first date 🙂
Brittany says
I wish we could have met y’all there! When David and I were first dating (2003) we went to Destin and he took me to the Boathouse, too! It was David’s favorite, but I guess the new singer guy isn’t as great as the old one was. Still, we had a blast. Next time we will have to grab a drink there all together!
christina says
you guys are the cutest darn family! she looks so cute dipping her toes in the sand!! and ugh, can you believe i’ve never gone kayaking? i must!
Brittany says
It was my first time, too! It’s actually a lot of fun, and in somewhere as beautiful as Charleston, you def need to try it out.
Jenny says
Looks like you guys had a great time and Hailey is just precious in her little Baptism gown! I can’t wait to be on those beautiful white beaches at Easter!! My menu this week consists of:
Grilled Shrimp Kabobs with zucchini and squash
Turkey Tacos with a Lettuce shell, black beans and guacamole
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Green beans and almonds
Sesame Glazed Salmon and broccoli &
Homemade pizzas!
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
um can we eat with you this week 🙂
Liz @ iheartvegetables says
That looks like so much fun! One of my good friends is from Destin but I’ve never been there! Jealous! 🙂
Katie says
Beautiful photos! That one of Hailey walking on the beach is just heartmeltingly adorable. Glad you had a good weekend – congrats on the baptism, too! <3
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
Sounds like a beautiful and relaxing vacation! I totally 100% agree about coming home to a clean house. So worth it!
blackhuff says
Those are such cute photos and great memories you all made. I’m glad that you were able to have some great time after you were sick.
Kayaking are the best – I too enjoy it.
Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says
Looks like a great mini vacation.
All my meals are planned this week! I keep thinking about quinoa mac and cheese…I need to get on that!
Jen says
So glad you still had fun despite being sick! I love Hailey’s St. Paddy’s Day look. Too precious!
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
Fun!! Looks like you all had a blast … minus the sickness and all. Hailey looks like she loved the beach! So cute!
Jen says
i grew up going to destin for 2 weeks every summer. memories! it’s grown and changed soooo much. i just found out a couple of weeks ago that my mom is moving to fort walton in may so it looks like i’ll be making trips down there again!
hailey looks beautiful in her baptism pictures. so sweet.
Lisa says
Your daughter is adorable! She looks so cute! Glad you ended up being able to enjoy yourself even though you were feeling ill earlier!
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness says
Glad you are feeling better, I can’t believe she is 6 months already!!!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated says
Awww it looks like you had a great time, despite being sick! What did Hailey think of the water??
Brittany says
She did not like it when it rushed up and covered her feet! It was pretty cold, so I don’t blame her. She loved the pool though!
Amanda Perry @ Sistas of Strength says
What a fun trip! I feel like everyone is going to the beach. I wanna go now!
jennifer says
How do you make the quinoa mac and cheese?
Brittany says
I’ve never made it before, but the recipe is from Iowa Girl Eats: http://iowagirleats.com/tag/quinoa-macaroni-and-cheese/
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Destin is such a fun city – at least when it’s non-Spring Break time. 🙂 Glad y’all had a great time. Seeing you and Hailey makes me want to have kids, but it’ll definitely be awhile! LOL!
Brittany says
do it do it do it. I’ve become such a baby pusher 😉 They’re wonderful!
Karlee says
glad you had a good time! i hope you share the recipes for monday and tuesday!
Brittany says
I just ate Monday’s… it was rather flavorless- BOO! I’m going to try Iowa Girl Eats’ quinoa mac n cheese tomorrow. Here’s the link: http://iowagirleats.com/tag/quinoa-macaroni-and-cheese/
JenRD says
Where did you get that bonnet? Adorable!
Brittany says
My mom in law got it! SHe actually got the whole outfit. It squealed when I first saw her in it 🙂
Baking Serendipity says
Hailey is adorable in her baptismal outfit…her St. Patty’s Day gear…and at the beach!