Right here’s a recap of our household journey to Oak Island, NC with pictures of the seashore, eating places we selected and ideas for visiting.
Our household seashore journeys are my favourite week of the yr. I really like having no agenda apart from seashore – breakfast – seashore – lunch – seashore – dinner. Our journeys have gotten crazier with 4 youngsters underfoot (the sand in the home has multiplied by 10), however the relaxed routine is identical. I simply love being by the ocean!
Oak Island vs. Bald Head Island
This yr we determined to go to Oak Island, which is the neighboring island to Bald Head Island. We had a onerous time with the ferry final summer season being at diminished capability and wished to have the ability to drive proper to our home. All of us beloved Oak Island, however we aren’t certain but if we’ll return to BHI subsequent summer season.
Whereas Oak Island was a bit extra crowded and we missed the BHI membership group swimming pools, it certain was good to have a Publix with Instacart proper there, recent seafood outlets, and eating places we may stroll to on the seashore.
Our Home
The home we rented was good for us: beachfront, loads of bedrooms, a pool, and wonderful views of the pier and ocean.
I particularly beloved the model new spacious kitchen, coastal décor, and means you may perch on the coated high deck and see who was on the seashore.
Night baseball sport
The home is called Monkey Pants (see it right here), and on this tremendous small world, the proprietor left a weblog remark with the title of the home on a earlier BHI publish! So we linked over electronic mail. Tyler was very good and useful answering my questions!
The bunk room
Oak Island Enjoyable!
The climate was a bit wet after we first arrived, however the majority of the times have been completely sunny.
I had a blast with my nieces, Emerson and Avery. Grammie and Pea have been there too, though Pea escaped my digital camera the entire time!
Cousins
Birch actually took to his cousins this time and is smack in the course of their ages (4.5 and 1.5) so he performed effectively with each of them.
Matching Outfits
We purchased the cousins coordinating orange outfits from Tea Assortment, which has so many cute patterns for youths to match.
Additionally they every acquired a squid from our good friend Cheryl who makes them!
Pepperoni Grill Pizza Evening
We ordered pizza for our first night time from the Pepperoni Grill.
Cake By The Ocean
It wouldn’t be a Youthful seashore journey with no cake! My sister introduced this gluten-free cake all the way in which from Charlotte (plus a key lime pie!). Seaside themed, naturally.
Oak Island Pier
After dinner walked to the Oak Island Pier, which was simply down the seashore. That’s one thing you gained’t discover on BHI!
Simple Breakfasts
We at all times carry a dozen Bodos Bagels from Cville for simple breakfasts, so I loved these most days with some recent fruit.
Seaside Time
Round 9 a.m. we lathered everybody in sunscreen and hit the seashore till midday.
Lunch: Half Salad, Half Sandwich
Nap + Studying Time
The littles went down for naps for the primary half of the afternoon whereas the massive youngsters had quiet time. I learn 28 Summers on the journey and LOVED it. Possibly my favourite Elin Hilderbrand guide so far! I simply began The 4 Winds!
Afternoon Play
After naps we went again to the seashore from 3:30 to five or so.
Ponytail pleasant hat linked right here
Crabs!
On night time two we had crabs for dinner! Mother made potato salad to go along with them.
BBQ To Go
We ordered in from the BBQ Home one other night time, which was SO good!
I’ll be again tomorrow with a recap of our date night time out!
