What I ate Wednesday

Good morning, from Beaufort!  You all know the inspiration flows when I am in the Low-country.  We are here for our annual Water Festival trip, and we couldn't be more excited to share this tradition with Wills for the first time. 

Here's what I ate in the midst of packing, traveling and arriving to my favorite place.

Breakfast was a quick cup of coffee, watermelon, and two scrambled eggs with cheese.

Mid-morning packing was in full force, and I whipped up my latest smoothie, inspired from Jenna at Eat Live Run.  I've been trying to fit in a daily smoothie to make sure this growing baby girl gets all that she needs.  These are a little more nutritional and calorie dense than my usual pre-pregnancy smoothies. 

1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 2 large handfuls of spinach, 1/2 cup whole fat plain Greek yogurt, 1/3 cup raw oats, 1 Tablespoon chia seeds, 3/4 cup of frozen peaches, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, and 1/2 cup water.

Delicious and filling. 

I packed lunch for the road.  A large bag of grapes, cracked pepper turkey and muenster cheese on an Everything bagel thin with mustard, and Cheetos. 

I enjoyed a few snacks when I arrived in Beaufort.  A handful of animal cookies, a few crackers with pimento cheese, and three or four sips of red wine.

Can we talk about dinner?  It was the most amazing thing I've eaten in a while.  Seriously, I wish I could eat this everyday.

Fresh blackened red fish.

Fresh heirloom tomato pie. 

Along with corn on the cob.

I could go on for days about this dinner.  Thanks, Mom and Dad!  

Where am I?

Want the truth?

I've been feeling particularly uninspired with my writing these days.  I'm blaming it on the pregnancy hormones, the hot days of summer, a husband who is traveling quite a bit making my time to write very limited, the distance from my yoga mat, a regular glass of red wine, and a good book.  I am hoping some new routines will help me find my niche, again.  

Regardless...I'm determined to find some inspiration, make time for the things I love (even on the days when all I would really love is a nap,) and enjoy these last four months of pregnancy and the time I have with Wills as my only child. 

In the midst of a dreary, overcast morning, this is my inspiration.  These are the little blessings I am so thankful to share:

Concerts from my boys.  Wills is beyond obsessed with music.  It is, by far, his favorite thing. He plays his drums, taps his foot, sings, always has a guitar, and at any given moment can be found on the piano banging away singing "Sweet Annie."

An occasional sip of red wine waiting to be paired with a football game and a cozy fire.  39 days until Game Day!  Who's counting?

My new Fitbit Flex...thanks to Sissy, Tony and Maddi!  I love tracking my steps, sleep, water, calories, etc.  Plus, it's cute enough to stack bracelets and wear with almost anything.  It blends right in.

Planning a three-year-old fire truck birthday party. 

His and hers pizza night.

Deep dock conversations.

Making the most of the summer heat with a daily trip to the park.

Then coming home to a few fall inspired lunches.

Looking forward to my 30s.

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More tomato sandwiches than I can count. 

Telling stories about this sweet boy.

 and...dreaming about our baby girl.  One day, I will find the words to share this excitement.  For now, we are speechless and overwhelmed with gratitude, anticipation, and love for this growing miracle.  

 On the challenging days, it always helps to capture and hold tight to the simple moments that bring us so much joy.  In the end, the rest is silly.  These are the moments that matter.