I headed to Raleigh last week to pack in some quality time with my family before summer ends. Bethany is still on maternity leave and we filled our days with food, fun, and family.
Our addiction to Jubala remains and we spent our first morning feasting on lattes and waffles. Bethany ordered the latte of the day, coconut cream. I immediately regretted my skinny vanilla iced and returned twice more to correct the error.
Bethany has a standing girl's night each week. Having seen my copious cheese platters on Instagram, I was volunteered to put together a little spread for the girls. I happily obliged.
Bethany is a food truck connoisseur. She knows the best ones in the triangle area and discovered that The Humble Pig would be close by one day. We couldn't pass up such a convenient opportunity. Truthfully, I had been craving BBQ for over a week and this certainly satisfied that craving.
She ordered the BBQ Fries and BBQ Tacos. They were equally delicious. I now know why this is a favorite of hers.
Please forgive the food pictures, but Bethany and I enjoy trying out new spots when we are together. We popped in Driftwood, a fairly new restaurant in Lafayette Village, one afternoon. We had some killer guacamole, wings, and chocolate bourbon pecan pie.
Saturday we went to Raleigh Racquet Club, where they are members, and let Lee swim for a few hours. He hasn't really been since Graham was born and he had so much fun with his Dad.
Saturday afternoon, Jack and I hung out on the back porch while Gidget poked, prodded, and begged Jack to play with her. He was unconvinced.
I made bruschetta and kale chips to accompany the pork tenderloin we were having for dinner.
Sunday was spent at church, but first, a quick trip to Jubala.
Bethany and I ended our week at North Hills watching Trainwreck. Rob watched the kids so we could have a girl's afternoon. The movie was hilarious and as always, I was sad to kiss these kids goodbye. I am back in Wilmington, detoxing, dieting, and attempting some beach time before I return to school for my ninth year teaching.
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