{"id":18244,"date":"2021-01-27T12:44:06","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T17:44:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/?p=18244"},"modified":"2021-01-27T12:44:09","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T17:44:09","slug":"rainy-day-at-the-beach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/27\/rainy-day-at-the-beach\/","title":{"rendered":"Rainy Day at the beach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sitting on the couch snuggled up with a dog \ud83d\ude42 I love these rainy days where there is nothing on the agenda but a book to read, food to cook, while watching the rain come down over the ocean. We are headed back to Chapel Hill tomorrow to meet up with Blake for the weekend so I need to pack up as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/15EFAA8F-CF44-4E38-B6E8-B9A375BF2941-e1611766977510.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18207\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Excited to see this dude again soon. Andy made him this cat condo out of amazon boxes lol. He loves it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/OXJaRGEIT7Sgb7eLg4vBgg-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18208\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This guy has enjoyed cat free drama here at the beach. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/60FC5851-39F0-4447-BD9B-347ABFA63A2E-e1611767091830.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18209\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I am in the camp of getting the Christmas decorations down pretty quick after the holidays wrap up. We had a nice day so the boys got busy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/DDEC8001-71D3-4BA5-B506-D9AA2A3D9B2F-e1611767180431.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18210\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While the cat supervised<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/30B0ECDE-BA0E-4402-8442-A843B76F2485-e1611767225428.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18211\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I printed pictures for Project Life. I have not been as good with it this year as the past couple years but I did finish it. Hoping to start fresh soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/HQTHfY3KQy2Bv3WNltqQuA-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18212\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I get asked often what printer I use. My favorite is <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3t1QUWb\" target=\"_blank\">this one<\/a> for the color- the prints just look so good. Better than when I send them out to be printed. But I also have <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"this one (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3sVfS9E\" target=\"_blank\">this one<\/a> that I keep at the beach house. I love it because I can print wirelessly from my phone or computer. I get the Ali Edwards monthly subscriptions and I love that the videos that come along with them keep me motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/3zDuQtztSBq2Wq7TgchQ-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18213\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We make paninis a lot- this is Blake&#8217;s fave. An odd combo of gouda, jalepenos, and spinach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/fullsizeoutput_7636-3000x4000.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18214\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My neighbor sends me sunrise pics- this was a gorgeous one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_7942-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18216\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile back in Ohio- Austin bought a harness and a leash and took his cat outside. He wasn&#8217;t thrilled lol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/EE18DFC4-0D22-4B16-9B64-41AABF2292EA-e1611767945968.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18217\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While this dude was soaking up the sun on the porch at the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/416B8DC1-AD75-4B81-9389-7DA4112CA3E3-e1611767996332.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18219\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Spotted at the BHI marina<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/54324012-A43F-40EC-A3EF-8D987EAA7345-e1611768030425.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18220\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/04388F74-FC0F-443C-9B16-A6A9E0B329CC-e1611768077570.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18221\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Always in shorts&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/F7025ABC-C8CD-4F17-A50F-0897212984F8-e1611768116591.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18222\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting our bathroom remodel at the beach house. This is the downstairs half bath. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/26537A3A-535F-4B11-B336-3C2D2D3BF1B9-e1611768164794.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18223\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrated another trip around the sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8093.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8093.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8093-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8093-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8093-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_8093-650x366.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Big huge sigh of relief on this day<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/edXopq1iTjmBhyPRBA5UXg-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18229\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunrises are worth getting up for<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/bCPyEbqeSKOfPber2KNLYQ-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18230\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunsets aren&#8217;t so bad either<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/0D886D04-E9EF-4FCF-AD28-3C8F5D214DAA-e1611768299178.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AnjGghlsSduCqxSraBa5yg-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18232\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Views<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/84279D5C-26BD-4BE7-8D6F-11D222780181-e1611768358761.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18233\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick and easy meal my kids love. <a href=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/25\/parmesan-garlic-spaghetti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Parmesan Spaghetti (opens in a new tab)\">Parmesan Spaghetti<\/a>. This time with bacon sprinkled on top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/WlY0HVoRoS0MZ9P9yqihA-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18234\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Yum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/xQqS6XUWRRafZDkiRGen0A-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18235\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another amazing sunrise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/E8F5F6EE-F275-41B3-926D-9D0EAD664A2E-e1611768551210.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18237\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The porch got cafe lights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/bzMIyWHMTQKmv0Y6aSotfw-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18238\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tried cilantro avocado dressing on our taco salad. It was really good!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/0B4DC1ED-91BD-4568-9C98-B0385557604D-e1611768926541.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18239\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chilling on the porch watching the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3000\" height=\"4000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/qSPQqyS8QTSmMUHsbbug0Q-3000x4000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18242\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Then it got really foggy- crazy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/elisalou.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/29CFD85A-02C1-44DA-B2A7-A492D2588525-e1611769049401.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18243\"\/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sitting on the couch snuggled up with a dog \ud83d\ude42 I love these rainy days where there is nothing on the agenda but a book to read, food to cook, while watching the rain come down over the ocean. We are headed back to Chapel Hill tomorrow to meet up with Blake for the weekend so I need to pack up as well. Excited to see this dude again soon. Andy made him this cat condo out of amazon boxes lol. He loves it! This guy has enjoyed cat free drama here at the beach. \ud83d\ude42 I am in the camp of getting the Christmas decorations down pretty quick after the holidays wrap up. We had a nice day so the boys got busy. While the cat supervised I printed pictures for Project Life. I have not been as good with it this year as the past couple years but I did finish it. Hoping to start fresh soon. I get asked often what printer I use. My favorite is this one for the color- the prints just look so good. Better than when I send them out to be printed. But I also have this one that I keep at the beach house. I love it because I can print wirelessly from my phone or computer. I get the Ali Edwards monthly subscriptions and I love that the videos that come along with them keep me motivated. 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