Family Adventure at OuterBanks, North Carolina
Hello Everyone!
Wohooo! I'm back from my awesome vacation, back to work, and back into the blogging world. Indeed I missed all of you! I wish I could take you with me and experience all the fun stuff that me and my family enjoyed. It was truly a very fun vacation, relaxing, and just feel great being with my beloved family. We went to Outerbanks, North Carolina. Yes! As you may remembered my first blog post about my Outerbanks experience back in 2013 and then followed by Outerbanks escapade in 2014.
Packed with excitement I'm taking you with me as we unfold all the fun stuff Outerbanks, NC has to offer! Started off by hitting the road at midnight. O Yea! we drove overnight along with my in-laws. Had a delicious stop for breakfast at IHOP. ( blink together everyone) Viola! we reached our final destination Outerbanks, NC. Yippee!!We stayed in a private condo with easy access to the beach, indoor pool
and very close to stores, restaurants and gift shoppe (same place that we stayed last year and the year before that:)
Let's get going and start our fun Outerbanks Adventure!:)
- Note: We hangout in the beach and pool everyday! -:)
- Note: We hangout in the beach and pool everyday! -:)
Sunday Fun Outdoor Cookout
We all hit the beach with full BLAST and EXCITEMENT! when I say (WE I meant all 16 of us that includes the adult and the kids) and to make this vacation super fun and exciting! We had fun Outdoor Cookout. It was DELICIOUS! We had brats, burger, hotdog, beans, chips, and all tasty food. Yum!
Monday- It's Granny Helen's Birthday
After spending time in
the pool and on the beach. We had delicious dinner at Miller's Seafood
and Steakhouse in celebration of Granny Helen
Birthday. The ambiance of the place was inviting and relaxing. The
food is EXCELLENT- they served us with hush puppies as we waited for our
order. I had Grilled Mahi-Mahi with tropical salsa, rice and steamed
vegetables. It was delicious and impressive food. We head home to finished off the celebration. We had strawberry cake and ice cream for dessert.
Tuesday- Sweetness Overload
This is the DAY were we spent our time with our family. So Me, hubby, Reese and the kids head out to have dinner at Applebees. I ordered baby back rib
with sweet fries on the side, which is by the way delicious. Then, we went to shopped for souvenirs and had long sweet walked on the beach (holding hands! char!) and watched the sunset. Awesome!
Wednesday- Bonfire and Smore's Experience
We had fantastic dinner that includes meatloaf,
baked macaroni and cheese, chicken, and corn prepared by Mom Cheri,
Emma, Abbey and Reese. It super TASTY! and had amazing Bonfire and Smore's experience at the beach. We sang, talked and had fun with sparkles. It feels great to hear the waves splashed and smiles on everyone's faces. Amazing!
Thursday- Dolphin Tour and Quinn's Birthday Celebration
In celebration of Quinn's birthday. We all went to see Dolphins and YES! I saw Dolphins up close. It was very exciting moment and unforgettable. The whole Dolphin Tour experience is phenomenal.
Then- we had dinner at this restaurant (which I totally forgot the name) I had Caribbean Tuna with rice and beans on the side,
and Mango Colada for drink to compliment my super tasty dinner. We continue
the party at my sister-in-law's place and had cake and ice cream. Yum!
Friday- Seafood Adventure & Jockey's Ridge Escapade
Before heading back in Ohio we had an awesome seafood adventure . As you all know me, I'm such a huge
seafood fan! We went to TAPHOUSE and I ordered Seafood Platter which
compose of steamed crab legs, shrimp and clamps. Yum! It's like Seafood galore adventure- so GOOD!Then, we went out to experience the giant sand dune at Jockey's Ridge Park. Loved seeing my kids, nephews, nieces and in-laws enjoying the sunset and the scenic view.
Saturday- Virginia Beach, Jollibee Experience!
Jollibee is a famous fast food in the Philippines kinda like Mcdonald's here in the US. So, We stopped by for lunch before heading home. I was totally impressed with whole experience. It just feel like I'm in the Philippines! the crowd, the food and the feeling!! Wohoo! It feel great to have Chickenjoy meal, Halo-Halo and Spaghetti after 3 years! LOVE! LOVE Jollibee!!
And that's how I spent my amazing summer vacation! Truly an experience to remember forever!Home Sweet Home- After long hour of driving we finally HOME. I hope you enjoy reading my Outerbanks Adventures. And that's how I spent my amazing summer vacation together with my beloved family Hubby, Reese, Reyna, Garyn, Granny Helen, Mom Cheri (mother in-law)
Sister in-laws (Tacy, Kindra, Emma and Abbey)
Nieces (Sophia, and Quinn)
Nephews (Vincent, Xander and Phillip)
- Thank you so much for super fun week, I love you all!-
Share me your thoughts and fun escapades this summer or even your latest recipes experience on the comment below. Stay pretty and gorgeous everyone! Enjoy the rest of the day and I'll see you in few days for more delicious and fun foodie adventures and recipes.
xoxox- Melgie
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That was really a fun week, I wish we could have one week vacation again. It is really nice to have a break from our busy lives.
ReplyDeleteI agree its nice to have a week off and just spent time with family. Thanks:)
DeleteLooks like you had a blast. All the food look delicious!
ReplyDeleteI did had a blast. Thanks!:)
Deleteroadtrip and vacationing with 16 people! wow, and you still managed to do a cookout. amazing! I've been seeing outerbanks on TV and it looks like a great place for a holiday :)
ReplyDeleteIt was a lot of fun all 16 of us! Awesome week with family. Thanks:)
DeleteWow! I'm so jealous. Haha. This sounds so fun especially the cookout. :)
ReplyDeleteYes it was! Thank you, Melissa
DeleteWow, you had a feast! Is that smores in one of your pictures? Looks so tempting!
ReplyDeleteYes it was smore's so good! Thanks:)
Deletethat's certainly an emperor's feast.. so yummy the foods!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sis:)
DeleteWow! What a great week indeed. Lots of fun and lots of foods too!
ReplyDeleteIt was! Thanks:)
Deleteseems like a lot of fun :) beach + food is truly a great concoction for a relaxing weekend
ReplyDeleteIndeed! Thank you:)
DeleteA week of vacation like this is all that I need, hahaha. Its really fun at the beach, you get to enjoy great bonding, nice foods, the sun, and the fresh air.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Leilani:)
DeleteGreat vacay pics! I got hungry looking at the food photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
DeleteI wish I could have a very fun vacation just like you did. Glad you enjoyed everything including the Jollibee treat.
ReplyDeleteI was excited with Jollibee treat as well. Thank you:)
DeleteI badly need a vacation. You had a great one sis and the food, sobrang yummy ha.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sis:)
DeleteGreat week for you! Bonfire and jollibee treat are the best. Sarap ng buhay.
ReplyDeleteOo nga eh, sarap magbakasyon. Thanks, Mark:)
DeleteI spotted Jollibee! The best Filipino Fastfood. Oi sis, is that your hubby nasa pic?
ReplyDeleteI agree! It's been a long time since the last time I had Jollibee. Yes! Sis that's my beloved hubby:)
DeleteYou had so much fun at Outerbanks and all the food looks delicious! I haven't been there, but I would love to visit it one day.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Esme. Its a perfect place to relax.:)
Deletethis was a great adventure with your family! yummy foods and bonding is really a time well spent!
ReplyDeleteI agree! Thanks:)
DeleteThat's too many yummy food in one post! I'm drooling! :D
ReplyDeleteI agree! Thank you:)
Deletewhat a wonderful vacation and a lot of food trip :-) you really enjoy Hope that someday I can have some vacation in my stressful world
ReplyDeleteThank you, Anna:)
Deletesweet couple! You really had fun! It is very clear in the pictures. How did the non-Filipinos find Jollibee? Did they enjoy the halo-halo (which is odd because they do not sell halo-halo in Jollibee here)?
ReplyDeleteMy hubby and kids loved it! Thank you, Kat:)
DeleteLooks like you had a good time. Precious time! :)
ReplyDeleteIt was fun bonding moment with family. Thanks :)
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