Greetings from Aruba
Just popping in to say hi from Aruba.
We made it after a long travel day from California, about 22 hours door-to-door, and Skylar traveled like a champ.
We went to the grocery store, stocked up on the essentials, including fresh produce and enough butter and sugar to get into some serious baking trouble fun.
I cleaned up the house because after 6 months of non-use it needed it.
And then got into a baking project that kind of reminds me of these. Family’s gotta eat, right?
Then we hit the beach.
Don’t you just want to dive in?
We’re off for a sunset walk now.
Thanks for the Bella Bars Giveaway entries
What was the best part of your day?
best part of my day was getting a brand new car. yays! but more importantly, I hope you have a wonderful vacation! xo
~ Jaime
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
congrats on the ride and thanks for saying hi, my friend!
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I so wish I was there. But instead I’ll live vicariously through you! Have a blast!!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
:)
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Beautiful! Enjoy enjoy enjoy
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Oh yes, I want to dive in those pretty blue waters… :) I need to buy some cave there too!
The best part of my day today? Hearing from you, dear friend! :)
I also baked (I can’t believe I am saying it) two pies: apple pie from the apples I picked today, and two cheese pie (you know I need something savory!)
Have a wonderful time! :)
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:13 pm
Love that you baked and are baking more! And a pie from freshly picked apples? Now THAT is something awesome!! :)
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Marina@ Picnic at Marina replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 7:57 pm
WAS awesome, we ate it on the spot! :)
So gorgeous, I’d love to be on the beach right now. Have a great trip!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:12 pm
thanks, Laura!
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Why am I so Jelly that you have a house in Aruba Averie!! Looks absolutely beautiful!! I hope one day I will be able to visit Aruba!!!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:12 pm
You’d love it!
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Gorgeous!! Have a fun time in Aruba, my gorgeous friend!
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oh girl i am so jealous right now.
aruba is so darn gorgeous
it’s the perfect place for sun worshippers like myself (and you)
have a great time
AND please take lots of photos for me?
email me some of the beach will you?
xoxo!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:12 pm
I wish you were here with me and yes, plan to see lots of beach pics coming up the next month! xoxo
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Best part of my day…? Does daydreaming I’m there in Aruba too, count?
Looks ahhhhh-mazing!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
daydream all you want :)
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These photos are so beautiful! I love the vibrant colors
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:14 pm
if you could see it in person, it’s 100x more vibrant!
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Seeing my brother after 3 months of army boot camp today… seeing him graduate tomorrow :)
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I admire your ambition to grocery shop, cook and clean after a long night of travel, but it’s probably nice to get all settled. Looks beautiful there!! The best part of my day was getting done with work a little early which allowed me a little extra kitchen time. I got a bunch of tomatoes from my parents garden last weekend so raw veggie soup and some marinara sauce were on the agenda tonight.
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 6:55 pm
I can’t even think straight til everything is in order. I am just that way :) Same with moving or anything – I just need to get it all done. THEN, I can relax :)
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Your house looks so cozy and your beach looks cozy, too! :-)
Have a beautiful and relaxing vacation with your beautiful family!! xo
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THe pictures are absolutely lovely! I’m so totally jealous! I stayed home (work forced me to not come in since I’m sick) so I napped the entire day! Now I’m off to making dinner :)
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breath taking! simply stunning! i hope you have a wonderful and relaxing trip!
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Yes, I do want to jump in!!
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Don’t I want to dive in? Um, YES!!!
Baking before hitting the beach?!? Impressive. Single girls don’t do that. ;)
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Glad you made it safely!!!
The best part of my day was relaxing on the couch with some of your white chocoalte puppy chow and watching a movie with the boy!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 9:44 pm
glad the puppy chow is a hit!
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Those views are breathtaking! I’d love to be on a boat right now… sailing the world away!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 2nd, 2012 at 5:59 am
And you and D should!!!
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So stinkin jealous. I want to be there!
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So jealous!! I was fortunate to spend a week in Aruba in January!!! Absolutely loved it!! And no the pics do not do it justice. Enjoy!!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 2nd, 2012 at 5:59 am
glad you loved it too!
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Hope you are getting used to east coast time, Averie!! A sunset walk… sounds incredible to me right now. Today, it’s sweltering in Baltimore. I need an ocean breeze! And OMG I can’t wait to see that recipe you hinted at. Anything similar to those danish squares has me giddy. I love those things. I have to make them with my crescent dough sitting in my fridge!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 2nd, 2012 at 7:11 am
you’re going to die – so good and easy! But in the meantime, best use ever of a crescent roll tube is that danish! Stay cool in the heat. It’s 90F here but it’s not “that” bad b/c kid you not, Aruba has a 25mph+ wind “light breeze” at all times!
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Your pictures are just beautiful. I can’t wait to see more of Aruba and the fantastic things you make while there!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 2nd, 2012 at 4:03 pm
thanks, Laura! I’ve been busy already.
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Looks magical.
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Omg, that beach looks soo gorgeous! I wanna go! :(
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Woah – that’s a loooong trip. Hope you’re having fun – I can’t get over that crystal clear water!!
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Wow, you are a trooper to be able to clean the house after such a long trip!! I would just need to lie on the sand doing nothing for 48 hours after such a long journey. :)
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