13/52: Let the 50th Celebrations Begin.....

I have an amazing group of friends.  New friends and old friends.  Best of all, friends that know how to throw an amazing dinner party in honor of my 50th year.

Jenny and Brent hosted an elegant dinner party for 9 including a champagne fountain, a 4 course meal and a jazz duo (Jenny provided amazing vocals) the first Saturday in April.

It was an amazing evening and one that I won't soon forget.  Thanks for my friends who are like family for celebrating my birthday!

Enjoy!
Stacy

1/52: Chick's Birthday Weekend

Sandra's birthday weekend was filled with fun, food and friends!

From Friday night at Five Spice in Lake Oswego to Sunday night's Golden Globe Party at home, we had a wonderful time celebrating a special person and her special day.

Enjoy!
Stacy

35 & 36/52: The Last Hurrah/Summer Vacation

Summer vacation was amazing this year and as always it kicks off with Brian's birthday (September 1st).  We headed down to Lake Morton, perhaps for the last time this summer and had dinner with friends and watched the sun set fade across the water.

Sunday morning it was up bright and early for a surprise trip to Los Angeles (Brian was told the night before) and by early afternoon we were walking through the historic Venice Canals and down to the Venice Beach Boardwalk.

Monday it was down the coast to Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach and the picturesque Point Vicente Lighthouse before making our way north of downtown Los Angeles to Dodger Stadium.

We wrapped up vacation week with our final Seattle Mariner's game of the year and Brian's first foul ball EVER!

Wonderful memories of a fantastic vacation!  

Enjoy!
Stacy

23/52: Walla Walla

Friday Night after arriving in Walla Walla at Mill Creek Brew Pub

At Otis Kenyon

We had a great weekend in Walla Walla, WA to celebrate Brian's oldest niece, Heidi's 40th birthday.

With their husbands at home, Brian and I took Heidi and her younger sister, Ericka on a wine tasting day strolling along Main Street in downtown Walla Walla.

Our first stop was Canoe Ridge Winery where we sampled about 8 different wines including a Rose and several reds.  The tasting room was cute and paid homage to the Walla Walla Valley railroad.  I brought home a bottle of Rose as it was only $20 and one of my favorites of the day.

Stop # 2 was Otis Kenyon on Main Street where we tasted 4 nice, but young red wines.  The story of Otis Kenyon , was worth the visit and Brian in the bowler hat was hillarious!

Our third stop was next door to Otis Kenyon, Henry Earl Estates.  The tasting room reminded me of Tolly's in Oakland, OR and we sat on parlor style sofas by the front window and had a 5 wine "flight".  I bought a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, a rare choice for me but a wonderful summer wine.

Our last stop was the family vineyard owned by the Bledsoe's.  You remember Drew Bledsoe? Bledsoe Family Winery began in 2007 shortly after Drew's retirement from football.  The Elizabeth Chardonnay was my favorite wine of the day and we sat in the tasting room a enjoyed an entire bottle!

We had so much fun packed into a very short visit to Walla Walla that I know Brian and I will be back soon.  With over 50 tasting rooms in Walla Walla, there are plenty more wines to drink...but I would have to say that spending time with family meant the world to both of us.

Enjoy!
Stacy

16 & 17/52: Birthday adventures in Florida

Brian and I had an amazing time in Tampa, Florida last week.  I celebrated my birthday on the beach at Caladesi Island, walked the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs, ate stone crabs at Frenchy's in Dunedin and peel and eat gulf shrimp overlooking Clearwater Beach, chased pelicans and cardinals, sunsets and thunderstorms.  Florida, I love you!

Best of all was hanging out with Brian's cousin, Randi and her mother (Brian's aunt) Faye.

Here's to more birthday adventures!

Enjoy,
Stacy

Blogmas 2017 - 25 Days of Christmas/Day Twenty-Two

Welcome to BLOGMAS 2017 an added bonus to the weekly VLOGMAS on my YouTube channel!

These December posts are going to be all about Christmas.  I'll answer a questions, post a picture and discuss something "Christmasy".   Please feel free to leave your answer in the comments below.

Today is day twenty two and today's question is:

A special birthday dedication!

Do you guys remember Kasey Kasum's weekly radio special and his birthday dedications?  Well, today is my Pop's 74th birthday and that deserves a great birthday dedication.

Happy Birthday, Pop!  I love you!

Stacy

Old Photo Friday: Happy Birthday, Pop and Candy

WHO: James Y. Brady and Family Friend, Candy Etheredge (Dahl)
WHERE: Ralph and Virginia's on Hilyard Street in Eugene, OR
WHEN 1976-77

Happy Birthday to my Pop who celebrates #74 today and to our dear sweet family friend, Candy, who celebrated a birthday yesterday.

Enjoy!
Stacy

31/52: Celebrations and Adventures

This weekend was full of fun adventures and celebrations.

We celebrated my Mom's birthday on Saturday with a homemade cake, champagne and presents at home followed by jukebox oldies, cold beers and burgers at the Flight Path, a new place near their house but owned by neighbors of Brian and I from West Seattle.  Fun!

The night before, I drove into West Seattle in time for a proper date night checking out a new place in the Admiral District called MioPosto Italian Pizzeria.  It was fun to sit up at the pizza bar, sip on a sparkling rose while eating warm olives and watch them cook pizzas in a pizza oven. A great vibe at this place and we will be back again some cooler, rainy day to enjoy more of their menu (pizza oven makes the place naturally heated)!

Sunday's adventure was to Lake Union where we walked the south end of the lake, toured an old fire boat and drank a bloody Mary while looking at million dollar yachts (and hearing the roar of the Blue Angels over Lake Washington for Seafair).

What a great Summer weekend!

Enjoy!
Stacy