14/52: Getting caught up in April

If you are a regular to my blog, my apologies.  Lots of stuff going on.  Plans, parties and trips.  Not to mention life....you know...work, eat, sleep...REPEAT!!!!

It's nice to take some time....a break and then look back at 3 or 4 weeks of photos to appreciate all that is going on around you.

Longer days!  Sunsets on the train.  April flowers!

Time to relax and take care of yourself!  Time to walk.  Time to eat a wonderful meal!

Enjoy!
Stacy

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

12/52: March Madness

Another successful March Madness is in the books!

My Pop came to visit for a week and we ate and drank like Rock Stars.

Brian arrived on Friday and Chick's best friend, Terry came up on Saturday and we had a raucous party (we stayed up until 11 PM).

Great games, buzzer beaters and upsets.

Enjoy!
Stacy 

10/52: Exploring Seattle

Seared Duck Breast

Purple Cafe and Wine Bar

Buckley's Pub

We love adventures, Marco Polo and I.

We had a lot of fun experiences over the weekend.  Dinner with friends, a new sports bar on Saturday and my first trip to Hec Ed Pavilion on the University of Washington Campus to see the Ducks vs. Huskies.

Wrapped everything up with one less hour, but more daylight and a beautiful Sunday train ride.

Enjoy!
Stacy

9/52: Winter Walks

It was a beautiful late winter weekend in Seattle.  Cold and windy, but blue skies for day!

We took two long walks through Lincoln Park and enjoyed epic views of the snow capped Olympic Mountains and the sunlight glistening off the Puget Sound.

Took some time to remember our gratitude and our journey on this planet and how fortunate we are.

Enjoy!

Stacy

8/52: End of Month Mixed Bag and Oscar Party

Last Thursday night's train ride along the Puget Sound.  We finally hit the sound right around sunset and if we have a beautiful day like last Thursday, you can't beat the views.

I worked from home on Friday and treated myself to some flowers from Trader Joe's and all sorts of goodies for the weekend.  Brian and I walked through Lincoln Park on Saturday morning before the showers (mixed with now) arrived.

Saturday we explored the Madison Park neighborhood of Seattle, a place that I've always wanted to check out.  Shops, restaurants, pubs and a wine shop nestled right along Lake Washington.

Sunday was our Oscar Party!  

Did you see Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper?  They killed it!  Best part of the entire show.  We loved all the bright colored gowns.  Did everyone wear pink?  Julie Roberts looked amazing.  We loved Olivia Coleman's speech (what a shocker) and the guy that wore the tuxedo dress!?

Enjoy!
Stacy

7/52: Valentine's and Kasey Musgraves

I didn't get to spend Valentine's Day with my love, but Chick and I had a wonderful dinner and presents in Beaverton and Brian and I set out on an adventure Saturday the weekend after Valentine's Day (Thankfully all the snow had finally melted!)

Monday night was Kasey Musgraves in Portland and she was fabulous.  Soccer Mommy opened the show and they were also really great.

We had an amazing dinner at Swank before the show and although the food was mixed (some dishes were great and others just so so), we had a wonderful bottle of wine, our service was excellent and the restaurant itself had a great vibe.  We'd try it again, or head next door to Swine, their Bistro/Pub next door.

Enjoy!
Stacy