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

4/52: First 24 of 12

This year, I turn 50.

Let me say that again, so that perhaps it will soak in.

50!!!!!

For the entire year, I decided to celebrate each birth date (24th) by doing something fun and most importantly for me.  It might be a pedicure, it might be a dinner out or it might be going out for a movie and a slice of pizza.

January's first 24th coincided with my long weekend in Seattle as I worked remotely last week.  Thursday night was my train ride north followed by going to the new 13 coins located right at the Amtrak Train station in Seattle.

We spent the rest of the weekend enjoying the sunshine and some time at home for finishing books, decorating the house for Valentine's Day and long walks through Lincoln Park.

Enjoy!
Stacy

3/52: Middle of January

Just a few pictures from the weekend.  Saturday was an adventure to a sports bar to watch the Duke/Virginia basketball game.

Since we are not drinking and trying to eat healthy, it was challenging, but we persisted.  It's amazing how satisfying a club soda with a splash of pineapple juice is!  Just a hair under 6 miles walking this weekend and 2.2 pound lighter makes it all worth it.

The weekend went by in a blur and I am already looking forward to my remote Friday.

Enjoy!
Stacy

43/52: Pumpkin Patch

Autumn leaves were falling and the rain came crashing down...but not before we found some pumpkins up in Snohomish on Saturday with our good friends, the Seymours.

Sunday was filled with a quick walk between showers through Lincoln Park, some yummy Shepard's Pie and a quiet train ride back to Portland.

Enjoy!
Stacy

28/52: Heat Wave

We tried to stay cool over the weekend.  I worked from home on Friday and it was a "pleasant" warm...then Saturday and Sunday were down-right "miserable" hot.  We live in a house that gets a nice cool breeze off the Puget Sound.  Let's call that "nature's air-conditioning" as we have nothing else. Need-less-to-say, we each experienced a bit of cranky pants over the weekend, surviving on little sleep.

Saturday we grilled burgers at my Mom and Kenny's (and took a time out inside as they have aircon) and Sunday we went to the West Seattle Summer Festival early in the day to hear Rat City Brass before the pavement began to melt!

Can't complain, can we?  It's the middle of summer and before we know it....there will be frost on the pumpkins.

Enjoy!
Stacy

5 & 6/52: Getting back to normal

Puget Sound from the Train on Saturday Morning

Saturday night's Sunset

Hoisen Shrimp with Green Beans and Jasmine Rice

It's been a while since I've felt like posting or had anything to post about that wasn't sickness related.

The crud invaded our home in late January and Brian and I were down for the count for a couple of weeks.  This past weekend was the first weekend since late January that I felt human again.

Despite getting back to normal, I only saw Brian for 5 hours on Sunday.  I arrived in Seattle on Saturday to an empty house.  His flight from Charlotte was cancelled until Sunday morning, so I spent a very relaxing and quiet day at home listening to jazz, lighting candles, prepping and cooking two Hello Fresh box meals, drinking wine, editing vlogs and watching our Maui vlogs from last April.

My health felt good and I am rested and relaxed and feeling better!

How was your weekend?

Enjoy!
Stacy

46/52: Friday Night Date Night

Perfect train rides both north and south and a fun date night at Elysian Fields Brewery.

We filled our bellies with Pumpkin Stout, Tomato Soup with Toasted Cheese and Lamb Meatballs with Red Sauce.

How did you fill your weekend?

Enjoy!
Stacy

34 & 35/52: Summer Vacation Update

Dinner at 8 - Muckleshoot Casino

All aboard! Heading on the train to Vancouver, B.C.

Cheers on board sailboat in English Bay

Under Lions Gate Bridge - Vancouver, B.C.

Let's bike around Stanley Park - Vancouver, B.C.

Beautiful Vancouver!

Tuna Stack - Cactus Club Cafe (Vancouver)

Cheers!  What an amazing view (Cactus Club Cafe)

Happy Birthday, Brian (Alki Beach, West Seattle)

Birthday Dinner with Kenny and Mom at Cactus in West Seattle

Office DIY project done in West Seattle

Bayou Benedict (Hi-Life in Ballard)

Brunch with The Seymours

Sunset/Moonrise over Lake Morton

I had an amazing Summer vacation at the end of August including an amazing trip to Vancouver, B.C. (first trip to Canada) and enough home time to truly relax.  Time with friends and family. Birthday celebrations and great food!

Who is ready for fall?

Enjoy!
Stacy