Putt Putt with Pags

Last week, after 2.5 years, we finally got to meet up with Leslie while she was in town {the last time we saw her in person was at the wedding!}.  C and I met up with her at Maggie Bluffs for an early dinner overlooking the water, then we all gathered with Cullen and Mac for {what else?} putt putt at Interbay.  The weather was perfect and the crowds sparse making it the ideal evening for some friendly competition and lots of laughs.  Being on the course brought back so many memories {ahh the hours we've put in at this place} and no matter how long it has been with this crew, we always get right back in the groove like it was just yesterday.  After the game {I won't tell you who won} we weren't quite ready to part, so we grabbed another drink and sat outside until the sun was had set, catching up on old acquaintances, new shows, and everything in between.  It was such a joy to spend time with these humans and I'm really hoping it's not nearly that long until the next time!

xoxo,

stephanie marie

Peddler Brewing {First Outing}

For the two week anniversary of our second vaccine {when we were officially fully vaccinated!} we decided to go out and celebrate with Cullen, Nicole, and Mackenzie at Peddler Brewing.  There are a lot of things I've missed during the pandemic {and a lot I'm still not quite ready to do} but drinking a cold beer outside at a brewery with fully vaccinated friends was right up there at the top of the list {it's the little things}.  It was great to see this crew twice in one week and be able to toast taking a small step towards a bit of normalcy, something I'll never again take for granted.  Cheers!

xoxo,

stephanie marie

An Afternoon at Gas Works Park

Sunday afternoon I did something I haven't done in a VERY long time - I hung out with a group of friends!  When Nicole mentioned she was going to be in town for the first time in like 15 months, we all decided it was time to finally get together after a long hiatus.  We met up at Gas Works Park on the most gorgeous day so far of the year {it felt like summer!} and since I'm still not fully vaxxed until the end of the week, I kept my distance {as you can see in the pics} on my own picnic blanket while they all snuggled and hugged after a year plus of not seeing each other.  It was a perfect day to soak up the sun {the park was expectedly busy, but everyone kept their distance so it felt safe} and it gave me a little glimpse into post-pandemic life of seeing people I love and getting out to actually do stuff again.  Such a lovely day!

see that crazy guy that jumped in the water?  that's cullen

xoxo,

stephanie marie

Just Married {David & Mackenzie}

Last Saturday we all came together to celebrate the beautiful {and fancy} wedding of David and Mackenzie.  I've known both of these wonderful humans since right about the time I moved to the city and started my first job {13 years ago!} and after many life changes I was so happy to be able to witness them finally tying the knot.  The big event took place at the Seattle Art Museum, so Christian and I took advantage of being downtown and spent the night at the Fairmont {extra fancy status}.  We got to the event early for cocktail hour to mingle with the guests - some I hadn't seen in years! - and as the ceremony began you could tell it was heartfelt, sweet, and full of lots of laughs {this is David and Mackenzie, after all}.  After the ceremony we had some more cocktails then headed up to the reception space where we proceeded to eat great food, drink way too many glasses of wine, and dance the night away on the dance floor, stopping only for pictures and a few toasts.  It was such a beautiful evening that I'm honored I was a part of and I can't wait to see where life takes these two awesome people.  Cheers to you, Cullens!

 me and my cutest date

 my other cutest dates

 the cullen family toasts

 happy couple

 gettin' down on the dance floor

xoxo,
stephanie marie