Flight Museum, Brewery, & Lots of Bubbles

Taking it back several weeks to Father's Day weekend, Christian and I headed up north for a very special visit with the Wenatchee crew and Henry's first time on the west side.  We poked around the farm following a very intriguing ladybug while Henry napped, then we headed out to the Heritage Flight Museum where Jack was enthralled with the old planes {though not too happy that he couldn't actually sit in one} and Henry peacefully chilled the entire time.  Afterwards most of us headed down the road to Chuckanut Brewery for some beer and snacks and after a bit of sitting Jack and I went for a walk to get some of the wiggles out.  Next we headed back to the parents house for a yummy dinner and lots of bubbles from Uncle Christian, which Jack was totally enamored with.  It was a quick trip but I'm so happy we were able to see this crew and get in some much needed snuggles.

xoxo,

stephanie marie

A Quiet 4th of July

For the 4th of July this year we debated back and forth about heading up to the island for the day, but in the end we decided a nice quiet day at home and around the city was exactly what we needed.  We decided to go for a long {6ish miles} walk down to Lake Union to check out the firework preparations, then headed along Westlake to Fremont where we found Fremont Brewing not too busy for a Monday afternoon {usually when we drive by here it is packed with standing room only}.  We grabbed some yummy seasonal and brewery-only beers and enjoyed the nice weather and patio with no set plans for the day.  After a walk back up the hill to home it was time for some bbq prep and spicy margaritas.  Since it was just the two of us we did homemade burgers {using this recipe}, along with grilled corn and a peach panzanella I'll share with you soon.  After eating our delicious dinner we headed up to the roof where C instantly fell asleep and I read and listened to the premature fireworks.  For dessert I did a spin on strawberry shortcakes, then we watched some tv and tried to fall asleep early {though the fireworks kept us up much later than we would have liked}.  All in all it was a perfect, low-key holiday that I'd happily replicate every weekend this summer :)

xoxo,

stephanie marie

The Weekend {In Pictures}

{sunny evening in bellevue}

{by the water}

{do you think this works?}

{gorgeous sunset on the fremont canal}

{farewell dinner at ray's for maggie}

{cheers!}

{after dinner walk at golden gardens}

{beaches}

{sunset hill park}

{hanging at the airport with no where to go}

{dinner}

xoxo,

stephanie marie

Happy Birthday Griffin!

Happy 17th {!} birthday to this sweetest bubs that first made me Auntie Stephie! Griffin - I’m so proud of the sweet, kind, wonderful guy you are. Keep being you, buddy - you’re the absolute best!

xoxo,

stephanie marie