Fall in the PNW

A few weeks back we embarked on a day of random local adventures with L&V.
When I had texted her the night before 'Salmon Days' I was 100% kidding, but she jumped on it, and next thing I knew, I found myself back in my hometown of Issaquah, at Salmon Days - which is a sort of fair/fall festival/salmon spawning celebration. I'm embarrassed to admit I've been featured in the parade numerous times throughout my life. Anyways, our two hours there mainly consisted of us not pretending to be our ages.
Human Hamster Balls was event #1. There were tons for 5-10 year olds in line with their moms, and when Matt went up to the person running the event to ask if there was an age limit the lady replied 'no, nobody's too young'. Matt was like um...upper age limit? I'm asking for me...

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There we witness the peculiur spectacle of 'Dock Dogs' (dogs seeing how far they can jump). And Val and & I had a run on the 'Cliff Hanger'. We had an elephant ear, and called it a day in Issaquah.

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Making our way north, we stopped at Minea Farms for a Cider tasting and bought some spiced apple cider.

Then at Chateua St. Michelle, we thought about doing a wine tasting, but ended up just buying a bottle to sit outside and enjoy the awesome October t-shirt weather.

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Then...we were off the Woodinville Whiskey for a tasting and tour. The tour was just over an hour long - which could have been wayyy too long, except the guy was actually pretty funny and quite informative. It was totally free so - definitely would recommend it if you're in the area and looking for a rainy day activity.

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After that, one last stop at Project V Distillery, for another quick tasting and chat with their delightful and quirky owners.

Then it was back to our place for a BBQ and pumpkin carving. Fun!

Winter - Shows, Brewing, Cabins, Charlotte and more

It's continued to be a crazy busy season for the Sullivans with work travel for me every other week and lots and lots of school for both of us. I graduate in a mere 13 days, so you can look forward to a return of the blog and excitement. Here's a quick look at what we've been up to of late, all courtesy of the phone, or miss valerie chisum.

Corona del Mar during a work trip in January

Charlotte a few weeks ago. Finally made it to headquarters

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Valerie's snaps from a fantastic weekend out at a cabin near Cle Elum, WA with 15 awesome friends

Valerie's snaps from college reunion night. 

(We spent 5 mins at the reunion, then went out)

 Again, Vals. Some of our favorite people, Catherine & David got engaged!

So excited for the wedding this summer.

Vals from a night out at the theater

Matt & I went to a Hey Marseilles concert at the Paramount - awesome

 Matt homebrewing with the dudes

A couple snaps of some nice Seattle moments

And a perfectly lovely Saturday at my parents house on the sound

And lastly, a fun celebration at Canlis. 

Thanks for being amazing friends guys.