Thursday night Marcy put together a Happy Hour at Chandler's Crabhouse (can I just say, YUM!). It was great to get together with close friends for some delicious wine and appetizers. I even scored a $50 gift card to go back to Chandler's because it was my birthday. How cool is that?!?!
The last of our group (Melissa, Trish, Brandie, Me, Marcy). Everyone else had to leave early, but we stayed until the lights dimmed signaling the end of happy hour :)
Thanks for a great night, Marcy!!
On Friday, I worked a half day and then enjoyed the rest of the day lounging at home!!
Saturday morning, my weekend of surprises began. Marcy planned the whole weekend and it started with brunch at the 5 Spot Cafe in Queen Anne. I had the black bean omlette, which was awesome! Our next stop was Sonic...I know, probably not a treat to all my Texas friends, but there's only ONE Sonic in Washington, and it's not close to our house. It is on the way to Mt. Rainier, so we had to stop for a brunch dessert. YUM!
The 5 Spot. They change the theme of their restaurant every few weeks to a different region of the world, and this time it was "St. Louis." They had a bunch of memorabilia from St. Louis - reminded me of Grad School.
SONIC!!
We spent the afternoon in Mt. Rainier National Park exploring and enjoying the crisp fall day. We got a few peeks at the great mountain, but not quite the view we had last year (We made this same trek for my birthday last year. Perhaps it will become a tradition!!).
Isn't she gorgeous!! - I know you can't see much of her, but trust me... On a clear day...breath taking!!
Awesome photo-op
Our signature picture
We checked in to Wellspring Resort around 6:00 and enjoyed a nice picnic dinner, wine and Scrabble (LOVE that game!). Our room had a hot tub right outside on the deck under the stars, so we had private access to that all night. It was incredibly relaxing, and I had a great time. Our picnic breakfast was waiting for us in the morning, and we enjoyed leisurely strolling around the property before heading home.
Entrance to the Resort
The resort is very "hands-off" and don't want to disturb you, so this is how they handle check-in. Your key is pinned to a cork board and you just take it from there, park your car, and hike to your cabin. LOVE IT!
The hot tub.
Our cabin.
On our drive back we stopped at the cute little winery, had lunch at a Greek Cafe (yum - Veggie Euros), and stopped for cupcakes at Trophy - delicious!
Isn't this winery cute!
Trophy Cupcakes - AHHH-mazing!
I chose a S'more cupcake - that's marshmallow buttercream frosting on top. The cupcake is chocolate with graham cracker crumbles.... Perfect end to a great birthday
Back at home, opening presents. I got some cute Vera Bradley stuff from my brother. And an iPhone!!!!! from my parents!!
Thanks for all the birthday wishes, treats, and fun!! I had the best birthday!!
1 comment:
it's beautiful there! i bet andrew would love to make me live there too! and there are NO sonics in Vermont, New York, New Hampshire, Maine... anywhere. so i understand your excitement!
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