Peaks Island, Maine

From Betsy's garden

Scrabble with Mickey (who is impossible to beat!)

The back shore of Peaks

the backyard

some one's cat who thinks he/she lives here

the ferry

Having a great time on Peaks!  It's so beautiful and relaxing here.  I'm about to go for a walk around the island (it's a square mile all around).  We have a fun weekend ahead of us that involves a lobster bake on the back shore!

Going to Maine!

Leaving in about 45 minutes for the airport to catch a red eye to Maine for 2 weeks!  I'm hoping for good weather.  I haven't been to Maine in over 2 years but I think this will be my 5th trip and FIRST trip where I am not allergic to shellfish so bring on the lobster!

Monday Night Dinner

We've been having dinner every Monday night with our friend Greg and Sarah to watch Breaking Bad.  We switch off who's cooking every week and last night Greg made this awesome steak salad that I want to try to re-create sometime soon.  Sarah made a delicious blueberry cobbler but I didn't get a picture of it.  And Breaking Bad is getting CRAZY! 
It's starting to definitely feel like Fall around here and I'm so excited about going to Maine where I'm hoping it'll be warm and sunny!

Evergreen Organic Farm

Dinner at Tugboat Annies

When Kris and Lara were visiting we took a trip out to the Organic Farm at Evergreen.  Apparently this is actually where Kris and Lara met AND they have just started farming in Illinois!  They have a small plot of land and are growing organic veggies to sell at farmer's markets and to a local restaurant.  The plan is to make it a bigger scale operation and start raising meat as well.  I was so impressed with them- both working full time, raising 2 kids (and another on the way!) and farming on top of it! 

Sunday night

Apparently Olympia has a Hemp Fest

trail at Evergreen

peanut sauce BBQ chicken- a new favorite

blackberry had his cage remodeled this weekend- a little less space but better for us

Carol's awesome cake

It was a really busy weekend (a busy week actually) that ended with awesome peanut butter-chocolate-gram cracker cake that was amazing.  We celebrated my dad's birthday today with a backyard BBQ- unfortunately it's feeling like Fall around here.  Yesterday was much nicer and we also grilled for dinner. Trying to enjoy what's left of this summer.  Adam and I leave for Maine in 2 days for a much much needed vacation. 

A Magical Wedding Weekend

Groomsmen at the Rehearsal

Bridesmaids at the Rehearsal

Rehearsal Dinner

Hanging out with Lily

The flower girl

Maggie walking with her dad

and walking out with Jack

amazing dinner!

What a beautiful wedding!  The weather was perfect and venue was gorgeous and the food was delicious!  Jesse gave a awesome best man speech and Jack and Maggie were glowing the whole night!  Definitely one of the best weddings I've ever been to.  Had a good time on the dance floor too. It was also really great to reconnect with our old friend Kris and Laura who flew in from Illinois.  All in all a fantastic day!  Congratulations to Jack and Maggie- you guys throw a great party!