My Last 8 Months: Visual Highlights

It has been a good long while. Three months have passed since my last post. And, we've been in the Pacific Northwest for eight months now. How would I describe this time, these moments? Urban exposure, profound darkness, new beginnings, stretch assignments, lush verdure, misty mornings, mountains meet clouds, home is where the heart is, the roads less travelled, learning my maps, public transportation, exploration, priorities, simple pleasures, loss of power, roughing it, green landscapes and . . . rain. Yep, plenty of rain.


While there have certainly been plenty of ups and downs, it has been a worthwhile endeavor and I don't regret it.  And now for some visual highlights:

    First ferry ride as WA residents.  Trip to the San Juan Islands.  An amazingly beautiful place.

                                                                  Plenty of fine libations

Mother Nature at her finest.  Snoqualmie Falls just a few miles from our home in Issaquah, WA.

Celebrating Halloween with Ozy the Vampire Bat.  

Exploring the urban jungle.  Sambar Lounge in Ballard.  So swank.

Work.  Coffee.  nuf said.

Wine tasting in Woodinville.  

Traveling back to North Dakota to visit family.  Spending time playing with my nephew, Elijah

Snow in the Issaquah Alps.  Ice storm caused widespread power outages.  We were without power for nearly 3 days. 

Culinary adventures.  On a quest to find the best weekend brunch spot.  

Spending time with visitors.  Our good friend Jess spent a lovely weekend here.

One of the perks of work travel back to the Midwest: catching up with friends!

Mr. Oz.  My partner in crime (sporting his new sweet specs!)

My puppy.  

The scenery.  Lake Union.

Did I mention cocktails?