Hops & Crops Festival

This weekend we went to the Hops and Crops Festival to try out some local brews, eat, and listen to live music. We arrived late because I had to work, but had just enough time to do (drink) a little bit of everything. I even got some pretty sunflowers from one of the fruit and vegetable vendors. Love market flowers! The kids loved all the animals, and of course, dancing to the music. The event was a lot smaller than I expected, with the focus on the beer tasting itself, less on the "crops" side of it. But it was fun none the less and I would recommend it as an activity to do with the family! 

WA to CA

This weekend I went up to Washington to visit my boyfriend. The weather was perfectly chilly for my boots and scarves. I got to wear my Seahawks jersey with pride while locals yelled "GO HAWKS!", my boyfriend made the most delicious pasta for dinner one night (I swear I am such a lucky girl!!), and we went to my favorite restaurant - Bjs Brewhouse, where I gave their seasonal pumpkin ale a shot. Not bad, it was actually a lot tastier than other pumpkin ales I've had!

On the drive home there was a gorgeous sunset with the prettiest light blanketing the vineyards in the back road by my house.

So while I miss my amazing lover and really wished I didn't have to go home, its always nice to be back.