Date Night

I love date night. Even more so when it's couples date night... but just because I am single doesn't mean I have to sit at home!

Pre Dinner: Drinks @ Vik & Ashley's house on their new deck

Baking Dawn

Jessika had the brilliant idea of Baking Dawn; an afternoon of baking and watching Twilight's Breaking Dawn finale. Let's be real here.... baking isn't really the Noah girls greatest strength so Ashley and I opted for a just add water mix while the other girls baked pies and mousses.

Have you seen the movie?

I have been tracking the series since the get go when my roommate at the time made me read the books and have since seen all the movies at midnight showings... except the finale.

Baking Dawn was my first viewing of Breaking Dawn finale and had I not been with a group of girls, I would have cried like a big baby when I thought they had completely changed the ending... I am a stickler for accuracy when it comes to movies changing the book. But let's be honest, was making the final book into two movies even necessary?

Wine Tasting & JM Cellars

Ashley, Jessika, and their husbands had ready-to-expire living social deals to try three wineries in Woodenville and since the weather was gorgeous (read: not raining) I joined.

I don't remember the names of the three wineries... I don't remember the wine.

BUT THEN we went to my favorite Washington winery, JM Cellars. Before I moved to Seattle, I came to town to visit/interview with my current company and, in the meantime, discovered this winery. After a our first tasting the J in JM Cellars started talking with us and eventually took us on a tour with some barrel tasting.

Returning over a year later and John was still out in his busy tasting room talking with all his guests and giving tours and additional pours. Their location is cozy, romantic, and warm. Also, their wine is outstanding, especially the Carmenere or Margaret's Vineyard Estate Red.

Tasting is $10 and open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Be warned, you may be compelled to buy a bottle or two and they range in price from $38 - $48. You are welcome to use my excuse as, "it's a special occasion bottle!" when justifying a purchase.

Cheers.