Candy Bugs and Ukrainian Hugs

We did some coloring of Schnucks characters. It's funny I don't know how many times if ever Ernie has even been to Schnucks.

We checked out the NW Ukrainian International Festival at Bellevue Downtown Park. I was surprised what a huge number of people showed up. It's by far the biggest event I've ever seen there.

I bought some lemonade from a kid saving up to buy an ebike.

We like to pop in to Fran's Chocolates for free samples but this time I fell right into their trap.

They were doing a Coraline movie tie in! For a movie that came out in 2009!

There's a scene where they eat bugs and I bought an extremely expensive box of chocolates made to look like said bugs. I'm not proud of what I've done.

I scored free tickets to Dane Cook at the Paramount Theatre. It's what I do.

Proper British

Getting pictures from Ern's school is the best.

We went out to the British Pantry in Redmond for dinner. 

It's one of the few places to get a decent meat pie in this town.

I saw the slug and it opened up my eyes, I saw the slug.

Zoo With My Boos

Today I went to the zoo with my boos.

Some Rough Airports

I hadn't been murdered in St. Louis yet and I decided I shouldn't push my luck any further. To the airport!

Lambert Airport was in a very "burn me down and start over" state.

Seattle's airport on the other hand was still having the same computer issues as when I left.

Drastic measures were in place.

I don't like to brag but Lydia was PRETTY impressed with how much pumpkin flavored alcohol I managed to smash into one suitcase.

I had a delicious bowl of ramen at Silverlake Ramen in Totem Lake. It's great to be back.

St. Louis Wedding Bells

I stayed at the Clayton Plaza Hotel. There was a digital control for the shower.

It was pretty impressive. I've never seen anything like it. Even in Japan, and they love bathroom gadgets!

Kyle and Lana's wedding and reception were both held at the Thaxton. I was excited about this choice because I think it's only a venue and so it's rare for me to gain access to this amazing building. I used to live blocks from this place and walked by it frequently, biding my time until I could party here once more.

These two are cat weirdos. Sad,

Lana's parents did a fun video from Russia. With love.

There were lots of classy international foods. Much like the couple.

Speaking of classy they had a girl painting portraits by hand.

Hilariously she seemed to perceive me as a large bald Mongolian lawyer.

I don't really look like that, do I? DO I?

It was fun to reconnect with a lot of old friends that I have been missing.

We went to Jack Patrick's for the afterparty.

I objectively proved that I am their best friend of all by staying until the last minute and driving them to their hotel afterward. It was a fun night.