We spent today running a few errands and happened to drop into REI in Redmond during their big sale.  We are shopping for dual strollers as we await the newest member of our family to join us and needed to go kick the tires on a few models.  Yes, that is where I am in my life and, yes, I am ok with it.

Judging by the cars in the parking lot, people in the store buying necessary "gear," and overall level of shopping going on, there is no visible slowdown out here among what David Brooks so accurately labels as 'Bobos' (read Bobos in Paradise for full explanation).  Guess I have guilt by association.

We wrapped our day at Red Robin which is a wonderful combination of family friendly, good burgers, and sports bar atmosphere.  Something for everyone and a fitting end to our outing.