Whidbey Island has been on my list of places to visit ever since I was a little girl. Growing up I would always hear stories about my friends going to their cabins on the island or taking a day trip to Langley, but never once have I made the drive north for a visit myself.
That all changed two weekends ago when Bob and his wife Sue were generous enough to open their home (and farm) on Whidbey Island to the entire Frause team hosting the Frause annual summer barbeque.
The weather was gorgeous, and despite the unusually long ferry lines, everyone was happy to be there. The food could not have been better, leading the entire team to stuff our faces with everything from classic chips and salsa to decedent corn and blueberry salad and a summery berry trifle; all of which put my modest chocolate chip cookies to shame. And the entertainment of the evening? Watching three boys (all under the age of 12) play bartender and earn a sizable amount of tips for shoving beverages into every empty hand.
What I found to be the most interesting aspect of the barbeque was seeing all of my Frause coworkers outside of their office roles. I got to see people with their kids, husbands and wives, and boyfriends and girlfriends. I learned that some people moonlight as chefs and others are stellar at kickball. I learned some people have allergies, others tell good jokes, some go to Sounders games or even share my same interests in TV shows.
It was fascinating to see everyone outside of the Frause walls and to get to know them as people who do much more than send e-mails and give me Excel sheets to work on. Spending time with my coworkers outside of the office has enriched my relationships with the people here and has helped me get to know the Frause team on a more personal level.
- Katie Sells
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Hi Kate: Glad you finally made it to Whidbey Island after all these years (talk about a deprived childhood!). It was a fun day; and we lucked out again with the sunshine. Enjoyed your post and welcome to Frause!
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