Chelan Birthdays
CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: The twins, their cousin, and their grandpa all have mid-September birthdays, so we all gathered in Chelan over the weekend to celebrate them together!
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7th Grade
SKYVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL, BOTHELL, WA :: First Day of 7th Grade!
Birding Juanita Bay
JUANITA BAY, KIRKLAND, WA :: Miranda is really into birding lately, so we took a nature walk around Juanita Bay. Not the best time of year or day, but we saw a few favorites. Do...
Perseids
60 ACRES SOCCER COMPLEX, REDMOND, WA :: Along with a few dozen other groups, we were at the local soccer fields between midnight and 1:00 AM to watch the Perseids. We saw about 20...
Devil’s Punchbowl Bridge
DEVIL'S PUNCHBOWL BRIDGE, PORT ANGELES, WA :: Devil’s Punchbowl and Spruce Railroad Trail along the north shore of Lake Crescent
Sol Duc
SOL DUC FALLS, CRESCENT, WA :: Sol Duc? Sole Duck? Either way, a fun little hike through some old growth to some pretty falls.
Ruby Beach is truly a gem on the Olympic Coast
RUBY BEACH, KLALOCH, WA :: Ruby Beach is truly a gem on the Olympic Coast!
Fairholme Camp Ground Lake Crescent
FAIRHOLME CAMP GROUND LAKE CRESCENT, PORT ANGELES, WA :: A quick trip to The Olympics to hike, bike, and camp at Fairholme alongside Lake Crescent!
Summer at Lake Chelan
LAKESIDE SURF, CHELAN, WA :: Waterpark, pool, games, relaxing, s'mores, and surfing! The kids were super brave and tried surfing at Lakeside Surf. They did pretty well for...
A perfect afternoon cruising beautiful Lake Chelan
LAKE CHELAN, CHELAN, WA :: A perfect afternoon cruising beautiful Lake Chelan! The water was calm, the skies were clear, and there was hardly anyone else out.
Billiard Table Delivery
CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: The billiard and shuffleboard tables have finally arrived! And now there are two young pool sharks in the making.
Snake Charmer
CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: The snake excitement continued later in the day as we got ready for some rounds of ping pong. This time it was a gopher snake, and Miranda just had...
Beebe Springs Nature Area
BEEBE SPRINGS NATURE AREA, CHELAN, WA :: Back in Chelan for a week and decided to try fishing at Beebe Springs, where a small pond has been stocked for kids. We saw plenty of...
Leavenworth Adventure Park
LEAVENWORTH ADVENTURE PARK, LEAVENWORTH, WA :: Another fun extended weekend in Chelan, including a stop in Leavenworth to ride the new alpine coaster!
Chelan Family Fourth
CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: One of the many things we love about our new vacation home is the view of downtown Chelan and the lake. This meant we got to enjoy the great firework...
Friend Weekend at Chelan
CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: A fun week of summer fun in Chelan for the twins and their best friends, including a dry-run of our new vacation home as we’re getting it ready to be...
Summer Piano Recital
KIRKLAND, WA :: Proud of our twin pianists for continuing to develop their musical talents. We never push them to practice, they just love their instructor and playing every day....
Soaring Eagle Award
SKYVIEW JUNIOR HIGH, BOTHELL, WA :: “The award is hereby presented in recognition of your efforts to promote Acceptance, Community, and Advocacy…” Proud of our Lauren for...
Hawkins National Laboratory
HAWKINS NATIONAL LABORATORY, DRUID HILLS, GA :: Throwback post of that time during the 80s that we visited Hawkins National Lab for a sleep study. Turns out a bunch of us had...
DIY Bird Houses
NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: We likely missed nesting season this year, but the kids are on a birding kick right now (especially Miranda) and insisted there are still some...
Volleyball
BOTHELL HIGH SCHOOL, BOTHELL, WA :: Celebrating the conclusion of Lauren’s first volleyball season! We cheered her on during the final matches at the jamboree hosted by Bothell...
Arcane: Enemy by Imagine Dragons
NORTH CREEK, WA :: Any other fans of Arcane or Imagine Dragons? The twins enjoyed practicing and performing the theme song from one of their favorite tv series!
Lake House Progress
CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: Another fun weekend in Chelan checking in on the progress of our vacation house! Exterior has been primed, landscaping is underway, and it’s just the...
Mother’s Day Bike Ride
CENTENNIAL TRAIL TRAILHEAD, SNOHOMISH, WA :: Happy Mother’s Day to the best mommy our kids could ever have! Celebrated with cards, gifts, chocolate covered strawberries, a bike...
Lake House Signage
NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: T-minus one month until we move into our Lake Chelan vacation home! Dusting off the CNC machine and prototyping some signs that will be mounted outside...
