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A happy woman in a green sweater sits behind a sheet cake with four lit candles in a home kitchen.
A happy woman in a green sweater sits behind a sheet cake with four lit candles in a home kitchen.

Happy Birthday, Kristie

October 16, 2022
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Still cute and wonderful after all these years! I hope you know how much you are loved and appreciated! Happy Birthday, Kristie!

Events
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Two people posing in front of a promotional backdrop for The New Order Shop Boys North America 2022 tour at Climate Pledge Arena.
Two people posing in front of a promotional backdrop for The New Order Shop Boys North America 2022 tour at Climate Pledge Arena.

Pet Shop Boys

October 16, 2022
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CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA, SEATTLE, WA :: Commencing Kristie’s birthday weekend with some nostalgic New Wave! Some highlights from The Pet Shop Boys, New Order, and Paul Oakenfold at...

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An orange 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the number 01 on the door. A person is driving a replica vehicle in front of a movie mural.
An orange 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the number 01 on the door. A person is driving a replica vehicle in front of a movie mural.

Dukes Of Hazzard Museum

October 9, 2022
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COOTER'S DUKES OF HAZZARD MUSEUM, NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 4: Our last day in Nashville included a stop at Cooter’s to sit in the General Lee, followed by lunch...

Travel
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Vibrant neon sign for Luke's 32 adorning the exterior of the historic Paragon Building in Seattle. A colorful electric guitar icon highlights the restaurant's musical performance theme.
Vibrant neon sign for Luke's 32 adorning the exterior of the historic Paragon Building in Seattle. A colorful electric guitar icon highlights the restaurant's musical performance theme.

Downtown Nashville

October 9, 2022
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DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 3: On Friday we returned to Broadway to check out the evening scene and it was pretty wild! The street and clubs were...

Travel
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A view of the Rainforest Cafe's glass-domed interior with lush plants and a waterfall.
A view of the Rainforest Cafe's glass-domed interior with lush plants and a waterfall.

Opryland Resort

October 8, 2022
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GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER, NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 2: Our second day was spent exploring the enormous Gaylord Opryland Resort, relaxing at the...

Travel
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Detailed chalk artwork of angel wings on a dark wall in Nashville Gulch. A traveler poses beside the stunning public art.
Detailed chalk artwork of angel wings on a dark wall in Nashville Gulch. A traveler poses beside the stunning public art.

Nashville, Tennessee

October 8, 2022
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NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 1: Kristie had a conference in Music City, and I decided to tag along. Some highlights from our first day include murals in The Gulch, The...

Travel
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Friends and family enjoy a shared moment in the stands of a large outdoor stadium during a game.
Friends and family enjoy a shared moment in the stands of a large outdoor stadium during a game.

The Reign

October 1, 2022
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LUMEN FIELD, SEATTLE, WA :: I know everyone is happy the Mariners finally did something after 21 years, but how about some love for the consistently awesome Reign?! Fun night to...

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A detailed view of the Stranger Things logo in red neon. The image highlights the classic serif font and retro styling.
A detailed view of the Stranger Things logo in red neon. The image highlights the classic serif font and retro styling.

Stranger Things Stop Motion

September 25, 2022
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Lauren is just a little obsessed with Stranger Things! She found the sheet music for the theme song and locked herself in the dark bathroom to entirely...

Projects
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A group of people lying on the floor arranged in a circular pattern forming a star shape.
A group of people lying on the floor arranged in a circular pattern forming a star shape.

12th Birthday

September 18, 2022
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SERIAL EVENTS, BELLEVUE, WA :: Lauren & Miranda celebrated their 12th birthday with a group of friends at Serial.

Events
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Three people sitting on a park bench enjoying soft-serve ice cream on a sunny day.
Three people sitting on a park bench enjoying soft-serve ice cream on a sunny day.

Disney Birthdays

September 11, 2022
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DISNEYLAND/CALIFONIA ADVENTURE, ANAHEIM, CA :: Celebrating cousin Shielle’s and grandpa Brown’s birthdays at Disney California Adventure Park! Genie+ worked great in both parks,...

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A striking rainbow arches gracefully across a cloudy sky above a line of lush green trees. A modern brick building with large windows stands prominently on the right side of the frame.
A striking rainbow arches gracefully across a cloudy sky above a line of lush green trees. A modern brick building with large windows stands prominently on the right side of the frame.

Beardslee Public House

September 4, 2022
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BEARDSLEE PUBLIC HOUSE, BOTHELL, WA :: Another fun evening at the local pub, with a brilliant rainbow to cap it off! @beardsleeph

Misc
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A group of individuals posing in front of a vibrant mural featuring many colorful fish silhouettes.
A group of individuals posing in front of a vibrant mural featuring many colorful fish silhouettes.

Remote Workers Assemble

August 29, 2022
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DOWNTOWN OLYMPIA, WA :: Remote workers assemble! The mighty PNW team converges in Olympia for face time and frivolity!

Misc
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A group of individuals posing around a tree in a park, with a cast iron structure around its base. A unique pink building stands in the background.
A group of individuals posing around a tree in a park, with a cast iron structure around its base. A unique pink building stands in the background.

Silverwood

August 21, 2022
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SILVERWOOD THEME PARK, ATHOL, ID :: Enjoying the last days of summer vacation with their cousin at Silverwood Theme Park.

Travel
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A company booth at an outdoor market features English Insurance Group and Bay Fair Fitness banners. Several people are gathered at the table under a white canopy tent.
A company booth at an outdoor market features English Insurance Group and Bay Fair Fitness banners. Several people are gathered at the table under a white canopy tent.

Bothell Summerfest

August 20, 2022
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BOTHELL, WA :: The English Insurance Group booth was a hit at Bothell’s Summerfest! Over a hundred families stopped by with their insurance questions, and to take home their own...

Events
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Concrete stairs with black railings leading down to a lake bordered by green lawns and mountains under a blue sky.
Concrete stairs with black railings leading down to a lake bordered by green lawns and mountains under a blue sky.

Chelanigans

August 20, 2022
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LAKE CHELAN, CHELAN, WA :: Chelanigans – just a few more pics of walks around town, pickleball, finding a deer in the vineyards, enjoying the prime rib dinner at The...

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Three people enjoy a sunny day outdoors, posing near a large yellow inflatable structure with trees and water in the background.
Three people enjoy a sunny day outdoors, posing near a large yellow inflatable structure with trees and water in the background.

Slidewaters

August 17, 2022
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SLIDEWATERS, CHELAN, WA :: Slidewaters is a small, clean, and well-managed water park, great for a few hours of refreshing fun on a hot day in Chelan!

Travel
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Outdoor lemonade stand with a striped umbrella and a checkered tablecloth. Group of people around the stand holding a drink.
Outdoor lemonade stand with a striped umbrella and a checkered tablecloth. Group of people around the stand holding a drink.

Lemonade

August 16, 2022
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Support your local small businesses! Thanks for the beautiful flowers and refreshing lemonade, Izzi and Liam!

Misc
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A view of our new home under construction on a sunny day. Two people stand in front of the framed structure with a blue sky and hills in the background.
A view of our new home under construction on a sunny day. Two people stand in front of the framed structure with a blue sky and hills in the background.

Lake House Progress

August 14, 2022
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CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: We enjoyed another sunny and fun weekend in Chelan, and checked out the progress on our new vacation home! We were excited to see most of the framing...

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Children holding a small pet and a snake in a room with a reptile tank and the word 'SNAKE' on the wall.
Children holding a small pet and a snake in a room with a reptile tank and the word 'SNAKE' on the wall.

Sienna’s 2nd Birthday

July 23, 2022
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: In our house there are many birthday celebrations… for favorite stuffed animals, for our cats, and for Miranda’s pet snake, Sienna, who just turned two...

Events
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A light brown cow on an alpine road with snow-capped mountains in the background.
A light brown cow on an alpine road with snow-capped mountains in the background.

Swiss Cows

July 21, 2022
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FIRST, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Bucket list item checked! Petting a Swiss cow! I’ve been enamored with these bell-donning beauties ever since Rick Steves featured them in his...

Travel
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A paved path winds through lush green meadows with snow-capped mountains and drifts of clouds in the background. People are seen strolling along the path enjoying the scenic mountain vista.
A paved path winds through lush green meadows with snow-capped mountains and drifts of clouds in the background. People are seen strolling along the path enjoying the scenic mountain vista.

First Mountain Trikes

July 21, 2022
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FIRST, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Gondolas are a great way to get down a mountain, but off-road trikes are way more fun! We rolled down the three kilometers of twisted track...

Travel
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Two people in wingsuits glide over misty green hills in Scotland. The front person smiles with excitement while holding the control bar.
Two people in wingsuits glide over misty green hills in Scotland. The front person smiles with excitement while holding the control bar.

First Glider

July 20, 2022
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FIRST GLIDER, GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Ziplining in Switzerland, Superman-style, suspended from an eagle! We even got Grandma and Grandpa to give it a go!

Travel
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Two young girls dressed as princesses in teal and pink costumes pose in front of a mosaic wall.
A live performance featuring an orchestra and choir on stage before a large audience.
View of dramatic rocky sea cliffs along a coastline. People standing near the edge taking photos of the ocean.
Two children wearing Viking-style horned helmets are posing on a black leather couch.
A large orchestra performing on stage with a choir behind them, illuminated by stage lights.
Blue Girl Scout vests featuring American flags and a Girl Scouts USA Western Washington patch. Troop number 46813 is displayed on a yellow patch.
A close-up view of an iPod screen playing a podcast titled 'How to Get A Free iPod' from johnandkristie.com, highlighting the blog’s early tech and travel themes.
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A visitor stands in front of the historic stone facade of Le Petit Train Ghost House, with a close-up detail of the hanging wooden sign visible.
A group of people poses with two costumed mascots at an outdoor event.
Students performing on a wooden carillon in an outdoor garden setting.
People wearing goggles in a clear blue pool with palm trees and desert landscaping in the background.
A small orange bird perched on a shrub.
Tourists walking along a sandy trail to Mesa Arch in the Utah desert.
A smiling adult and two children playing outdoors in a backyard, each holding a pink ball with a wooden playhouse in the background.
Staircase and vast lawn at Chichen Itza. Classic shots of El Castillo under a cloudy sky.
A family poses against a vivid mural at a modern plaza in Vancouver's Olympic Village, surrounded by bare trees and clear skies.
A close-up of a tabby and white cat nibbling on a small snowball. Fur details and pink paw pads are visible against fresh snow.
A scenic coastal landscape featuring clear turquoise waters, secluded sandy beaches, and hilly green coastlines under a bright blue sky.
A group of individuals posing in front of a vibrant mural featuring many colorful fish silhouettes.
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