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A collage of photos showing a family of twins and triplets growing up through various milestones and celebrations.
A collage of photos showing a family of twins and triplets growing up through various milestones and celebrations.

11th Birthday

September 20, 2021
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Happy 11th Birthday to our amazing twins, Lauren and Miranda! This collage includes a snapshot from each of their birthday celebrations to date. We...

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Young soccer players compete on a grassy field, with one player kicking the ball while others observe.
Young soccer players compete on a grassy field, with one player kicking the ball while others observe.

Thursday Night Lights

September 16, 2021
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NORTHCREEK SPORTS FIELDS, BOTHELL, WA :: Thursday Night Lights!

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A group of three people wearing masks sits in a hospital waiting area. Nearby, others wait in a busy corridor.
A group of three people wearing masks sits in a hospital waiting area. Nearby, others wait in a busy corridor.

iFLY

September 11, 2021
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IFLY, TUKWILA, WA :: Celebrating their cousin's birthday today with indoor skydiving! We love you, Shielle! Happy Birthday!

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Several young players in purple and white uniforms compete for the ball on a grassy soccer field.
Several young players in purple and white uniforms compete for the ball on a grassy soccer field.

The Alicorns are Back

September 11, 2021
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MALTBY COMMUNITY PARK, SNOHOMISH, WA :: The Alicorns are back!

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Two girls standing on the porch steps in front of a dark blue door, wearing colorful outfits and backpacks.
Two girls standing on the porch steps in front of a dark blue door, wearing colorful outfits and backpacks.

5th Grade

September 1, 2021
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CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY, BOTHELL, WA :: First day of school for our 5th graders!

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A group enjoys a meal on a balcony overlooking a scenic lake with distant mountains. The wooden table is set with plates of food and drinks under a covered overhang.
A group enjoys a meal on a balcony overlooking a scenic lake with distant mountains. The wooden table is set with plates of food and drinks under a covered overhang.

Lake Chelan Vacation Home

August 27, 2021
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LAKE CHELAN SHORES RESORT, CHELAN, WA :: This was our second year staying at the Lake Chelan Shores condos. We love the lakeside location, well-maintained grounds, pools, and...

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A group enjoying a day on a white speedboat with red accents, cruising on calm blue water with mountains in the distance.
A group enjoying a day on a white speedboat with red accents, cruising on calm blue water with mountains in the distance.

Boating Lake Chelan

August 26, 2021
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LAKE CHELAN, CHELAN, WA :: We rented a boat for the day and had lots of fun tubing, fishing, and just cruising up and down the lake. From the Old Mill boat launch, we went up to...

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Family enjoying summer fun with inflatable yellow rings at Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Family enjoying summer fun with inflatable yellow rings at Lake Coeur d'Alene.

Slidewaters

August 24, 2021
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SLIDEWATERS, CHELAN, WA :: We decided to spend one of our last weekends of summer vacation in Chelan. First stop, Slidewaters! Kristie visited this water park as a kid, but says...

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Peaked at an outdoor social gathering with a rustic cabin in the background and guests seated in the foreground
Peaked at an outdoor social gathering with a rustic cabin in the background and guests seated in the foreground

Summer Recital

August 15, 2021
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KENMORE, WA :: Proud to see our kids play! Miranda performed When You Wish Upon a Star and The Blue Danube. Lauren chose The Pink Panther and Eine Kleine Nachtmusik.

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Folk musicians perform on an outdoor bandstand surrounded by trees and a lush garden in the Pacific Northwest.
Folk musicians perform on an outdoor bandstand surrounded by trees and a lush garden in the Pacific Northwest.

Leavenworth

August 14, 2021
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LEAVENWORTH, WA :: You can pack a lot of family fun in a few days in Leavenworth! Here's the last set of photos from our weekend, including the main town and Waterfront Park....

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A hotel building features a vibrant beach mural and wooden balconies overflowing with greenery. Pink bougainvillea blooms in the foreground against a blue sky.
A hotel building features a vibrant beach mural and wooden balconies overflowing with greenery. Pink bougainvillea blooms in the foreground against a blue sky.

Icicle Village Resort

August 14, 2021
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ICICLE VILLAGE RESORT, LEAVENWORTH, WA :: We stayed at the Icicle Village Resort during our extended weekend in Leavenworth. It's a pretty decent hotel with heated pools, a...

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The Milky Way arches over a nighttime camping scene with people seated in a clearing.
The Milky Way arches over a nighttime camping scene with people seated in a clearing.

Milky Way

August 10, 2021
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LAKE WENATCHEE STATE PARK, LEAVENWORTH, WA :: Most people visit Lake Wenatchee during the day to enjoy watersports or fishing. We go there in the middle of the night during a new...

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A group of people, some wearing masks, seated in a park or outdoors area with a stage in the background.
A group of people, some wearing masks, seated in a park or outdoors area with a stage in the background.

Leavenworth Summer Theater

August 9, 2021
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LEAVENWORTH SUMMER THEATER, LEAVENWORTH, WA :: The hills were actually alive with the sound of music Saturday evening! We enjoyed the Leavenworth Summer Theater's 25th annual...

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A panoramic view of a mountain stream winding through a rocky hillside, surrounded by dense evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of a mountain stream winding through a rocky hillside, surrounded by dense evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.

Icicle Gorge

August 9, 2021
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ICICLE GORGE, LEAVENWORTH, WA :: A scenic 4.5 mile loop along both banks of the crystal clear Icicle River took us through a surprising variety of environments, including cool...

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A family enjoying a relaxing river floating trip in colorful inflatable tubes, surrounded by lush greenery. A self-portrait captures the group in safe life jackets on calm waters.
A family enjoying a relaxing river floating trip in colorful inflatable tubes, surrounded by lush greenery. A self-portrait captures the group in safe life jackets on calm waters.

Wenatchee River Tubing

August 8, 2021
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WENATCHEE RIVER, LEAVENWORTH, WA :: We’re enjoying a weekend of perfect weather in Leavenworth! The skies were brilliant, the air was 75, the water 68, and the drinks ice cold...

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A foggy view of a Pacific Northwest rocky island surrounded by turquoise waves. Giant rock formations are partially visible in the mist.
A foggy view of a Pacific Northwest rocky island surrounded by turquoise waves. Giant rock formations are partially visible in the mist.

Ruby Beach

July 15, 2021
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RUBY BEACH, WA :: Ruby Beach is one of the most stunning coastlines in Olympic National Park. The rugged scene is composed of a broadly curved beach, interspersed with an...

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Two people from behind embrace the massive base of an ancient seaside tree with sprawling roots.
Two people from behind embrace the massive base of an ancient seaside tree with sprawling roots.

The Tree of Life and Kalaloch Beach

July 13, 2021
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TREE OF LIFE, KALALOCH BEACH, WA :: The roots of Kalaloch’s Tree of Life seem to be holding on through sheer determination. We wandered the driftwood-covered beach and took in one...

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The back patio attached to our camping trailer is a good a place to work, watch rain, and shelter campfires If needed. "", "background": {"title": "Comfortable setup in our pop up rear patio of a trailer" }}

Kalaloch Campground

July 11, 2021
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KALALOCH CAMPGROUND, WA :: We were lucky to secure an oceanside campsite at Kalaloch for two nights. Our site was tucked into the woods on a bluff overlooking the beach. It served...

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A cozy indoor dining space at Barefoot Ranch in Portland with large windows opening to lush greenery. People sit on stools and look out at the nature view.
A cozy indoor dining space at Barefoot Ranch in Portland with large windows opening to lush greenery. People sit on stools and look out at the nature view.

The Bandon House

July 7, 2021
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BANDON, OR :: Here’s the last set of photos from our road trip, highlighting some of the great times we had while sharing four days with family at The Bandon House. This rental...

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Bandon Beach

July 6, 2021
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BANDON, OR :: Bandon’s beach is flanked by tall cliffs and picturesque rock spires. We explored caverns that flirted dangerously with the rising tide. The wind was whipping...

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An off-road vehicle rides over large sand dunes with a line of trees in the background. The sky is bright blue with wispy clouds.
An off-road vehicle rides over large sand dunes with a line of trees in the background. The sky is bright blue with wispy clouds.

Oregon Dunes

July 5, 2021
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OREGON DUNES, OR :: Our last stop on our road trip was in Bandon, Oregon – an area famous for fantastic beaches, challenging golf courses, and the sand dunes that inspired...

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A silver SUV with passengers parked closely beside a very large tree on a forest road, showing the massive scale of the trunk against a dense green forest.
A silver SUV with passengers parked closely beside a very large tree on a forest road, showing the massive scale of the trunk against a dense green forest.

Tour-Thru Tree

June 28, 2021
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TOUR-THRU TREE, KLAMATH, CA :: We found a tree that we could just barely squeeze through!

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Three people walking across a wooden plank bridge over a creek in a densely wooded area.
Three people walking across a wooden plank bridge over a creek in a densely wooded area.

Fern Canyon Trail Redwood National Park

June 27, 2021
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FERN CANYON TRAIL REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, ORICK, CA :: Today we explored a lush, magical canyon with walls layered in vibrant green ferns. The kids had fun crisscrossing the...

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A series of photos from the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, showing the lagoon and the rotunda from different angles.
A series of photos from the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, showing the lagoon and the rotunda from different angles.

Palace of Fine Arts

June 26, 2021
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PALACE OF FINE ARTS, CA :: Today we left San Francisco and drove up to Humboldt County, the midway point to our next destination, Bandon. We stopped by The Palace of Fine Arts and...

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A picturesque street in Golden, Colorado, featuring a welcoming sign and a prominent bison statue. The scene is set against a backdrop of historic buildings and mountains.
A group of three people wearing life jackets enjoys a boat ride on a calm lake with buildings in the background.
A brightly lit blue neon sign for Cirque du Soleil stands against a dark night sky with a festive wreath hanging above it.
Family Beach Walk at Dusk
A serene hilly terrain with a lone figure atop, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.
An orange wheelbarrow-style yard waste wagon with a shredder attachment sits in front of a large pile of fresh green branches.
A plate of gingerbread cookies and peppermints sits beside a glass of eggnog in front of a lit Christmas tree.
A panoramic view of jagged mountain peaks and lush forests under a clear blue sky.
Family enjoying a tropical pool with palm trees and a clear blue sky background.
A family travels in a car packed with cardboard boxes, capturing a unique moment of fun and adventure together.
A tabby cat sleeping peacefully under a green paisley bandana. Close-up of feline fur and texture.
A large yellow surprised emoji displayed on a building facade at night. A close-up of the emoji's expressive eyes and raised eyebrows.
A serene hilly terrain with a lone figure atop, set against a backdrop of majestic mountains.
Three children posing in a park spray fountain on a sunny day.
A great blue heron wades through water filled with green lily pads and lily flowers. A second heron is partially visible in the foreground.
A vibrant blue hot spring set against a rugged geothermal landscape under an overcast sky.
A scenic view of a stone castle with a wooden footbridge leading to its entrance. Lush greenery and a paved pathway surround the historic structure.
Three people smile together with a cupcake bearing lit candles and a colorful flower arrangement in the front.
Spectators watch a red flag-decorated wagon in a community parade on a sunny street.
A view from a wooden deck overlooking a white sand beach with palm trees and turquoise water. A person rests on the railing near potted plants.
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