Lake Louise
LAKE LOUISE, BANFF NATIONAL PARK, CANADA :: Lake Louise was every bit as blue as promised, framed by towering peaks and the first hints of autumn along the shore.
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Johnston Canyon Hike
JOHNSTON CANYON, BANFF NATIONAL PARK, CANADA :: Gorge-ous hike through a narrow canyon via cantilevered walkways overlooking a brilliant blue river and two waterfalls!
First Day of First Grade
CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY, BOTHELL, WA :: First grade started with new backpacks, big smiles, and a classroom that suddenly made kindergarten feel very far away.
Oneonta Gorge
ONEONTA GORGE, OR :: The route through Oneonta Gorge was more stream than trail, leading beneath mossy walls toward the hidden falls at the end.
Lost Lake Resort & Hood River
HOOD RIVER, OR :: A cabin by the lake and Mike's Ice Cream in town.
The Eclipse
MADRAS, OR :: We joined the crowds in Madras and watched daylight collapse into darkness for an eerie, truly awesome, and unforgettable few minutes beneath the total eclipse.
Eclipse Camping
MADRAS, OR :: We drove down through Central Oregon's high desert the day before the eclipse without encountering any of the predicted traffic. Our campsite was on the R+D...
Girl Scout Camp
BOTHELL, WA :: Some highlights from their week at the Trail & Sail Day Camp.
Cool in the pool
NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Cool in the pool! #nothottub #cooltub @ North Creek, Washington
Northwest Trek
NORTHWEST TREK, EATONVILLE, WA :: Northwest Trek offered animals around every bend, from curious birds to the residents that preferred watching us from behind the trees.
Bellingham
BELLINGHAM, WA :: Glass Beach, Mindport Exhibits, and Rocket Donuts!
Cultus Lake Adventure Park
CULTUS LAKE ADVENTURE PARK, CULTUS LAKE, CANADA :: Across the street from the Cultus Lake Waterpark is the Cultus Lake Adventure Park, the cutest little amusement park! I loved...
Cultus Lake Waterpark
CULTUS LAKE WATERPARK, CULTUS LAKE, CANADA :: We drove up to Chilliwack, BC after work on Friday and played all Saturday at the Cultus Lake Waterpark and Adventure Park!...
4th of July BBQ
NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: A bright Bothell Fourth of July brought flags, summer dresses, neighborhood fun, and sparklers after sunset.
Bike Ride to Beardslee Pub
BEARDSLEE PUBLIC HOUSE, BOTHELL, WA :: Via the North Creek Trail, we rode from our house to the Beardslee Public House for a yummy lunch and a beer. We also snaked through Canyon...
Jacob’s 40th Birthday
CLE ELUM, WA :: Jacob’s fortieth had all the right ingredients: family, food, cake, and enough laughter to make the milestone feel easy.
The Reptile Zoo
MONROE, WA :: The Reptile Zoo put us eye-to-eye with creatures that slither, climb, and stare back with impressive patience.
Happy Birthday, Mark
SEATTLE, WA :: Mark’s birthday turned the park into a party, with a playground, cake, and friends making the most of a sunny Seattle afternoon.
Cannon Beach
CANNON BEACH, OR :: Where we made sandcastles and Miranda befriended a ladybug!
Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OR/WA :: Six stunning waterfalls within a few miles of each other along the Columbia River. The kids loved them, and they did so well on the steep trails.
Bubbles
NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Bubbles!
Log Boom Park Bike Ride
LOG BOOM PARK, KENMORE, WA :: We made a family ride of the Burke-Gilman, stopping at Log Boom Park before continuing along the lake through Kenmore and Lake Forest Park.
U2: The Joshua Tree
LUMEN FIELD, SEATTLE, WA :: Such a fun, high-energy, and amazing show! Featuring a cold-open with Larry pounding Sunday Bloody Sunday's militant beat, the entire masterpiece...
Happy Mother’s Day
NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Mother’s Day was simple and sweet: handmade words, a few flowers, and time with the person at the center of it all.
Miner’s Corner
MINER'S CORNER COUNTY PARK, BOTHELL, WA :: Sunny fun at Miner's Corner! @ Miner's Corner County Park
