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Children enjoying a meal outside, featuring sliders, tater tots, and sweet tea in a garden setting. A close-up view of a plate with lunch items on a table.
Children enjoying a meal outside, featuring sliders, tater tots, and sweet tea in a garden setting. A close-up view of a plate with lunch items on a table.

Lunch at The Woodshop

June 17, 2016
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THE WOODSHOP, MCMENAMINS ANDERSON SCHOOL, BOTHELL, WA :: Lunch at The Woodshop!

Cannon Beach

June 4, 2016
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CANNON BEACH, OR :: Kites, castles, sunsets, volcanoes, and puffins!

Children playing a beanbag toss game on a sunny lawn with a trampoline visible on the left.
Children playing a beanbag toss game on a sunny lawn with a trampoline visible on the left.

Water Balloon Fight

June 3, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Grateful for awesome neighbors, sunny days, and easy-to-fill water balloons!

Inn at Cannon Beach

June 2, 2016
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INN AT CANNON BEACH, CANNON BEACH, OR :: Bunnies everywhere!

Tillamook & Cape Mears Lighthouse

June 1, 2016
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CAPE MEARES & TILLAMOOK, OR :: A coastal Oregon day took us from Tillamook to Cape Meares, with lighthouse views, forest stops, and no shortage of dairy-themed silliness.

Children riding pink bicycles on a paved driveway with a lush green lawn and suburban house in the background.
Children riding pink bicycles on a paved driveway with a lush green lawn and suburban house in the background.

Bike Wash

May 28, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: At the bike wash.

Wetlands Field Trip with Hawkeye

May 26, 2016
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NORTH CREEK COUNTY PARK, WA :: A wetlands field trip turned the park into an outdoor classroom, with Hawkeye keeping a circle of young naturalists completely absorbed.

Summer Soccer Camp

May 13, 2016
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CANYON PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL, BOTHELL, WA :: It's official. We are now Soccer Parents.

Two kids play with a ball in the backyard near a tree.
Two kids play with a ball in the backyard near a tree.

Problem Solving

April 30, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Problem solving: a ball stuck in a tree and some pool noodles.

Spring in the Backyard

April 25, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Had fun with the kids planting flowers, kicking the soccer ball, preparing the hot tub, and just goofing around.

Wallace Falls

April 11, 2016
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WALLACE FALLS STATE PARK, GOLD BAR, WA :: The trail to Wallace Falls followed rushing water through thick forest before revealing the falls in one dramatic drop after another.

Lightsaber Battle

April 9, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: After watching The Force Awakens last night, the kids were inspired to resume their Jedi training in the garage.

Happy Easter

March 27, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Bright baskets, painted eggs, and a little spring sunshine made Easter morning feel properly festive.

Spring in the New House

March 26, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Spring arrived at the new house with fresh flowers, an egg-coloring table, and plenty of room for new traditions.

A SLS camera surrounded by six different lenses. Top-down view on dark surface.
A SLS camera surrounded by six different lenses. Top-down view on dark surface.

Sony a7RII

March 25, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: The Sony a7R II is replacing my Canon 5D. My new mirrorless kit will include the Sony 55mm f/1.8, Sony 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3, and my old favorite Canon...

A Canon EOS 50 DSLR camera with a lens resting on a textured gravel surface.
A Canon EOS 50 DSLR camera with a lens resting on a textured gravel surface.

Camera Eulogy

March 21, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: I'm sad my camera of seven years has died. Its last three shots were of a grey whale breaching off the coast of Maui. High winds and rough water...

A smiling child peeks through a sea of bubbles in a warm bath. Fun and cozy moment captured at home.
A smiling child peeks through a sea of bubbles in a warm bath. Fun and cozy moment captured at home.

Bubbles

February 1, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Bubbles

Black Rock

February 1, 2016
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BLACK ROCK, HI :: We spent a relaxing day at the beach near Black Rock, where the kids were happy playing in the sand and enjoying the water. It was a simple day by the ocean and...

Drums of the Pacific Luau

February 1, 2016
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DRUMS OF THE PACIFIC LUAU, HYATT REGENCY MAUI, HI :: The Drums of the Pacific paired dinner with vivid costumes, music, and a performance that carried the evening from sunset into...

Maui Ocean Center

February 1, 2016
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MAUI OCEAN CENTER, MAALAEA, HI :: At the Maui Ocean Center, glowing tanks and schools of tropical fish made it feel as though we were walking beneath the reef.

Road to Hana: Black Sand Beach

February 1, 2016
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WAIANAPANAPA STATE PARK, HANA, HI :: The Road to Hana led us through lava tubes and dense tropical forest before opening onto the striking black sand at Waiʻānapanapa.

Pipiwai Trail & Waimoku Falls

February 1, 2016
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WAIMOKU FALLS, HALEAKALA NATIONAL PARK, HI :: The Pipiwai Trail took us through lush jungle, past a giant banyan tree, and into a dense bamboo forest, where the tall stalks...

Hyatt Residence Club Kaanapali Beach

January 31, 2016
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HYATT RESIDENCE CLUB, KAANAPALI, HI :: Kāʻanapali offered an easy mix of pool time, ocean views, and a balcony that made staying in feel almost as good as going out.

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