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A group of children using brushes and watercolors at an outdoor table with a checkered tablecloth. Colorful paint tubes and artwork are visible on the table in a sunny, garden setting.
A group of children using brushes and watercolors at an outdoor table with a checkered tablecloth. Colorful paint tubes and artwork are visible on the table in a sunny, garden setting.

Painting with Aeverie

May 27, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: A fun day exploring art with brushes and bright color.

Backyard Fun

May 21, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: Enjoying a sunny Spring day.

Baking Cookies for Mommy’s Day

May 12, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: The kids baked cookies for Mother’s Day, adding generous scoops, careful stirring, and a little extra sweetness for Mommy.

Children enjoying a ride on a tire swing at a local park.
Children enjoying a ride on a tire swing at a local park.

Scriber Lake & Wilcox Parks

May 11, 2013
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SCRIBER LAKE & WILCOX PARKS, LYNNWOOD, WA :: Sunny day to enjoy a walk in the woods and the playground.

Two children stand on a patio admiring tall tomato plants growing on trellises in a white planter box. The garden features a mix of vegetables and flowers in front of a home exterior.
Two children stand on a patio admiring tall tomato plants growing on trellises in a white planter box. The garden features a mix of vegetables and flowers in front of a home exterior.

First Garden

April 10, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: Tracking the progress of our first garden, from seed to harvest.

A child playing with water at an interactive exhibit featuring colorful pipes and flowing water.
A child playing with water at an interactive exhibit featuring colorful pipes and flowing water.

Imagine Children’s Museum

April 8, 2013
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IMAGINE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, EVERETT, WA :: Imagine Children’s Museum made room for building, climbing, pretending, and interacting with absolutely everything in sight.

Children collecting colorful plastic eggs near a green slide while an adult watches nearby.
Children collecting colorful plastic eggs near a green slide while an adult watches nearby.

Easter 2013

March 30, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: Hunting eggs (cascarones) and then smashing them on Mommy and Daddy's heads!

Children playing with bubbles in a backyard featuring a wooden playset.
Children playing with bubbles in a backyard featuring a wooden playset.

Cousins

March 25, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: Fun with Shielle and Aunt Susan over the weekend!

Colorful puppets from the Polar Express appear on a stage with a snowy backdrop in Portland, Oregon.
Colorful puppets from the Polar Express appear on a stage with a snowy backdrop in Portland, Oregon.

Yo Gabba Gabba

March 3, 2013
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PARAMOUNT THEATRE, SEATTLE, WA :: The kiddos were delighted and perhaps a little overwhelmed seeing one of their favorite TV shows in real life!

Pt. Townsend & Seattle Getaway

January 29, 2013
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PORT TOWNSEND, WA :: A Port Townsend getaway gave us a beautiful old hotel, many unique shops, historical landmarks, and a change of scenery before the trip back through Seattle.

A toddler in a green striped shirt plays happily with a large black wheel indoors.
A toddler in a green striped shirt plays happily with a large black wheel indoors.

Imagine Children’s Museum

January 6, 2013
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IMAGINE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, EVERETT, WA :: Oh, this place was awful. Kids hated it. Don't go there. If you've been there before, it's gone way downhill since...

A family is gathered in their home while two children open a pink gift box on the floor.
A family is gathered in their home while two children open a pink gift box on the floor.

Christmas 2012

December 26, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: The cuties celebrate their third Christmas, and Lauren still wasn't wanting anything to do with Santa!

A natural stone arch frames a mountain landscape with evergreen trees below, set against a blue sky.
A natural stone arch frames a mountain landscape with evergreen trees below, set against a blue sky.

Royal Arch

December 6, 2012
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ROYAL ARCH, BOULDER, CO :: A steep and rewarding hike to a natural stone arch, set amidst the Flatirons overlooking Boulder.

Vibrant rainbow LED lights arching over a path at night illuminating a stroller in green glow.
Vibrant rainbow LED lights arching over a path at night illuminating a stroller in green glow.

Zoolights

November 29, 2012
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POINT DEFIANCE ZOO & AQUARIUM, TACOMA, WA :: Zoolights filled the night with glowing animals, rainbow tunnels, and plenty of twinkling holiday vibes.

Two people walking on a wet sandy beach with prominent sea stacks and their reflections at sunset.
Two people walking on a wet sandy beach with prominent sea stacks and their reflections at sunset.

Thanksgiving at Cannon Beach

November 26, 2012
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CANNON BEACH, OR :: The toddlers' first visit to Cannon Beach and Seaside for Thanksgiving. An amazing landscape and community for young and older minds alike to wander in...

Two children in Halloween costumes walk through a shopping mall. One wears a polka-dot dress, the other a bee outfit, each carrying a jack-o'-lantern bucket.
Two children in Halloween costumes walk through a shopping mall. One wears a polka-dot dress, the other a bee outfit, each carrying a jack-o'-lantern bucket.

Halloween

November 1, 2012
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ALDERWOOD MALL, LYNNWOOD, WA :: Taking our little bugs out trick-or-treating!

A smiling adult holds a small child with a stuffed bunny in a busy airport terminal. Background features modern architecture and other travelers.
A smiling adult holds a small child with a stuffed bunny in a busy airport terminal. Background features modern architecture and other travelers.

Picking Up Mommy

October 28, 2012
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SEATTLE-TACOMA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, SEATAC, WA :: The kids and I were glad to pick up Kristie from the airport.

Hikers walk a rocky trail among golden larch trees in a mountain valley. The scene features vibrant autumn foliage and rugged terrain.
Hikers walk a rocky trail among golden larch trees in a mountain valley. The scene features vibrant autumn foliage and rugged terrain.

The Enchantments

October 2, 2012
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THE ENCHANTMENTS, WA :: Four days in alpine heaven, made even more surreal by the golden larches and smokey wildfires.

A child-friendly birthday party space decorated with a rainbow balloon wall and themed table setting.
A child-friendly birthday party space decorated with a rainbow balloon wall and themed table setting.

Rainbow Birthday Party

September 30, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: Celebrating the twins' 2nd birthday with lots of color!

A striking scene of a burning car with intense flames and dark smoke rising from a green shoreline.
A striking scene of a burning car with intense flames and dark smoke rising from a green shoreline.

Office Fire

August 29, 2012
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LYNNWOOD, WA :: The scene at Kristie's office building two weeks ago. We're so grateful the 30 occupants were able to get out the building before the rapidly spreading...

Races at the All Alaskan Racing Pigs track, with pigs wearing numbered harnesses on a wood chip surface.
Races at the All Alaskan Racing Pigs track, with pigs wearing numbered harnesses on a wood chip surface.

The Evergreen State Fair

August 26, 2012
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EVERGREEN STATE FAIRGROUNDS, MONROE, WA :: The fair was a toddler wonderland of carousel horses, animals, rides, and a fun new experience around every corner.

People walking a dirt path alongside a white fence in the summer.
People walking a dirt path alongside a white fence in the summer.

Petting Farm & Water Park

July 21, 2012
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FOREST PARK, EVERETT, WA :: A perfect little zoo for the kids, plus a fun waterpark! We'll be coming back here for sure.

A beautiful waterfall cascading down lush, moss-covered rocks in a dense forest setting, capturing the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
A beautiful waterfall cascading down lush, moss-covered rocks in a dense forest setting, capturing the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest.

Wallace Lake & Falls Loop

July 20, 2012
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WALLACE FALLS STATE PARK, GOLD BAR, WA :: Another Thursday evening hike, this time a loop up to Wallace Lake and back down along Wallace Falls.

Woodland Park Zoo

July 17, 2012
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WOODLAND PARK ZOO, SEATTLE, WA :: Had a great time with the kids on Sunday enjoying the animals. The skies threatened rain, but it stayed dry all day and kept the crowds away.

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