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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.

A wooden observation deck with white railings offers a panoramic view of a vast landscape below and an American flag flying in the wind under a clear blue sky.
A wooden observation deck with white railings offers a panoramic view of a vast landscape below and an American flag flying in the wind under a clear blue sky.

Mt. Pilchuck

July 13, 2012
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MOUNT PILCHUCK, WA :: From yesterday, an evening hike up to the Mt. Pilchuck fire lookout. Snow still covers the top half of the trail.

A serene sunset paints the Pacific Ocean in warm hues, viewed from a coastal hillside with rolling waves and rugged cliffs.
A serene sunset paints the Pacific Ocean in warm hues, viewed from a coastal hillside with rolling waves and rugged cliffs.

The Lost Coast

June 30, 2012
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LOST COAST, CALIFORNIA :: I backpacked 19 miles along one of California’s most rugged and scenic stretches of coastline over two days. On the drive to the trailhead, my final text...

Children enjoy a plastic play kitchen set outdoors under a yellow slide in a sunny backyard with trees and a wooden deck structure.
Children enjoy a plastic play kitchen set outdoors under a yellow slide in a sunny backyard with trees and a wooden deck structure.

Backyardigans

June 10, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: Fun with my family on a sunny day!

Towering redwood trees stand tall above a lush meadow of vibrant yellow and purple wildflowers in the Pacific Northwest.
Towering redwood trees stand tall above a lush meadow of vibrant yellow and purple wildflowers in the Pacific Northwest.

Sauer Mountain

May 29, 2012
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SAUER MOUNTAIN, PESHASTIN, WA :: On Memorial Day, Kristie and I hiked the hills just outside Leavenworth. In between the cinnamon pines, the hills were filled with yellow...

A rustic, historic log cabin sits on a grassy clearing surrounded by tall pine trees. The weathered wooden structure evokes a sense of nostalgia amidst the wilderness.
A rustic, historic log cabin sits on a grassy clearing surrounded by tall pine trees. The weathered wooden structure evokes a sense of nostalgia amidst the wilderness.

Black Canyon

May 20, 2012
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BLACK CANYON CREEK, WA :: Black Canyon provided broad desert views, spring wildflowers, a landscape carved into dramatic layers, and the remnants of an old homestead slowly being...

Two children in matching pink hats create colorful finger paintings on an outdoor picnic table.
Two children in matching pink hats create colorful finger paintings on an outdoor picnic table.

Art Day with Daddy

May 12, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: Giving Mommy a break this weekend with the colors of my life!

A family wonders through a stunning field of vibrant red and orange tulips during a spring outing.
A family wonders through a stunning field of vibrant red and orange tulips during a spring outing.

Tulip Festival

April 22, 2012
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SKAGIT VALLEY TULIP FESTIVAL, MOUNT VERNON, WA :: The Skagit tulip fields surrounded us with rows of vibrant color, creating a spring backdrop that brightened our hearts!

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