Lauren & Miranda’s 1st Birthday
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON :: The twins celebrated their first birthday surrounded by friends and family, with bright outfits, tiny cakes and all the attention two new one-year-olds...
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High Divide Loop
HIGH DIVIDE, OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK, WA :: The High Divide Loop delivered alpine lakes, steep ridges, and enormous Olympic views around nearly every bend.
11 Months
EDMONDS, WA :: At eleven months, the twins were all curiosity, quick smiles, and a rapidly shrinking supply of things they could not reach.
Skykomish River White Water Rafting
SKYKOMISH RIVER, WA :: The Skykomish put us straight into cold spray and lively rapids. Beautiful day and fun times on the river!
Ross Lake Backpacking
ROSS LAKE, WA :: A Fourth of July backpacking trip to Ross Lake traded fireworks for mountain water, camp meals, and a spectacular wilderness weekend.
Siblings
EDMONDS, WA :: Quiet moments at home captured the twins side by side. Their personalities were already distinct, but they were always happiest within arm’s reach of each other.
U2: 360 Tour
QWEST FIELD, SEATTLE, WA :: U2 transformed Qwest Field into a surrounding wall of sound and light, with the enormous stage looming over a packed Seattle crowd. Lucky to be in the...
May Days
DISCOVERY PARK, SEATTLE, WA :: May offered mild weather, the UW Street Fair, bubbles in the sink and backyard, and an excellent opportunity to carry the babies through Discovery...
First Easter
EDMONDS, WA :: The twins’ first Easter featured sunny yellow dresses, pastel eggs, and two cute babies not yet sure what all the excitement was about.
Grandma & Grandpa Visit
EDMONDS, WA :: Grandma and Grandpa’s visit meant plenty of cuddles, floor time, and delight with every new expression.
Growing Fast
EDMONDS, WA :: The twins seemed to change by the day, becoming more alert, more expressive, and barely able to sit up on their own long enough for some quick photos!
First Hike
MEADOWDALE BEACH PARK, WA :: Our first family hike carried the babies through the forest to Meadowdale Beach, beginning an outdoor tradition very early.
Lunch
EDMONDS, WA :: Lunch today was a small milestone: self-feeding in their new high chairs, and thoroughly making a mess of their cute faces.
5 months
EDMONDS, WA :: Five months brought stronger heads, bigger smiles, and a rapidly expanding repertoire of floor-level mobility skills.
4 Months
EDMONDS, WA :: At four months, the twins were discovering toys, tummy time, and learning how to smile big for the camera.
Twins’ First Christmas
EDMONDS, WA :: Kristie and I were so happy to celebrate the twins’ first Christmas surrounded by their grandparents and cousin. They got some great presents, like a pair of bouncy...
First Halloween
EDMONDS, WA :: For their first Halloween, the twins became the cutest little pumpkins in the patch – for a few minutes at least. Time enough for a couple quick photos!
Weeks 2-5
EDMONDS, WA :: Those first weeks passed in a blur of feeding, sleeping, tiny stretches, and two babies gradually settling into home.
Lauren & Miranda – 1st Week
EDMONDS, WA :: The twins’ first week was measured in naps, cuddles, and the amazement of finally having them home.
The Birth of Lauren & Miranda
EVERGREENHEALTH KIRKLAND, KIRKLAND, WA :: Lauren and Miranda arrived together, beginning the biggest adventure of our lives with two tiny faces and more joy than we knew how to...
The Bump
EDMONDS, WA :: Before the twins arrived, Kristie’s growing belly and the newly prepared nursery offered a quiet preview of how completely our lives were about to change. The room...
The Nursery
The twins’ nursery was still a work in progress, but it was already becoming the bright, modern space we had imagined for Lauren and Miranda. These photos captured the room as it...
Ancient Lakes Hike
ANCIENT LAKES, QUINCY, WASHINGTON :: Ancient Lakes brought together basalt cliffs, bright blue water, waterfall, and wide-open desert skies, creating one of the most distinctive...
Dry Falls Hike
DRY FALLS, WA :: Dry Falls made the scale of the Ice Age floods visible, with enormous cliffs and lakes spread across the coulee below.
Conan in Seattle
MCCAW HALL, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON :: We celebrated Conan O’Brien’s birthday during a stop on his Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour. Conan was joined by his...
