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A lively scene at Cupertino Main Street with people strolling and sitting under trees, adorned with decorative banners. The area is vibrant and filled with greenery.
A lively scene at Cupertino Main Street with people strolling and sitting under trees, adorned with decorative banners. The area is vibrant and filled with greenery.

Christmas

December 25, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: Our first Christmas in our new home with our new kittens was wonderful! The photo above shows Sage stalking Mance from under the tree. We tried our best to keep...

Events
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The image shows a couple from a personality photo, placed inside a brown paper bag alongside a white book and a blue booklet advertising 'mypub', captured from a top-down perspective. This arrangement suggests a cozy review or story-telling setting.
The image shows a couple from a personality photo, placed inside a brown paper bag alongside a white book and a blue booklet advertising 'mypub', captured from a top-down perspective. This arrangement suggests a cozy review or story-telling setting.

2006 Photo Album

December 20, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: Just in time for the holidays, I created another photo album to capture and share some of the milestones and events Kristie and I experienced in 2006. Like last...

Projects
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John and Kristie are visibly thrilled as they sit in a futuristic orange ride vehicle, engaging in an exhilarating experience together.
John and Kristie are visibly thrilled as they sit in a futuristic orange ride vehicle, engaging in an exhilarating experience together.

Mini-Pendant Chandelier

November 16, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: With most of the house renovations complete, we finally invited our friends over for a dinner party. We looked forward to using our new table, chairs and place...

Projects
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A bald eagle rests on a moss-covered tree branch in the Pacific Northwest.
A bald eagle rests on a moss-covered tree branch in the Pacific Northwest.

Halloween

October 31, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: We decided to have a little fun with the trick-or-treaters this Halloween, our first in our new home. We placed five jack-o-lanterns around our entryway, replaced...

Events
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A plate of Halloween-themed cookies with orange and black icing displayed on a dark wooden table.
A plate of Halloween-themed cookies with orange and black icing displayed on a dark wooden table.

Halloween Sugar Cookies

October 28, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: This Halloween we made a bunch of cookies in the shape of ghosts, pumpkins, bats and cats. It was fun and the cookies were delicious! Batches went out to family,...

Projects
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A ladder leads upward inside a natural cave illuminated by daylight. The rocky walls have smooth and rugged textures forming an enclosed space.
A ladder leads upward inside a natural cave illuminated by daylight. The rocky walls have smooth and rugged textures forming an enclosed space.

Rockport

October 23, 2006
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ROCKPORT, MA :: On our last day in New England, Kristie and I headed north from Boston to check out Rockport and Salem. Rockport is a small fishing village and artist community on...

Travel
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A winding road curves through a vibrant autumn forest with colorful leaves and a guardrail on the side.
A winding road curves through a vibrant autumn forest with colorful leaves and a guardrail on the side.

Trails Near Boston

October 22, 2006
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MILTON AND CONCORD, MA :: Today we drove a short distance away from the city to experience a few of the natural attractions in Massachussetts. The first stop was a four mile loop...

HikesTravel
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A rocky terrain with scattered boulders under a dramatic sky filled with clouds and bright sunlight.
A rocky terrain with scattered boulders under a dramatic sky filled with clouds and bright sunlight.

Life is Good Pumpkin Festival

October 21, 2006
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BOSTON COMMON, BOSTON, MA :: We were in Boston Common this evening to enjoy the second annual Life is Good Pumpkin Festival. The event is a fundraiser for Camp Sunshine, a program...

Travel
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A carpet of red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves covers the ground around a tree trunk, creating a picturesque fall scene in the Pacific Northwest.
A carpet of red, orange, and yellow autumn leaves covers the ground around a tree trunk, creating a picturesque fall scene in the Pacific Northwest.

Mount Auburn Cemetery

October 19, 2006
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CAMBRIDGE, MA :: Boston is home to many of America’s “firsts”, including the first college, first post office, first public park, first public school, first...

Travel
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A bald eagle sits on a mossy tree branch surrounded by twisted limbs. The bird's white head and dark brown body stand out against the forest backdrop.
A bald eagle sits on a mossy tree branch surrounded by twisted limbs. The bird's white head and dark brown body stand out against the forest backdrop.

Harvard Square

October 18, 2006
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CAMBRIDGE, MA :: We crossed the Charles River and walked around Harvard Square and Harvard Yard, which was kind of neat. I think I was most excited to see the offices of Dewey...

Travel
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A seagull perched on a branch with the sun behind it.
A seagull perched on a branch with the sun behind it.

Boston

October 18, 2006
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BOSTON, MA :: Kristie needed to be in Boston for an Association of Educational Therapists conference. I tagged along and added a few extra days to our trip to experience New...

Travel
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We’re Engaged!

October 13, 2006
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SEATTLE, WA :: It shouldn’t be a surprise to our family and friends, but Kristie and I are now officially betrothed! I surprised her with dinner at Palace Kitchen, where we...

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A tabby cat sits beside a window, gazing outside with a purple ball nearby on the wooden floor.
A tabby cat sits beside a window, gazing outside with a purple ball nearby on the wooden floor.

Mance & Sage

October 11, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: The kittens are taking over our website! Kristie insisted we post more photos of them in our album, because they’re growing so fast. They’ve nearly...

Misc
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Overlooking a lush green landscape with distant islands from a rocky mountain peak.
Overlooking a lush green landscape with distant islands from a rocky mountain peak.

Maple Pass

October 5, 2006
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OKANOGAN NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: This hike was my first experience of the golden larch. The larch is a unique, deciduous conifer. Its needles turn bright yellow every Fall, and the...

Hikes
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A bright red balloon floats above a glowing tent at night, with silhouettes of people underneath.
A bright red balloon floats above a glowing tent at night, with silhouettes of people underneath.

Cirque du Soleil: Delirium

October 4, 2006
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KEY ARENA, SEATTLE, WA :: The Cirque du Soleil was in town again to perform their best songs in a very entertaining and overwhelming multimedia concert. Musicians, singers,...

Shows
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A striking black-and-white silhouette of a statue featuring a horse and rider against a light sky background.
A striking black-and-white silhouette of a statue featuring a horse and rider against a light sky background.

Mexico City

September 12, 2006
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO :: The company sent me and a coworker to Mexico City for a few days. It was a great trip! We successfully deployed a major account, the clients were thrilled,...

Travel
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Screenshot of the English Insurance Group website homepage featuring a family, a construction worker, and an agent. The page offers insurance quotes and information.
Screenshot of the English Insurance Group website homepage featuring a family, a construction worker, and an agent. The page offers insurance quotes and information.

EIG Website

September 9, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: Please excuse the shameless self-promotion, but today is a proud day! The website for Kristie’s insurance agency has finally launched, nearly a year after...

Projects
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John and Kristie smiling selfie at Cannon Beach with Haystack Rock in the background. Captured during a sunny day on the Oregon Coast.
John and Kristie smiling selfie at Cannon Beach with Haystack Rock in the background. Captured during a sunny day on the Oregon Coast.

Kitties

August 27, 2006
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EDMONDS, WA :: Kristie and I are the proud new parents of two cute kittens! They were adopted from the Everett Animal Shelter. The girl is five weeks old and the boy is five...

Misc
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A stylish restaurant featuring modern design and ambient lighting.
A stylish restaurant featuring modern design and ambient lighting.

Morimoto

August 7, 2006
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PHILADELPHIA, PA :: I was in Philadelphia this week with a couple coworkers, and I fully intended to subsist on just Philly cheesesteaks in my attempt to find the best one....

Travel
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A tabby cat peers curiously through lush green plants in the Pacific Northwest.
A tabby cat peers curiously through lush green plants in the Pacific Northwest.

Green Mountain

July 8, 2006
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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Each time I’ve hiked Green Mountain, I’ve been impressed by how stunningly green it really is. A nearly overgrown section...

Hikes
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A dolphin gracefully leaps out of the deep blue ocean, creating a beautiful splash in the Pacific Northwest.
A dolphin gracefully leaps out of the deep blue ocean, creating a beautiful splash in the Pacific Northwest.

Anacapa

July 4, 2006
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CHANNEL ISLANDS NATIONAL PARK, CA :: Anacapa, the smallest of the Channel Islands, is located fourteen miles from the Californian coast. We boarded a catamaran at Ventura Harbor...

HikesTravel
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A plate of Halloween-themed sugar cookies decorated with orange and black icing. The cookies are shaped like bats, ghosts, and pumpkins.
A plate of Halloween-themed sugar cookies decorated with orange and black icing. The cookies are shaped like bats, ghosts, and pumpkins.

San Diego Zoo

July 3, 2006
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SAN DIEGO ZOO, SAN DIEGO, CA :: We missed the off-ramp exit for the San Diego Zoo and drove within a mile and of half of the Mexican border. A quick u-turn put us back on track,...

Travel
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A giant whale skeleton floats dramatically over a museum hall filled with visitors. The space is lit with blue light and features glass ceilings and multiple exhibition displays.
A giant whale skeleton floats dramatically over a museum hall filled with visitors. The space is lit with blue light and features glass ceilings and multiple exhibition displays.

The Getty Center

July 2, 2006
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LOS ANGELES, CA :: Today we enjoyed an exploration of The Getty Center, a billion dollar museum designed by Richard Meier. The white monuments are a modernist version of the...

Travel
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A vibrant street scene with people walking and sitting on benches under lush trees.
A vibrant street scene with people walking and sitting on benches under lush trees.

Third Street Promenade

July 2, 2006
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SANTA MONICA, CA :: Kristie and I strolled through Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade a couple times during our week in California. It’s a pedestrian-only avenue...

Travel
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A modern, tiered monument topped with a flag, featuring smooth, rounded surfaces and set against a blue sky. This architectural piece appears contemporary and serene.
A modern, tiered monument topped with a flag, featuring smooth, rounded surfaces and set against a blue sky. This architectural piece appears contemporary and serene.

Mt. Baldy

July 1, 2006
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ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST, CA :: There are two ways to reach the 10,064′ summit of Mt. Baldy. You can suffer over a long 13.6 mile loop that climbs 3500′ in elevation,...

HikesTravel
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A group enjoys lunch at a colorful restaurant with tacos on a wooden tray.
A mesmerizing close-up of a translucent blue ice formation with intricate shapes and varying shades.
A family sits around a circular outdoor fire pit at sunset, s'mores on hand.
John and Kristie pose in front of the vibrant and colorful Kooza Cirque du Soleil backdrop. They are smiling joyfully, sharing a moment of excitement and anticipation.
A dynamic concert at night with a massive stage illuminated by vivid blue and yellow lights, captivating a large crowd.
Two people observing a serene pond and ferns along a Pacific Northwest forest hiking trail.
People enjoying a sunny day at an outdoor plaza with palm trees and modern architecture.
A silhouetted seagull stands atop a piece of driftwood against a glowing, overcast sky. The bird faces right, with the sun creating a halo effect behind its head.
A sweeping view of a desert landscape with sparse vegetation and distant mountains under a blue sky with scattered clouds.
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A woodpecker perches atop a rugged rocky formation in the Pacific Northwest.
A person walks on a blue metal grid bridge suspended against a rocky cliff face.
Two children in cowboy outfits at a pumpkin patch with a Wild West wanted poster and a hay bale structure.
A peaceful mountain vista with two wooden benches silhouetted against a backdrop of rolling hills, a river, and expansive blue sky. The clouds add a dramatic touch to the natural beauty.
Two people holding snakes in front of The Reptile Zoo building.
A family decorating a Christmas tree in front of a window with ornate curtains. Warm lights illuminate the tree in a cozy living room setting
A cozy indoor dining space at Barefoot Ranch in Portland with large windows opening to lush greenery. People sit on stools and look out at the nature view.
Exploring Vibrant Street Art on a Walkway
A person wearing a white bunny hat taking a photo near a white lighthouse on rocky coast. The lighthouse has a red roof and is surrounded by water and hills.
A baseball player prepares to bat while spectators watch from behind a chain-link fence.
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