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Two young people browsing handmade goods at a local market stall. The background shows a bustling community event with other visitors.
Two young people browsing handmade goods at a local market stall. The background shows a bustling community event with other visitors.

Oddmall Emporium of the Weird

November 11, 2024
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ODDMALL EMPORIUM OF THE WEIRD PNW, MONROE, WA :: We visited the Oddmall Emporium of the Weird this weekend, and frankly it didn’t seem that weird… which probably says something...

Misc
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Two young people pose with glowing carved pumpkins on a staircase in a home.
Two young people pose with glowing carved pumpkins on a staircase in a home.

Jack-o’-Lanterns

October 27, 2024
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: This year’s terrifying jack-o’-lanterns! 🎃An alien symbol, a mushroom, and a bear claw. My family is weird, and I gave up long ago trying to get them...

Projects
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A person reaches up to pick green plums from a tree in a sunlit orchard.
A person reaches up to pick green plums from a tree in a sunlit orchard.

Chelan Valley Farms

October 20, 2024
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CHELAN VALLEY FARMS, CHELAN, WA :: We picked apples (Golden Delicious and Cosmic Crisp), perused the pumpkin patch, admired the beautiful flower garden, sampled delicious cider,...

Travel
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A scenic gravel path lined with vibrant yellow trees under a bright blue sky.
A scenic gravel path lined with vibrant yellow trees under a bright blue sky.

Beebe Springs Nature Area

October 20, 2024
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BEEBE SPRINGS NATURE AREA, CHELAN, WA :: Just outside of Chelan along the Columbia River are a couple miles of trails great for walking and birding. During the summer, the kids...

Travel
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Three people smile together with a cupcake bearing lit candles and a colorful flower arrangement in the front.
Three people smile together with a cupcake bearing lit candles and a colorful flower arrangement in the front.

Happy Birthday

October 16, 2024
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Happy Birthday to the best mommy, partner, friend, teacher, provider, hero, and role model this family could ever hope for! We love you!...

Events
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St. Patrick's Cathedral with yellow taxis parked outside, framed by high-rise buildings in New York City.
St. Patrick's Cathedral with yellow taxis parked outside, framed by high-rise buildings in New York City.

Rockefeller Center

October 16, 2024
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ROCKEFELLER CENTER, NEW YORK, NY :: And we finally wrapped up our fun week in NYC with an evening around Rockefeller Center, including St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Jimmy Fallon’s...

Travel
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A bustling street scene in Times Square, New York City, featuring bright digital billboards and costumed performers.
A bustling street scene in Times Square, New York City, featuring bright digital billboards and costumed performers.

Olive Garden Times Square

October 15, 2024
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OLIVE GARDEN, NEW YORK, NY :: One of the best moments of our NYC trip? Dining at the Manhattan Olive Garden overlooking Times Square! We’re proud OG enthusiasts, having visited...

Travel
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Enjoying popcorn and drinks while seated in an indoor movie theater.
Enjoying popcorn and drinks while seated in an indoor movie theater.

The Wild Robot

October 13, 2024
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AMC LOEWS WOODINVILLE 12 THEATER, WOODINVILLE, WA :: It’s not often we go to the movie theaters these days, but an exception was made for a favorite bedtime story turned into a...

Shows
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A serene lake with a white arched bridge and lush trees reflecting in the clear blue water.
A serene lake with a white arched bridge and lush trees reflecting in the clear blue water.

Central Park, New York

October 13, 2024
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CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK, NY :: A morning stroll through Central Park. We were hoping for more autumn colors, but with the perfect streak of sunny and warm weather we’ve had all...

HikesTravel
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A row of brownstone buildings with grand front steps and a single street tree in a parkway.
A row of brownstone buildings with grand front steps and a single street tree in a parkway.

Upper West Side

October 11, 2024
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UPPER WEST SIDE, NY :: We loved the more laid back vibe of the Upper West Side. The Arthouse Hotel was our base for five days in a recently updated penthouse with two rooms and...

Travel
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A grand stone archway leading into a historic building with intricate architectural details and a person walking through the passageway. The exterior facade features classical design elements and is a popular subject for urban photography enthusiasts.
A grand stone archway leading into a historic building with intricate architectural details and a person walking through the passageway. The exterior facade features classical design elements and is a popular subject for urban photography enthusiasts.

Only Murders in the Building

October 10, 2024
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THE BELNORD UWS, NEW YORK, NY :: Any other fans of Only Murders in the Building? After our weekend in the Financial District, we transferred to the Upper West Side for the rest of...

Travel
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An immersive digital art installation featuring vibrant, glowing pink cherry blossoms and a reflective, magical floor. Visitors lie down to enjoy a surreal, starry atmosphere.
An immersive digital art installation featuring vibrant, glowing pink cherry blossoms and a reflective, magical floor. Visitors lie down to enjoy a surreal, starry atmosphere.

Mercer Labs

October 10, 2024
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MERCER LABS, NEW YORK, NY :: Mercer Labs is a cool gallery of immersive, interactive, trippy, and techy art. Much like the Hopscotch museum we visited in San Antonio, the exhibits...

Travel
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A bustling pedestrian street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, leading to a stunning view of the Manhattan Bridge. Multi-story brick and stone buildings line the street under a clear blue sky.
A bustling pedestrian street in DUMBO, Brooklyn, leading to a stunning view of the Manhattan Bridge. Multi-story brick and stone buildings line the street under a clear blue sky.

DUMBO, Brooklyn

October 9, 2024
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DUMBO, BROOKLYN, NY :: After crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, we enjoyed exploring the DUMBO neighborhood. Of course we checked out Washington Street, one of the most beautiful in...

Travel
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A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.
A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.

Brooklyn Bridge

October 9, 2024
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BROOKLYN BRIDGE, NEW YORK, NY :: Exploring The Seaport and walking across The Brooklyn Bridge! We loved the hyperrealistic swimmer sculptures by Carol Feuerman and the super...

HikesTravel
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Two people posing with hands on hips in front of a historic building, one mimicking a nearby statue.
Two people posing with hands on hips in front of a historic building, one mimicking a nearby statue.

Financial District, Manhattan

October 8, 2024
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FINANCIAL DISTRICT, NEW YORK, NY :: In NYC for a week, working and sightseeing! Stayed at Gild Hall in the Financial District over the weekend and checked out a few attractions,...

Travel
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VR Birthday

September 22, 2024
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THE VILLAGE AT TOTEM LAKE, KIRKLAND, WA :: Next on the twins’ 14th birthday celebration agenda was a virtual reality Squid Games competition at Sandbox VR with their best friends!...

Events
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A person smiles while riding a mechanical bull at an indoor trampoline park surrounded by safety netting.
A person smiles while riding a mechanical bull at an indoor trampoline park surrounded by safety netting.

Big Air Auburn

September 22, 2024
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BIG AIR AUBURN, AUBURN, WA :: The twins’ 14th birthday celebration continued with their cousin at Big Air and the former Auburn Super Mall, followed by dinner with their...

Events
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Two people sitting on a black leather sofa with colorful gift bags in the foreground.
Two people sitting on a black leather sofa with colorful gift bags in the foreground.

14th Birthday

September 22, 2024
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: The twins celebrated their 14th birthday over the weekend, starting with a few gifts, board games, and cake at home!

Events
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Two people walking on a sidewalk under a canopy of large trees. The scene is misty and green, with a wooden fence running alongside the path.
Two people walking on a sidewalk under a canopy of large trees. The scene is misty and green, with a wooden fence running alongside the path.

8th Grade

September 4, 2024
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SKYVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL, BOTHELL, WA :: First day of 8th grade!

Events
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YMCA Camp Orkila

September 2, 2024
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YMCA CAMP ORKILA, EASTSOUND, WA :: We sent our teenage babies to Camp Orkila on Orcas Island, their first overnight summer camp. They dreaded going all year, but we insisted it...

HikesTravel
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A family posing in front of a historic Tudor-style building at a medieval themed festival.
A family posing in front of a historic Tudor-style building at a medieval themed festival.

First Ren Faire

August 29, 2024
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WASHINGTON MIDSUMMER RENAISSANCE FAIRE, SNOHOMISH, WA :: First Ren Faire! The twins spent months planning and crafting their tiefling costumes – horns, tails, and outfits...

Events
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A rugged volcanic landscape features dark lava rocks in the foreground and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.
A rugged volcanic landscape features dark lava rocks in the foreground and snow-capped mountains under a clear blue sky.

Terwilliger Hot Springs

August 28, 2024
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TERWILLIGER HOT SPRINGS, BLUE RIVER, OR :: On the way to Terwilliger Hot Springs from Bend, I enjoyed twisting through the beautiful unburnt areas of the Deschutes and Willamette...

HikesTravel
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A bird's-eye view of Wizard Island in Crater Lake, showcasing its deep blue water and volcanic caldera landscape.
A bird's-eye view of Wizard Island in Crater Lake, showcasing its deep blue water and volcanic caldera landscape.

Crater Lake National Park

August 27, 2024
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CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK, OR :: My first time visiting Crater Lake National Park, and I was blown away! Sure, it’s a lake in a volcano, but I was not expecting it to be so big...

HikesTravel
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A person standing on dry, cracked earth with a close-up view of the textured soil.
A person standing on dry, cracked earth with a close-up view of the textured soil.

Alvord Hot Springs

August 26, 2024
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ALVORD HOT SPRINGS, FIELDS, OR :: Alvord Desert is a very large dry lake bed – about eight miles wide and 70 miles long! It’s where Jessi Combs tragically died setting the...

Travel
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A serene river winding through a rugged landscape with tall cliffs and vibrant greenery.
A serene river winding through a rugged landscape with tall cliffs and vibrant greenery.

Owyhee River Wilderness

August 25, 2024
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OWYHEE RIVER WILDERNESS, OWYHEE, ID :: After a weekend in Bend, I drove over to a place that sounds like Hawaii, but is spelled Owyhee. Millions of people have been to the former,...

Travel
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Two people standing on a balcony overlooking a tropical landscape with palm trees and ocean. The scene includes resort grounds and a clear blue sky.
A family gathers around a birthday cake with candles. A woman and two girls smile together inside a home.
A person enjoying a luge ride on a metal track winding through a green hillside, with a luge station visible in the background.
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Hikers walking beneath a large, orange rock overhang in the desert. The group is cast in shadow while the canyon below is bathed in sunlight.
A child playfully jumping in a teal-walled bedroom with white furniture. The room features a desk, and clothing poster.
Participants in colorful gnome costumes ride bicycles through a city street with spectators lining the sidewalks.
Children in colorful jackets walk along a pier beside a vibrant green and multi-colored water taxi with a large steel bridge in the background.
Santa Claus poses on a green couch with two girls wearing red Christmas hats. A festive holiday wreath hangs on the red wall behind them.
A panoramic view of a circular stone gazebo with fluted columns nestled in a forest. The structure features arched openings and steps leading up to a central platform.
A family poses in front of a colorful San Pedro sign on a sandy beach. Palm trees frame the photo under a clear blue sky.
A cyclist rides across a historic iron truss bridge surrounded by forest. The view looks down from behind a railing.
Children and an adult collecting dyed Easter eggs in a cozy living room with a purple basket and colorful eggs on the floor.
A bird perched on a branch, captured in silhouette against a cloudy sky.
Three people standing on a rocky outcrop while the sun sets over the ocean, with soft golden light reflecting on the calm water.
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A woman in a bright puffer jacket poses next to a black SUV. The setting features autumn foliage in the background.
Hikers ascending grassy cliffs to a coastal viewpoint in Hawaii with turquoise ocean views.
A couple walking away through a sun-dappled pathway in a tropical forest.
A charming alleyway leading to Seasons Cafe in the Pacific Northwest offers beer, wine, and espresso.
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