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25th Anniversary Date

October 22, 2026
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SEATTLE, WA :: 25 years ago, Kristie and I had our first date at Palace Kitchen in Seattle. What better way to celebrate our 25th anniversary than to return to...

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25 Years of John & Kristie

October 22, 2026
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BOTHELL, WA :: Today, Kristie and I celebrate our 25th anniversary! To mark the milestone, I decided it was time to relaunch johnandkristie.com! Over the years, our stories had...

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Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience

October 17, 2026
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PACIFIC PLACE, SEATTLE, WA :: We spent the weekend celebrating Kristie’s birthday with a few of her favorite things: chocolate, Care Bears, and true crime. Most would think...

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Washington Business Week’s 50th Anniversary

October 15, 2026
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BALLARD ELKS LODGE, SEATTLE, WA :: Last night we celebrated 50 years of Washington Business Week at their anniversary gala at the Ballard Elks Lodge, overlooking beautiful...

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Sustainamania

September 26, 2026
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CITY HALL, BOTHELL, WA :: Today Charlie joined the Climate Action Club at Bothell’s Sustainamania! Great turnout on a beautiful day, with lots of local groups, vendors,...

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Charlie’s 16th Birthday

September 19, 2026
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BURKE MUSEUM, SEATTLE, WA :: We celebrated Charlie’s 16th birthday today with a few close friends and a day full of their favorite things! They started at the Burke...

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Swifts Night Out

September 13, 2026
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MONROE, WA :: An exciting evening at the annual Swifts Night Out at Wagner Elementary School in Monroe, organized by the Pilchuck Audubon Society! We saw some really cool...

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10th Grade

September 1, 2026
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BOTHELL, WA :: And off they go! The twins are officially 10th graders. First day of sophomore year and another school year is underway. Hope it’s a great one! ✖...

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Woman wearing a flower crown at an outdoor market with festive decorations.
Woman wearing a flower crown at an outdoor market with festive decorations.

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire

August 2, 2026
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SNOHOMISH, WA :: A fun day at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire! Great people watching, fun character interactions, unique merchants, trinket trading, a murder of crows,...

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Individuals standing in front of the University of Puget Sound entrance sign, with a view of the campus architecture and background.
Individuals standing in front of the University of Puget Sound entrance sign, with a view of the campus architecture and background.

Washington Business Week

June 21, 2026
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UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND, TACOMA, WA :: Dropping Lauren and Charlie off at the University of Puget Sound for Washington Business Week – an amazing week of hands-on business...

Events
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A selfie captured at a lively outdoor event with a rustic stone wall backdrop. Guests are seated at tables enjoying the atmosphere.
A selfie captured at a lively outdoor event with a rustic stone wall backdrop. Guests are seated at tables enjoying the atmosphere.

Oia Spa Day & Awards Dinner

May 9, 2026
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OIA, SANTORINI, GREECE :: Wrapping up our wonderful time in Santorini with a relaxing spa day to recover from the hike, a fun awards dinner, and a couple more unreal...

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A person in a purple costume holding a prop spear at an indoor event, wearing goggles on their head.
A person in a purple costume holding a prop spear at an indoor event, wearing goggles on their head.

Emerald City Comic Con

March 8, 2026
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EMERALD CITY COMIC CON, SEATTLE, WA :: Emerald City Comicon was packed(!!!), but full of nice people and fun moments. Charlie got tons of love for their Rise of the...

Events
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Beef Wellington is served on a white plate with a rich red sauce. A table setting with wine glasses and flowers is visible.
Beef Wellington is served on a white plate with a rich red sauce. A table setting with wine glasses and flowers is visible.

Birthday Dinner at Mr. Lyons

January 25, 2026
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MR. LYONS, PALM SPRINGS, CA :: Birthday Beef Wellington at Mr. Lyons! What a treat! ✖ Dining with Family in a Cozy Restaurant Jaywalking with Kristie at a Seattle Restaurant...

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A modern home with a bright yellow wall is set against a backdrop of palm trees and green grass under a sunny blue sky.
A modern home with a bright yellow wall is set against a backdrop of palm trees and green grass under a sunny blue sky.

A Palm Springs Birthday

January 25, 2026
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PALM SPRINGS, CA :: Celebrating my midlife birthday with midcentury modern style in sunny Palm Springs! ✖ Elegant Bathroom with Marble Vanity Vibrant Retro Poolside in Palm...

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A group of people dressed in festive Christmas sweaters and costumes poses in front of a decorated Christmas tree in a bright living room.
A group of people dressed in festive Christmas sweaters and costumes poses in front of a decorated Christmas tree in a bright living room.

Merry Christmas from Chelan

December 24, 2025
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BIGHORN & BLUEBELL, CHELAN, WA :: Merry Christmas from Chelan! ✖ Relaxing on the Bighorn Bluebell Porch Family Holiday Gatherings with Christmas Cheer Holiday Cheer with Santa...

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A family enjoys visiting a vibrant holiday light show. The festive atmosphere is highlighted by colorful LEDs and glowing trees.
A family enjoys visiting a vibrant holiday light show. The festive atmosphere is highlighted by colorful LEDs and glowing trees.

Holiday Lights at Tulalip

December 17, 2025
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TULALIP RESORT CASINO, TULALIP, WA :: Tonight we caught a welcome break in the deluge of rain and headed to the Holiday Lights at Tulalip. It was a full-on spectacle...

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A group of smiling friends and family members pose behind a buffet table laden with holiday dishes and a colorful bouquet.
A group of smiling friends and family members pose behind a buffet table laden with holiday dishes and a colorful bouquet.

Happy Thanksgiving

November 27, 2025
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SOUTH HILL, WA :: Happy Thanksgiving from Grandma & Grandpa’s house! So thankful for a full table, great food, and cousins laughing and playing together. Hope your day...

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Two costumed family members standing together in front of a white interior door. One wears a punk rock outfit with face paint, and the other a reindeer onesie.
Two costumed family members standing together in front of a white interior door. One wears a punk rock outfit with face paint, and the other a reindeer onesie.

Happy Halloween

October 31, 2025
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: Happy Halloween! This year our teenage twins skipped jack-o’-lanterns and trick-or-treating, but still had a blast dressing up for the school costume...

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A traveler wearing sunglasses and a floral hairpiece enjoys a sunny day in a tropical setting. Lush green foliage and a spiral tower building characterize the scenic background.
A traveler wearing sunglasses and a floral hairpiece enjoys a sunny day in a tropical setting. Lush green foliage and a spiral tower building characterize the scenic background.

Hawaii Five-Oh

October 16, 2025
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KAANAPALI ALII, LAHAINA, HI :: Hawaii Five-Oh! Arrived in Maui last night to celebrate Kristie’s big birthday! Here’s to her and kicking off the next 50 years in...

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A birthday cake with lit candles and colorful decorations on a wooden kitchen counter
A birthday cake with lit candles and colorful decorations on a wooden kitchen counter

The Twins Turn 15

September 20, 2025
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: Our twins are officially FIFTEEN today! They celebrated with their friends, sharing many laughs, exchanging thoughtful gifts, and playing fun games throughout...

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A crowd of people sits on lawn chairs in the grass toward a brick building during a golden hour sunset. People are gathered on a lawn with some standing near a sign.
A crowd of people sits on lawn chairs in the grass toward a brick building during a golden hour sunset. People are gathered on a lawn with some standing near a sign.

Swifts Night Out

September 7, 2025
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WAGNER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, MONROE, WA :: Last night we joined a big crowd of fellow “Swifties” at the old Wagner Elementary in Monroe for Swifts Night Out!...

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Two students posing in front of a school building, with smaller images showing details of their clothing and individual poses.
Two students posing in front of a school building, with smaller images showing details of their clothing and individual poses.

First Day of High School

September 3, 2025
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INNOVATION LAB HIGH SCHOOL, BOTHELL, WA :: The twins are still our babies, but according to the school district, they’re officially high schoolers starting today! ✖...

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A majestic, multi-tiered castle with pointed turrets, built into a rocky cliffside. Visitors walk through the plaza, taking photos against a clear blue sky.
A majestic, multi-tiered castle with pointed turrets, built into a rocky cliffside. Visitors walk through the plaza, taking photos against a clear blue sky.

Universal Studios

August 15, 2025
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UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD, UNIVERSAL CITY, CA :: Wrapped up our last two days in SoCal celebrating cousin Shielle’s birthday at Universal Studios. Highlights included...

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A group of costumed garden gnomo performers poses together on a grassy field under a canopy. The costumes are colorful and whimsical, matching characters from Mary Poppins.
A group of costumed garden gnomo performers poses together on a grassy field under a canopy. The costumes are colorful and whimsical, matching characters from Mary Poppins.

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire

July 19, 2025
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WASHINGTON MIDSUMMER RENAISSANCE FAIRE, SNOHOMISH, WA :: Had an epic time at the opening day of the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Fair! Charlie’s Kenku outfit was a huge...

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Puget Sound Bird Fest

June 1, 2025
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PILCHUCK AUDUBON SOCIETY, SNOHOMISH, WA :: If you’re a birder (or immediately related to one), the Puget Sound Bird Fest was the place to be this weekend! We dissected owl...

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Kanye West performs on stage wearing a black t-shirt with a face graphic, singing into a microphone during a live concert.
A child in a red top admiring a decorated Christmas tree with glowing lights, with a toy box in the background.
A happy family enjoys a train ride together, seated comfortably in the passenger car, looking forward to their next adventure.
Races at the All Alaskan Racing Pigs track, with pigs wearing numbered harnesses on a wood chip surface.
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A picturesque view of a snow-covered mountain valley with tall evergreen trees in the foreground and a winding river below.
A close-up of a mosaic art piece featuring blue and white tiles with a circular amber-colored tile as a focal point.
Three children posing in a park spray fountain on a sunny day.
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 exterior of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, featuring its iconic red-brick facade and distinctive towers under a cloudy sky.
A group wearing helmets and headlamps explores a lit cave interior.
A happy family enjoys a train ride together, seated comfortably in the passenger car, looking forward to their next adventure.
Two people sit inside a blue Trabant with U2 branding, lit by blue lights.
A mural of a woman dressed in traditional attire holds a large paintbrush. The artwork features bold reds and blacks against a grayscale background.
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A family of five posing for a photo in front of an adorable building. The two young girls are each holding a stuffed animal.
A baby smiles widely while riding a green swing in a backyard.
A breathtaking view of a serene lake surrounded by rugged mountains under a clear blue sky.
Enjoying popcorn and drinks while seated in an indoor movie theater.
A woman in a grey skirt stands proudly in front of a large pink truck with decorations, holding a pink clipboard.
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