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Children enjoying a Ferris ride wearing colorful 3D glasses and funny glasses at a fair.
Children enjoying a Ferris ride wearing colorful 3D glasses and funny glasses at a fair.

The Evergreen State Fair

August 25, 2013
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EVERGREEN STATE FAIRGROUNDS, MONROE, WA :: The Evergreen State Fair delivered rides, animals, treats, and more things to point at than two kids could possibly manage at once. ✖...

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Family members wearing red, white, and blue outfits and holding toy dogs while sitting outdoors at a community event.
Family members wearing red, white, and blue outfits and holding toy dogs while sitting outdoors at a community event.

An Edmonds Kind of Fourth

July 6, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: A small-town Fourth meant plenty of flags, patriotic outfits, and parade watching with Grandma. ✖ Watching the Fireworks from a Distant Perspective Water...

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A family explores colorful handcrafted plush toys at an outdoor market.
A family explores colorful handcrafted plush toys at an outdoor market.

Edmonds Arts Festival

June 16, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: The Edmonds Arts Festival offered handmade treasures, colorful displays, and a few irresistible treats between the booths. ✖ Farmers Market Corn Fun Exploring...

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Children playing with colorful toys in a plant tray in a garden and a woman in the background.
Children playing with colorful toys in a plant tray in a garden and a woman in the background.

Stella & Sawyer’s 3rd Birthday

May 27, 2013
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TACOMA, WA :: Stella and Sawyer’s third birthday turned the backyard into a picnic, craft table, and wonderfully busy play zone. ✖ Playful Art Class by a Teal Door...

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Children collecting colorful plastic eggs near a green slide while an adult watches nearby.
Children collecting colorful plastic eggs near a green slide while an adult watches nearby.

Easter 2013

March 30, 2013
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EDMONDS, WA :: Hunting eggs (cascarones) and then smashing them on Mommy and Daddy's heads! ✖ Joyful Afternoon on the Backyard Swing Family Fun in the Backyard Child Placing...

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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! ✖ Christmas Morning Toy Opening Young Child in Red Dress...

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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...

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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! ✖ Kids in Halloween Costumes at a Front Door Children in Costumes Tricking or Treating Little One in...

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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! ✖ Playing with a toy castle Rainbow Cakeshots with Number Two Candles Joyful Kids in Colorful Birthday...

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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 fire...

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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. ✖ Thrill Seekers on...

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A woman and a red-haired toddler smiling together in an outdoor plaza. An American flag hangs from a building behind them on a sunny day.
A woman and a red-haired toddler smiling together in an outdoor plaza. An American flag hangs from a building behind them on a sunny day.

An Edmonds Kind of 4th

July 5, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: Fun parade and fireworks show with the kids! ✖ Family Fun in Patriotic Outfits Fire Trucks At A Community Parade Toddler Holding American Flag at Patriotic...

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A child in a yellow cardigan examines ornate metal bird baths while holding a bumblebee plushie. Curled metal details and water features are shown in a backyard setting.
A child in a yellow cardigan examines ornate metal bird baths while holding a bumblebee plushie. Curled metal details and water features are shown in a backyard setting.

Edmonds Arts Fest

June 20, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: Taking the kids out on Father's Day. ✖ Bamboo Cruiser Rocker & My Little Sailor Napping in Purple Hammock with Bee Toy Toddler in Pink Vest Playing...

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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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Two toddlers in matching outfits play with Easter eggs on a wooden play structure. A pink plush bunnies sits nearby.
Two toddlers in matching outfits play with Easter eggs on a wooden play structure. A pink plush bunnies sits nearby.

Easter 2012

April 8, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: Their second Easter brought two memorable firsts. They met the Easter Bunny for the first time and, judging by their reactions, were not impressed with him at...

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Two young children play with handmade dolls and stuffed animals in a green-themed room.
Two young children play with handmade dolls and stuffed animals in a green-themed room.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

March 17, 2012
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EDMONDS, WA :: The kids are about 10% Irish… and 100% cute! ✖ Playful Moments at the Nursery Window Fun with Playtime Pals Toddler with Green Accessory on Patchwork...

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A woman and young children in matching pajamas gather around a Christmas tree with presents on the floor. The image captures a cozy holiday moment in a living room.
A woman and young children in matching pajamas gather around a Christmas tree with presents on the floor. The image captures a cozy holiday moment in a living room.

Christmas 2011

December 26, 2011
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EDMONDS, WA :: Second Christmas with the twins. Of course they have no idea what's going on, but the joy, wonder, and excitement of gathering with family, unwrapping gifts, and...

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A woman smiles while holding a child in a tiger costume at an outdoor Halloween event. The background shows autumn trees and a festive crowd.
A woman smiles while holding a child in a tiger costume at an outdoor Halloween event. The background shows autumn trees and a festive crowd.

Halloween in Edmonds

October 31, 2011
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EDMONDS, WA :: Our cute little tigers go trick-or-treating in downtown Edmonds! ✖ Night Market Stroll in the Pacific Northwest Tiger Costume Meets Giant Spider Halloween Adorable...

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A woman and two toddlers enjoy picking pumpkins at a farm in the Pacific Northwest.
A woman and two toddlers enjoy picking pumpkins at a farm in the Pacific Northwest.

Autumn with the kids

October 23, 2011
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EDMONDS, WA :: Back home with the kids – experiencing the pumpkin patch, playing with other kids, and Halloween bowling! ✖ Bout of Fun for the Little One Playroom Joy...

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Two young children wearing traditional pink hanbok with colorful accents. The outfit features a bright pink dress matching a vibrant curtain backdrop.
Two young children wearing traditional pink hanbok with colorful accents. The outfit features a bright pink dress matching a vibrant curtain backdrop.

Lauren & Miranda’s 1st Birthday

September 18, 2011
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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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Two young children in yellow outfits sit on a sunny lawn with colorful balloons.
Two young children in yellow outfits sit on a sunny lawn with colorful balloons.

First Easter

April 24, 2011
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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. ✖ Spring Toddling...

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Twins’ First Christmas

December 24, 2010
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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...

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Two sleeping babies wearing orange pumpkin hats nestled inside large pumpkins surrounded by smaller pumpkins.
Two sleeping babies wearing orange pumpkin hats nestled inside large pumpkins surrounded by smaller pumpkins.

First Halloween

October 30, 2010
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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...

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Two sleeping newborn twins wearing white striped hospital caps and wrapped in soft hospital blankets on a bed sheet.
Two sleeping newborn twins wearing white striped hospital caps and wrapped in soft hospital blankets on a bed sheet.

The Birth of Lauren & Miranda

September 22, 2010
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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...

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A collection of golden-tinted 4D ultrasound images showing a baby's face and profile. These pictures capture intimate moments of our growing family.
A collection of golden-tinted 4D ultrasound images showing a baby's face and profile. These pictures capture intimate moments of our growing family.

Twins!

March 22, 2010
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EASTSIDE MATERNAL AND FETAL MEDICINE :: BELLEVUE, WA :: The ultrasound images are from Kristie’s tummy, approximately two months into her pregnancy! These fuzzy little blobs...

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A group of three people wearing life jackets enjoys a boat ride on a calm lake with buildings in the background.
A chef performs a flambé cooking demonstration in front of a group of diners.
A family enjoys a meal at a retro 1950s diner in St. Paul, Minnesota. The interior features a classic jukebox, a surfboard, and vintage memorabilia on the shelves.
A panoramic view of a mountain stream winding through a rocky hillside, surrounded by dense evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.
Participants in colorful gnome costumes ride bicycles through a city street with spectators lining the sidewalks.
Colorful buildings line the canal in Nyhavn, Copenhagen. Boats are docked along the waterfront.
A group of children playing soccer in green and purple jerseys on a grass field in the Pacific Northwest.
Three people smile together with a cupcake bearing lit candles and a colorful flower arrangement in the front.
Two young girls smile and laugh on a carpeted staircase inside their home. The setting is a bright, white stairwell in a family home.
Children holding baskets explore a grassy lawn in front of a rustic stone house surrounded by tall evergreen trees.
A large stone pyramid rises from the jungle with children playing in the foreground.
A group gathers in a living room to review photo albums. Someone holds a little one while colorful gifts sit nearby.
Enjoying popcorn and drinks while seated in an indoor movie theater.
Children and an adult collecting dyed Easter eggs in a cozy living room with a purple basket and colorful eggs on the floor.
A small orange bird perched on a shrub.
Two young girls smile and laugh on a carpeted staircase inside their home. The setting is a bright, white stairwell in a family home.
A serene sunset paints the Pacific Ocean in warm hues, viewed from a coastal hillside with rolling waves and rugged cliffs.
A family walks a cobblestone lane surrounded by charming half-timbered houses with hanging flowers. They stand near a decorative sign for a sausage shop.
A collage of views from the pedestrian walkway of the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, featuring the stone arches and skyline.
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