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Three elaborately decorated gingerbread houses on a wooden surface with a Christmas tree in the background.
Three elaborately decorated gingerbread houses on a wooden surface with a Christmas tree in the background.

Gingerbread Houses

December 13, 2020
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Gingerbread houses! The kids made theirs the traditional way, and I made mine with Lego. While Legos are much neater to work with, they can't...

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A child wearing an apron carefully slices yellow-orange fruit on a black cutting board. The background shows a bright kitchen with a view of the outdoors.
A child wearing an apron carefully slices yellow-orange fruit on a black cutting board. The background shows a bright kitchen with a view of the outdoors.

Chicken Skewers & S’mores Pie

November 8, 2020
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: The kids cooked a couple of their favorite Radish recipes today: Chicken Teriyaki Skewers and S’mores Pie! ✖ Making marshmallow pie in the...

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A row of four carved pumpkins with glowing faces displayed on a wooden kitchen counter.
A row of four carved pumpkins with glowing faces displayed on a wooden kitchen counter.

Covid Halloween

October 31, 2020
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: A little different this year, but still a fun time! Grateful for our neighbors that organized safe, alternative activities! ✖ Fallen leaves on suburban...

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A child playfully jumping in a teal-walled bedroom with white furniture. The room features a desk, and clothing poster.
A child playfully jumping in a teal-walled bedroom with white furniture. The room features a desk, and clothing poster.

Magnetic Paint

October 15, 2020
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: After 8 (!!!) coats of paint (6 in magnetic and 2 in Paradise Landscape), Lauren’s new favorite color (teal) adorns her walls (along with her beautiful...

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A view of a well-maintained house with a curved asphalt driveway under a clear blue sky.
A view of a well-maintained house with a curved asphalt driveway under a clear blue sky.

North Creek Clubhouse

September 8, 2020
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NORTH CREEK CLUBHOUSE, BOTHELL, WA :: A few years ago, we purchased this 90 year-old, former golf clubhouse, to serve as the new office for English Insurance Group and Learning...

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Two children play on large rocks beside a gravel trail in a lush forest setting, captured in the Pacific Northwest.
Two children play on large rocks beside a gravel trail in a lush forest setting, captured in the Pacific Northwest.

Timber

August 13, 2020
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NORTH CREEK CLUBHOUSE, BOTHELL, WA :: Timber! Exciting and a little sad to watch eight large trees removed from the Clubhouse lot today. We would have loved to have been...

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Everything is Awesome

March 18, 2020
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: Well, perhaps not everything right now… But most things are still pretty awesome, including Lauren and Miranda playing the song on the piano as a duet!...

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A festive front porch decorated for Halloween with glowing purple lights.
A festive front porch decorated for Halloween with glowing purple lights.

Jack-O’-Lanterns

October 28, 2019
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: This year we're terrifying the neighborhood with a Pusheen and Squishmallow… 😉 At least the Pusheen looks somewhat mean. ✖ Spooky Halloween Glow...

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Two children wearing aprons filling cookie dough on baking sheets.
Two children wearing aprons filling cookie dough on baking sheets.

Junior Chefs

October 28, 2019
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: The kids continue to develop their kitchen skills via their monthly Raddish Kids kits. This album covers their preparation of Dulce de Leche Cookies,...

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A youth soccer team in purple jerseys poses with their coaches on a turf field, with one player kneeling in front of the ball.
A youth soccer team in purple jerseys poses with their coaches on a turf field, with one player kneeling in front of the ball.

Alicorn Team Pictures

October 28, 2019
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WILMOT GATEWAY PARK, WOODINVILLE, WA :: The soccer season is over, but we'll always have these photos to help remember the fun had by this group of kids and their...

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Two young girls mixing ingredients in a white bowl at a kitchen sink. A close-up of hands holding a whisk.
Two young girls mixing ingredients in a white bowl at a kitchen sink. A close-up of hands holding a whisk.

Cosmic Cuisine

July 21, 2019
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: In order to develop the twins' culinary skills beyond serving a bowl of cereal, we subscribed to the Raddish Kids meal kits. This month's theme...

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Spooky Halloweencared on a front porch.
Spooky Halloweencared on a front porch.

Jack-o’-Lanterns

October 30, 2018
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: This year’s jack-o’-lanterns glowed with bats, cats, and just the right amount of Halloween menace. ✖ Nighttime Purple Bushes with Yellow...

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A family travels in a car packed with cardboard boxes, capturing a unique moment of fun and adventure together.
A family travels in a car packed with cardboard boxes, capturing a unique moment of fun and adventure together.

IKEA

August 19, 2018
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IKEA, RENTON, WA :: We survived our trip to IKEA! Stocked up on inexpensive furniture and meatballs, hopefully won’t need to return for another five years! ✖ Fun Dining...

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A child peers through a telescope set up on a tripod during twilight hours.
A child peers through a telescope set up on a tripod during twilight hours.

Jupiter

May 12, 2018
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: It’s past bedtime, but worth it to observe Jupiter and the Galilean moons (Io, Europa, Ganymede, and Calisto)… I hope they’ll dream...

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A yellow birdhouse with a wooden roof and perch hangs from a tree in a lush green garden.
A yellow birdhouse with a wooden roof and perch hangs from a tree in a lush green garden.

Bird Housing

May 6, 2018
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: A little measuring, drilling, painting, and patience turned plain boards into cheerful new homes for the backyard birds. ✖ Kids’ Homemade...

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Spring STEAM Fair

April 26, 2018
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CANYON CREEK ELEMENTARY, BOTHELL, WA :: The kids had fun participating in their first science fair! Miranda demonstrated robots and programming with Frankie the Cat, and Lauren...

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Two children performing a floating egg experiment with colorful water at a kitchen counter. One child looks delighted while observing the results.
Two children performing a floating egg experiment with colorful water at a kitchen counter. One child looks delighted while observing the results.

Emoji Eggs

April 1, 2018
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: The egg-dyeing table became an emoji workshop, complete with bright colors, tiny faces, and a whole carton full of personality. ✖ Fun Kitchen...

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Three children wearing orange aprons holding wooden boards at Home Depot. Another child wearing an apron is shown smiling with a close-up of the apron's 20th anniversary design.
Three children wearing orange aprons holding wooden boards at Home Depot. Another child wearing an apron is shown smiling with a close-up of the apron's 20th anniversary design.

Up periscopes

March 3, 2018
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THE HOME DEPOT, BOTHELL, WA :: Neat little woodworking project provided for kids at The Home Depot. Up periscopes! ✖ Focusing on Basic Construction Skills Curious Child Playing...

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A child smiles while working with a colorful buildable toy and a tablet on a wooden table.
A child smiles while working with a colorful buildable toy and a tablet on a wooden table.

Lego Boost

December 29, 2017
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: At seven, they’re building and programming their first robot! Interested Ivy League universities can PM me with acceptance letters and full ride...

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Family enjoying a winter day by building a snowman together.
Family enjoying a winter day by building a snowman together.

Physics Defying Snowman

December 26, 2017
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Did physics take a day off for Christmas?? Check out our snowman’s cantilevered lean! ✖ Building a Snowman in the Yard...

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Two children wearing red aprons proudly display their handmade birdhouses at a Home Depot Kids Workshop.
Two children wearing red aprons proudly display their handmade birdhouses at a Home Depot Kids Workshop.

Wood Gingerbread House

November 25, 2017
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THE HOME DEPOT, BOTHELL, WA :: This might become a weekly tradition! Great program for kids at The Home Depot. Today’s build was a gingerbread house! ✖ Family Fun with...

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Blue Girl Scout vests featuring American flags and a Girl Scouts USA Western Washington patch. Troop number 46813 is displayed on a yellow patch.
Blue Girl Scout vests featuring American flags and a Girl Scouts USA Western Washington patch. Troop number 46813 is displayed on a yellow patch.

Daisies

November 1, 2017
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: Our girl scouts have been promoted to Daises, and thus new uniforms must be prepared. Hopefully I did this right! ✖ Girl Scouts at Home: Staircase...

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Four carved pumpkins with cat, bat, zombie, and dolphin designs sit on a wooden kitchen counter.
Four carved pumpkins with cat, bat, zombie, and dolphin designs sit on a wooden kitchen counter.

Jack O’Lanterns

October 30, 2017
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: We turned a row of pumpkins into a glowing cast of Halloween characters, each one with its own wonderfully strange expression. ✖ Creative Halloween...

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A colorful grid of childlike drawings featuring a cat, girl, pig, and unicorn. The simple line art is drawn on orange, pink, and yellow paper.
A colorful grid of childlike drawings featuring a cat, girl, pig, and unicorn. The simple line art is drawn on orange, pink, and yellow paper.

Twin Devotion

December 17, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Miranda wasn't feeling great, so Lauren drew these cute and happy coloring pages to cheer them up. ✖ Kids’ Animal Drawings: Cat, Girl, Pig,...

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First Light

October 10, 2016
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Snuck in some telescope time before bed tonight! We observed a convenient and familiar object. Felt like we were floating in space next to it!...

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A panoramic view of a mountain stream winding through a rocky hillside, surrounded by dense evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.
Weathered tree stumps stand at the edge of a tranquil lake, with lush forested mountains in the background under a clear sky.
A selfie captured at a lively outdoor event with a rustic stone wall backdrop. Guests are seated at tables enjoying the atmosphere.
A group enjoys lunch at a colorful restaurant with tacos on a wooden tray.
A group of children playing soccer in green and purple jerseys on a grass field in the Pacific Northwest.
A musician performs on stage with a drummer during an energetic live concert as fans raise their hands enthusiastically.
Three people standing next to a large Joshua tree in a desert landscape.
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A vibrant yellow finch with black markings perches on a plant stem.
Individuals relaxing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a scenic lake and forest landscape under a sunny sky.
A panoramic view of a rocky landscape under a cloudy sky with the sun peeking through.
Colorful parade participants in elaborate costumes walk through a lively street festival. Spectators watch from the sidewalk as performers dance and interact with the crowd.
A colorful face board depicts a cyclist surfing through a tropical landscape.
A concert scene featuring a performer with arms raised on stage under purple lights and a large screen with energetic audience silhouettes.
Travelers board a white and green ferry against a backdrop of coastal hills and California skies.
A colorful grid of childlike drawings featuring a cat, girl, pig, and unicorn. The simple line art is drawn on orange, pink, and yellow paper.
Kristie walks alone on a wet, sandy beach on an overcast day. Misty sea stacks are visible in the distance across the ocean.
A smiling couple, John and Kristie, sitting closely together in a warm, wooden interior, likely a restaurant or cafe.
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 child in a blue jacket playing with a large, inflatable T-Rex dinosaur costume in a living room.
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