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Dramatic red rock formations and lush greenery at Garden of the Gods.
Dramatic red rock formations and lush greenery at Garden of the Gods.

Garden of the Gods

August 16, 2026
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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO :: On our way back to Denver from Colorado Springs, we made a quick stop at Garden of the Gods. The dense clouds finally broke just enough...

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A large golden statue of Marilyn Monroe in her iconic dress, standing amidst palm trees as the sky turns pink and purple at dusk.
A large golden statue of Marilyn Monroe in her iconic dress, standing amidst palm trees as the sky turns pink and purple at dusk.

Downtown Palm Springs

February 1, 2026
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DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS, CA :: Our last night in Palm Springs was a relaxed stroll through downtown for dinner and some sightseeing. We checked out the walk of fame, a...

Travel
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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...

Events
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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...

Events
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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! ✖...

Events
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A group walks along a gravel path through dry grasslands, with a historic steel bridge and mountain backdrop visible.
A group walks along a gravel path through dry grasslands, with a historic steel bridge and mountain backdrop visible.

Chelan & Leavenworth

September 1, 2025
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BIGHORN & BLUEBELL, CHELAN, WA :: We enjoyed the last weekend of summer vacation in Chelan and Leavenworth – relaxing, walking, birding, swimming, gaming, and soaking up...

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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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Four people posing in front of Spanish architecture with a decorative arched doorway and greenery.
Four people posing in front of Spanish architecture with a decorative arched doorway and greenery.

Bakersfield National Cemetery

August 10, 2025
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BAKERSFIELD NATIONAL CEMETERY, ARVIN, CA :: Today we laughed and reminisced with Grandma Carol, sharing lunch and stories along with a couple games of Clue. Then we visited...

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A red barn-style building with a green roof, featuring flower baskets and a group of visitors, set against a backdrop of rolling hills under a blue sky.
A red barn-style building with a green roof, featuring flower baskets and a group of visitors, set against a backdrop of rolling hills under a blue sky.

Blueberry Hills

July 17, 2025
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BLUEBERRY HILLS, MANSON, WA :: Big family breakfast at Blueberry Hills – and it did not disappoint! Known for their hearty, homemade food in a cozy homestead, this Lake...

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A close-up of freshly baked sugar cookies cooling on a wire rack with decorative red cutting shapes nearby.
A close-up of freshly baked sugar cookies cooling on a wire rack with decorative red cutting shapes nearby.

3D-Printed Cookie Cutters

February 2, 2025
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: Kristie and the kids wanted to decorate cookies over the weekend, so I printed some custom cookie cutters using CookieCAD and our BambuLab 3D printer....

Projects
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Two individuals collaborate on a large jigsaw puzzle depicting a traditional European street scene on a wooden dining table.
Two individuals collaborate on a large jigsaw puzzle depicting a traditional European street scene on a wooden dining table.

Renaissance Puzzle

January 26, 2025
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NORTH CREEK, BOTHELL, WA :: Our family gifted us a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of our photo at the Washington Midsummer Renfaire. We finally finished it today! It was the perfect...

Projects
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A group of three people poses with a snowman prop on a sandy beach near a resort with palm trees.
A group of three people poses with a snowman prop on a sandy beach near a resort with palm trees.

Happy New Year’s Eve from Belize

December 31, 2024
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GRAND CARIBE, SAN PEDRO, BELIZE :: Happy New Year’s Eve from Belize! We’re wrapping up 2024 with sunshine and family fun on Ambergris Caye! ✖ Sandy Path at Tropical...

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A person sitting on a couch in a festive room with a giant sloth pillow and Christmas decorations in the background.
A person sitting on a couch in a festive room with a giant sloth pillow and Christmas decorations in the background.

Christmas Eve

December 25, 2024
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EDMONDS, WA :: A wild Christmas Eve with the English’s! We ventured deep into the untamed woods of Edmonds to visit Grandma English and Uncle David, where we enjoyed fun...

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Three kids wearing matching gingerbread Christmas pajamas sit on a couch, laughing and having fun near a decorated holiday tree.
Three kids wearing matching gingerbread Christmas pajamas sit on a couch, laughing and having fun near a decorated holiday tree.

Cousin Crew Christmas in Chelan

December 25, 2024
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BIGHORN & BLUEBELL, CHELAN, WA :: Cousin Crew Christmas in Chelan! Lots of fun, family, gifts, games, food, cookie decorating, hot tubbing, and some snow to ring in the...

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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...

Projects
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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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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! ✖ Blowing Out Birthday Candles...

Events
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A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.
A picturesque Swiss alpine village with traditional wooden houses and a white church tower.

Grindelwald, Switzerland

August 15, 2024
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GRINDELWALD, SWITZERLAND :: Sometimes our most memorable travel moments are unplanned. When fleeting from one tourist hot spot to another, we fill ourselves with precious moments...

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Visitors standing inside a large metal bird sculpture on a coastal promenade. The structure is set against a backdrop of clear blue sky and ocean.
Visitors standing inside a large metal bird sculpture on a coastal promenade. The structure is set against a backdrop of clear blue sky and ocean.

Reykjavík, Iceland

July 23, 2024
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REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND :: We kicked off my sabbatical in Reykjavik! The grandparents didn’t survive the jet lag, but Kristie and the kiddos pressed on after our long red...

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Close-up of a capybara with soft, tan fur peering over a wooden log structure. The animal's face is framed by a rustic background of stacked logs.
Close-up of a capybara with soft, tan fur peering over a wooden log structure. The animal's face is framed by a rustic background of stacked logs.

The Capybara Experience

April 11, 2024
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SNAKE FARM ANIMAL WORLD, SAN MARCOS, TX :: The Capybara Experience! The kids enjoying quality time with their favorite, adorable, enormous, semi-aquatic rodents! ✖...

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A family enjoys a day at an amusement park, watching the rides and attractions from a wooden stand.
A family enjoys a day at an amusement park, watching the rides and attractions from a wooden stand.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

April 9, 2024
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SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS, SAN ANTONIO, TX :: Kristie has been to Magic Mountain, but it was the first Six Flags experience for the twins and me! As expected, the...

Travel
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A traveler smiles while holding a Funko Pop box in a brightly lit retail store. The iconic Funko globe sign hangs prominently for visitors to see.
A traveler smiles while holding a Funko Pop box in a brightly lit retail store. The iconic Funko globe sign hangs prominently for visitors to see.

Funko HQ

March 30, 2024
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FUNKO, EVERETT, WA :: We had some business up in Everett this morning, so we stopped by Funko HQ to see the latest toys. The kids adopted some ninja turtles,...

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A rainbow arches over Crescent Bay Beach with a pier in the background and blue skies above.
A rainbow arches over Crescent Bay Beach with a pier in the background and blue skies above.

Hanalei Bay, Kauai Hawaii

February 27, 2024
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HANALEI BAY, KAUAI, HANALEI, HI :: We think we were pretty lucky with the weather during our trip. When it rained, it quickly passed, and always resulted in some stunning...

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Three people paddleboard down a lush canal in vibrant life jackets, surrounded by tropical foliage. This serene scene captures a family-friendly outdoor adventure.
Three people paddleboard down a lush canal in vibrant life jackets, surrounded by tropical foliage. This serene scene captures a family-friendly outdoor adventure.

Kayak Hanalei

February 27, 2024
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KAYAK HANALEI, HANALEI, HI :: The kids paddle boarded the beautiful Hanalei River while the water-averse and balance-challenged dad watched from the banks. ✖ Paddleboarding on a...

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A baseball player prepares to bat while spectators watch from behind a chain-link fence.
Two children enjoy a splash in a pool with castle-like structures and mountains in the background.
Two people from behind embrace the massive base of an ancient seaside tree with sprawling roots.
Several young players in purple and white uniforms compete for the ball on a grassy soccer field.
A surrealistic view of a curved interior space with arched windows and sunlight streaming in, creating patterns on the textured floor.
A close-up of a computer monitor displaying an X-ray of a foot with medical interface tools and patient data fields.
A group of musicians playing instruments on stage in a cozy, low-lit bar with an attentive audience.
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A cozy family poses in matching red and white Christmas pajamas on the couch. One person wears a Santa hat while others have festive headbands with reindeer antlers and lights.
Stunning view of Bryce Canyon’s hoodoos bathed in golden sunset light. Distant mountains frame this natural wonder in Utah.
A gift wrapped in red festive paper shaped like a dog sits in front of a Christmas tree.
A ladder leads upward inside a natural cave illuminated by daylight. The rocky walls have smooth and rugged textures forming an enclosed space.
A skull illuminated by a warm light against a dark background.
A group of small birds stands on a rocky outcrop, with distant mountains visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
A toddler wearing a purple jacket and blue pants walks on a beach with driftwood logs and the sea in the background, capturing a moment of exploration.
People wearing goggles in a clear blue pool with palm trees and desert landscaping in the background.
Three cross-country skiers wearing winter hats stand beside a snow-covered road next to a U-turn warning sign in a snowy forested area.
A stunning mountain peak rises above a clear lake with gentle ripples. The natural beauty is enhanced by the vivid blue sky and scattered clouds.
A cheerful selfie taken near a historic brick building and arches on a sunny autumn day.
A rocky mountain summit with patches of snow, surrounded by evergreen trees under a clear blue sky.
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