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A family poses together at a tropical resort with palm trees and a pool in the background. The scene captures a beautiful sunset sky.
A family poses together at a tropical resort with palm trees and a pool in the background. The scene captures a beautiful sunset sky.

Sunset Dinner

February 20, 2024
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GRAND HYATT KAUAI RESORT & SPA, POIPU, HI :: Wonderful dinner, music, and sunset on the terrace overlooking the beach with my favorite people! ✖ play_circle_filled Evening...

Group riding a wooden wagon through a vineyard under a clear blue sky, surrounded by vine rows and glistening fruit.
Group riding a wooden wagon through a vineyard under a clear blue sky, surrounded by vine rows and glistening fruit.

Tsillan Cellars Tour

September 23, 2023
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TSILLAN CELLARS, CHELAN, WA :: Autumn in Chelan is wine harvesting season! We took grandpa to Tsillan Cellars for a fun and informative tour of the winery. The owner and...

Three people watching a movie in a cozy living room with hand-drawn alphabet wall art.
Three people watching a movie in a cozy living room with hand-drawn alphabet wall art.

Hawkins National Laboratory

May 28, 2023
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HAWKINS NATIONAL LABORATORY, DRUID HILLS, GA :: Throwback post of that time during the 80s that we visited Hawkins National Lab for a sleep study. Turns out a bunch of...

Three smiling people sitting together on a plaid sofa, one holding a pink card. The group appears happy and relaxed in a home setting.
Three smiling people sitting together on a plaid sofa, one holding a pink card. The group appears happy and relaxed in a home setting.

Mother’s Day Bike Ride

May 14, 2023
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CENTENNIAL TRAIL TRAILHEAD, SNOHOMISH, WA :: Happy Mother’s Day to the best mommy our kids could ever have! Celebrated with cards, gifts, chocolate covered strawberries, a...

A charming mountain chalet with snow covering the ground and surrounding landscape under a clear blue sky.
A charming mountain chalet with snow covering the ground and surrounding landscape under a clear blue sky.

Lake House Progress

January 29, 2023
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CHELAN LOOKOUT, CHELAN, WA :: We visited our vacation home in Chelan this weekend to check in on its progress and do some space planning. With Lauren’s broken foot, we...

A smiling person holds a plate with a slice of lemon cake and a lit blue candle. The background includes a cozy living room with a plaid blanket on the couch.
A smiling person holds a plate with a slice of lemon cake and a lit blue candle. The background includes a cozy living room with a plaid blanket on the couch.

Happy Birthday to Me

January 24, 2023
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LINCOLN SQUARE, BELLEVUE, WA :: Thanks for the birthday wishes! Here are some photos to prove I’m still alive after all these years… To celebrate, my family treated...

An orange 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the number 01 on the door. A person is driving a replica vehicle in front of a movie mural.
An orange 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am with the number 01 on the door. A person is driving a replica vehicle in front of a movie mural.

Dukes Of Hazzard Museum

October 9, 2022
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COOTER'S DUKES OF HAZZARD MUSEUM, NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 4: Our last day in Nashville included a stop at Cooter’s to sit in the General Lee, followed by...

Vibrant neon sign for Luke's 32 adorning the exterior of the historic Paragon Building in Seattle. A colorful electric guitar icon highlights the restaurant's musical performance theme.
Vibrant neon sign for Luke's 32 adorning the exterior of the historic Paragon Building in Seattle. A colorful electric guitar icon highlights the restaurant's musical performance theme.

Downtown Nashville

October 9, 2022
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DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE, NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 3: On Friday we returned to Broadway to check out the evening scene and it was pretty wild! The street and clubs...

A view of the Rainforest Cafe's glass-domed interior with lush plants and a waterfall.
A view of the Rainforest Cafe's glass-domed interior with lush plants and a waterfall.

Opryland Resort

October 8, 2022
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GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER, NASHVILLE, TN :: Nashville – Day 2: Our second day was spent exploring the enormous Gaylord Opryland Resort, relaxing at the...

Three people sitting on a park bench enjoying soft-serve ice cream on a sunny day.
Three people sitting on a park bench enjoying soft-serve ice cream on a sunny day.

Disney Birthdays

September 11, 2022
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DISNEYLAND/CALIFONIA ADVENTURE, ANAHEIM, CA :: Celebrating cousin Shielle’s and grandpa Brown’s birthdays at Disney California Adventure Park! Genie+ worked great in...

Concrete stairs with black railings leading down to a lake bordered by green lawns and mountains under a blue sky.
Concrete stairs with black railings leading down to a lake bordered by green lawns and mountains under a blue sky.

Chelanigans

August 20, 2022
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LAKE CHELAN, CHELAN, WA :: Chelanigans – just a few more pics of walks around town, pickleball, finding a deer in the vineyards, enjoying the prime rib dinner at The...

A child in a pink shirt balances on a rustic log in a lush green alpine meadow, with snow-capped mountains in the distance.
A child in a pink shirt balances on a rustic log in a lush green alpine meadow, with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

Allmendhubel

July 18, 2022
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ALLMENDHUBEL, MÜRREN, SWITZERLAND :: Allmendhubel is a flower covered hill above Murren, accessible via a steep funicular. There’s a cute restaurant and playground...

A scenic overlook at a mountain station offers stunning panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. The bright sun illuminates the clear blue sky.
A scenic overlook at a mountain station offers stunning panoramic views of snow-capped peaks. The bright sun illuminates the clear blue sky.

Schilthorn

July 16, 2022
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SCHILTHORN – PIZ GLORIA, MÜRREN, SWITZERLAND :: Today we rode four gondolas to the summit of Schilthorn at 9744 feet. It’s famous for being in the James Bond...

Panoramic view of Snoqualmie Falls and the surrounding rock gorge with a viewing platform.
Panoramic view of Snoqualmie Falls and the surrounding rock gorge with a viewing platform.

Trümmelbachfälle

July 15, 2022
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TRÜMMELBACHFÄLLE, LAUTERBRUNNEN, SWITZERLAND :: Trummelbach is the largest subterranean waterfall in Europe, fed by the snows of the mighty Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau. We...

A person with reddish-orange hair sips a drink at a bar while another person stands nearby.
A person with reddish-orange hair sips a drink at a bar while another person stands nearby.

Hofbräuhaus München

July 10, 2022
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HOFBRÄUHAUS MÜNCHEN – DAS ORIGINAL, MUNICH, GERMANY :: The next best thing to Oktoberfest in Munich is the original Hofbrauhaus brewery and beer hall! Lauren tried...

A collage of picturesque half-timbered houses with red and white facades and a traditional German-style hanging sign under a blue sky.
A collage of picturesque half-timbered houses with red and white facades and a traditional German-style hanging sign under a blue sky.

Bacharach

July 10, 2022
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BACHARACH, GERMANY :: Between our excursions to and from our castle hotel in Oberwesel, we explored the two adjacent Rhine River towns, Bacharach and Sankt Goar. In each, we...

Three people smiling and posing for a photo on a high observation deck with a view of London. Part of the London Eye is visible in the background.
Three people smiling and posing for a photo on a high observation deck with a view of London. Part of the London Eye is visible in the background.

London Eye

June 28, 2022
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THE OFFICIAL LONDON EYE, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM :: The London Eye – despite almost losing our kids and grandma on the Tube, we plowed through our jet lag to wrap...

Two girls on bicycles and one adult ride through The Enchanted Forest in Pacific Grove, California.
Two girls on bicycles and one adult ride through The Enchanted Forest in Pacific Grove, California.

Mother’s Day Bike Ride

May 8, 2022
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NORTH CREEK, WA :: Today we celebrated Kristie’s awesome momminess with a Lego bouquet, chocolate dipped strawberries, board games, lunch at the OG, a Sunny bike ride around...

View of a HYPROX live performance on stage. The scene is captured from the audience perspective.
View of a HYPROX live performance on stage. The scene is captured from the audience perspective.

Hyprov: Hypnotism + Improv

March 5, 2022
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EDMONDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, EDMONDS, WA :: The fam went out for dinner at The Keg tonight, and then proceeded to the Edmonds Center for the Arts to bear...

A food truck with 'Hoggy Dog' branding and a 'Cornbox' banner serves customers under a shade structure.
A food truck with 'Hoggy Dog' branding and a 'Cornbox' banner serves customers under a shade structure.

Kahuku Food Trucks

March 2, 2022
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KAHUKU, HI :: The best eats on Oahu are in Kahuku right alongside the Kamehameha Highway on the way to the North Shore. There we found over a dozen food...

Visitors walk across a wooden bridge toward a traditional Japanese temple complex amidst lush green mountains and trees.
Visitors walk across a wooden bridge toward a traditional Japanese temple complex amidst lush green mountains and trees.

Byodo-In Temple

March 2, 2022
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BYODO-IN TEMPLE, KANEOHE, HI :: We found our zen at the Byodo-in Temple, a recreation of the original in Japan. We rang the three-ton bell to clear our minds, offered...

A bronze surfer statue adorned with a pink floral lei stands against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear blue sky. The image captures iconic Hawaiian coastal scenery.
A bronze surfer statue adorned with a pink floral lei stands against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear blue sky. The image captures iconic Hawaiian coastal scenery.

Waikiki

February 24, 2022
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WAIKIKI, HI :: We’re really enjoying our time in Kailua, but you can’t go to Oahu without spending a little time in Waikiki. Well, actually, maybe you can and...

A wide-angle shot of a person on a paddleboard in clear turquoise water under a blue sky, with a second person paddling nearby.
A wide-angle shot of a person on a paddleboard in clear turquoise water under a blue sky, with a second person paddling nearby.

Kailua Paddleboarding

February 23, 2022
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KAILUA BEACH ADVENTURES, KAILUA, HI :: Today we tried paddle boarding Kailua Beach to Lanikai Beach and the Mokes, a couple of islands visible about a 90 minute paddle away....

A youth soccer team in purple uniforms poses for a group photo on a grassy field with stadium lights in the background. A team photo in purple soccer uniforms at a stadium backdrop.
A youth soccer team in purple uniforms poses for a group photo on a grassy field with stadium lights in the background. A team photo in purple soccer uniforms at a stadium backdrop.

Alicorns Last Game & Team Photo

October 31, 2021
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MALTBY COMMUNITY PARK, SNOHOMISH, WA :: The North Creek Alicorns finished up their season yesterday with a final game in the sun, followed by pizza and cupcakes at Zeeks! It...

A large stone pyramid rises from the jungle with children playing in the foreground.
A large stone pyramid rises from the jungle with children playing in the foreground.

Coba Ruinas Arqueológicas

October 31, 2021
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COBA RUINAS ARQUEOLÓGICAS, QUINTANA ROO, MEXICO :: On the 8th and final full day of our vacation, we drove to Coba. We love exploring Mayan ruins, and were glad to...

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