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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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A singer performs under vibrant stage lights at a massive outdoor concert.
A singer performs under vibrant stage lights at a massive outdoor concert.

My Chemical Romance at T-Mobile Park

July 12, 2025
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T-MOBILE PARK, SEATTLE, WA :: Last night’s My Chemical Romance concert in Seattle was a blast! We were mostly there as the parent chaperones, but it was so fun watching...

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Enjoying popcorn and drinks while seated in an indoor movie theater.
Enjoying popcorn and drinks while seated in an indoor movie theater.

The Wild Robot

October 13, 2024
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AMC LOEWS WOODINVILLE 12 THEATER, WOODINVILLE, WA :: It’s not often we go to the movie theaters these days, but an exception was made for a favorite bedtime story turned...

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Actors in period costumes perform on a theater stage in front of a live audience, with a prominent red circular prop and dramatic lighting.
Actors in period costumes perform on a theater stage in front of a live audience, with a prominent red circular prop and dramatic lighting.

DRUM TAO

April 23, 2024
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BENEROYA HALL, SEATTLE, WA :: Fun night at Beneroya Hall watching DRUM TAO perform acrobatics and taiko! The ensemble is celebrating their 30th anniversary and concluded their...

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An illuminated tree and sign spelling out Green Fairy Garden at night.
An illuminated tree and sign spelling out Green Fairy Garden at night.

Absinthe Cabaret

October 21, 2023
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ABSINTHE CABARET AT CAESARS PALACE, LAS VEGAS, NV :: Other than U2, Absinthe may be the best show in Vegas right now! It’s a high-energy and hilarious production of...

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Two smiling individuals standing together holding small trophies next to a grand piano inside a church.
Two smiling individuals standing together holding small trophies next to a grand piano inside a church.

Summer Piano Recital

June 11, 2023
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KIRKLAND, WA :: Proud of our twin pianists for continuing to develop their musical talents. We never push them to practice, they just love their instructor and playing every...

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Students performing on a wooden carillon in an outdoor garden setting.
Students performing on a wooden carillon in an outdoor garden setting.

Miranda’s Final Marimba Performance

June 15, 2022
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NORTHSHORE SENIOR CENTER, BOTHELL, WA :: The finale marimba performance for this talented group of 5th graders was bittersweet! It was fun to see the results of their practice...

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A group of people, some wearing masks, seated in a park or outdoors area with a stage in the background.
A group of people, some wearing masks, seated in a park or outdoors area with a stage in the background.

Leavenworth Summer Theater

August 9, 2021
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LEAVENWORTH SUMMER THEATER, LEAVENWORTH, WA :: The hills were actually alive with the sound of music Saturday evening! We enjoyed the Leavenworth Summer Theater's 25th annual...

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A cozy indoor dining space at Barefoot Ranch in Portland with large windows opening to lush greenery. People sit on stools and look out at the nature view.
A cozy indoor dining space at Barefoot Ranch in Portland with large windows opening to lush greenery. People sit on stools and look out at the nature view.

The Bandon House

July 7, 2021
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BANDON, OR :: Here’s the last set of photos from our road trip, highlighting some of the great times we had while sharing four days with family at The Bandon...

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Two visitors standing in front of a Minecraft MineFaire promotional display. The background features blocky pixel art and gaming characters.
Two visitors standing in front of a Minecraft MineFaire promotional display. The background features blocky pixel art and gaming characters.

Minefaire

May 18, 2019
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WAMU THEATER, SEATTLE, WA :: Today the kids celebrated their favorite game at Minefaire! They experienced Minecraft in virtual reality, got their faces painted, played an online...

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Actors performing with swords and shields on a blue-lit stage.
Actors performing with swords and shields on a blue-lit stage.

Tournament of Kings

February 15, 2019
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EXCALIBUR, NV :: What better way to celebrate my birthday than with a king's tournament! The knights battled as we ate our medieval dinner with our fingers and cheered on...

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A woman and two girls pose together on a sandy Pacific Northwest beach with coastal rocks and a cloudy sky in the background. They are wearing colorful winter jackets and smiling.
A woman and two girls pose together on a sandy Pacific Northwest beach with coastal rocks and a cloudy sky in the background. They are wearing colorful winter jackets and smiling.

Cannon Beach Thanksgiving

November 25, 2018
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CANNON BEACH, OR :: A Thanksgiving getaway to Cannon Beach where we enjoyed the beach between storms, playing board games, chasing bunnies, Black Friday shopping the artsy shops,...

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Three people in colorful dresses stand on the grass in a park setting with trees in the background.
Three people in colorful dresses stand on the grass in a park setting with trees in the background.

2018 Dance Recital

May 19, 2018
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SNOHOMISH HIGH SCHOOL, SNOHOMISH, WA :: The kids practiced hard all year for this show! They were so excited and we were so proud to see them perform! ✖ play_circle_filled...

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A mountie mounted on a horse in a red uniform.
A mountie mounted on a horse in a red uniform.

RCMP Musical Ride

September 18, 2017
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BANFF, CANADA :: Lucky us, we happened to be in Banff the same weekend as the Mounties, who were touring all of Canada for its 150th birthday. We watched a...

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A performer sings at a glowing night boat in Disney World's Enchanted River, surrounded by vibrant stage lights and colorful baskets of fruit.
A performer sings at a glowing night boat in Disney World's Enchanted River, surrounded by vibrant stage lights and colorful baskets of fruit.

Frozen on Ice

November 25, 2015
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ANGEL OF THE WINDS ARENA, EVERETT, WA :: Frozen on Ice turned the arena into Arendelle, complete with dazzling costumes, dramatic lighting, and enough spectacle to keep everyone...

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A horse and performer captured in a dramatic circus show with purple lighting and mist.
A horse and performer captured in a dramatic circus show with purple lighting and mist.

Medieval Times

November 24, 2015
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MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT, DALLAS, TX :: Dinner came with knights, horses, cheering sections, and just enough theatrical danger to make eating with our hands feel...

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Colorful puppets from the Polar Express appear on a stage with a snowy backdrop in Portland, Oregon.
Colorful puppets from the Polar Express appear on a stage with a snowy backdrop in Portland, Oregon.

Yo Gabba Gabba

March 3, 2013
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PARAMOUNT THEATRE, SEATTLE, WA :: The kiddos were delighted and perhaps a little overwhelmed seeing one of their favorite TV shows in real life! ✖ Family Fun at Sesame Street...

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Three performers on a concert stage with a blue-lit backdrop, featuring a person in a black bear-like mask and white sash.
Three performers on a concert stage with a blue-lit backdrop, featuring a person in a black bear-like mask and white sash.

Conan in Seattle

April 18, 2010
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MCCAW HALL, SEATTLE, WASHINGTON :: We celebrated Conan O’Brien’s birthday during a stop on his Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour. Conan was joined...

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A woman in traditional Japanese attire energetically strikes a large taiko drum with a mallet during a live performance.
A woman in traditional Japanese attire energetically strikes a large taiko drum with a mallet during a live performance.

Cirque du Soleil: KA

November 28, 2009
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SOUTHWEST FAMILY VACATION DAY 4 :: LAS VEGAS, NV :: Tonight we took my parents to see Cirque du Soleil’s KA playing at the MGM Grand. Unlike most Cirque shows,...

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Colorful buildings line the canal in Nyhavn, Copenhagen. Boats are docked along the waterfront.
Colorful buildings line the canal in Nyhavn, Copenhagen. Boats are docked along the waterfront.

Victoria Butterfly Gardens

May 23, 2009
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BRENTWOOD BAY, B.C. :: Kristie and I visited Victoria during a sunny Memorial Day weekend. The trip was great, but I wish it was easier to get there. We traveled...

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A wooden boardwalk curves gracefully through vast, textured red sandstone formations under a serene sky.
A wooden boardwalk curves gracefully through vast, textured red sandstone formations under a serene sky.

Madonna

November 26, 2008
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UNBELIZEABLE VACATION DAY 3 :: MIAMI, FL :: A couple years ago, we happened to catch the NBC broadcast of Madonna’s Confessions tour at Wembley Stadium and thought it was...

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A two-story tropical vacation home surrounded by lush palm trees and vibrant greenery. The structure features wooden railings and bright green accents.
A two-story tropical vacation home surrounded by lush palm trees and vibrant greenery. The structure features wooden railings and bright green accents.

Mythbusters

October 4, 2008
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MOORE THEATRE, SEATTLE, WA :: The Mythbusters, Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, were in Seattle to share behind-the-scenes stories from their popular television show. I think...

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A tabby and white cat licks its paw while sitting in fresh snow.
A tabby and white cat licks its paw while sitting in fresh snow.

Cirque du Soleil: Corteo

May 10, 2008
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MARYMOOR PARK, REDMOND, WA :: To celebrate Mother’s Day, we invited our moms to see Corteo, a Cirque du Soleil show traveling the world and making a brief stop in...

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A musician plays piano under warm stage lighting in a dimly lit venue.
A musician plays piano under warm stage lighting in a dimly lit venue.

Duelin’ Ivoryz Saloon

March 15, 2008
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LONGHORN BARBECUE, AUBURN, WA :: We joined a bunch of friends at the Longhorn Barbecue last night to celebrate Shannon’s birthday. This Longhorn features a large,...

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A group of colorful koi fish swim gracefully in a clear pond, surrounded by submerged rocks and leaves.
A group of colorful koi fish swim gracefully in a clear pond, surrounded by submerged rocks and leaves.

Dallas Arboretum

November 4, 2007
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DALLAS, TX :: Yes, there is greenery in Dallas! Just a few miles from downtown is White Rock Lake, Dallas’s own version of Seattle’s beloved Green Lake park, complete...

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A collage of photos from a farm stand visit, showing people relaxing on a couch in a rural setting with white tents in the background. The images capture a casual, sunny day at a local farm market.
A group of three people sitting on a bench enjoying Mickey-shaped treats. The setting includes flowers and a building with columns in the background.
A woman writes under a green umbrella at an outdoor cafe. She has a cup of coffee beside her on the wooden table.
A serene forest stream cascading over moss-covered rocks beneath a canopy of vibrant green, yellow, and red autumn leaves. A cascade of water flows through a lush woodland setting with detailed foliage in the foreground.
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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.
Historic half-timbered houses lined up along a riverfront with twin spires towering behind under a clear blue sky.
Elvis Presley in a white jumpsuit performing on stage with bright stage lights in the background. The audience is visible in the foreground, watching the performance.
A family strolls along a paved path towards a pool and cabanas, surrounded by tall coconut palms and lush tropical landscaping at a resort villa.
A festive front porch decorated for Halloween with glowing purple lights.
A band performs on a well-lit stage during a live concert. The crowd in front raises their phones to capture the moment.
A group of alpacas grazing in a lush green meadow. Some brown and white alpacas are standing and eating grass in a rural setting.
A breathtaking Pacific Northwest waterfall cascading over moss-covered rocks into a tranquil river.
A modern restaurant illuminated with ambient purple lighting and candlelit tables, featuring sleek white booths and curved walls with warm orange accents.
A historical marker embedded in a large stone with American flags nearby.
A large stone pyramid rises from the jungle with children playing in the foreground.
An adult African elephant and baby walking through the open savanna with dry grass.
A scenic view of a waterfall flowing into a vibrant turquoise pool surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush green trees.
A family tent is set up in a sun-dappled forest clearing, next to a wooden picnic table where a child sits.
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