This weekend Chris was able to get some yard work done. We got about a ton of big rocks to build up our retaining wall in the front of the house so that our front yard is a little more level and less of a hill. Chris just picked up one load so he was … [Read more…]
Since Ryan had so much fun riding bikes in Kent, we decided to go ride bikes again, this time in Bothell. Chris found a nice bike path near Blyth Park and away we went. This time Chris brought his bike so he could ride with Ryan. We decided it best if the boys rode their … [Read more…]
Porpoise Bluff-Sharpe Park Pass-None Difficulty 2.5/5 Rating: 3/5 Beth came back for another visit! Beth hasn’t been for a visit in almost a year! (I think that’s a record for her!) She was browsing for flights to come see us, and found a … [Read more…]
My parents came the end of May to deliver my dad’s old truck, and our new truck to us. Before they knew they were coming then, they already bought plane tickets and rented a house to come visit us in August. They were coming in August to come over Sea fair. We’ve done just a … [Read more…]
Some of my best friends from high school were wanting to get together and go on a girls trip. My friend Mary Anne had a free resort stay and she wanted some of us to go with her. It was really sweet of her! Sadly it was looking like I wasn’t going to be able … [Read more…]
Since we aren’t living in our home right now (due to the remodel) we decided we finally needed to get another car. Since I couldn’t just walk the kids to school anymore, and Chris was working on the house until late at night, it just wasn’t feasible to share the car anymore. We were trying … [Read more…]
Last year my mom had a busy year and wasn’t able to come to Seattle much. (She finally made it in December.) But this year, we were all hoping she’d make it out more! My mom had some extra time off and the kids and I were getting antsy to do something fun. We talked … [Read more…]
Padilla Bay- Pass-none, parking limited Difficutly-1/5 Rating-2.5/5 Since we are gearing up to jump in with both feet on our house remodel, AND we had a nice weather, we decided to go on a hike to … [Read more…]
This was actually our first Christmas away from family. Last Christmas we were in Washington, but the McBrides came up to have Christmas with us. In Arizona we were close to family so we would spend the holidays with them. This year it was just us! I was actually looking forward to having Christmas with … [Read more…]
October was a great month for us! Not only only did we have a great trip to Mexico and Arizona, but we did a lot of fun things in the Pacific Northwest! The day after we got home from Mexico it was Ryan’s and my birthday! I gave Ryan the option of going to school … [Read more…]
Chris and I got our first passports at almost the same time 10 years ago…which meant that we needed to renew our passports at the same time and that time was now! Since we were renewing our passports we thought it would be a good time to get the kids their own passports as well. … [Read more…]
Chris has been wanting to learn how to lead climb for awhile now so he finally took a class. (Climbing your rope up the top of the rock.) The class was in Vantage Washington about 2 1/2 hours away from us. Chris learned to lead climb and had a blast. He really loved this spot … [Read more…]
Watson/Anderson Lakes- Pass-Northwest Forest Pass Difficulty-3.5/5 (kids rating) Rating-5/5 Summer is coming to a close so over the Labor Day Holiday we decided to say goodbye to summer in an epic way, a family backpacking trip! There was so much we wanted to do this summer; so much we accomplished this … [Read more…]
Sourdough Ridge 2.5 mile loop, 400 feet elevation gain Pass-Pay to get into Mt. Rainier National Park Difficulty-2/5 (with kids) Rating-5/5 This summer we have picked up a few new hobbies, (kayaking and rock climbing) so we have neglected hiking. This past weekend we decided that it was time to go … [Read more…]
Sares Head-.75 miles there and back. 150 elevation gain Pass-none Difficulty-1/5 Rating-5/5 After our Utah road trip Beth was able to drive back with me and the kids and spend a few days with us in Seattle! She was leaving for Thailand August 17, so this would be her last hurrah … [Read more…]
