Last Swim of The Summer
The weather has been all over the place lately, but today was supposed to be the warmest day we’ll have for a while. I made…
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June Trip: Legoland – Day 2
Time To Build A Ferrari! Today Jeff joined us at the park, and the kids were so excited to show him all their favorite spots….
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Spring Break: Sunriver, OR – Day One!
When I was a kid, my parents used to take us to Sunriver, Oregon. They’d gone a few times with friends and loved it so…
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Canada Road Trip – Day 3 – Hiking, Calgary Zoo, and a Waterslide
I coaxed my family out of bed early this morning to visit Johnston Canyon for a morning hike. Though there was some initial resistance, my…
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Swimming In The Pool
This summer felt a little different—we didn’t log as many hours in the pool as usual. With Grandma and Grandpa recovering from surgery and my…
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Dinner In NYC and Wrapping Up a Weekend Of Fun In La Center
Crown Shy, lauded for its inventive menu and striking Art Deco setting, had been hyped up by many. Jeff, who’s a been many times has…
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Spring Break: Swimming At Firstenburg Community Center
Today we piled into the car and drove to Firstenburg Community Center for family swim. I thought it would be good to get out and…
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Midwinter Break NCL Cruise: Day 6 – Cozumel Beach Day and Snorkeling
Today, we visited Cozumel, Mexico. We had been here before during our Disney cruise in 2016, but it wasn’t our favorite stop back then. On…
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First Swim at Grandma’s House and a Large Dino Cookie
While Mizz, Grandpa, and Cohen headed up to Seattle for a 5K and a Mariners game, Grandma and I spent the day entertaining the youngest…
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More Water Fun in the Pool!
Seriously, I’m so grateful that Grandma and Grandpa got a pool. We have just enjoyed it so much this summer. Tonight, James jumped in the…
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Winston Hanging in the Pool
I guess Winston got jealous of all the pool fun being had and wanted to join. It’s probably more likely that he couldn’t be close…
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More Pool Fun….And Car Fun!
Noticing a theme this summer? Pool fun! We spent more time cooling off at my parents’ pool, while James and Jeff seemed more interested in…
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Stepping Up Our Pool Fun with Italian Cream Sodas
At Ang and Barb’s anniversary party, they had an Italian Cream Soda bar that reignited a passion I had completely forgotten about! I mentioned it…
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A quick Beach Trip to Neskowin and Lincoln City
Today, we took a quick day trip down to Neskowin and Lincoln City to spend some time with Grandma and Grandpa at their RV park….
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Cohen’s Last Day of School, Tractor Ride and Setting Up Grandma and Grandpa’s Pool
What a day! It was Cohen’s last day at La Center Elementary School, and I couldn’t help but feel a bit sad. The school has…
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Recreation Park and Penny Playground in Chehalis
Jeff heard about an incredible playground from one of the baseball dads, so we decided to drive up today. It was truly amazing! The playground…
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James In The Pool With Mizz!
James is still not a big fan of the pool, but I was proud of him for handling the short time he spent in it…
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Swimming With Elizabeth And Her Girls
Today, Cohen, Lydia, and Mizz joined me on a trip to Oregon to visit Elizabeth and her daughters at her sister’s house. Her sister has…
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Swimming at Grandma and Grandpas
Summer in Washington wouldn’t be complete without countless afternoons spent jumping into Grandma and Grandpa’s pool several times a week. I feel so lucky to…
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Pool Time at Grandpa and Grandma’s
It wouldn’t be summer without swimming in Grandma and Grandpa’s pool! While Lydia was a bit hesitant at first—insisting on being held every time she…
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Filling Up the Pool
This summer is about to be amazing—we filled up the pool today! Lydia and Cohen were so excited and even “helped” Mizz with the setup,…
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Great Wolf Lodge in Washington
We decided to take a trip up to Great Wolf Lodge in Grand Mound, Washington. Cohen is a huge fan of Great Wolf Lodge, so…
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Grandma Olsen Pictures and Lunch
During my visit this summer, I had several chances to spend time with my grandma (Grandma Olsen), and I’m so grateful I did. One of…
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A Quick Trip To Great Wolf Lodge
Cohen always has two days off at the beginning of June, and while we didn’t do much last year, this year we planned some exciting…
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Ocean Grove Kickball Game With Cousins
Gerry and Sebastian joined us on Thursday and spent some time with us before Jeff drove them down to New Jersey to meet up with…
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