Category Archives: doing

August Twenty Thirteen

August was busy. Self-inflicted busy. We were gone almost every day doing something. Toward the end of the month, about 10 minutes into each outing Blaise started saying, “Mama, I’m tired. I want to go home.” And he wanted to

August Twenty Thirteen

August was busy. Self-inflicted busy. We were gone almost every day doing something. Toward the end of the month, about 10 minutes into each outing Blaise started saying, “Mama, I’m tired. I want to go home.” And he wanted to

Toys Shmoys

I decided our kiddos had too many toys. Possibly because I don’t like having many things and I live in a constant state of purging or maybe because I’m tired of picking up every night. But really, I’ve watched them

Toys Shmoys

I decided our kiddos had too many toys. Possibly because I don’t like having many things and I live in a constant state of purging or maybe because I’m tired of picking up every night. But really, I’ve watched them

July Twenty Thirteen

July started with a trip home to California, then back home to Washington to celebrate Laine turning two and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Washington actually feels like home but I’m not sure when one stops calling where they’re from

July Twenty Thirteen

July started with a trip home to California, then back home to Washington to celebrate Laine turning two and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. Washington actually feels like home but I’m not sure when one stops calling where they’re from

Technology Detox

We’re cutting down on technology around here. I didn’t think the kiddos watched that much TV. Then I started adding it up. A half-hour to hour while I showered in the morning; a half-hour to hour for Blaise while Laine

Technology Detox

We’re cutting down on technology around here. I didn’t think the kiddos watched that much TV. Then I started adding it up. A half-hour to hour while I showered in the morning; a half-hour to hour for Blaise while Laine

Recent Happenings

April flew by and it’s already almost mid-May. We kept busy with many outdoor outings, playdates with friends, Brian’s mom visiting, and our regular classes. May is already booked between classes, playgroups, playdates, family visits, and a few other fun

Recent Happenings

April flew by and it’s already almost mid-May. We kept busy with many outdoor outings, playdates with friends, Brian’s mom visiting, and our regular classes. May is already booked between classes, playgroups, playdates, family visits, and a few other fun

Recent Happenings

I’m giving up on updating weekly—or weeks at a time—and just going with when I have a moment to jot things down. Tonight is my moment since I last updated. In random order, here goes. Tiny Treks So. Much. Fun.

Recent Happenings

I’m giving up on updating weekly—or weeks at a time—and just going with when I have a moment to jot things down. Tonight is my moment since I last updated. In random order, here goes. Tiny Treks So. Much. Fun.

This Week in Rambles

It’s been forever since I’ve updated what we’ve been up to. Which was my whole point of starting this blog. It’s a bit of a blur from Thanksgiving on so I’m just going to start fresh with this past week

This Week in Rambles

It’s been forever since I’ve updated what we’ve been up to. Which was my whole point of starting this blog. It’s a bit of a blur from Thanksgiving on so I’m just going to start fresh with this past week

Day After Day

I’m a self-admitted schedule freak. I like routine; it keeps things simple and everyone knows what to expect. Of course there are days I live it up and break routine, but for the most part every day is similar to

Day After Day

I’m a self-admitted schedule freak. I like routine; it keeps things simple and everyone knows what to expect. Of course there are days I live it up and break routine, but for the most part every day is similar to

Last Three Weeks

It’s been over three weeks since I’ve recorded what we’ve been up to. It’s a bit foggy … Laine was sick, then Brian was sick, then Blaise and I were sick. And in-between sick days, we did a few things.

Last Three Weeks

It’s been over three weeks since I’ve recorded what we’ve been up to. It’s a bit foggy … Laine was sick, then Brian was sick, then Blaise and I were sick. And in-between sick days, we did a few things.

Puddles & Leaves

Rain season has started and the 10-day forecast is pretty bleak. So when the sun made an appearance this afternoon, we took advantage as soon as the kiddos woke up (hence their total nap-head hair). Puddles! Leaves!

Puddles & Leaves

Rain season has started and the 10-day forecast is pretty bleak. So when the sun made an appearance this afternoon, we took advantage as soon as the kiddos woke up (hence their total nap-head hair). Puddles! Leaves!