This past weekend friends of ours invited us to join them for a day out at Schilter Family Farm near Olympia for pumpkin picking. We had already picked our pumpkins, but didn’t want to miss out hanging out with our friends. … Continue reading Schilter Family Farm
Tucked away near downtown Tacoma is one of the most magical parks I’ve ever visited. It has history, festivals, fountains, a conservatory, statues and every tree imaginable. To think when I first moved here I was told to avoid … Continue reading Tacoma’s Wright Park
I know quite a few people who don’t give a flip about Halloween. I know people who like it just fine, but it certainly isn’t the holiday they pine for all year long. Well I’m not one of those people. I … Continue reading The case for Halloween
Now that our household has settled down and the weather is making it less favorable to venture outside we’ve decided to begin a weekly family tradition of Sunday suppers. Craig and I have opposite work schedules and therefore have opposite … Continue reading Family dinners and food
My daughter, Catarina, has recently begun reading books. Well, she sits on the floor with them open in her lap and talks in an alien language while turning the pages. Not so much reading, but at least imitating what Veronica … Continue reading Bonding over books
I am loving fall in the Northwest. The trees are turning brilliant colors of red, yellow and orange. It’s foggy and often rainy in the morning. There’s a chill in the air, but still warm enough there’s no need to … Continue reading Ten things we love about fall
I recently won my company’s tickets to a Mariners game and rather than just roll up to Seattle in time for the game, Veronica and I decided we should use a trip to the city as an excuse to do … Continue reading Two hours to kill in West Seattle
