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. Plus, there was the promise of kettle corn! Schilter Farm is located in Olympia and…
Month: October 2015
Tacoma’s Wright Park
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 the area because of possible crime and homeless people. I’m actually happy I was warned…
The case for Halloween
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 love Halloween. It is my favorite holiday and if you’ll give me a few minutes…
Family dinners and food
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 life schedules. I like my breakfast after my morning Yoga, usually around 7 a.m., while Craig prefers…
Bonding over books
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 and I do when we read to her. Catarina’s first book was Hush Little Polar…
Ten things we love about fall
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 turn on the heater. Instead I like to curl up under my afghan in our…
Traveling the PNW 