Hello gentle readers! It seems that I (Veronica) have stepped away from the blog and Craig has taken over, but that’s just because I’ve been a little burnt out with writing. See, I write daily at my job and while I love … Continue reading Scarecrow Festival
When I was 5-years-old I lived across the street from a family very similar and yet very different from my own. They had a daughter named Ashley who was my age. We played together almost everyday. I loved going to … Continue reading Playing in the past
Two weeks ago the sky was orange. The sky was orange and the sun was a ball of red fire. Smoke drifted across the Evergreen state bringing ash and the smell of woodsmoke. Temperatures were rising and the warm days combined … Continue reading Burning Washington
Veronica and I like to joke about how we are single parents most of the time. I work a swing shift, meaning I take care of Catarina from 8:30 a.m. until the babysitter shows up at 3:30 p.m. Veronica then … Continue reading An Ode to Single Parents
Just some pictures to prove we live with a tiny person. This tiny person likes to stuff blueberries in her mouth. She likes to hug Molly. She likes to lay down with her cheek on your cheek and go to sleep. … Continue reading A tiny person lives here
As some of you may know, Catarina and I recently took a short trip to Odessa, Texas, to see my sister Tori graduate from University of Texas-Permian Basin. Our trek took us nearly 2,000 miles by way of plane. We flew … Continue reading Flying with a toddler
With the U.S. Open golf tournament quickly approaching, University Place will soon only be known for its stunning links course at Chambers Bay. But if you are looking to get away from the crowds that descend on the park surrounding … Continue reading Kobayashi Park: A hidden gem
