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What kind of Mother would you like to be?
I’ve probably commented on this conversation before, but for some reason it returns to me over and over again. Tom said “Kjirsti, I hope you will choose what kind of mother you want to be, not just be like so and so or so and so.” I contested, “It’s not that easy. . .” He…
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Whidbey Island with Grandma Foutz
“Here Grandma! A blackberry for you!” Pam came up to visit for the weekend. It was so fun to have a good excuse to get out and spend the day away. We spent Saturday on Whidbey Island, taking the ferry there and back. Two weekends ago we took the ferry to Kingston with Scotland for…
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It's a boy!
We had our 20 week ultrasound yesterday and found out we’re having a BOY! While, from an interior decorating stance, I was looking forward to adding some yellows and corals to our home; we’re super excited to have another wee lad running about the place, and even more hopeful for the eventual friendship between our…
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I can do hard things!
This morning I went to the dump, all by myself. First I took all the broken up drywall and two by fours from Sabina and I’s wall demolition, and then I loaded the truck HIGH with my “yard waste.” I think Scotland got a kick out of seeing his mother, 4 months pregnant, jumping on…
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Some thoughts on canning
Two weeks ago, Scotter and I spent three days at my parents’ house. We went up to celebrate my Mom’s birthday, let Tom sleep in peace as he was working nights, and just absorb a bit more sunshine before the fall gray hits Seattle. My parents’ garden was overflowing with produce and being the waste…
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The perks of living in Seattle
One of the perks of living in a recognizedly visit-worthy city is that, well, you get visitors! My dear friend Sarah Palfreyman and her fam came out to see the sites in Seattle and we got to spend an evening over pizza while they were here. It was SO good to catch up. I love…
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Karlsven Visit
Following the family reunion Getti and her kiddos followed us back to Seattle for a week of fun. Four kiddos two and under is pretty intense, but we had fun! Here’s some picts: Riding the radio flyer on the back patio Seattle’s weather is gorgeous in the summer- mild and comfortable. It makes mid-day picnics…
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Blog mishaps
I apologize for the fickle nature of our blog since we’ve moved. We’ve switched to a new server and keep having troubles. Thanks for your patience!
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Adalee's Senior Pictures
So, I am in no means a fabulous photographer, but I enjoy taking pictures, and have been slowly trying to improve my skills. I always love when I’m asked to take some one’s family pictures because it gives me an opportunity to practice in a way I normally couldn’t. So I was delighted when my…
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Pete Family Reunion
Between Sabina and Brigette’s visit was our Pete Family reunion at my folks house. It was such a blast to get all the cousins together, work on some projects for my parents, and spend lots of time laughing and chatting together. I’m feeling slow of speech today so pictures will have to do. Remember what…