-
Hike to Boardman Lake
We took advantage of the last day of summer to enjoy a stunning hike in Snohomish County Park. It was a gorgeous area, and impressively secluded, especially considering it was only an hour and a half from our house. Throwing rocks in the stream God is the greatest landscaper Wading- let’s just say…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Dad time
Since our time with Tom is fairly limited, we’ve been trying to make the most of it. Sometimes that means carefree days at home, but more typically it’s been fun outings. Here’s a few pictures from some summer favorites: One weekend we hit the Chinese festival in China town. We were hoping it would be…
-
Hiram M Chittenden Locks- Ballard Locks
Last month Scotland and I enjoyed a day at the historic Ballard Locks. The locks separate freshwater Lake Union and Lake Washington from the salt water Puget Sound, allowing Lake Union to remain at itss higher level while also allowing boats to traverse between the two bodies of water. Amazingly they also have a system…
-
Edible berries
I've recently become obsessed with local free food. Maybe I'm moving down the freegan path, or maybe it's that our food budget is stretched thin. Probably, I'm just overwhelmed by how much produce is abundant in public areas here. Just today as Scotter and I went for a walk we found a plum tree with…
-
Happy 6th Anniversary
At one of the highest lakes in the world! Last Saturday was Tom and I’s 6th Anniversary. By total luck/fortune, Tom got the day off work (actually the entire weekend off work!) We spent the morning at Pike’s Place Market enjoying a potato and cheddar Piroshky from that famed Piroshky Piroshky Bakery, fresh mini donuts…