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Tag Archives: Pacific Northwest
The Right Clothes for the Job
The blue cloudless sky and bright shining orb in the sky is reflective of what the weather report promises for today, sun and warmth. I pull out the boys’ shorts from the plastic storage bins under their bed and they … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Boots and Mittens, Children, Clothing, Family, fashion, Outdoors, Pacific Northwest, Parenting, Sun Hats and Shorts, Trash collecting
19 Comments
Sun and Whine
It was a blistering 68 degrees this afternoon in our lovely corner of the Pacific Northwest. Carter was home with me all day as he does not have preschool on Fridays. He was tired of watching me wash dishes, do … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Children, Kids, Little moments, motherhood, Outdoors, Pacific Northwest, Parenting, snacks, Spring
12 Comments
Garden Gnome Season
Apparently late September in the Pacific Northwest is not Garden Gnome season. I get it, really I do. Most people consider the garden gnome’s habitat to be a traditional garden, one of flowers or vegetables. I, however have to disagree. … Continue reading
Posted in The Great Outdoors
Tagged Garden gnomes, Gardening, Gardens, Life, Nature, Pacific Northwest, Shopping, The perfect gift
17 Comments
Off we go!
The leftovers have been eaten, the newspaper delivery canceled, the trash taken out, and the humming bird feeders filled. The neighbors have been put on alert and a couple of friends have been lined up to pop over and water … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging/Writing
Tagged Adventure, Blogging/Writing, Children, Kids, Life, Pacific Northwest, Parenting, Pets, Road Trip, Travel, Utah
9 Comments
Simple Sunday – Watermelon and Frogs
The gray and rain the Pacific Northwest is known for has returned after a couple nice weeks of warmth and sun. During the sunny weather we spend a lot of time outside. We have barbequed almost every night, eating dinner … Continue reading
With the Warmer Weather Comes the Bathroom Badgers
I start to notice signs of their arrival as soon as the warm weather comes. A torn piece of leaf in the living room. A wilted dandelion in the hallway. A partially eaten pinecone and dirt. Lots of dirt. They … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet
Tagged Bathroom Badger, Children, Humor, Life, Nature, Pacific Northwest, Parenting
22 Comments
Short Skirts and Missing Flip Flops
I have delayed long enough and now it is past time; time to take inventory of our summer clothes for our vacation to Arizona to visit Husband’s family. Carter should be set, having hand me downs from Cody. Cody has … Continue reading
Posted in Random Thoughts
Tagged Arizona, Children, fashion, Life, Maybe the dog ate my flip flops, Pacific Northwest, Parenting, Travel
24 Comments
This Just In: There Were Two Extra Monkeys At the Zoo Today
The high today was 45 degrees but there was no rain predicted in the forecast. In the fall and winter here in the Pacific Northwest this means perfect weather for a trip to the zoo. We were a little slow getting out the door … Continue reading
Posted in Little Feet, The Great Outdoors
Tagged amazing mexican food, Pacific Northwest, Zoo
4 Comments
Into the Wild
Over the weekend we cram packed our truck with various camping gear and headed into the great wilderness. It was the first time we were brave enough to camp since the children were born. We hired our babysitter to take … Continue reading