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Our Trip to Utah, or the Longest Post I've Ever Made 23 Aug 2013 | 07:19 am
School started for us on Monday. Summer vacation is officially over and here I am still blogging about June. I know being two months behind is pretty standard for me, but I always have high hopes of c...
Bottom Bunk for Holly 23 Aug 2013 | 07:12 am
When we returned from our trip to Utah, Damon had the bunk bed all set up in Gunnar's and Holly's room. I took pictures of Holly on her first night in her truly big-girl bed. Up until now she's been i...
We interrupt this summer re-cap. . . 22 Aug 2013 | 10:52 pm
. . . to bring you a short blog survey. Do I need to change my blog title now that I no longer live in view of Mt. Hood? Or should I just adjust the subtitle & photos?
School Is Cool...Even in the Summer 19 Aug 2013 | 04:26 am
We moved into our new house the weekend after Adah and Maggie finished school in Milpitas. Monday morning I was still busy unpacking and the kids were ready to go back to school. Well, they at least w...
The 2nd-Best Thing that Happened Memorial Day Weekend 6 Aug 2013 | 04:28 am
Holly's birthday was during Memorial Day weekend. That was, of course, the best thing about the weekend. However, the 2nd place winner was a near-tie. We found a house! After scouring craigslist for m...
Our Little Lady(bug) Turns Three 6 Aug 2013 | 12:56 am
This fuzzy little girl turned THREE at the end of May! Her birthday was on a Saturday, so everyone was in their jammies for opening a few pre-party presents. In fact, they stayed in their PJs until a...
A Little Arboreal Excitement 6 Aug 2013 | 12:32 am
I never posted these photos of a little episode in our backyard on a windy April afternoon. The neighbor's tree broke off right at ground level and came tipping over the fence onto our patio! Maggie ...
Young Authors' Faire 30 Jul 2013 | 09:19 pm
Maggie really swept away the competition this year at school. After being selected as a winner in the Young Artists' Faire she was ALSO awarded a trophy at the Young Authors' Faire. After being intr....
An Overnight Guest 15 Jul 2013 | 03:51 am
Damon often goes for walks during his lunch hour. His office is near park that has paths through a marshy part of the southern tip of San Francisco Bay. He spots all kinds of shore birds, frequently f...
Coast Camping Trip: Jade Cove & Trip's End 24 Jun 2013 | 02:24 am
We were indeed camped near Jade Cove, and one afternoon we stopped there to check out the rocks on that beach. Holly, however, had fallen asleep in the car, so I opted to stay there with her while Dam...