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A look back at 2013

January 21, 2014

This is going to be a big one and I left a lot out. We had a pretty great 2013 and it’s so fun too look back.

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^I went cross country skiing in Washington for the first time. Also I wore red lipstick for all of January.DSC_6799
^We went to the Washington coast and went clamming.DSC_1935
^We saw all the tulips in Skagit Valley.IMG_1845
^Went to SNAP for the first time and met a lot of really great people.DSC_2187
^Went to a lot of themed parties.DSC_2245
^Got to be with my mom on Mother’s Day.DSC_2336
^Went to a lot of weddings. At this one I got to catch up with a lot of old friends.DSC_2551
^Went to California for the first time for another wedding.IMG_2191
^Had the whole family together for Father’s Day.
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^Went to a beautiful outdoor wedding in Michigan.DSC_0515
^Took Walker on his first annual mother/daughter camping trip. DSC_0044
^Went to ALT San Francisco and saw SF for the first time.DSC_0250
^Hiked around Mt Rainer. It’s so beautiful there! DSC_0286
^Walker’s parents came to town and we went to the San Juan Islands.DSC_0509
^We moved and love our new place! DSC_0618
^We went to the pumpkin patch, Walker’s first time! IMG_2949
^My baby nephew was born! Lincoln James Ray! DSC_1038
^We had Texas friends come to visit. DSC_0121
^We saw Portland for the first time. DSC_0618
^Had Christmas at home with family. Lincoln with his great grandparents.

Playing in the snow

January 17, 2014

These are back from our trip to Michigan. There was so much snow at my dad’s house so Walker and I took full advantage. He’s only been in snow a handful of times so it was fun to see him explore and be amazed by it. I love snow so much so I was glad he was having fun. I especially like our upside down snowman. I was aiming for a traditional one but Walker insisted his snow ball was the bottom and I assured his mine was larger. Well I was right but we just went for it anyhow.

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The last week or so (well ok maybe the last few weeks) I’ve been preparing for ALT SLC and my head feels like it’s all over the place trying to get everything done and in order. Ah! It’s been slightly overwhelming. I’m finally starting to wrap some things up but it’s nice to take a little snow break and look at these fun pictures from home.

Have a great weekend!

Neighborhood block party

October 21, 2013

Last weekend there was a block party one block away from our new place. How perfect! It was a great chance to check out the local businesses and what they offer. Especially the restaurants. I had a super tasty beet salad and a cucumber basil lemonade that was really good.

The block party was put on my the new apartment complex that is being built on the corner (which doesn’t make me so happy-I really dislike the new buildings going up) but regardless I was still curious about what they looked like and they were offering tours. We put on hardhats and took a look around. They aren’t bad but they aren’t my thing (also they are on the pricey side).

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It was nice being so close to home because we were a little sleepy after the block party so we just lazied around at home for a little while and relaxed. I really like not having to go far from home to have a little fun.