In preparation for our upcoming trip to Disneyland, my Dad pulled out a very old video tape (copyright 1991) that we bought at Disneyland once upon a time. Auntie loved it so much as a little girl (younger than Ane, even) that she used to watch it all the time. Ane was positively glued to […]

This is one of my favorite recent pictures of Ane: This was taken on field day, which was her second-to-last day of school and was held at a local sports facility – which just so happens to be owned by the parents of one of her classmates. She TOTALLY enjoyed batting practice. Next year (because […]

I think that we’re pretty fortunate to live somewhere that has interesting/education/fun things for families to do. As the kids get older, I plan on taking advantage of that. And one cool thing that Seattle-area museums do is called the First Free Thursday – meaning admission to most museums are free for all that day. […]

… of summer vacation. And it’s pouring rain outside. According to local weather reports, this could be the coldest June in years. Gas is expensive and I’m trying to conserve by consolidating errands and staying home a couple of days a week. So we’re staying at home for the day. And it’s raining. I have […]