Lipsy Lake and Otter Falls April 23, 2006 Really? Nana and Papa want to go for a picnic? Sure, we I can find a short, flat hike. Oh... they want something a little more challenging, huh? How about a little trail that will henceforth be known as DEATH MARCH 2006? full story and photos

I see... April 20, 2006 With the daylight lasting longer into the evening we've been able to start up after-dinner hikes again. Lilly's content to chill in the pack, but Clara's up and down the trail finding flowers and bugs and rocks like a crazy girl, which, of course, she is. Her favorite flower right now is either sssKUNK cabbage or special twiwium. full-size photo

Easter (and Gramps) in Portland April 16, 2006 Hiking, partying, visiting, and churching. How's that for a full weekend in Portland? full story and photos

Lilly turns one April 9, 2006 Lilly got a cake for smashing. Clara got friends over for a party. The adults got burritos and bucket and a mostly dry day. What else could you ask for from a first birthday party? full story and photos

Finally... BASEBALL! April 4, 2006 Tied for first! We're tied for first! (When's the last time you heard that?) full story and photos

Lilly's first steps April 3, 2006 Flip a switch and Lilly's walking. Well, sort of. Yesterday she was crawling and walking on her knees and today she's pushing off and stumbling around like a drunk after having a whole bucket. view movie (732 Kb)

Training for three days April 2, 2006 Amy's been training hard to get to a level where she can expect to walk 60 miles in three days. She was joined Sunday by fellow walker Michelle and her family for a six mile stroll on the Iron Horse just east of our house. From a trestle over Mine Creek we study what must surely be an alien message highlighted on the talus. If you know what it means let us know. full-size photo

Soccer Monster! March 28, 2006 Clara is taking a "Sports Sampler" class. Three weeks each of soccer, basketball, and t-ball. I'm not so sure about the basketball bits (I'm morally opposed to basketball) but she loves soccer. view movie (1.7 Mb)

Mercer Island Half Marathon March 26, 2006 How cool are we that the whole family did the Mercer Island Half Marathon? How much cooler would we be if we'd actually run it? How about if we had done a full half marathon? How cool can we be if we did none of those things? full story and photos

Master of the Spoon March 22, 2006 Lilly shows off her skillz with the spoon during dinner. Although she made everyone else laugh she couldn't quite manage to get any of the food to stick on the spoon long enough to get it into her mouth. full-size photo

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