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

Eagle Creek April 14, 2006 Where to go, where to go? Tokul and I had a morning to hike near Portland on Good Friday. Snow would be hard to find unless we went all the way to Mt. Hood and everything else would be soaking wet given the endless rain forecast. Sounds like a perfect day for a waterfall hike, huh? 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

Commonwealth Basin at night April 7, 2006 48F at 8:30pm at Snoqualmie Pass. That ought to be a pretty good indication that the snowshoe season is done. Of course, since a billion feet of snow had fallen at the Pass this year (making up for last year, naturally) there might be one more night... 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

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

Source Lake with Grandpa Jack March 25, 2006 Grandpa Jack got snowshoes and poles for Christmas for his cabin near Winthrop, but Winthrop is a long drive so we thought we'd give them a spin closer to home. full story and photos

Spring break March 17-19, 2006 So maybe it's not exactly the traditional Spring Break, but a weekend out of town was just what the doctor ordered. full story and photos

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