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

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

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

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

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

Three kids, one party February 25, 2006 Lex and Aura are pretty much joined at the hip so it only makes sense that they have birthdays close enough together to have a joint party. Behold chaos at the Pine Lake Athletic Club. full story and photos

Portland February 16 - 20, 2006 Portland in February is usually as dreary as Seattle, but we hit it almost perfectly. Blue skies and bright sunshine. Too bad it was so cold we could hardly take the girls outside. full story and photos

What's so special about May? February 11, 2006 It seems like half everyone we know was born in February. This weekend Clara had two parties to attend and both promised utter chaos. full story and photos

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