July 2018 – The Keene Family

Becky goes to New Zealand

I was asked in May if I would be available to keynote the Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert summit in Auckland, New Zealand this July. At first, we weren’t sure about me going because there was a lot going on that weekend: JT had a baseball tournament and a birthday, and we were supposed to beContinue reading “Becky goes to New Zealand”

Toy and Geek Fest

Preston invited us to see the Blackhawk helicopters at the Puyallup Fairgrounds this weekend. Little did we know (when we said yes, of course!) that it was also the annual Washington Toy and Geek Fest. There was so much to do and see! We started in the military area… And Haley also conquered the climbingContinue reading “Toy and Geek Fest”

How is it already July?!

The kids finished up a great week at our church VBS program the week after school got out. Then we helped Grandma and Grandpa Keene move into their new house… in our neighborhood. Hooray! We also watched our two-week old friend Everly for a few hours Saturday morning. We all had a lovely time snugglingContinue reading “How is it already July?!”

ISTE 2018 Chicago

I spent six days away from home last week attending the annual ISTE conference, this year held in Chicago. This is my fifth ISTE conference and it never ceases to amaze. A record-breaking 23,000 people attended this year! We arrived on Friday night and got settled – late due to weather delays all around theContinue reading “ISTE 2018 Chicago”

Summer begins!

Summer 2018 is finally here! On a gorgeous hot day, with nothing to do, the kids welcomed summer to the neighborhood. Within minutes, there were five children playing wiffle ball in the field next to my house. Love it. Also, Haley and JT played tennis with Grandpa Cole at our neighborhood tennis courts. Haley wasContinue reading “Summer begins!”