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Buddy Walk 2019

While Becky was flying home from New Zealand, the rest of the Keene family attended the 2019 Buddy Walk at Woodland Park Zoo! Aren’t they adorable? Then they picked me up from the airport, which was wonderful. ❤

New Zealand* again

I was invited back to New Zealand for a second trip to speak at the 2019 Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert Hui. It’s all the MIEExperts from New Zealand who can make it, plus some Aussies too. It is a great group and such an honor to be invited – back! I flew down on OctoberContinue reading “New Zealand* again”

Out and About

I had a pretty full last week of September in the Puget Sound area. First, my mom and sister in law and I went to see the Downton Abbey movie! We loved it. It was a great continuation of the tv shows. Then I visited two schools in the area to interview people for myContinue reading “Out and About”

Team Sports Fall 2019

Our kids are allowed to pick one sport per season. We all know what Haley’s sport is… for all the seasons. 🙂 She’s a team girl! JT is playing flag football again this fall. He enjoys playing quarterback, wide receiver, and safety.

Arizona Trip

I had to go to Phoenix for a work trip for a few days, so I invited Jim along. We had such a fun time in the hot sunshine! We landed on Wednesday and immediately went to hike Camelback, which we did a whopping 20 years ago together. We didn’t finish the hike… it wasContinue reading “Arizona Trip”

Friends Celebration

Haley planned a back-to-school-end-of-summer-celebration party for JT and two friends. It was so sweet to watch her plan a menu, purchase everything, make decorations, and set up the house. (She directed JT and I as helpers, but we just did whatever she told us to do!) She planned pizza, salad, fruit, fruit punch, and dessert.Continue reading “Friends Celebration”

Back to School 2019

How exciting to be starting another school year! Both kids were so excited to go back. They love their teachers and they But let’s begin at the beginning. First, Haley and I went back-to-school shopping with Grandma Keene, an annual tradition. We got clothes and shoes and even some things for JT. Grandma Keene isContinue reading “Back to School 2019”

Spirit Lake 2019

Yet another fabulous Labor Day Weekend spent in the sunshine at my aunt and uncle’s cabin on Spirit Lake! What was special about this year is that the cabin wasn’t empty… my aunt and uncle were there, as well as my cousin and her two kids. We had so much fun hanging out with them!Continue reading “Spirit Lake 2019”

Date in the Boat to Poulsbo

Jim and I have been doing a boat trip to Poulsbo for the last five years or so. We are so thankful my parents still have an ocean-going vessel! Sometimes we invite friends along with us, but this year we decided to just go with the two of us. It was a gorgeous day onContinue reading “Date in the Boat to Poulsbo”

Haley Turns 9

We were so excited for Haley to turn nine! We started with a family birthday dinner a couple of days early. Haley is now 4 foot 3.5 inches, making her 38th percentile, which is exactly where she was last year! She has dropped in weight and BMI, but her muscular gymnastics body is the reasonContinue reading “Haley Turns 9”