We decided to celebrate Grandma Keene’s birthday at Point Ruston, and the weather was phenomenal for an evening dinner on the waterfront! We had dinner at a great burger and whiskey place and then walked around for a bit. We ended the evening at Ice Cream Social, the best ice cream shop in Tacoma withContinue reading “Point Ruston”
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Buddy Walk 2018
We look forward to the Buddy Walk every year (especially when it’s a gorgeous Seattle day). We go to support our nephew Russell, who has Down’s Syndrome. It is a really fun event. We were lucky to have amazing weather this year! Russell and Grandpa Keene… somehow I did not get a single picture ofContinue reading “Buddy Walk 2018”
Fall Favorite Things
My friend Toni threw a Fall Favorite Things party… and it was so fun! We each brought six items that we loved about fall, like candles, coffee cups, nail polish, scarves, etc. Then we snacked and ate dinner and drank Moscow Mules and laughed and got to take home six new things from everyone else’sContinue reading “Fall Favorite Things”
18,000 Miles
That’s right – in eight days, I traveled 18,000 miles for work! It was a whirlwind of trips to Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Fort Lauderdale to visit school leaders in each system. I help them with their strategic plans to implement professional learning experiences for their teachers for the school year. Then I assign ourContinue reading “18,000 Miles”
Pacific Beach
I have always wanted to do a fall trip to the coast, and with our camper we now have the chance to do that. So we scheduled a weekend at Pacific Beach with our friends the Bonnells, and we had the best time!
A new piercing
I’ve wanted to get my nose pierced for…. maybe twenty years. Seriously. This past Mother’s Day, Jim gave me a gift certificate to get it done and even booked me an appointment at a nice place in Bellevue (Deep Roots). Then we found out that I wasn’t supposed to swim for 4-6 weeks after piercing…Continue reading “A new piercing”
Mirror Markers
Who bought the kids mirror markers? Aunt Gena, of course! 🙂 They are loving writing messages to each other on the mirror. They are really sweet… things like, “Good morning,” “I love you,” and “Have a great day.” We clean it off every week or so and then start all over. So much fun!
Back to School 2018
It’s that time of year! The kids are back in school, pumpkins are at the stores, and the smell of fall is in the air. We went out for ice cream the day before school started, just to put the final nail in summer. And then the lunch packing begins! 180 times a year… BothContinue reading “Back to School 2018”
Spirit Lake 2018
We missed going to Spirit Lake last year, and we wanted to make sure to get our trip worked into the fall schedule this year. When Labor Day weekend opened up, and the cabin was available, we jumped on it! We left Friday and drove eight hours to get there, which was longer than weContinue reading “Spirit Lake 2018”
Lake Meridian Tri 2018
I was so excited to finish the Lake Meridian triathlon 14 minutes ahead of my finish time from last year! I had a great race overall – even if my timing chip came off in my wetsuit. 😦 Fortunately Jim came with me and did an awesome job timing me during each leg, and heContinue reading “Lake Meridian Tri 2018”
The Keene Family 