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”
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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!”
Baseball Barbecue
We had such a fun time at the Father’s Day barbecue that JT’s baseball team got together for. His coach lives on the lake and invited all the families after our games on Sunday – and the weather cooperated. It was 85 degrees and gorgeous all day long. So after two great games (in whichContinue reading “Baseball Barbecue”
Jim’s Birthday Surprise
Every year for his birthday, Jim asks for the same thing: skiing and floating. With his wife. 🙂 And anyone else who wants to come. So this year his birthday fell on a Monday (which he has off, and so can I) and we didn’t have baseball over the weekend. I booked a surprise tripContinue reading “Jim’s Birthday Surprise”
Lake Wilderness Tri 2018
I’ve been able to focus more on triathlon training this year since post-surgery recovery, and in January I started getting back into it. Six months of working out consistently totally paid off for my first triathlon of the summer! Jim came along to cheer me on so we got some photos too. Here I amContinue reading “Lake Wilderness Tri 2018”
Fort Worden
We were invited to Fort Worden by our friends the Drews for Memorial Day weekend, months ago. They have gone for the past few years with a group of people from local churches and they’ve enjoyed including more friends with young kids over the years, and this year there were two open spots – soContinue reading “Fort Worden”
Lake Pleasant
We spent another overnight in the camper at Lake Pleasant RV Park in Bothell as JT had a tournament in Meadowdale over the weekend. What a lovely spot! On Sunday, the weather turned rainy (surprise to everyone) and we got soaked with that fine misty rain that never ends here in the PNW. Fortunately, weContinue reading “Lake Pleasant”
The Keene Family 