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A trip 14 years in the making. I have been waiting literally the boys’ entire lives to take them for their first visit to Taiwan. Over 16 fulfilling days, we explored Taipei, Jiaoxi, Hualien, Taroko, Kenting, Kaohsiung, Tainan, Chiayi, Alishan and Jiufen, returning to the U.S. just in time for Christmas. The trip was a…

Peaceful, laid-back, inspiring. Taking the ferry over to Bainbridge Island never fails to feel magical.

My other husband’s new movie is now out in theaters, so we went to see the related “Boys in the Boat” exhibit at MOHAI. It’s small, just three glass display cases of memorabilia. Definitely worth heading over to MOHAI to check out. Here’s a link to my story for Seattle’s Child. I thought it was…

These are the only pools where Paul doesn’t get shivery and blue, because it’s hard to have fun when you’re freezing! Part I: McMenamins North Shore Lagoon Swimming Pool 18709 Bothell Way NE, Bothell BIG shallow end. Each open swim session starts at the top of the hour, so the schedule is super flexible all…

The Fremont Troll got a major glow-up! New concrete steps and lovely landscaping all around.

Last year we learned that we love the festivities and fun at Kringle’s Filling Station, but we did not love the long lines. This year we waited until post-Christmas on purpose and our patience paid off. I’m good on ski ball for an entire year now.

Fantastic FREE light show at Evergreen Church in Bothell! Runs through Christmas Eve. Evergreen Christmas Lights 3429 240th St SE, Bothell \Every night, 6-9 p.m., through Dec. 24 Lights synced to holiday music Faux snowfall every 15 minutes Free photo print with Santa Model train and holiday village Homemade cookies! (Chocolate chip or gingerbread) 15-minute…

Definitely nice, not naughty, boys visiting with Santa.

Our gingerbread house tradition, where every year it looks nothing like the picture on the box!

Going all out with holiday lights has been a tradition in Olympic Manor since 1958! Extra pretty on a foggy night. A few blocks away, PNB’s longtime harpist displays the Maurice Sendak-designed “Nutcracker” set at his storybook cottage on Golden Gardens Drive.