Category Archives: holidays

Uphill Both Ways

Posted on December 27, 2008 by The Daring One

I have a post up at Parenting today about our experiences being snowed in for Christmas. I submitted the post a couple of days before the 25th so it does not include our experience of waking up Christmas morning to … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, driving, holidays, weather | 25 Comments

The Wish List

Posted on December 18, 2008 by The Daring One

Laylee let me know verbally what she wanted for Christmas a couple of months ago. So, being on the ball as I am, I did my shopping early. Then last week when we wrote our letters to Santa, she asked … Continue reading →

Posted in fun, fun, fun, holidays, kid stuff | 21 Comments

Advent Activities

Posted on December 16, 2008 by The Daring One

I’ve had several questions about our advent calendar so here’s a little rundown. You already know I’m all about pockets. The obsession continues with the advent calendar my mom helped me make this year. It’s a replica of the one … Continue reading →

Posted in family fun, holidays | 25 Comments

From the Top of Queen Anne

Posted on December 15, 2008 by The Daring One

When weather gets bad in Seattle, it is almost always reported from the top of Queen Anne Hill. We’re not totally sure why. I guess it gives a good view of the city. It’s sort of tradition. Maybe each new … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, family fun, holidays, weather | 10 Comments

A Really Keen Giveaway

Posted on November 23, 2008 by The Daring One

**A winner has been chosen** I’ve come to realize that there are 3 kinds of people in this world, those who wear and love Keens, those who covet Keens in a way that Moses would greatly disapprove of, and those … Continue reading →

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We Go Together – Couples’ Halloween Costume Ideas

Posted on October 26, 2008 by The Daring One

Dan and I got all decked out for a costume party this weekend. Low-tech, low-budget, low-wow-factor, but also low-stress. The party was held at Nacho and Encarnación’s house. The two of them went all out. Dan and I like to … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, fashion, holidays | 26 Comments