Went out to visit friends in a town called Leavenworth (to be sure, we all isolated and then i went and got tested prior). Leavenworth is a beautiful “European Village” in WA. The town was created with the theme and feel of a swiss mountain village. Hope the lights and season is brightening up for you all. Read more »
Ack!! Adorable overload!! Stay healthy and safe out there. Read more »
Alright, i know that i should be talking about kids etc, but if you’re one of the expectant mothers to be who is following us, get ready to deal with a couple weeks of puppy pictures!! Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe. -JP , VC, & Effie Read more »
Yesterday our home was covered in 100+ ladybugs. It was awesome. As we stood outside they landed on us and walked all over our home. It was a slice of beauty in a really tough week. Effie is positive that her offerings to the fairies had an impact. I agree. Read more »
It’s getting real!! Read more »
Honestly, if it wasn’t for Effie’s innate sense of direction, I’d probably still be in there. Stay healthy and safe y’all! Read more »
Well, since we can’t go to parks and the school year is starting up, I luckily was able to get an older swing set off Craigslist. Some of the logs need to be replaced, but I’m really happy to be able to provide this for my daughter. Hopefully she’ll be able to share it with a younger sister or Read more »
Just got back from the mountains. Another wonderful weekend. Hope y’all are staying healthy and safe out there! Read more »
Can’t go wrong with spending the day on a float on a lake. GOOD TIMES! Read more »
This is what a kindergarten grad looks like:) Read more »
Success! The garden is coming along nicely. Hope y’all are staying safe and healthy. Read more »
So proud of her willingness to talk about hard issues as she tries to understand the injustices in the world. For the past several months her job choice has been, “to help people”. Read more »
Not gonna lie, as a teacher, being able to spend time at home and focusing on my daughter’s education has been a blast. We were excavating for dinosaur bones. Man, that took a looooong time. Hope you all are hanging in there! Read more »
We’ve been working on choreography of dances. But of course, first, COSTUMES! Read more »
What a great break. We did our own version of Ski to Sea. 3 Days of skiing in the mountains followed by 5 days of lounging by the pool in Pal Springs. The kid really knows how to vacation:) Read more »
...came home to this adorableness. #lovemygirls Read more »
Wonderful day on the slopes and a VERY stylish kid. Read more »
The Holidays were wonderful, full of love and A LOT of Mario Kart:) Happy New Year to everyone out there!! Read more »
Not quite the Griswold’s house. But still pretty cozy. Maybe next year:) Read more »
Just got back from a long weekend vacation in Hawaii to celebrate our friend’s 40th birthday (it was my first time there). Absolutely beautiful. Saw this handsome fella on the beach each afternoon. Already planning out next trip with Effie ;) Read more »
Special treat. Abito is in town for Thanksgiving! Read more »
Duh-na-na-na-na-na-na, Duh-na-na-na-na-na-na…BAT GIRL!!! Read more »
You know what I learned this year? Pumpkin carving kits have come a long way since I was a kid when mom just busted out a 11” blade and we went a hackin’. Happy Halloween Y’all!!! Read more »
Oh yeah. Effie was a natural:) Read more »
Went to the final Sounders regular season game. BOOM BOOM CLAP!! Read more »
VC had a wisdom tooth out. Luckily she was in the capable hands of the best Dr. in town:) Read more »
Spent some time talking about being a “big sister” this weekend. She has already started planning which stuffies to pass on. Too cute. Read more »
We moved to a beautiful new home over the summer and one of the BEST parts, WE HAVE A BACKYARD!!! Read more »
As the weather in Seattle turns to fall, it’s nice to remember how warm we were in the summer:) We hope everyone out there is doing well. Read more »
Well, you’re public education’s problem now kid. :) Read more »
Lost two, (papa’s error) landed one. Another great day on the water. So lucky to live in the Pacific NW Read more »
We had a blast at a unicorn themed pool party. Happy 5th b-day kiddo!!! You are going to make an outstanding big sister some day. Read more »
This weekend the adults ditched the kids and did a 24 Questival Scavenger hunt race around Seattle. Came in 71/197 teams. Not too shabby:) Next year, breaking the top 10!! Read more »
Had a family reunion with as my wife refers to her family, “The Bolivian Posse”, in Salt Lake City. Went for a hike with the youngest cousins, celebrated birthdays, graduations and just being healthy, happy and together. Read more »
It was pretty cute:) Read more »
Woohoo. This thing is super fun and now we are more mobile than ever. Now all we have to do is get the training wheels off the bike. Summer plan! Hope everyone out there is well and loved. Read more »
I was a child model for a bit when I was a kid. Now that you have seen this, we shall never speak of it again. Happy Thursday! Read more »
Went out to one of our favorite “fancy taco” places last night. I love my beautiful, strong girls!! Read more »
We rented a place with our friends out on the Sound and went to the Hama Hama Oyster Rama!! It was our second year and is definitely gonna be an annual tradition. Digging for clams and oysters, music, art, dancing, oh and did I mention oysters!! Effie also had her first sleepover. Next year, going to try and get Read more »
Grandma was visiting again and we had a BLAST! My mother really knows how to spoil a grandchild. Seriously Babcia, you’re making me look bad:) Read more »
Grandma is visiting, So me and VC rented a beach house for the weekend!! So. Relaxing. Hope everyone out there is doing well. Read more »
Some solid tight rope walking this weekend. Read more »
She’s already a better angler than me. Effie 1 - Papa 0. :) Read more »
Effie’s first day out on the slopes. Huge success!! Heading out this weekend again. Woohoo!! Read more »
I’ll let the picture explain. Needless to say, it was hilarious! Read more »
VC surprised us with a vacation to Palm Springs!!! Yay!! Warm weather, heated pool, and a king size bed for extra cuddles. Swim, nap, eat, repeat!!! Read more »
School was canceled the other day so we marched off to a local park and did some “hard core” sledding. Looks like more snow this weekend too!! Read more »
Well, we got skunked, but it was a fun time! I’m so proud of her. Read more »
What a weekend! THREE birthday parties. So much pizza and cake, I am definitely not swimsuit ready. Although it may not look like it, roller skating was awesome!! I fulfilled a lifelong goal of roller skating to Mr. Roboto. Read more »
So much fun, laughter and love. What a fantastic holiday. Santa was on point this year, as always:), we introduced E to STAR WARS (Leia is her favorite character), went ice skating, to the dinosaur museum, ate, ate and ate some more. We wish you all out there nothing but the best in 2019!!! Read more »
our parades have boats!!!! Read more »
Tree - check. Decorations - check. Letter to Santa - check. Advent up - check. I think we’re ready. Happy Holidays!! Read more »
Yes please. Starting the season off right. Merry Xmas to my two favorite elves. Read more »
Had a wonderful Thanksgiving in Jersey with my family. Effie had a blast making her own sundae and then running around like a sugared up mad woman. Ahhhh…the Holidays:) Read more »
had an awesome long weekend with Babcia visiting from New Jersey! I can’t stop smiling watching these two hang out. I’ve never seen my mom so in love with another human. (well, except for me:) Read more »
It’s gonna take us forever to get through all the candy we got. Read more »
Effie was introduced to waterslides this weekend and in her words, “This is AWESOME!!” I agree kiddo. Read more »
Hey All, We got in the odd date night with some friends. Just wanted to say, “Hey”, let you all know we are doing well and hope you are too. Read more »
We had an awesome “staycation” this weekend. Went to the theater for the first time to see the “Very Hungry Caterpillar” (spoiler, it turns into a butterfly). Then stayed in a hotel downtown with a POOL!! We stayed up too late and had a blast! Hope everyone out there is doing Read more »
And sometimes you just have to stop and enjoy the view. Hope you all are doing well and finding time to do the same. Read more »
Went to a birthday party and Effie destroyed the obstacle course. Face plant after face plant, she just did not give up until she made it. I was super proud. Also, we just want we just want to re-invite expectant mothers to feel free to call or email us if you have ANY questions or would like to get to know us Read more »
The only thing more gratifying than running your hand through a display of shoe laces is running your face through them. Bad colds this week for all of us (and a case of double pink eye for me…so…gross). But we still managed to get out and enjoy some of the simple pleasures in life. Read more »
Went camping with Effie’s class…rained the entire time. But she had a blast and a beautiful ferry ride home to celebrate Sunday Funday with our friends. Read more »
Last week was rough, I went back to school, E started a new class and VC was sick. Lot of transitions and low energy. But we still managed to play, go to the aquarium and catch a salmon! Read more »
We had a great overnight camping adventure at Barclay Lake. S’mores, exploring and fishing! Read more »
We rented a cabin for the week and family visited from all over. It was great to see the cousins play. We had a blast swimming, playing games late at night, BBQs and s’mores! Read more »
Just came back from a week long trip to Delaware to visit grandpa. Went to the Ocean City boardwalk. Went on rides and won some prizes. To quote Effie, “This is the greatest place in the world for stuffies!” I couldn’t agree more. Read more »
Abito (Effie’s Abuelo) came for a visit. We marched in the Solstice parade with Effie’s school and celebrated her 4th birthday at the climbing gym. Read more »
Went up to Deception Pass with our friends for our first annual Papa-Daughter Camping trip. Woo-Hoo!!! Read more »
After months of work, our home study is complete and our adoptimist website is up! Thanks for taking a minute to read our post, we look forward to hearing from you. Read more »
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