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  Last June we had our Summer Beach Pictures taken by my Friend Tammy at Howarth Park in Everett.   Honestly, this year we had discussed choosing to pass on Summer family pictures for a plethora of reasons but mainly the cost.   In addition to purchasing attire to wear, it can be so expensive to pay a photographer to have quality pictures taken.   However, in early June I saw a beach mini session special from Lisa J. Bruce Photography as I scrolled through facebook.   Knowing that we were already planning to be in the area for Independence Day I went ahead and booked a mini session for July 5 th , 2014  again at  Howarth Park.   This year we choose to include our family dogs in our pictures.   I realize that because we have had our dogs for many years that both our Chihuahua Tinkerbell and our Toy Poodle Mr Lucky’s years are numbered and one day we will have to say goodbye. So capturing a a few images with the kids & the Dogs seemed like a great way for the kid

Maddison, Issac, Josie & Haley When your babies are babies and you’re nursing them in your postpartum glow everyone tells you how fast the time flies, they only stay little for a minute and to enjoy every precious minute.   Here I am going back and realizing that I have been digitally documenting our Independence Day and our adventures for four years.   Reading my old posts from 2011 , 2012 , and 2013 melts my hearts with the sweet memories and makes me realize how true all those advice filled comments were.   This year we once again visited the Auburn Airport to watch the Emerald Downs Fireworks show on July 3 rd .   I had packed up a dinner, a few card games and some glow sticks to entertain us as the evening sky went dark. The kids always enjoy it but this year Issac fell asleep waiting for dark.     Friday we headed north to celebrate Independence Day with the Wagester family.   The kids played in the back yard on the swing set and in the po

Usually Tyler & I camp at a state park.   They need funding and are usually monitored by Forest Rangers which offers my mind a little bit of security & safety.   However this year we are feeling adventurous; for Father’s Day we planned a trip to the Grandy Creek KOA with our good friends the Wagester Family.   Our kids just enjoy playing with each other and care for one another as if they’re family.     I will be honest about two things; first off weather was not the best and this location is designed for RV camping & Yurt Renting and we were in tents.   That being said the weather Friday night & Saturday was decent, not warm but jeans & tee-shirt weather. However, Saturday night it pounded rain all night & continued to rain Sunday morning as we packed up.   The Tent camping sites are few and far in-between and offer little privacy. You could hear the conversations of the people next to you loud & clear.   Also, at State Parks you can usually f

First off if at any point in this post I offend you, stop being so sensitive!!   So it may or may not surprise you that I am that person who usually mocks the person who takes a random birthday off work to sit at home and surf the web in their underwear or refuses to do anything Christmas related on their December birthday.   I am not saying that there are not plenty of birthday that should receive extra attention.   Anything ending in a five or a zero earns you a round of applause in addition to your annual birthday card.   No seriously, unless you are under 21 or over 65 you really don’t need to put in a paid time off request or call in sick to work.   Go about your day and enjoy your special meal & sprinkled cake in the evening like a sensible adult.   Please go about your business, enjoy your 117 social media birthday shout outs, enjoy your gifts and wake up smiling the next day.   But with that being said…In addition to an amazing Mother’s Day, 2014 also delivered