Category Archives: Seasonal Activities
First Day of School – 2013
It’s the beginning of a new school year, and I say, “WHAAAAA!” I want the kids to be here. School brings me paperwork, them homework (that neither of us want to do) and lots of busy work for all of … Continue reading
From Maine to Virginia, and many points in between – Summer 2013
Summertime in Mass-DC-Maine and a little trip to The Cape for our family this year. Here’s a summary. Continue reading
Heather’s Mission JOY Week – July 2013
Signing up for a MQP Mission trip extends Heather to be open to doing whatever the group is called to do. It could be painting, weeding, cleaning, and more! Read about what Heather’s Mission JOY group did this summer – July 2013. Continue reading
Camps, Camps, Camps – Getting Ready for Summer 2013
I used to have a “Summer Parks” email list of kids’ friends: Weekly, I would sent out an email and we would meet up with friends at a local park. With the email group becomming massive, (and spam filters), and the installment of this blog, plus the kids getting older, I started sharing resources to sign up for local camps and things to do in and around Sammamish during the summer. Continue reading
Beat the Bridge – May 2013
Our family has been running Beat the Bridge for many years now. The older two kids and I used to run the fun run every year. But this year we joined forces with two families who we are friends with, … Continue reading
Ode to Brian Snook – 2013
In February, 2013, I texted my hs friend who had been very ill to see how he was doing; didn’t hear from him, so I facebooked him to check in. I didn’t hear back, but that wasn’t uncommon, as we only communicated occationally. I found out this week he passed away a week after I wrote on his wall: ……thinking of you, Renee and the family. Hope you’re doing well. Continue reading
