Category Archives: Spring
5th Avenue audition – May 2015
The 50th anniversary of The Sound of Music is this year, and Heather had the opportunity to audition for the 5th Avenue production. Continue reading
Most Memorable Mother’s Day – May 10, 2015
After many years (approximately 15) going to Basil’s Kitchen at the Bellevue Double Tree/Hilton on 112th, we decided to change the location of Mother’s Day Brunch to Salty’s on Alki Beach in West Seattle. Greg made reservations almost a … Continue reading
Heather’s fantastic year – 2014
After her second year of middle school, and off to high school in the fall, a look back at the accomplishments of Heather this year: spring, summer, fall and winter — all seem absolutely amazing! Continue reading
PTA Golden Acorn Award Presentation – June 2014
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
21 Jump Street (March 2012)
Rating: Worth my time See it: stream or rent it (Amazon instant video) Funny. Watch it. It’s enlightening and entertaining, especially if you grew up in the ’80’s. I never watched 21 Jump Street on t.v. ~ but hope to … Continue reading
Columbia Choirs 2012 Spring Concert – Goin’ Up A Yonder
Hear the 2011-12 Columbia Children’s Choir sing Goin’ Up A Yonder. Click link for video. Continue reading
Camps, Camps, Camps – Getting ready for Summer 2012
It’s officially Spring! Which means, now is the time to start booking, registering and marking off the calendar weeks for Summer Camps. With 3 kids, and 8 weeks of Summer, I decided a few years ago that it’s nice to give each child a ‘break’ from the rest of the family. Let him or her go to a camp. Well, the kids have gone to so many, they have ones they like to repeat and others which leave them flat, and for me to investigate to find new ones. Here are some of our favorites throughout the years. Continue reading
