Echobaby

The day we leave for a camping trip I always wonder what all the STUFF is for. This trip is no exception. I made a camping packing list wh...

Today was the hottest day on record in Seattle. At 3.30pm it reached 103 F (39.4C) at Seatac although other unfortunate souls in the region...

Seattle is having a heatwave. Its 32 C (90.3F) in the early afternoon and is predicted to last a week and reach highs of around 102F (39C)...

Since the advent of screentime I am always on the lookout for a compelling outdoor activity for the kids. Imagine my excitement when they i...

Tara and I took the boys berry picking today. It was hot (again) and we wanted to pick organic berries so we ended up at some farm out by ...

This year Frost asked for a big chocolate cake with candy on. Here it is. He loved sticking malt balls, m&ms and Junior Mints all over...

Wren found this digger at the Thrift Store last week. He loves his digger. Ever since Granny borrowed one from a toy library during our vi...

Among Frost's birthday gifts was an underwater camera from Granny. Frost put this to good use at the pool we went to with his friends....

Today Frost had his 8th birthday. He had a lovely day with a few friends over for a swimming party followed by an informal and fiercely foug...

Summer continues in Seattle with stunning sunny days and ne'er a cloud in sight. Our days have been revolving around Frost's swimm...