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A Visit From Seattle

April 7, 2016Food,Maddie,Seattle(0)
Our long-time friend, Kelly, and her daughter, Aria, came to visit us a couple weeks ago. I literally squealed when she told me she booked a flight here and was even more excited when she decided to stay with us! That meant loads of baby snuggles and Kelly-time! Chuck also made his best batch EVER...
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Building My Skills

April 6, 2016Tech(0)
A dear friend of mine asked me if I would help her make a website for a business she wants to start. I couldn’t be more excited that she asked me. I love web design even though I am quite an amateur at it. But this is something I would love to add to my...
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Some New Meals

April 5, 2016Food(0)
It’s been almost a month since I posted something here. I am slacking! I’ve been trying to make some new meals here and there. The most recent one we tried (and I lovedeven the leftovers) was Spicy Grilled Tofu. I didn’t take any pictures, but trust me! It was so yummy! I made some brown/wild...
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Superhero Party

March 11, 2016Maddie(0)
This year Maddie knew exactly what kind of birthday party she wanted. “a Superhero party with ice cream cake!” So that’s exactly what she got! We invited family and a few friends over and it was so fun and simple. I got a bunch of capes for the kids (and a few extras for adults...
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Maddie is 5!

February 24, 2016Maddie(0)
Our baby girl turned 5 last week! 5!!!! I am not an overly sentimental person. I don’t keep every piece of art the kids make or many of the things most parents would keep. But there was something about putting Maddie to bed for the last time as a 4 year old that just turned...
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Chicken Noodle Soup

February 23, 2016Food(0)
I made this a month or so ago when Chuck was out of town last time and it was so yummy! I think I found this recipe through Pinterest, but it came from Cooking Light so I wanted to give it a try. I am definitely making it againmaybe this week! This was really flavorful....
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First Haircuts

February 22, 2016Alex,Maddie(0)
Maddie got her first haircut. You read that right. She’s 5 and she just got her first haircut. I wasn’t ready to cut her hair. But then it’s been so hard to manage lately and it made her so upset to brush her hair, I knew it was time. So we took her in to...
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The Hypnotist’s Love Story

February 4, 2016Books(0)
I finally finished reading all of the books by Liane Moriarty. This one was the last one I needed to read. Here’s a bit about this one: Ellen O’Farrell is a professional hypnotherapist who works out of the eccentric beachfront home she inherited from her grandparents. It’s a nice life, except for her tumultuous relationship...
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The Last Anniversary

February 3, 2016Books(0)
This is an older Liane Moriarty book that I finished a few months ago.  I had read most of her other books and this one came available at the library. Here’s a bit about the book: Sophie Honeywell always wondered if Thomas Gordon was the one who got away. He was the perfect boyfriend, but...
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Dept. of Speculation

February 2, 2016Books(0)
This book was my book club’s December/January book. Another author had recommended it. It was different than anything we had read. And for good reason. It was weird. Here’s a little about the book: In the beginning, it was easy to imagine their future. They were young and giddy, sure of themselves and of their...
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A Breakthrough

January 19, 2016Randomness(2)
I have been in a life rut for quite some time. Moving back home was supposed to make everything better with this rut. Unfortunately, that hasn’t exactly been the case for me. I have been struggling with the prospect of going back to work for quite some time (for example, what I want to do,...
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Alexander is ONE!

November 18, 2015Alex(0)
I know I say this every month, but time has flown by and I can’t believe our baby is one already. This past year has been a whirlwind and in what feels like a blink of my eye, my baby is no longer a baby. But I can say with all confidence that even though...
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Danielle is 3!

November 13, 2015Dannie(0)
Our baby girl is three (3) today! It's so hard to believe she is that old. This past year has been such a whirlwind and Dannie has changed so much. She is growing up so quickly and isn't my squishy little baby anymore! This girl is full of personality. There is not a dull moment...
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This Life She’s Chosen

November 10, 2015Books(0)
A friend of mine recommended this book to me (which was written by her best friend) when I told her I was moving to Seattle. The author also lives in the Seattle area.  I wasn’t able to finish it when she gave it to me because I had too much going on at the time....
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Fall Play Date Fun

October 26, 2015Alex,Dannie,Maddie,Seattle(0)
We went to my friend Mallory's house to hang out last week. We hang out there quite a bit. At least once a week. I actually took a few pictures this time. Our kids all pay so nicely together! The second picture is from a different day, but it was just so cute. We also...
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Oatmeal & Berry Bars

October 25, 2015Food,Seattle(0)
This recipe for Berry Bars popped up in my Facebook feed the other day. I happened to be going to a friend’s house that morning and I told her about it. Her reply was “that looks easy and delicious. Let’s make them. I have all the stuff!” So we did. We whipped them together and...
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Monster Treats

October 21, 2015Alex,Dannie,Food,Maddie,Seattle(0)
Last week we went to a friend's house to make a little Halloween treat. She found the idea here on Pinterest. These were really easy to make and the kids had a lot of fun. We decided to make them with Fruity Pebbles because her daughter doesn't like Rice Crispies. This was a delicious substitution!...
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Woodland Park Zoo

October 19, 2015Alex,Dannie,Maddie,Products & Places,Seattle(0)
We have made a visit to the zoo here in Seattle many times. But on this visit, the kids were happy, the sun was shining and I just happened to take a bunch of pictures. So here are some pictures from a recent visit to the zoo this Fall. We played at the park just...
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Zoo Bathrooms

October 18, 2015Products & Places,Seattle(0)
So this may seem like a very weird post, but I can’t help myself. We go to the zoo fairly often and I made a bathroom stop one time and I was surprised to see all the doors to the bathrooms painted. I thought it was so cute. They had a female lion painted on...
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Alex * 11 Months Old

October 17, 2015Alex(0)
Alex is 11 months old! I am sure you are happy to hear there’s only one more of these posts after this one! I will keep doing yearly posts, but these monthly ones are coming to an end! Alex is one silly, happy little boy. He has started making silly faces and sometimes I can...
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10 Alex turned double digits () ❇️10❇️ 

Alex turned double digits (😧) a little over a week ago and celebrated with some friends over the weekend. He is the happiest guy around and we hope he never changes! 💚💙🎉
12 I’m almost two weeks late posting abo ✨12✨ 

I’m almost two weeks late posting about Dannie’s bday, but she had a fabulous day celebrating various times with friends and family She was thoroughly spoiled and is so very loved! 💗🎉

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Anyone else use @loopearplugs? I got a pair last y Anyone else use @loopearplugs? I got a pair last year and I love them so much. They are wonderful in so many situations and really help me focus when there are lots of noises around.
Books & Bracelets! My new favorite activity has be Books & Bracelets! My new favorite activity has been creating bracelets to go with some of my favorite books. This was my first little and I loved these books and their little wrist friends so much. 🤩😍

More little creations are being added to @technicallyscattered.
When you volunteer at the book fair, you’re obvi When you volunteer at the book fair, you’re obviously going to come home with some new books! I think there was only one I regret not buying. Next time!
My youngest might have found our new favorite way My youngest might have found our new favorite way to read together! Under a blanket with a reading light!💡

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The new dock stacks so nicely on the shore! The le The new dock stacks so nicely on the shore! The legs even store inside. So smart!
Chuck’s dad came to help us take out the dock an Chuck’s dad came to help us take out the dock and Alex wanted in on the fun, too. It was so cute to watch three generations of Hays men hard at work. 😁 (Don’t worry…I helped, too!)
#the jet ski lift has been so helpful for moving around the dock sections and it turns out it’s fun for rides, too! 💦
Cleaned up the space under the porch and deck a fe Cleaned up the space under the porch and deck a few weeks ago for the winter. I love the kayak hanger Chuck found!
It’s spooky outside…Mother Nature sent us tric It’s spooky outside…Mother Nature sent us tricks today. Hopefully the neighbors are giving out treats tonight! 🎃❄️

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