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Quesadillas

May 30, 2015Food(0)
These Quesadillas that I found on Pinterest are my new favorite go-to meal. The recipe made about 9 of them. I ate one and froze the others and I pull them out to have for lunch or dinner. They are so tasty and I’m usually disappointed that I only cooked one. 🙂 Now I will...
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Quinoa Chili

May 29, 2015Food(0)
I’ve been trying to broaden our food menu and try some new foods. We don’t usually eat much (if any) meat at home, so I have been trying to find some more vegetarian meals that we like. We had some friends over recently, I was in the mood for chili and I had just seen...
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Alex * 6 Months Old

May 20, 2015Alex(0)
Half a year has passed already. It has been a whirlwind with all the stuff we have gone through in his short life. But he has been a good boy and just goes with the flow. Granted, he's a baby and doesn't have much choice, but still. 🙂 Alex has had a pretty big month....
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The Amazing Grape Cutter

May 1, 2015Food,Products & Places(0)
This may seem weird how excited I am about this little tool, but I love it! I was wandering through the store when I saw my new favorite gadget. It jumped into my cart so quickly! First, my kids love fruit. In any form. They adore grapes, but they are such a pain in the...
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Even More Favorite Kids Books

April 29, 2015Books(1)
I’ve come across some more cute kids books recently that I thought I should share. If you want a reminder of the ones I have picked before, they are here and here. These are some of my favorites and ones my kids love.   The first are these Poke-a-Dot books. This alphabet one is so...
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Sibling Love

April 28, 2015Alex,Dannie,Maddie(0)
Maddie and Dannie love “helping” when I take pictures of Alex. Or really when I do anything with him. These pictures cracked me up. He’s really going to be in trouble when he gets a little older. His sisters are going to pick on him and dress him up. One day he will have his...
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SodaStream

April 27, 2015Food(0)
I broke down and bought myself a SodaStream. I really don't like drinking water, but have come to like sparkling water. A friend of mine has one and raves about how much she loves it and uses it all the time. I must say, I'm hooked. I have started drinking more water than I normally...
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Wiggle Works

April 24, 2015Dannie,Maddie,Products & Places,Seattle(0)
Last month, Maddie was invited to a birthday party of a girl in her preschool class (side note, this girl's parents have quickly become some of our closest friends here and we hang out with them all the time!). Wiggle Works is a cute little place located inside a mall. They have a bunch of...
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Alex * 5 Months Old

April 17, 2015Alex(0)
Alex is 5 months old! This little guy just melts my heart. He's such a sweetheart and my tiny snuggle bug. He loves his mommy and his smile just lights up the room. The biggest things I have noticed from him this month are his babbling (this kid just “talks” all day long). I've taken...
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Bothell Landing

April 13, 2015Products & Places,Seattle(0)
My friend invited me to a nearby park the other day. It was a gorgeous day, so we packed lunches and headed there after school. The park is right on a river and has original historical buildings near the park. There's a bridge that crosses the river onto the Burke Gillman Trail. We wandered, played...
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Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

April 4, 2015Food,Products & Places,Seattle(0)
My mom came to visit us during her spring break from work. One of the fun things we did (that I had been wanting to do) was go to Chateau Ste. Michelle. It is only about 15 minutes from my house and since we had a nice morning, we went to visit and take a...
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Maddie’s 4th Birthday & Party

March 19, 2015Maddie(0)
I'm about a month late writing about this. I couldn't skip it, so better late than never! In the midst of our move, our sweet Maddie turned 4! She's turned into quite an amazing little girl and we are so proud of her. She's silly and caring and sensitive and helpful and smart and understanding...
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Crockpot Fajita Soup

March 18, 2015Food(0)
I had a request or the recipe. Since I changed so much, I figured I should do a post to show how I made it. I have to say that I'm not usually very good about finding a recipe and modifying it. Especially the first time. Usually, I would try a meal following the directions...
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Alex * 4 Months Old

March 17, 2015Alex(0)
Alex is FOUR months old today. We just love him more each day. He's the sweetest, happiest, most easy going little baby. His sisters love him to pieces and he's the perfect addition to our family. This month, I stopped nursing and although it was a hard choice, it has definitely been the right one...
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The End of a Nursing Era

March 7, 2015Alex(0)
As I sit here nursing what is likely my last baby for the final time, I realized a few things. I feel so lucky that I have been able to nurse all three of my babies. I know it doesn’t work for everyone, but I knew it was something I wanted try to do and...
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When Kids Use an iPad Camera

February 28, 2015Dannie,Maddie,Seattle(0)
There were hundreds like this that I deleted. And both Maddie and Dannie are the budding photographers. From the eyes of a child, right?
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Alex * 3 Months Old

February 17, 2015Alex(0)
This past month has been a whirlwind. We closed on our house, started renovations (we had planned to do things more gradually, but Chuck's allergies required us to start sooner), my dad flew out to vist/help (thanks, dad!), Maddie started a new preschool (closer to home), and our little man has been a little trooper...
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Today

January 29, 2015Randomness(0)
Today I had great intentions to make everything go smoothly. Of course, things don’t always go as planned. For the first time in a few days, I woke up with a good attitude and I was ready to tackle the day. I had Maddie’s conferences today and had everyone ready on time and started heading...
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Alex * 2 Months Old

January 17, 2015Alex(0)
Another month has gone by and our baby boy is two months old. This month has been busy while we have been house hunting, getting settled here in Washington, Chuck going back to work leaving me to fend for myself with these three monsters, getting into a groove after the move and time change and...
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Always Rainy in Seattle?

December 28, 2014Seattle(0)
We've been here a week now and I can't complain about the weather at all! There have been a couple drizzly mornings, but overall, it's been great. Coming from Minnesota where it's so cold in the winter, I am loving these 40+ degree days. We wear sweatshirts, take walks outside…it's wonderful. There's also green grass...
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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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