Over Christmas, my family connected with our Norwegian heritage by making lefse. They might look like tortillas, but they’re made from potatoes and taste best with a thin spread of butter and a sprinkle of sugar, just the way Grandma liked it! We wish you could’ve been there, Grandma Hazel (otherwise known as Bapa Zezel […]
Can you believe these two days were only about two weeks apart?! What a crazy winter we’ve had here in Seattle. I’m not a huge fan of snow (I mean, I moved away from Minnesota for a reason, right?!) but even I can’t deny that the novelty of snow here makes it fun for a […]
Can’t believe how much I love her! She makes me laugh every day and is so much fun to have around. My little Zoë Bear (the shelter we adopted her from had called her Polar Bear so we thought it’d be fun to remember that in our little nickname for her). She has such a […]
*****Update: And the lucky winner of the copy of the Frommer’s Travel guide is…. Lyric! A huge thank you to all who entered this contest and shared their favorite spots near and far. I hope I get to check out each and every one of them in my travels. If you haven’t already, take a […]
Jake, Zoë, and I wish you a happy happy Christmas time!
This is Zoë, our new little puppy! If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know I’ve been wanting a puppy for soooo long. I love dogs, but it turns out I’m kinda picky about the kind of dog I’m willing to give a chunk of my life to. I grew up with […]
While on a trip to Brazil last year I was invited to tell the story of Atini in photographs. Atini, which means “voice for life” in the Suruwahá language, is a non-profit organization in Brazil that works to defend the rights of Brazil’s indigenous children. Atini seeks to bring public awareness about the indigenous custom of […]