I was in the North Bend Ace Hardware looking for some last minute Halloween decorations on Friday. They had about 4 left. The thing I found most interesting was the middle aisles of the store were completely … [Read more...]
MSHS Football Final Regular Season Game Tonight
October 29, 2010 by
That's right football fans. Tonight is the last regular season game for your MSHS Wildcats. It's also a home game and is senior night. A night for recognizing the hard work and leadership of all senior … [Read more...]
Boo! Cool Halloween Happenings In The Valley This Weekend
October 28, 2010 by
If you are looking for some Halloween fun over the weekend here are some events to consider... For The Kids: ~ 10/30 & 10/31 - Ride the Halloween Train at the Snoqualmie Depot. See the historic depot … [Read more...]
That Special High School Friend – Maybe Things Happen For a Reason
October 27, 2010 by
The other day I changed my Facebook status to a short paragraph in support of all those affected by cancer. This was the same day I ran a Facebook search on my high school best friend and found her. She said … [Read more...]
Snoqualmie Valley – All The Little Things Add Up
October 22, 2010 by
Someone asked me the other day why I like living here so much. I told them it's just everything... the people, the views, getting snow when Seattle gets rain. I pondered this question as I drove this week. I … [Read more...]
The Road Back – Homework, Quizzes and Now Mom Has My Phone
October 20, 2010 by
Okay, I did it. I cracked. I am officially a crack in the pavement on my daughter's road back to a new normal. My daughter is smart. I don't feel we expect too much from her. We expect what we know she … [Read more...]
Life Lessons From 13 Year Olds
October 17, 2010 by
This is my first season head coaching Snoqualmie Valley Rec Soccer. It's not quite what I expected... but this fall has been full of surprises on all fronts. Nothing surprises me at this point. I coach 8th … [Read more...]
MSHS Football Game vs. Juanita Tonight
October 15, 2010 by
Tonight marks the final game of a three game home stand for the Mt. Si Wildcat football team and the beginning of the final stretch of the season. MSHS faces the Juanita Rebels - who sit one game ahead in … [Read more...]
The Road Back Through Jordy's Eyes….
October 13, 2010 by
Writing sometimes soothes me. Helps me sort out my thoughts. Gives me some perspective. I offered up this blog to my daughter and her friend if they ever wanted to write. If they wanted to share with you … [Read more...]
King County Special Budget Meeting at MSHS Tonight
October 12, 2010 by
In preparation for a 2011 King County Budget that will include $60 million in cuts, the chair of the Metropolitan King County Council’s Budget Leadership team is encouraging the public to get involved by … [Read more...]
The Road Back – I Have How Much Homework to Make Up?
October 11, 2010 by
So here we are... on the road back to a "new normal" for our daughter... and we hit a road block. That road block would be a mountain of make up high school homework. Of course, isn't it always in the honors … [Read more...]
Mt. Si High School Homecoming Game Tonight!
October 8, 2010 by
Yup, it's here. The night of the much-anticipated MSHS homecoming game and half time show - complete with excitement and fireworks! If you hear loud booms tonight - no worries. It's just the half time … [Read more...]
The Road Back – Depression Is Part of the Normal Grieving Process
October 7, 2010 by
I learned something new yesterday. It is normal for a teenager to go through some depression while grieving the loss of a close friend. I think I always knew this. So watching my grieving daughter the past 3 … [Read more...]
The Message of Cody Botten’s Life – Love
October 3, 2010 by
It was a beautiful celebration of Cody Botten's life yesterday afternoon. The high school gym was filled with probably 1,000 people who all shared some connection to Cody's life. The journey forward began … [Read more...]
Woodman Lodge Steakhouse- Restoring a Piece of Snoqualmie History
September 30, 2010 by
The current downtown Snoqualmie improvement project is an effort to remember our town's history while bringing its historic core to life again. That is exactly what Woodman Lodge owner, Peter La Haye, did with … [Read more...]
Tanner Jeans Random Acts of Kindness Day
September 29, 2010 by
Christen Jeans's beautiful words on her Facebook wall this morning inspired me to encourage all of you out there to consider a random act of kindness today. Today would have been Tanner's 14th … [Read more...]
Botten Family Fundraiser Update – Thank You Oberlander Family
September 27, 2010 by
A huge thank you to the Oberlander family and Gateway Gas and Deli for their incredible organization and support of the Botten Family Fundraiser. The Oberlander's ongoing support of the Snoqualmie Valley … [Read more...]
In Honor of Cody Botten’s Life…
September 22, 2010 by
Just in case some of you didn't open this week's Valley Record lying on your driveway..... The Botten family's letter to the editor was absolutely beautiful. As the mother of their son's friend I will say … [Read more...]
The Road Back Update – Back to School She Goes
September 22, 2010 by
Fresh off her therapeutic pedicure Annie (and her green toenails) went back to school today. Back to her friends who love her and give great big bear hugs. Her healing journey allowed her two "mom and me" … [Read more...]
The Road Back – Sometimes a Girl Needs a Good Pedicure
September 20, 2010 by
My husband had a "Yoda" moment this morning. We let Annie take the day off from school today. One day to get caught up on a week's worth of homework. Everything was going according to plan when "Yoda" called … [Read more...]
