Category Archives: kieron

Kieron’s 16th

Posted on May 6, 2026 by Lindsey

We celebrated 16 years of Kieron and all the potential he carries forward. He’s smart, funny, loyal, and full of a quiet strength that shows up in the way he handles life, friendships, and challenges. He’s growing into someone who knows who he is and isn’t afraid to stand in it. Sixteen fits him – bold, capable, and ready for what’s next. Happy 16th, Kieron. We love you!

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Benson Boone & Ice Cube

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Lindsey

We took our middles to a couple of concerts this fall. My girlfriends and I got tickets to Benson Boone at Climate Pledge. It was Silas, a couple younger boys and a few middle school girls his age. Benny puts on a fantastic show and we all had a great time!

We got Kieron tickets to see his favorite rapper, Ice Cube, for his birthday, so he and Jonathan went to the show together. He played all his hits and then some!

Jonathan took Kieron to see his favorite artist, Ice Cube

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Back to School

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Lindsey

Obligatory front porch Back to School pics, in order of departure…

Avery and Jacob heading out on Section J of the PCT, 75 miles from Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass. The moms tried not to worry too much.

They finished in three days!

Layla lucked out and got the best teacher, Mr. Harper!

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Summer Swim

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Lindsey

Kieron, Silas & Layla participated in another season of summer swim. Unfortunately, Kieron fractured his arm right before competition started and then we had our Europe trip, so his season was pretty short, but once we returned he got a few meets in. Layla and Silas made a lot of progress this season. It was fun watching all of them grow and improve.

Look at her butterfly form!

Kieron’s relay team, Matthew, Owen & Josh

Jonathan in the parents relay

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Munich

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Lindsey

We decided to tack on a trip to Munich for my birthday since we were already in Europe until the 26th. I’m so glad we did. It’s a birthday I’ll always remember! Here we are celebrating at Augustiner Beer Garden. The vibe there is SO Bavarian!

We bought Avery his first beer here

Don’t worry, that’s not a dark lager, Kieron opted for root beer

First meal in Munich at Zum Brunnstein

Our first meal in Germany had lots of sausage, sour kraut & German-style potato salad.

The Glockenspiel

Frauenkirche

Inside Hofbräuhaus, where Hitler gave speeches

National Theatre

Odeonsplatz

Views from atop the Cathedral

Here’s what happened the morning of my birthday. We originally planned to go to Neuschwanstein on my birthday and Dachau the following day because who wants to go to a concentration camp on their birthday? Well, we had some trouble with the trains and ended up in traffic in a taxi, and arrived at the tour company literally one minute late. By then our bus had left without us! Fortunately, the tour company worked with us and was able to switch our tours so we could do the camp on my birthday and the castle the next day. I’m so thankful we were still able to do both, but it made for a somber birthday. I was on the verge of tears half the day!

Solitary confinement

Neuschwanstein! I love the crazy story about this castle and it’s creator.

Uncle Scott, same place, 44 years earlier!

1981

Don’t ask me what he’s playing!

Taking a carriage to the castle in 1981

I always thought this picture of me was taken of me looking out the little window at the top of the castle – but I just learned it is not! It’s from some other castle in Europe.