Category Archives: Karin

Newport, Oregon Day 4: Yaquina Head Lighthouse + Kite Flying

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

Warning: A plethora of photos follows (I just love the word plethora.) On our fourth day at the beach we decided to take a short drive to visit the lighthouse. Not the original Newport Yaquina Bay lighthouse – although if … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Karin, Oregon, Photography, Travel | 1 Comment

Missing Them

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Because each of the boys mentioned (without prompting) how much they missed Karin and Mayumi over the weekend. Because this week’s I Heart Faces Challenge in “A Touch of Sun”. Because this photo says sunshine to me in so many … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Karin, Photography | 1 Comment

Newport, Oregon Day 3: A Special Celebration

Posted on September 15, 2011 by

We were privileged to have the opportunity to celebrate Karin’s 3rd birthday while we were at the beach. It wasn’t a big celebration, but it did include a pink princess crown which is likely the only time one of those … Continue reading →

Posted in Karin, Oregon, Photography, Travel | 2 Comments

Back to Reality

Posted on September 5, 2011 by

Today is officially the last day of Summer for our little family – despite the fact that our sad Portland weather makes us feel as though Summer has just begun. No, school and work will not wait any longer and … Continue reading →

Posted in Karin, Oregon, Photography, Thomas, Travel | Leave a comment

They Leave Today

Posted on August 31, 2011 by

So may feelings. Excitement – for them that they’re finally going home and that Karin will see her Daddy. Anxiety – As if I were getting on a multi-hour flight with a three year old. Fear – of what the … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan, Karin, Photography, Thoughts | 2 Comments

Opening Our Hearts (And Our Home) to a Fukushima Family

Posted on August 26, 2011 by

This article was originally posted on my company intranet and then on the Waggener Edstrom careers and culture blog. Just two short months ago, I found myself compelled to respond to a post on a Portland blog called Urban Mamas. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Japan, Karin, Photography, Thoughts | 1 Comment

A Cloudy, Warm, Sunny, Snowy Day in the Gorge: Part 2

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

Click here for Part 1 wherein we take a longer-than-expected walk to witness my Husband and Son make a daredevil climb (in my mind, anyway) and then visit the Multnomah falls. After leaving the beautiful (albeit extremely crowded) Multnomah falls, … Continue reading →

Posted in Karin, Portland, Travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Friends? More Like Siblings.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

The photo in this post is my entry for the latest I Heart Faces photo challenge, “Friendship”. It’s interesting to look back over the last month and see how things have changed since Mayumi and Karin first arrived.Karin is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Challenges, Karin, Lyrebird Images, P365, Portland, Samuel, Thomas | 5 Comments

And Then the Sun Came Out…

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

After weeks (months!) of rain, the sun finally decided to show it’s face in Portland this weekend. We celebrated by continuing to show Mayumi and Karin around the city. In hindsight, probably not the best choice for the 4th of … Continue reading →

Posted in Karin, Life, Photography, Portland, Samuel, Thomas | 1 Comment

She Calls Him Oniichan

Posted on July 4, 2011 by

Thomas has really taken Karin under his wing. Sometimes she calls him Oniichan (big brother), other times Tomodachi (friend). He talks to her in Japanese and seems to understand almost everything she says. It’s sweet and more than I expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Karin, Life, Photography, Samuel, Thomas | 3 Comments