Oh how I love this time of year… where every corner of the house is either sparkling with joy or teetering on chaos. Thanksgiving at my place was a perfect mix of love, laughter, way too much pie, and my golden retriever puppy Niner devouring an entire tray of rolls when nobody was looking. Our […]

Ah, Thanksgiving—a time for turkey, pie, football, and the all-too-familiar family debate about what stuffing is best, homemade or Stove-Top (homemade, obviously, because tradition). But amidst the chaos of gravy spills and arguing over politics and who gets the last dinner roll, I find it’s also a perfect moment to reflect on what I’m truly […]

Introduction and Background Meet the Green Family: Kevin, Natasha, Madeline, and Claire. This have recently made Progress Ridge their new home. Madeline and Claire both attend the Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE). Madeline is gearing up for her junior year of high school, while Claire is about to conquer the 7th grade. Their […]