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drumroll please...

June 12, 2020

Baby Rans #3 is a…BOY!

We found out sooner than expected, or than I thought I wanted. I went into my 12 week prenatal appointment and asked about the genetic blood test to find out about gender. They happened to have a test on hand, so I said “what the heck, let’s do it!” 

They called with the results 6 days later and I was so shocked. The news came so fast and suddenly I was all panicky about knowing so soon. I told my midwife not to say anything anf handed the phone to Michael (who happened to be with us when she called). She told him the results and we asked him to surprise us with the news at an undisclosed time. Little did we know, it would be 2 weeks before he decided to share the news.

Classic Uncle Mike!

For the “long winded” version to finding out the gender click the link below. This is how Michael surprised us with the news.

And for the “let’s cut to the chase” version, here’s we shared the news with Gideon and Maple.

Tags genderreveal, baby, theodore, family
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Olympic Peninsula

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I've probably shared more than once on here about my adventurous parents and how blessed I feel to have been raised on road trips and camping. My childhood memories of traveling into the High Sierras and trekking across the country in our astro van fueled me with a longing to explore. I'm so grateful to have been raised this way and even more thankful to have married someone who shares (and even challenges) my same adventurous hunger...

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In Adventure, Camp Vibes, Travels Tags campvibes, washington, family, adventures, pines, beach, driftwood
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Introducing → GUS!

April 8, 2015

We got a puppy! We had a baby – or at least, that's what it feels like...

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In Photography, In the Home, Family, Wife Life Tags home, family, Gusgusrans, photography, puppies
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I [heart] Oregon

March 25, 2015

OREGON (cue magical blitz of sparkly entry music – like in the Disney princess movies). Oh Oregon, how I love you so. I know it's all the rage to have your heart set on this wonderful state, but seriously, mine is.  I'm not sure that I will ever end up there, but I plan on visiting at least once (maybe twice) a year for the rest of my days...

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In Adventure, Photography, SLO to Oregon, Travels Tags oregon, family, puppies, hiking, mountains, lakes, rivers, pines
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