Wandering Wickens

This family of 5 is adventuring in Amsterdam for 1 year.

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Aloha from Kauai. Thanksgiving means no traffic jams or cooking for us this year and instead plenty of beach, hiking, pools, and our good friends the Rupperts. (at Waipouli Beach Resort)

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Otis custom sweatshirt came today. Let's just say it'll take some getting used to. #snorf #snorfindustries

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Napping. I just can't stop thinking about it. (at Santa Cruz West Cliff)

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Silly Otis, he has to empty the entire toy bin to find what he wants even if it was on the top the entire time.

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Anniversary weekend in Napa. I opted not to fly Brent anywhere because he spends enough time in airplanes, instead we chose a drive so we could just talk for a few hours. My goal every single day is to make him laugh. My best friend in life stands beside me and encourages me to be my absolute best. That's what I call winning. (at Napa Valley)

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Jack started taking an art class today, he was intimidated because of the choices available to draw but after 90 min his finished picture is impressive. Proof that OT and fine motor skills improvement absolutely works and is worth all of the time and money spent.

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Whale spotting before lunch. (at Mitchell's Cove)

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Happy 2nd birthday to our goofball, Otis!

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And this is his "I wasn't sleeping!" face.

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Brent has only been home for just over 24 hours but has spent the day on multiple mountain bike rides with the boys. Otis fell asleep while staring out the window.

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Mom, I can go the rest of the way by myself.

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Daddy called! Daddy called! Otis is wondering when his turn to talk is.

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One last outfit check before we go out.

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RRRRRROOOOOOOOAAAAARRRRRR! I'm a big Dino. Well, maybe a little Dino with a big roar. Halloween costume trial #1. Frenchie fitting problems with a broad chest and a small body.

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OT is different every week - what a motor planning maze today. We ❤️ Keri. (at Pediatric Therapy Center)

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In honor of #nationaldogday Otis' ride is here to take him on a first class experience. Not really, it's just a work ca parked along our walk route daily. A dog can dream, can't he?

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I came across this photo from Christmas 2009 when Tuva got his Jolly Ball, he hugged it all day and didn't leave it anywhere. We miss him terribly.