Whew! It has been a busy few months. TPOM has been busy.
A fiery adventure
We started the summer off with an unforgettable adventure — we got to spend the day at the Kent Fire Department! It was a day full of smiles, big questions, and even bigger fire trucks. The twins were beyond excited to step into the boots (well, not literally — but close enough!) of our local heroes.
First up on the agenda? Power tools! The firefighters gave the twins a hands-on demo of some of the tools they use in emergencies. There’s nothing quite like the look on a kid’s face when they’re holding real-life rescue equipment — they were in awe! Of course, all under the watchful eyes of the pros, and safely supervised.
Next, we got the grand tour of where these everyday heroes live while on shift. From the bunk rooms to the kitchen, the twins got a sneak peek into the firefighters’ second home. There’s something so special about seeing where these brave men and women rest and recharge before jumping into action at a moment’s notice.
And of course, no firehouse visit is complete without climbing inside a real fire truck! The kids scrambled up into the cab, posed for pictures, and imagined what it must feel like to roar down the road with lights flashing and sirens wailing. They asked every question you could think of — from “How do you rescue a kitten from a tree?” to “How long is the fire hose?” The firefighters answered each one with patience and a smile.
It was a day of learning, exploring, and gaining a brand-new appreciation for the amazing work our firefighters do every single day.
A huge THANK YOU goes out to Levi Winston for making this special visit possible. We’re so grateful for opportunities like this that create memories and inspire young minds.
A trip to T-Mobile park
A total of 91 TPOM, NWAMOMC (Northwest Association of Mothers of Multiples Clubs), family and friends went to the Mariner’s game in August. What can make a gorgeous night at T-Mobile Stadium in Seattle with parents of multiples from Tacoma, Spokane, Ridgefield, etc. even better? A 3 run home run to win the game from Cal Raleigh!
Go Mariner’s (and TPOM)!
Splish, Splash!
Even when it’s cloudy, TPOM members have fun. Moms, dads, and twins, singletons, and more hung out in August at the TPOM Pool Takeover, at the Fircrest Swimming Pool.
Clouds don’t matter when you are making friends and memories with TPOM friends!
Making plans
All these events take a lot of work to plan and our TPOM board and chair members spent August playing but also planning for the upcoming year. Our wonderful organization and all of these events are due to the hard work of these individuals! The board and chair members have a big planning meeting once a year, plus monthly meetings!
Back to the ballpark
In September, TPOM went back to the ballpark – this time to the Tacoma Rainier’s game!
September picnic
TPOM membership renewals were due in September and we spent a beautiful day on Saturday at DeCoursey Park celebrating the new year with our families. We had lots of returning families and several new ones too! A yummy potluck lunch, making new friends at the playground, photos with friends and enjoying the companionship of fellow parents of multiples. A special thanks to Levi who manned the grill and made hot dogs for everyone!
Meeting with even more parents of multiples!
TPOM is part of a “mother” organization, NW Mothers of Multiples Clubs. Each year there is a Fall Meeting and a Spring Convention that brings together clubs in the greater northwest area. The fall meeting was in the beautiful Sumner-Auburn Valley in October. It was hosted by the Northwest Traveling MOMs and some Valley Mothers of Multiples Clubmembers. Miss Auburn Teen, Malia Watanabe-Collier, Granddaughter of NWAMOMC member Tonya Watanabe, offered a warm and special greeting. It was a weekend filled with laughter, learning, and lasting friendships! At the meeting our Junior and Senior Delegates represented TPOM by, voting for our club for NWMOMC business. The annual Spring Convention will be in Lynnwood, WA in April 2026.
Pumpkin patch
TPOM’s annual Pairs at the Patch event was at McMillin Farm once again. We had a great time running through the corn maze, seeing how tall we all were this fall, saying hi to chickens and goats, and picking out pumpkins.
We’ve had such a great time at McMillin farm for the last several years. We’ve enjoyed seeing how it has grown over the years. We learned just after our event that the management of the farm is changing hands and we are all sad that we won’t be able to host our event here next year. The good news is that they are looking for a new location! We are looking forward to seeing what they do next year and continuing our tradition!
Tacoma Parents of Multiples 