Monthly Archives: March 2012

The messy business of emergency preparedness

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Nathan

In recent months I have been slowly starting to be more concerned with our family’s emergency preparedness. So we have flashlights, a portable rechargeable radio, a first aid kit, a fire ladder, and a few other items. My next big … Continue reading →

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18 Months!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Kimberly

When Elias was a baby I would count months, and sometimes even weeks. I would always know how old he was. Each time 7:02 p.m. came on a Thursday I would make another mental check mark. Another week old. I … Continue reading →

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Rainy Day Swim

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Kimberly

I wanted to take Elias for a fun activity today. We hadn’t been to the zoo in awhile so I thought we should go there…but the weather is miserable. We probably could have had the place to ourselves if we … Continue reading →

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Uncles!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias is lucky to be able to see two of his uncles quite often. Uncle Greg got home last night from Arizona. It’s his first trip home since he started his new job as a helicopter tour pilot at the … Continue reading →

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The Great Ant Massacre

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Kimberly

This morning Nathan and I were privileged to walk in the Portland Walk for Water. More on that another time, though. This post is about the great ant massacre, which happened later in the day. When we got home from … Continue reading →

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This Is How He Wakes Up

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kimberly

I want to remember the little things. Of course I want to remember all the milestones for Elias such as when he started walking…or his first word…things like that. But I want to remember the little things too. I want … Continue reading →

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Teething

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias has ten teeth. Eight in the front and two molars on the right side. He has an eleventh coming in…a molar on the left side. It is causing him so much pain! He’s had fussy days while teething or … Continue reading →

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A Photographer In the Making

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias has always liked the camera. Sometimes he is actually able to get the camera in his hands and play with it. The other day, though, was the first time he figured out how to actually take a picture. He … Continue reading →

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Child Carrier Backpack

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Kimberly

Nathan and I have wanted to get a child carrier backpack for some time now. We want to be able to go hiking and get outdoors when the weather gets nice without having to worry about Elias wandering off the … Continue reading →

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Parenting is Teamwork

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Kimberly

Parenting is teamwork. I could go on and on praising my wonderful husband, and how good it is to have a partner like him in raising our child. He changes diapers and helps with chores and plays with our son. … Continue reading →

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