Monthly Archives: August 2012

As I mentioned in a previous post, Sunriver recently opened a new pool complex. We went to try it out three different times. Elias loved the zero entry pool because he could walk, splash, sit, crawl, and swim. He loved … Continue reading →

Nathan and I hiked to the top of Black Butte in August of 2007. We really enjoyed the view at the top, and said that we should do it again some day. For some reason, I really really wanted to … Continue reading →

We recently returned from a long weekend in central Oregon. We’ve been planning this mini vacation for months, and it was fun to have it finally arrive. We woke up early on Thursday, and drove over to Sunriver. The first … Continue reading →

Nathan and I are excited to announce that we are expecting another addition to our family this February. Elias will have a little brother or sister on or around February 7th! We will most definitely write more about it later, … Continue reading →

We’ve been wanting to make a day trip to the coast for a long time. Elias loves playing in the sand, but rarely gets the opportunity. A week or so ago we realized that we had a free Saturday, and … Continue reading →

I’ve had a summer bucket list written down on a scratch piece of paper for months…we’ve even checked some things off of it. Now that it is August, I decided it really is time to get the Smith Family Summer … Continue reading →

One of my favorite joys of the past few days has been watching birds come to visit my bird feeder. My mother-in-law gave me a bird feeder and some seed for my birthday, and I anxiously awaited my first birds. … Continue reading →

I have to admit….. the first few days after I finished teaching summer school I felt a bit down. I really love teaching, and although it made the rest of my life a bit crazy, it was worth it. And … Continue reading →