Monthly Archives: June 2013

Nana Called It

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Kimberly

As we sat in the shade at Nathan’s softball game earlier this evening, Nana and I were discussing Simon’s rolling over capabilities. I explained that he has gotten close to rolling from back to front, but never successfully gone all … Continue reading →

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I Will Survive (My Theme Song For The Week)

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Kimberly

We had two people working full time outside of the home this week. The short story? We made it. Here’s a bit longer version: This is the seventh summer in a row that I am teaching summer school. I choose … Continue reading →

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Carpe Diem – Simon’s First Trip to the Beach

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Kimberly

This morning when we woke up we did not know what we were going to do with our day. After entertaining a few different ideas, we decided on heading to the coast for a day of fun. We were very … Continue reading →

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The Way Kids Change Things

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Kimberly

This is what it’s like to go to the beach before you have kids: This is what it’s like to go to the beach with kids: Enough said!

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Letter of the Week: A Toddler’s Alphabet Study (Jj)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Kimberly

It was Jj week in the Smith household. We packed it full of fun! One of my favorite moments was at church on Sunday when a gentleman asked Elias about his letter of the week, and when he found out … Continue reading →

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Hillsboro Hops Opener!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Kimberly

Last night we attended the opener for the Hillsboro Hops. When Nathan found out that a minor league team would be taking up residence nearby, he immediately decided we’d be fans. As the opening day got closer, we bought t-shirts … Continue reading →

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Fathers Day Fun

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Kimberly

Happy Fathers Day to all of the Dads out there. We celebrated in lots of different ways today. We woke up and gave Daddy his cards and gift while still in our pajamas. Elias had made two different cards for … Continue reading →

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Summer Bucket List 2013

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Kimberly

It’s time for the Smith Family 2013 Summer Bucket List! We’ve been doing the seasonal bucket lists for two years now, and it really helps us to get outside and enjoy life as well as try new things. Hopefully we’ll … Continue reading →

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Simon – 4 month stats

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Kimberly

Simon had his four month well check up today. He did very well! His doctor said it seemed more like a 6 month check up than a 4 month check up based on his size, his social behaviors, and his … Continue reading →

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Letter of the Week: A Toddler’s Alphabet Study (Ii)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Kimberly

Ii week was a lot of fun here in the Smith household. I decided to do both long and short Ii words. However, Elias insists that “I says ih” (short i). Oh well. He’s only two and we had fun … Continue reading →

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