Monthly Archives: September 2014

Our Four Year Old!

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Kimberly

Today was Elias’ 4th birthday. For some reason, four doesn’t seem like a big deal to me. But the thought that I will have a five year old on my hands only one year from now really freaks me out! … Continue reading →

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Our Disneyland Adventure: Part 3

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Kimberly

After a day and a half at California Adventure, we needed some rest and some time to get ready for our next adventure…Mickey’s Halloween Party! Simon napped, and then we all went swimming together for a few minutes to cool … Continue reading →

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Our Disneyland Adventure: Part 2

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Kimberly

The second day of our Disneyland Adventure was a big one! We woke up bright and early to head back to California Adventure for the morning. It would be our last chance to explore that park and we had a … Continue reading →

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Our Disneyland Adventure: Part 1

Posted on September 28, 2014 by Kimberly

Nathan and I are very careful budgeters. Well…I am a very careful budgeter and Nathan fully supports me and helps me and mostly participates in keeping the budget. Each year, though, we don’t include my summer school teaching income in … Continue reading →

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Apple Picking!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Kimberly

Each fall we try to make it out to the fruit loop to go apple picking. There are lots of orchards closer, but nothing beats the beauty out there on the fruit loop. A few years ago, I was researching … Continue reading →

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Who Has The Most Influence?

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Kimberly

This morning as I was getting ready for the day, the boys were playing in Simon’s room. They were playing happily together so I wasn’t really thinking about them very much other than to smile happily at something I overheard … Continue reading →

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Elias’ 4th Birthday Party

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Kimberly

Elias turns four in about a week. We held a birthday party for him and some friends at our house this afternoon. Elias had a blast! A few weeks ago when I asked Elias what theme he wanted for his … Continue reading →

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Ahoy, Mateys!

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Kimberly

It all started because I wanted to teach Elias how to read a map. I’ve been looking into toddler/preschooler geography lessons because I know from experience as a teacher that it is hard to fit that kind of thing into … Continue reading →

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They’re Growing Too Fast!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Kimberly

Elias will be four soon, and Simon is now 19 months. I decided it was time for some more portraits. The boys both cooperated pretty well and we got some great shots. They are growing too fast. I don’t have … Continue reading →

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The Best Game Ever

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Kimberly

I have to say…if you don’t have one of these slides and a few toy cars, it will be well worth every penny! Recently, the boys discovered that they could send their cars down the slide and let them roll … Continue reading →

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