Monthly Archives: September 2016

The Swifts

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Kimberly

Each season we like to create a Smith Family Bucket List. Sometimes I make an official list that is somehow displayed in our home. Sometimes I just scribble down some ideas in a journal. The bucket lists are ways that … Continue reading →

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Caleb – 10 Months

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Kimberly

Caleb turned 10 months old yesterday. Another month gone. Some of it in memory, some into oblivion. I am feeling emotional that my baby is almost not a baby anymore. Nathan wants to be done with the baby phase of … Continue reading →

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Being Three

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Kimberly

Simon, our resident three year old in the house often acts….well….like a three year old. Limitless energy, infectious enthusiasm, amazing curiosity, lots of care and love for his brothers. And then there’s a need for independence, and the inability to … Continue reading →

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Apple Picking 2016

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Kimberly

We made our annual excursion to Hood River this weekend to pick some apples. We figured out it was our 6th year in a row heading to Mountain View Orchards, which is an orchard on the fruit loop. Our calendar … Continue reading →

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Tough Adjustments

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Kimberly

It’s been a tough week trying to get used to new routines now that school has started. I’ve got two boys at two different schools, and five hours a week I get one on one time with this little goober: … Continue reading →

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Brothers by Blood, Friends by Choice

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Kimberly

I’m not sure if I got the old saying right in the title of this post, but it is what I have always hoped for my boys. I hope their relationship goes far beyond just gathering a few times for … Continue reading →

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Simon’s First Day of Preschool

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Kimberly

Simon had his first official day of preschool today. Last week he got to attend his open house and see his classroom/meet his teacher, but today he actually did the real thing. He’s been so proud and excited. Here are … Continue reading →

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First Words

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Kimberly

Caleb babbles a lot these days, and occasionally says “Dada” and “Mama”. Sometimes it even seems like he means what he is saying rather than plain babble. Nathan told me he said “Mama” once when he wanted milk. And he … Continue reading →

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The First Day

Posted on September 8, 2016 by Kimberly

Today was a big day for both Elias and Simon. Elias had his first day of Kindergarten, and Simon had his preschool open house where he got to see his classroom and meet his teacher. (His first day will be … Continue reading →

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Kindergarten, Here We Come!

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Kimberly

Elias will begin his public school journey one week from today with his first day of Kindergarten. He’ll be attending Imlay Elementary, our neighborhood school. Earlier this evening we went to Imlay for an ice cream social. We got to … Continue reading →

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