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Simon Turned 2!

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Kimberly

Simon is now a big two year old! We spent the morning dedicated to hosting a big valentines party for our friends. That tuckered Simon out because he napped two and a half hours! I don’t think he has done … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Fun With Friends

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Kimberly

It’s all in having a sense of balance. Earlier today we had about 25 people over at our house for a fun valentine’s celebration. There were kids and toys everywhere. I have to admit that at times it may have … Continue reading →

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Snippets From Today

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Kimberly

Sometimes I just like to write down a few of the things my children are saying for my own memories. Today, some of them may even provide you a laugh. So here you go…some snippets from Elias today: 1. Who … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Almost 2!

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Kimberly

Simon is almost two years old. I can’t believe it. My baby….is not a baby. We took some time to celebrate his birthday with my family over the weekend. He had a blast seeing and playing with everyone. I baked … Continue reading →

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Far Too Much Satisfaction From A Sticker

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Kimberly

Last night I went to pick up Elias from AWANA. When I got to the door and they called his name, he ran up and immediately showed me his hand. “Look, Mama! I got a sticker!” One of his teachers … Continue reading →

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AWANA Grand Prix

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Kimberly

Today was Elias’ first AWANA grand prix. Up until we arrived at the event I had no idea what to expect, but I assumed it was similar to the boy scout car derby my brothers did a couple of different … Continue reading →

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It’s Just How It Is With Boys

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Kimberly

There will be nudity….or at least partial nudity. It’s just how it is with boys. Usually by bed time there is at least one child in my house without a shirt. Sometimes without pants. Often enough they are in just … Continue reading →

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He Battled The Stairs…And Lost

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Kimberly

On Sunday, I was happily watching my sister-in-law open gifts at her baby shower when my phone rang. I briefly considered getting up to answer it (it was in the other room) but decided against it. A minute or so … Continue reading →

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Family Night #2

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Kimberly

Last week we had our second family night. We’ve decided to try two a month because that is a realistic goal and it is often enough that it will feel like a memorable tradition for the boys. During dinner, I … Continue reading →

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Costume Day

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Kimberly

Yesterday as I was putting some clothes away in my closet, Elias came to join me. He noticed Daddy’s ties all hanging neatly, and asked if he could wear one. I tried to convince him to wait because he could … Continue reading →

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