Author Archives: Kimberly

Child Carrier Backpack

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Kimberly

Nathan and I have wanted to get a child carrier backpack for some time now. We want to be able to go hiking and get outdoors when the weather gets nice without having to worry about Elias wandering off the … Continue reading →

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Parenting is Teamwork

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Kimberly

Parenting is teamwork. I could go on and on praising my wonderful husband, and how good it is to have a partner like him in raising our child. He changes diapers and helps with chores and plays with our son. … Continue reading →

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More Fun With Cousins

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias got to have more fun with his cousins this week. They were back in town for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. We’re really hoping their house sells soon so that they can move out to the Northwest more permanently! It … Continue reading →

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Seize the Moment

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Kimberly

Sometimes you have to just seize the moment. It’s something I’m trying to do more and more often as a parent. I like structure as much as anyone else, and I think it’s healthy for kids, so I try to … Continue reading →

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Caught In The Act!

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kimberly

Sometimes I put Elias in his room to play so that I can shower. We have a baby gate that goes across his doorway so that he stays in the “safe zone.” No cats, no breakables or chokeables…you get the … Continue reading →

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Still Got It

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Kimberly

On Saturday evening during a break in the weather, we decided to take advantage of our luck and go play at the park. I’ve been a couple times with Elias now that spring has arrived, but Nathan hadn’t really gotten … Continue reading →

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Elias does chores!

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Kimberly

I’ve talked about Elias helping me with chores before…such as unloading the dishwasher or doing laundry. Today I think he did his first official chore all by himself. We were playing with his tool bench when I heard the washer … Continue reading →

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One Proud Momma/Teacher

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Kimberly

Before my son was born, I had a lot of ideas about how things would go. I can go back now and just laugh at myself. Oh how naive I was! But I really did have hopes about how things … Continue reading →

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Taking in the Northwest

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Kimberly

This morning was crisp and clear…such a beautiful morning in the northwest. I thought I’d take Elias to the Oregon Zoo to see some animals and get some fresh air. I bundled us up…because the sun doesn’t bring warmth this … Continue reading →

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Daddy Time

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Kimberly

Elias is loving his Daddy more and more every day. “Daddy” is one of the first things Elias always says in the morning when he wakes up. I get sad on work days when I have to tell him that … Continue reading →

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