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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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Caleb – 9 Months

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Kimberly

As of today, Caleb is three quarters of a year old. He’ll always be my baby, but he definitely does not seem like an infant anymore. He’s got a mouthful of teeth, he’s on the move, and he’s got a … Continue reading →

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Buoy 10 Trip 2016

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Kimberly

We just got back from a great week at the beach with family. Each year my family meets at the coast and most of us go fishing for salmon on the Columbia river. We like to call our annual family … Continue reading →

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Beach Bums

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Kimberly

A couple of weeks ago a friend lamented that she really wanted to go to the beach, but her husband wouldn’t let her go alone because she is nearing the end of her pregnancy. I offered to go with her. … Continue reading →

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