Category Archives: family

Pre-K Projects and Happiness

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Kimberly

We had our first family homework project sent home from school over the weekend. We had to decorate a turkey feather to be hung on a turkey in the classroom. We could have chosen anything we wanted. Cereal. Glitter. Noodles. … Continue reading →

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Halloween Fun 2015!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Kimberly

We’ve been having a few free evenings this week, both expected and unexpected. We’ve used the time after dinner to have some good ol’ family Halloween fun. Elias has been very excited to carve pumpkins and has been asking about … Continue reading →

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Nursery Decor #3

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Kimberly

I’ve got another craft accomplishment to hang on our nursery wall under my belt. Tonight’s project actually took me two evenings, and was the one I was most nervous about. I knew I wanted to use the Bible paraphrase from … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Big Boy Room

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Kimberly

Last night the boys got to sleep over at Ama and Baba’s house in order to “practice” for the baby’s arrival, and to get them out of our hair so we could get some things done. On the agenda: Paint … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Patch 2015

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Kimberly

Because of all of Nathan’s traveling and some other family activities, we are pretty much solidly booked until the last couple of weekends before the baby comes. So…when I realized that we had a free Saturday morning I jumped at … Continue reading →

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The Wedding

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Kimberly

Nathan was in the wedding of his friend and coworker yesterday afternoon. Originally, I thought I’d be left behind at home once again. However, the bride and groom graciously allowed our boys to come even though for the most part … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Game

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Kimberly

Yesterday we went to the airport to pick Daddy up. He went to Baltimore for a work conference and was gone for several days. The boys missed him, and were excitedly waiting as close as they could to the exit … Continue reading →

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Apple Picking 2015!

Posted on September 27, 2015 by Kimberly

Every fall (since 2011) we make the trek to Hood River and visit our favorite orchard on the fruit loop: Mountain View Orchards. The drive is scenic, the views are beautiful, and the apple picking is good. It’s a kid … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Elias!

Posted on September 26, 2015 by Kimberly

Elias’ 5th birthday is almost here! On Wednesday, my firstborn will turn 5 years old. Today we got to celebrate with family. It is our family tradition to let the birthday person choose a restaurant. Elias chose Spaghetti Factory. We … Continue reading →

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Fishing!

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Kimberly

Every year we spend a few days at Fort Stevens for our annual family fishing trip. Nathan goes with my brother, my dad, and whoever else happens to be there to fish on the Columbia river. I stay behind with … Continue reading →

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