Category Archives: family

Our vegetable garden is producing. I know this is not a rare thing. Tons of people are posting pictures of their gardens and their harvests on facebook. But there is something special about picking your own vegetables and eating them. … Continue reading →

Yesterday Nathan took a vacation day off work, and we packed up to head off to the beach with our visiting family. The day was pretty darn near perfect for the Oregon Coast. Clear blue skies, slight breeze, temps in … Continue reading →

We’ve been wanting to take the boys to Hagg lake for the last couple of weeks since it has been so hot outside (and inside). We finally had enough time open up on our calendar to go to the lake … Continue reading →

Today was the last day of my twenties. I have to say that fact doesn’t really bother me. But thirty does sound kind of old when I’m referring to myself. I am looking forward to my thirties decade. What did … Continue reading →

Our family was in much need of a break since Nate and I have both been working outside the home for two weeks now. This three day weekend has really done the trick…and we still have another day left! I … Continue reading →

We have two cats: Hermione and Olive. They are both indoor kitties and are very loved. “Kitty” was one of Simon’s very first words. A couple of days ago, Elias left the sliding door open when he went outside into … Continue reading →

Although Nathan is pretty much trying to indoctrinate our children with the belief that soccer is evil, he recognizes the fact that allowing them to try lots of different things while young is important. So…while I was looking for a … Continue reading →

Here in the Smith household we don’t need a lot of fancy stuff to have some great family fun. All we need is a clean laundry pile! After Nathan’s softball game, we came home, made (and ate) some burritos for … Continue reading →