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Seed Planting Update!

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Kimberly

We have had our first harvest from Elias’ seed planting back in March. We have been watching with excitement as the plants grow. Many of them are doing very well. Today, though, we had two notable things. First, we were … Continue reading →

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How To Plant A Rose Bush (Smith Family Style)

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Kimberly

I’ve been wanting a rose bush for a few months now. We do live in Portland after all. When we went to Farmington Gardens yesterday, and I had a gift card, I decided to pick one out. Nathan told me … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Pre 3’s

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Kimberly

Today was Elias’ last day of Pre 3’s. I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone. Now we have to wait all the way until September when Elias will start in the 3’s program. We loved Pre 3’s at … Continue reading →

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Simon and Mommy Date

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Kimberly

Today was Elias’ last day of preschool for the year. Before preschool started in January, I had a lot of grand plans for what I was going to do with those two hours. I thought Simon and I would get … Continue reading →

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First Picnic of the Season!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Kimberly

It has been so much fun enjoying this warm weather! What is better in warm weather than picnics? Not much, I say! And now, we can even picnic in our own backyard! We are lucky to have a backyard that … Continue reading →

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Elias’ First Trout Catch!

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Kimberly

Uncle Scott has been itching to take Elias out trout fishing since before he was born. Elias did go on the boat with the boys once at Hagg Lake, but no fish were caught. Uncle Scott has been scheming for … Continue reading →

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Seed Planting Update!

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Kimberly

A few weeks ago, I helped Elias plant some seeds. He chose many different variety of fruits and vegetables as well as flowers. We’ve been having fun watching them sprout. I have to say I am very pleased that most … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Kimberly

Our Easter was filled with fun family traditions! What did we start with? Easter egg dying on Saturday afternoon! Elias really enjoyed it this time. He chose solid colors and decorated them with stickers. What did Simon do during all … Continue reading →

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The 85 Tulips

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Kimberly

Nathan and I wanted to make sure to get down to the Tulip Festival in Woodburn this year. We have really enjoyed it the last two years, and this weekend looked like it might have been our only chance. We … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Motherhood: “Mom”

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Kimberly

Elias has started shortening names of his loved ones. I don’t know where it came from. Perhaps he noticed that sometimes we call him “Eli” instead of Elias and picked it up that way. He calls Daddy “Dad” and Nana … Continue reading →

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