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A Day At The Oregon Coast

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kimberly

We’ve been wanting to make a day trip to the coast for a long time. Elias loves playing in the sand, but rarely gets the opportunity. A week or so ago we realized that we had a free Saturday, and … Continue reading →

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Fountains for a Warm Day

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kimberly

Since yesterday was a warm one, I thought it would be fun to take Elias to the 53rd Ave Park in Hillsboro to play in the fountains. Last summer he couldn’t yet walk, but he loved the fountains. We got … Continue reading →

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Summer Bucket List….Finally!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Kimberly

I’ve had a summer bucket list written down on a scratch piece of paper for months…we’ve even checked some things off of it. Now that it is August, I decided it really is time to get the Smith Family Summer … Continue reading →

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Birds Galore!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kimberly

One of my favorite joys of the past few days has been watching birds come to visit my bird feeder. My mother-in-law gave me a bird feeder and some seed for my birthday, and I anxiously awaited my first birds. … Continue reading →

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This Is The Life

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kimberly

I have to admit….. the first few days after I finished teaching summer school I felt a bit down. I really love teaching, and although it made the rest of my life a bit crazy, it was worth it. And … Continue reading →

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A Zoo Day!

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Kimberly

Today Elias and I met some friends at the zoo for a play date. It was fun to be back since I have been working for the last 5 weeks, and it’s been awhile. Elias and his playmate did not … Continue reading →

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First Tricycle Ride!

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Kimberly

Speaking of mildly spoiling grandparents, Grandma Smith has done some of her own this past weekend. (Read the baseball post just before this one if you are confused). Nathan’s mom had asked us what we thought about her buying a … Continue reading →

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We’ve reached the top!

Posted on July 21, 2012 by Nathan

“Hike to the top of Multnomah falls” was a Spring Bucket List item which we unfortunately never got around to completing, so we forwarded it to the Summer list. I am pleased to report that we have succeeded in reaching … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Daddy!

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Kimberly

Today was Nathan’s birthday. For the past nine days (since I turned 28) he has been telling me that I’m old. I’m in my upper twenties while he’s still in his mid twenties. As of today he can’t say anything, … Continue reading →

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Birthday Fun

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Kimberly

Yesterday was my birthday, and I had the day off of work, so it was a relaxing day. Nathan had taken us out to dinner on Thursday evening because on Fridays we have swimming. Elias and I played and relaxed … Continue reading →

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