Category Archives: Kids

Eagle Wing Art Installation

Posted on April 27, 2019 by Kimberly

It all started last summer when I got an email from a fellow mom at the boys’ elementary school. She knew I was newly in charge of the art literacy program at the school, and had an idea. She sent … Continue reading →

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Elias Successfully Demonstrates Syllabus Level 3

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Kimberly

Elias began taking piano lessons about a month before he entered first grade. His interest in piano has waxed and waned throughout the year and half he’s been taking lessons. Some weeks it seems like I have to fight him … Continue reading →

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Trip to Cleveland – January 2019

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Kimberly

Caleb and I recently returned from a trip to Cleveland to visit my brother and sister-in-law. Our excuse to go was their baby shower. They are expecting their first child, a daughter, in March. However, I love to see them … Continue reading →

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Simon’s Growing Up: The Tales of the Tooth and the Playdate

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Kimberly

Two things have happened in the last few days that have really made me realize how much Simon is growing and changing. It’s hard for him being the middle child. It seems like a lot of things Elias does get … Continue reading →

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Caleb’s First Day of School!

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Kimberly

Caleb’s been dropping off his brothers at school almost since the day he was born. When he was an infant, Elias was in Pre-Kindergarten four days a week, and Caleb came along in the car seat every day. The next … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas 2018!

Posted on December 26, 2018 by Kimberly

Merry Christmas from the Smithfam! It’s been a really long time since I wrote on the blog. I could make some excuses like I’ve been busy (I have), or that there are other interests and hobbies that took up my … Continue reading →

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This Is Better Than Any Treat

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Kimberly

The sun this evening brought the Smith Fam some excellent family fun. One of the boys’ favorite things to do is go to a nearby elementary school and practice baseball. The school has six or so ball fields and some … Continue reading →

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Snow

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Kimberly

We had a bit of snow yesterday. When I say a bit, I really do mean a bit. I didn’t think we’d actually go outside and “play” in it. There just wasn’t enough. But the kids remember last year when … Continue reading →

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Simon’s 5th Birthday

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Kimberly

Simon turned five last week. For some reason, five just seems so much older than four. Five is the age he’ll be when he starts kindergarten so maybe that’s it. Or maybe it’s that at five they start to become … Continue reading →

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Valentines

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Kimberly

I’ve always got lots of crafty ideas. I’ve also got lots of opinions. Especially about crafty stuff. Every time Valentines Day rolls around I always get excited because I’ve got so many fun ideas for Valentines. A week or so … Continue reading →

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