Category Archives: Kids

Apple Picking (In Pictures)

The boys and I went apple picking on Friday morning. We visited a great orchard just down the road! We went to Bells Orchard, which is a short orchard, so all of the apples were hanging low enough for the … Continue reading

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First Day of 3’s Preschool!!!

Although Elias went to preschool last year for the pre-3’s, it is still a big milestone for him to start 3’s preschool! He is going to Prince of Peace Preschool, and he goes twice a week now! Mrs. Kimball is … Continue reading

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Ahh, Brotherly Love

On Friday morning after breakfast, Elias asked me if he could go outside in the backyard and play. I still had to clean up the breakfast dishes, sweep the floors, and do a couple of other chores, but I decided … Continue reading

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Our Little Ring Bearer

Uncle Greg and (soon to be) Auntie Shaina flew in to town late Thursday night. We got to see them on Friday. Even though we seldom see Greg anymore now that he lives in Ohio, Elias has always loved him … Continue reading

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Just Like Daddy

This evening I caught Simon trying to be just like Daddy. I heard a strange clicking sound coming from the area he had last been playing so I went to investigate. He had pulled out the chair, climbed up, figured … Continue reading

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T-Ball!

Elias has loved t-ball since he was about 18 or 20 months old when Baba purchased him his first tee and bat set. He has gotten quite good at swinging the bat if I do say so myself. When my … Continue reading

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Summer Evenings

We had a great summer evening today. We are at the beginning of a big, long, summer humid heat wave….with no air conditioning. I know we are far from the first to suffer this fate. We are not alone. But … Continue reading

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Stamping Fun!

A few days ago, I told Elias that it was time to make a birthday card for his friend Ramsey. I gave him a few options for art supplies he could use. He chose stamps. We hadn’t gotten out the … Continue reading

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They Can Have Fun Anywhere

The other day I was starting a load of laundry in the washer. As usual when I am trying to get chores done, I realized it was way too quiet, and went to investigate. The boys had gone into our … Continue reading

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Fathers Day Tradition!

Last week we had a great Fathers Day, but the celebration wasn’t complete until today when we went on our annual Fathers Day swim. I had Nathan choose a Fathers Day tradition in Elias’ first year. He chose to go … Continue reading

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