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Yesterday we got to get out and enjoy the wonderful weather as most people around here probably did. We took Elias to Commonwealth Park to go for a walk, talk to some ducks, play in the grass, and swing. It … Continue reading →

The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! It was the first time we got to celebrate Easter with Elias. He had a great day and so did we! Nathan had to get up extra early to be at church by … Continue reading →

We had some time to enjoy the sun today in the Smith household. It seems like we haven’t had a normal Saturday in months. We were thankful for some family time. Here are two pictures that are so cute I … Continue reading →

Yesterday Elias and I did not have much on our schedule and it was reasonably good weather so I decided to walk to Autumn Ridge Park which is not too far from our home. I thought it was time that … Continue reading →

This morning after I finished feeding Elias some rice cereal, he had some of it on his face, bib, hands…..you get the picture. For some reason, I decided that I could just bring him quickly into the bedroom because I … Continue reading →

Nathan and I went to a workshop for parents about early literacy skills for babies age 0-2. It was free at the Cedar Mill Library, and we thought it was a good idea to go and see what we could … Continue reading →

Last weekend we took Elias to the coast to see the ocean for the first time. He had been to Tillamook in December, but we didn’t actually make it to the ocean even though we were very close. We planned … Continue reading →

Last night I tried making baby food puree for the first time. We decided to start with sweet potatoes. I’m pretty sure it turns out he actually had yams….I couldn’t tell at Winco which was which. After looking at pictures … Continue reading →

We took Elias to get some portraits taken to celebrate his turning 6 months old. We just want to capture him at this age….so I wouldn’t have been too upset if he cried or didn’t cooperate very well….but I was … Continue reading →

1. 7:00 a.m. is not early…..it is sleeping in. 2. Nothing is ever far enough to be out of Elias’ reach. 3. I’ve learned how to take a 5 minute shower….something I previously thought was impossible. 4. Even a 10 … Continue reading →