As much as we have tried to ignore the fact, it still rings true…. (more…)

In what’s become a yearly tradition, the Smith family presents another fun year of pumpkining. We’re joined this year by Chynna and Darian. Both Elliott and Neela drew their own faces this year, and Elliott even helped carve. Carol and I had some quiet time after the kids went to bed. It was almost like a date, only with a lot more slimy seeds, big teeth, and owl pumpkins.

The music this time is by Menomena, Passion Pit, and Grizzly Bear (links go to the iTunes store).

UPDATE: I increased the quality of the video fairly dramatically. SHould look better and load faster now. If it’s still loading too slowly, you can turn off HD.

I spent Saturday in the park with all three kids. They are in love with the slides. Our new camera films in HD, so if it takes too long to load, you can turn HD off. If you leave it on, though, it will look great at full screen. And mom, you can click here to download a version for your new iPod.

I have stretched my lobes again, and I am having so much fun with this concept. Only because of the beautiful things I find to stick in the holes. (more…)

So….. (more…)

We spent 4th of July with Ethan’s family. The kids were in bathing suits most the time with rosey cheeks and sleepless eyes. Nana blew bubbles with the kids (a favorite activity) and I had to share these videos of Neela and Roli in action… (more…)

Turns out, my shoe loving genes are pretty strong. A third shoe lover is in the house. (more…)

When we went to CA last month, I flew with the kids on my own. The flight down was pretty decent (Thank goodness for jets blue’s satellite TV). But for the flight back, I was a little worried. Timing of the day was worse and … (more…)

A few weeks ago the kids and I went downtown. I love the public transit system here in Portland. Everything is so available. We rode the MAX to pioneer square then went to the mall to get some sunglasses and flip flops for the kids. After a huge shopping spree ($30 for 2 pairs of sandals and 6 pairs of sunglasses) we headed back home. I am soooo glad I had my camera, this is what I got. (more…)

Anyone seen Roli? I cant seem to find him. (more…)