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Babies in the press box? Bout time!

Posted in Babies, tagged babies, CHS Wolves, CJ Smith, Cookies, Destiny Cleary, Sylvia Hurlburt on October 10, 2026| Leave a Comment »

Coupeville alumni Destiny Cleary (left) and Sylvia (Hurlburt) Smith introduce Smith’s daughters to the wonders of the press box. Spoiler: We have cookies. (John Fisken photo)

Famous alumni, candy and cookies, and babies — the Coupeville High School press box was a happenin’ place Friday night at the home football finale.

Joel Norris, master of the scoreboard and a man who still deeply misses dancing to “The Wobble” after games, was on the top of his Food Network game with an assortment of tasty desserts.

But the sweetest thing in the box was an appearance by the lil’ daughters of former Wolf greats CJ Smith and Sylvia (Hurlburt) Smith, in town to see family and be seen.

Take a look at the head of hair on one of those sassy prairie princesses!

In related news, Wolf Athletic Director Willie Smith has NOT confirmed the district will be making some extra money by offering press box babysitting services next season.

But he did seem intrigued by the idea.

And hey, I worked at a care center for babies and young children, and my three nephews still have all their limbs after growing up with Uncle David, so I’m kind of qualified.

Just sayin’…

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Giggle now, nap later

Posted in Babies, tagged Alumni, babies, CHS Wolves, CJ Smith, Sylvia Hurlburt on August 27, 2026| Leave a Comment »

“I’m sorry, my aunt can’t go back to work. She has to hold me 24/7. Those are the rules!” (Photos courtesy Sylvia Smith)

Babies are the best part of the internet.

In a world where no one seemingly gets along, everyone can agree that photos of wee whippersnappers — especially when they’re the offspring of former Wolf athletic stars — puts a positive spin on the day.

Today’s featured duo are the young twin daughters of Coupeville grads CJ and Sylvia (Hurlburt) Smith, which means their aunts and uncles include Larry Hurlburt, Scout Smith, and Hunter and Payton (Aparicio) Smith.

Which means they are the heirs to quite the athletic heritage.

But sports can wait. Today it’s all about basking in photos of joy.

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The prairie prince hath arrived!

Posted in Babies, tagged babies, Bennett Richter, CHS Wolves, football, girls basketball, Megan Richter on December 12, 2025| Leave a Comment »

“This is my baby! Go get your own!!” (Photos courtesy Megan Richter)

One baby to unite two empires.

Coupeville High School football and girls’ basketball head coaches Bennett and Megan Richter have added to the family, with Waylon joining super-excited big sis Adeline.

The birth gives Wolf legends Willie and Cherie Smith six grandchildren to spoil.

Plus, it gives me a reason to get to run baby photos, which are worth their weight in gold when it comes to page views.

So, win-win for everyone.

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Put that baby’s spell on me

Posted in Babies, tagged babies, David Bowie, Labyrinth, open house, WhidbeyHealth on November 15, 2023| Leave a Comment »

David Bowie sang about them, and I get major page hits whenever I feature them.

Babies, they make the world go round.

As someone who has worked in a respite care center and driven three nephews batty, there are times where I think about leaving the whole writing thing behind and transitioning to an infant-centric work environment.

Somewhere out there is a place which wants to pay me to hold babies while they (and probably me) take a nap.

Certainly would reduce the number of angst-riddled phone calls I get…

Anyway, until then, take a gander at the photo above and do with the information as you will.

Or take four minutes to appreciate a world where Mr. Bowie serenades his babe.

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One baby, two empires

Posted in Babies, Basketball, Football, tagged baby, Bennett Richter, Cherie Smith, CHS Wolves, Megan Richter, Willie Smith on November 7, 2023| Leave a Comment »

Adeline Richter informs dad Bennett his football players should be running stairs right now, even if it is the offseason. (Photos courtesy Megan Richter)

There’s a new coach on the sidelines.

Adeline Joy Richter, the cutest baby to appear on Coupeville Sports today, arrived Nov. 2, uniting two sports empires.

Mom is Megan (Smith) Richter, three-time CHS Athlete of the Year turned Wolf varsity girls’ basketball coach.

Dad is Bennett Richter, state football champ (back in his Oak Harbor days) and the man who ended Coupeville football’s three-decade dry spell, bringing a gridiron league title back to Cow Town in 2022.

Grandpa is CHS Athletic Director Willie Smith, the first coach to lead a Wolf girls’ team to a state tourney win in ANY sport.

Grandma is Cherie Smith, the true power behind the throne, a hoops whisperer of great renown for both her husband and daughter.

And we haven’t even spoken of Uncles James and Ian Smith, legendary three-sport Wolf athletes who made South Whidbey sports teams cry more than once, which is just plain sweet.

Plus, Aunt Ashley Smith, who will be her fiercest protector, and countless cousins and other family members on both sides.

Why, Adeline, who popped into the world at 5 pounds, 15 ounces, and 19 inches long, might almost be called … “The Chosen One.”

Just don’t tell Grandpa I said that.