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The Smith Family: Ties That Have Turned Family into Neighbors
Resident Feature by Christina Manning
Photos by Micduff Photography www.Micduff.com
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The Smith Family is a true Delco family. Colin and Megan Smith are content with the simple things in life: Barbecues with family, time spent at the shore, family dinners, nights out with friends, and time with their two daughters.
Colin was born in Broomall and moved to Newtown Square when he was two years old. He attended St. Anastasia School and Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield, where he played football, baseball and was a member of the Student Council. He continued his education at Penn State University and graduated in 2006 with a degree in Supply Chain and Information Systems.
Megan has lived in Broomall since 1984. She went to St. Pius X grade school and also attended Cardinal O’Hara High School where she played basketball, softball and was a member of the Community Service Corps and Student Council. Megan graduated from LaSalle University in 2005, with a degree in Elementary/Special Education and American Studies. She continued her education at Cabrini College, for a Masters in Education in 2009 and followed it up with a Reading Specialist Certificate.
Megan and Colin Smith
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Colin and Megan knew of each other in high school, but not all that well. It turned out that Colin was friends with Megan’s cousin. Fast forward to 2009, when they all ended up at Barnaby’s one night. “Colin and I started talking,” Megan said, “and it was just easy. Shortly after that night, we started dating.” They got married in August of 2012 at St. Anastasia’s Church and honeymooned at an all-inclusive resort in Aruba. The couple started their married life in a townhouse in East Goshen.
Colin and Megan have two beautiful girls. Cassidy, a sweet fouryear-old, attends Newtown Square Presbyterian Preschool. She loves all things girly but also has a sporty side. She enjoys playing with her Barbies and choosing her own accessories. She also loves to play soccer outside with her friends and cousins, and enjoys dance lessons at From the Top Dance. “Cassidy has an incredible memory. If I can’t find something, she is the first person I ask,” Megan said.
Cailyn and Cassidy Smith
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Cailyn is a strong-willed and silly three-year-old who loves being outside. She attends the Mother’s Day Out Program at Newtown Square Presbyterian. She likes to swim and also enjoys taking dance lessons with big sister Cassidy. At the playground, Cailyn is always trying to keep up with her older sister and cousins.
The Smith family also has a dog named Daly. “She has been with us every step of the way as our family has grown!” said the Smiths.
Out of college, Colin worked at Sunoco in transportation supply chain and logistics that led to his career at Accenture in 2012. Colin is a Logistics Procurement Project Manager. “It’s interesting,” Colin said, “because I get to work with a variety of clients and stakeholders as well as projects all on a global scale.”
Every summer during high school and college, Megan worked at Camp Rainbow at St. Edmond’s Home for Children in Radnor. That was not only rewarding, it also led to her career. For the past 15 years, Megan worked at Worrall Elementary School, first as a Special Education Teacher and now as a Reading Specialist. “My job is a gift,” Megan said, “I get to work with amazing children, help them grow, bond with them, and connect with their parents. It’s an easy job for me. Every day is rewarding.”
When Megan is out and about in the community, she often sees children she has taught. She attends many Worrall events. “I think it’s important for the students to see me show up not just at school, but to support them in all areas.”
The Smith Family (L-R): Cailyn, Megan, Cassidy, Colin
Photo by Micduff Photography www.Micduff.com
Colin coaches his daughter Cassidy’s soccer team for the Township and was planning on being her softball Coach for Newtown Square Petticoat League this spring. He also enjoys exercising and golfing. Megan and Colin belong to the Ellis Athletic Center for exercising and the events held there for families. They also enjoy walking to the library and taking the girls to the playground.
Megan and Colin have such close family ties that most of them even live on the same street, Elgin Circle. Five years ago, they knew they wanted to move, but didn’t have any definite plans until Megan came across a house for sale on the same street where Colin’s parents lived. “I loved growing up on that street!” he said.“It has the ballparks, the playground, just an allaround great neighborhood.” Two days later, the Smiths made an offer. “Now, my brother Matt and his family live on the street too,” said Colin.
Megan’s family may not live on the same street, but they are still all close by. Her brother and his family live in Broomall and Megan’s parents, aunts and uncles also live in Newtown Square. “Growing up, my cousins and I lived in the same neighborhood and now we are raising all our children together.” It’s really special to all be close together,” Megan said.
Growing up, Colin and Megan both spent their summers at the beach. Colin’s grandparents had a house in Sea Isle, while Megan’s grandparents owned a house in Brigantine. Now, they are fortunate enough to have their own family home in Sea Isle. It’s a duplex: They own one half, and Megan’s aunt and uncle own the other half. “We even have a connecting door on the deck,” Megan said. They enjoy playing and relaxing on the beach, walking to a nearby playground and, of course, spending time with their family. “Our girls love their time at the beach, playing with their cousins,” Colin said.
L-R: Megan, Cailyn, Cassidy and Colin Smith
Photo by Micduff Photography www.Micduff.com
Family is very important to the Smiths and the fact that they are just a walk up the street means the world to them. Colin and Megan love hosting Sunday dinners in their home. “We want our home to be the place where people always want to gather,” Colin said. From family barbecues and the girls spending their days with both sets of grandparents to time spent together at the shore, family is a priority for them. “We are fortunate enough that our parents and even our siblings’ in-laws are all friends now,” Colin said. “Both families have truly blended into one.”
The Newtown Square community means a lot to Colin and Megan, and not only because it’s where they grew up. They take great pride in raising their children here. “Not only is this a beautiful place to live,” Megan noted, “but the people in this community genuinely care for each other.”
Do you know a family that readers of our magazine might like to meet in an upcoming issue? Nominate them by email to Christina Manning at CManning@BestVersionMedia.com.
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