Autumn Quadyssey: The Pumpkin Patch

  Just because summer is over, doesn’t mean the Quadysseys must come to an end.  In fact, I think the Quadysseys are here to stay!  The pumpkin patch and apple orchard has become an annual tradition that we hope to continue with the boys for years to come.  This year’s pumpkin patch trip proved to …

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Summer Quadyssey: Indiana State Fair

  Our Summer Quadyssey to the Indiana State Fair was accompanied by absolutely gorgeous weather. I don’t think I even broke a sweat. An August seventy degree day in Indiana is the equivalent of no snow at the North Pole on Christmas. The hours went by quickly and there was so much to take in!  …

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Summer Quadyssey: Chicago Part III

This post should wrap up our Chicago Quadysseys.  If you’ve missed Part I or Part II you can catch up here and here. Thanks for letting us take you along in our suitcases! (Hope you weren’t near the dirty sock corner)! He Said: By the time day two in Chi-town rolled around, I was really …

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Summer Quadyssey: Chicago Part II

First off, I want to say a hardy welcome to any of you joining us from the London Times article!  It’s jaw-dropping amazing to think about our story being shared "across the pond".  Because so much of our Quadyssey took place separately, I decided to make the next couple entries into a He Said/She Said …

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Summer Quadyssey: Chicago Part I

Fasten Your Seatbelts for a Summer Quadyssey and a Half!  Chicago turned out to be a fantastic adventure for our family, and I look forward to sharing some of the highlights from our trip. Starting from the beginning: To be completely honest (which I try to make a habit of doing around here), I was …

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Summer Quadyssey: Conner Prairie

Welcome to another Quadyssey episode!  This adventure takes place at Conner Prairie, an interactive pioneer village, complete with an Animal Encounters Barn and a Discovery Station for the "Prairie Tykes". Clark started out a little reserved with the animals, but he warmed up with time and exposure. The Discovery Station area was a HUGE hit, …

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Summer Quadysseys: The Airport

Summer is HERE!  Let the adventures begin!  Several of you came up with using "Odyssey" (our van model) in our title, since it means adventure. Combine it with "Quads" and you get "Quadyssey".  Spell Check, please add it to your dictionary.  Brad and I are sooooo excited to share some of our summer excursions with …

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