Did I Fail to Mention Our Trip to Walt Disney World is Canceled?

Brad has been working on a “magical” surprise for my 30th birthday, a weekend trip to Walt Disney World to visit with my brother who lives in Orlando, and maybe even a day at the beach.  He revealed it to me a week or so ago, so that I could help him with the details …

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The Reason for the Giant Knot in My Stomach…

After surviving several rounds of cutbacks and layoffs over the past few months, Brad was let go from his job today. It’s disappointing, upsetting, nerve-racking, and extremely sad to say goodbye to a company that has cared for and accommodated our family, and to loose our only source of full-time income.  We know that we …

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Happy Daddy Day 2009

Here’s a little belated surprise for our favorite Man of the House! I cannot match the words he wrote for my Mother’s Day Post or really even begin to describe how blessed four boys are to have such a loving, respectable, father in their lives. "In this crazy life, and through these crazy times" you …

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To The Best Momma On The Planet

Even before Jen and I were married, one of the things that always amazed me about her was how great she was with children. Besides her beautiful eyes, smile, and laughter that can light up a room, I always knew that she would make a great mom for my children some day. Jen would walk …

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Thank you, Craigslist

Thanks to Craigslist and to some awesome grandparents for a generous contribution, we now have some fabulous new backyard decor.  A big thanks to our friend Doug also, for his disassembly, loading, and assembly skills!  Can you believe they had this disassembled, made a 2 hour roundtrip drive, and had it fully reassembled in a …

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Just in Case…(Giveaway)

Yesterday evening, I was getting ready to head out for my grocery run.  Brad was working on getting the boys outside for some backyard fun – which involved changing some "stinkies" before putting on their shoes. THANK HEAVENS for a husband who is willing to share the "load" in the diaper department. =) Before gathering …

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Scenes from an Overdue Date (Part 2)/Weekend Recap

Okay, before I recap on THIS weekend, let me fill you in on our big date snapshots from this post.  Some of you were right on the money with your guesses (especially you fellow Hoosiers).   #1 No, we didn’t leave on a jet plane, it’s a set-up at the new Lucas Oil Stadium (Home …

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Scenes from an Overdue Date (Part 1)

Brad and I were blessed by a LONG date on Sunday. (Muchos Gracias Grandparents, Cindy, and Joan!)  It was a FABULOUS date.  We were able to enjoy uninterrupted conversation, delicious dinner, and renewed joy in our relationship.  One thing that I treasure most about our marriage is that spending time with one another never gets …

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