Everybody Needs A Little Time Away…

…Even lover’s need a holiday far away from each other their children. So I totally just butchered a Chicago classic, but hear me out for a few minutes. I believe taking a break from parenting once in a while benefits not only you as the parent, but your entire family. Spending a short time away …

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This is NOT what I had planned…

By: QuatroDaddy My life has not gone as planned. I was looking down the train track of life, wondering what was around the next bend when, out of nowhere, someone threw a switch and we took off down an uncharted route.  Who in their wildest dreams could have come up with this course of life …

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Cranberry Macadamia Rice Krispies on a Stick

The super creative women at The Motherhood asked me to team up with Rice Krispies to create a Rice Krispies Treats® creation. Our theme was “Back to School” and the recipe had to contain either a fruit or a nut.  Each of the 10 selected bloggers worked together to form a sentence with our secret …

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Man Camp

I want to support my wife in all of her passions and pursuits.  It gives me tremendous joy to give her the opportunity to go do something SHE enjoys.  So when General Mills and the Betty Crocker team invited Jen to join them for their blogging event "Baking with Betty", I really encouraged her to …

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The Neverending Balancing Act

On Saturday I spoke to a small group of bloggers at Blog Indiana about “Balancing Blogging and Bedlam”.  It was a great opportunity for me to search my heart, my motives, and my priorities, while I prepared my talk.  Balance is something we ALL struggle with, isn’t it?  Whether it’s work/family life/leisure/being a student/faith/friendships/ministry/serving others/blogging…it’s …

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At The Old Ball Game…

It was a great day for baseball.  And a great day to share with our parents at the old ball game.   Before the 1st – 4th ceremonial pitches we were able to hang out on the field with the Marsh Mouse and Rowdie. Thank goodness for all the Disney Character Greetings to rid them …

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First Pitch

  Tomorrow (Sunday, August 15th) we’ve been asked as the March of Dimes Ambassador Family to throw the first ceremonial pitch (or perhaps the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pitch) at Victory Field.  We’re excited for the opportunity and to take in an Indians game with the boys. $5 of every ticket sale will go to …

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Keeping Your Cool…

No, I’m not talking about staying calm and collected, although I could have used a blog post or two on that tonight during bedtime… I’m talking about keeping your cool in this crazy heat that’s been hitting most of us. Week after week seems to look like this week’s forecast: The pool works just swimmingly …

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