Best Parenting Blog: 2008 Weblog Award Winner

It’s official, Superfans!  We are the recipient of the 2008 Weblog Best Parenting Blog.  Woweee!  Now the pressure’s on to maintain "award worthy" blog material, right?  We were competing with some highly professional, well written, top-notch blogs- Hats off to ALL of the nominees! I cannot thank you enough for your enthusiastic response to our …

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Energy Zappers…

In my inbox today was a terrific quote from my dear friend, Suz. I began laughing hysterically.  "The emotional and physical energy needed to supervise an energy-packed tot can take down the most physically fit mom. If your toddler happens to be a boy, add 50% more energy…" —On Becoming Toddlerwise So mathematically in our …

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Clickable Moments of 2008

  I’m waaaaaaay behind on Christmas postings, but 2008 decided leave us with a nasty wicked stomach virus.  (What a way to shed those holiday pounds in a hurry!) It’s been an incredibly rough 48 hrs. and I cannot thank Brad’s sister and mom enough for coming to the rescue us in a way that …

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Christmas Eve Quads

Just wanted to fill you in that Suzy will be delivering tomorrow morning at 33 weeks, 2 days.  Christmas Eve Quads!  What a blessed gift! Please be in prayer for the medical staff involved in the c-section, Suzy’s safety and recovery, for mature breathing little lungs, and for all those involved in the NICU care. …

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A Long Winter’s Nap and Other Ramblings

Aren’t you ready for a long winter’s nap?  We sure are!  This is a little game the boys have been playing for about a month.  If you say "Night, Night, _____ (insert boy name)", they hit the deck, thumb in mouth, and get in sleeping position.  I really need to get it on video – …

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The Fog Is Lifting….

Hello faithful readers and praying friends!  An enormous thank you for your prayers and sweet encouragement this week.  I’m elated to share with you that the fog is lifting over Casa de Murray!!!!   It is music to hear the boys giggling, chatting, and arguing (okay, that’s a stretch) with one another again.  I missed my …

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Unlimited Mobile to Mobile Family Plan, Please.

I think this little video clip is a glimpse into our future…or not. Hold the phone! I can’t even imagine how much a 6 line Family Plan, mobile to mobile, unlimited texting, unlimited minutes, and whatever new technology that will be added by 2021 will cost per month. Almost a guarantee to be over our …

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Last Chance! Guess Our Costumes Giveaway!

Times a wastin’… Last chance to take your best stab at our costumes for tonight’s neighborhood treatin’. Speaking of treats, did I mention that the randomly selected winner will receive a $25 gift certificate to Jackaroos Boutique? Enter your guess HERE in the comment section, so I can keep track of your entries. Don’t let …

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