Q&A’s From The QuadParents: The Story of Us

It’s been quite some time since I’ve taken “questions from the audience”, so to ring in the New Year on 4tunate, we’ll be answering your inquiries and vlogging (video blogging) the answers.  To Kick Off the Q&A; Sessions, we’ll start with “The Story of Us”, since today marks our 7th Year Anniversary.  (Good Grief! Talk …

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Dating My Husband

I’m a firm believer in dating your husband after marriage.  Especially after kids! I really encourage you all to do so…Make sacrifices if needed.  Buddy up with another family and trade off date nights and kid sitting once a month.  Find a reliable teenager to come over after your kids are asleep to go grab …

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I Need a Hero…

Would you look at that contagious smile?  Henry, you are a beam of sunshine!  Found this costume at a garage sale for a $1 last weekend. Everyone has taken their turn being “Sue-fah-man” this week.  I think my superhero days with 4 boys have only just begun. And now for some completely unrelated tangents: I’ve …

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Covenant Relationship

Although I had the greatest intentions to sit down and hash out a much overdue Keepin’ It Real Rewinds post, I’d like to share something that’s been on my heart the past couple of days.  Now let me warn you things that come out of my heart and onto the computer screen are not always …

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Quad Couples Reunion ’09: Chicago

Over the weekend, Brad and I joined our best friends who live inside our computer, Mari and Chris, Gen and Conor,   and finally after an airport fiasco, Suz and Joe,    for some GREAT times in Chicago.   Wrigleyville to be exact. The encore reunion was yet another confirmation of treasured friendships brought together …

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FAQs Part 2

During my move to WordPress, we rearranged some things. You can find the content that used to be here on the FAQ: Part 2 page.

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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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4 Little Firemen…

Over the weekend Brad’s family joined us at our church to watch the movie Fireproof.  Tell me you’ve seen it… It richly depicts that marriage IS worth fighting for!  One of my favorite quotes from the movie is, "Fireproof doesn’t mean that a fire will never come, but that when it comes, you’ll be able …

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