Who Knew Turtles Could Swim Like This…

These little turtles LOVE the water this year.  Last year, they stayed mostly in the baby pool close to the edge.  This year, they are jumping in, kicking, and blowing bubbles.  Isaac and Brooks are even jumping in on their own, going underwater, swimming to the ladder, climbing up, jumping back in record time.  It …

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4th of July with 4 Flag Waving Boys…

    2 Parades. 4 Flags. 127 Pieces of Candy. 2 Family Gatherings. 9 Hotdogs. 90 Degrees. 300 Miles. 2 Fireworks Displays. And Countless Smiles. Hope you had a glorious 4th too!

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My Steps

Psalm 17: 5, 6 “My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.” I have been so encouraged by God’s provision this week.  He seems to reassure us the most, when things …

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1 Chick and 5 Dudes: Dinner and a Movie

When we heard that Toy Story 3 was coming out this summer, we thought it would be the perfect 1st movie for the boys. Taking 6 people to the movies (even at a matinee price) isn’t exactly a “cheap date”, but it was a special treat for all of us. However, have you heard about …

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The Summer of ….

Our summer is about to be filled with popsicles, beach towels, swimming trunks, splashes, bare feet, sunshine, green grass, warm rain, giggles, long days, and fresh food.  What is your summer filling up with?

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You Wouldn’t Believe Me If I Told You…

But I’ll tell you anyway. Many, many moons ago, I came across an online application to become a “Living in HD Family ” for Panasonic. It wasn’t a blogging contest, or a sweepstakes.  In fact, it was much different than any other promotion or campaign than I had ever witnessed.  It was an opportunity for …

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“Gunkitis”

I’m grateful to report after a rough weekend both physically and emotionally, we are finally “on the mend”.  However, the “Gunkitis” didn’t leave the house without taking down Mama first.  Gunkitis – snot-filled, coughing, chest aching, fever, sneezing, wheezing, cranky YUCKS I have 1 more day left of steroid treatments and hopefully I will be …

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Because Walgreens Is Never Lacking In Entertainment Value with Quads

We thought we could kick this nasty virus once and for all, but the boys were up coughing most of the night and Isaac woke up complaining about his ear hurting. So we paid our favorite doctor, Dr. Kersteff (Brooks refers to him affectionately as  Dr. Curse, which Isaac likes to correct him and says …

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