Growing Pumpkins…

     Brooks: Mama, why do you call me Pumpkin? Me: Because you are cute as a little pumpkin. Brooks: That’s silly, Mama. I’m NOT a pumpkin, I’m just a boy! My Pumpkins are growing up WAY. TOO. FAST. (Stay tuned for the Halloween costume reveal.  It should be good for a laugh!)

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How to Have a Ridiculously Good Time in a Gigantic Pile of Leaves

Find a few mature trees that have lost their leaves. We found some giant leaf droppers at Eagle Creek Park.  Build a pile using anything around you.  Feet, Hands, and Large Sticks work great – no rake required! =) {The pictures don’t do this justice…Trust me, it was EPIC!} On the count of three get …

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Seasons of Love

Fall is overrated in my book.  I have this intense love for summer, and I hate to see it go so much, that I forget the loveliness of fall that follows each year.  The brilliant trees, the brisk air, the comfort foods, the traditions….   The simple pleasures that come on fall days… Being submersed …

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Here Comes the Bride and the Little Dudes Too!

When Emily asked me if the boys could be part of her upcoming wedding, I didn’t hesitate to say “Yes!”.  I was excited to see them take part in something so incredibly special for someone we love so dearly.  However, I was hopeful that things would go off without a hitch. Having 4 four year …

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Handsome.Charming. And All Grown Up.

These four brothers blew me away this weekend.  They cooperated, they listened to instructions, they were patient, they looked handsome as could be, and they had a great time in Emily and Nick’s wedding celebration.  I couldn’t have been more proud if I tried.  I have more pictures that I’m anxious to share, but can …

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Not Everyone Can Be Happy On Your Birthday

Not everyone can be happy on your birthday, but you still have to go with it and make the most of it! It’s a GORGEOUS warm fall day and I’m determined to have a good one! Four year old attitudes, take that! 🙂 It’s a great day to be alive!

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Washington D.C. Sightseeing by The Seat of Our Pants

Most people plan an organized trip to our Nation’s Capitol filled with tours, sightseeing, museum visits, and other Kodak moments. However, when we faced with a less than 2 day trip to plan in a little over twelve hours, we were forced to sightsee by the seat of our pants.  We didn’t have time to …

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White House Tweetup Event with Press Secretary Carney and Other Members of the Obama Administration

  What a whirlwind of a trip to our Nation’s Capitol! If we didn’t have the pictures to prove it, we might have thought it was all a dream.  In less than 24 hours, we booked airline tickets, hotel, arranged a night in Annapolis with a friend, and found 3 sets of babysitters for our …

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