Little Landscapers

Brad’s looking forward to the day when he gets to hang up his mowing shoes, and watch 4 little landscapers take over the yard duties. Training starts prior to age 2, courtesy of Fisher Price Bubble Mower. (It’s a crowd favorite at our house.) Clark: "Didn’t I read somewhere about the dangers of mowing barefoot?" …

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A Bad Case of the Snots…

We’ve come down with a Bad Case of the Snots… 2 Kleenex Boxes 1/2 Dozen Laundry Loads 5+ Missed Naps Due to Snuffed-up Noses 8 Snot Spots on the Couch Waiting to be Sprayed 4 Cranky, Worn-out, Tender-Nosed Boys We’re in need of a "Feel-Good" Meal!  Kraft and BlogHer are featuring some of your favorite …

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5 FAQs….

In an effort to save myself some repetitive email and comment responses, here’s a few answers to my recent Top 5 FAQs:  1. "How in the world do you keep you house "spotless"?" I got this one several times after posting these pictures last week and it made me laugh audibly. You’ve GOT to be …

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Our Blue Crew

Recently our local Chick-Fil-A had a free chicken strip night if you sported your Colts Blue. We’re all about an almost free dinner for six!  The Blue Crew Bus was there, making it a "family picture moment". Hopefully our beloved Colts will have a better showing this Sunday as we take on the Minnesota Vikings.  …

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A Rare Moment…

Henry: "What do you think guys, should we sit still for 20 seconds and let her take our picture?"   Clark: "Why not, she has been trying for months; I’m feeling generous." (A Rumble of Brotherly Discussion and Debate Fills the Room) Brooks:"You guys can, but I’m coverin’ my eyes!"   Isaac: "Like this, Brooks?" …

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Toy of The Week

My $5 rummage sale find has been THE toy of the week. However, introducing ONE "new" toy to a room full of boys isn’t always pretty. There are tears shed. And all out battles of the wills. But then there are brotherly moments like these… when I melt like a popsicle in the desert!  

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“Tiny Successes ” Grand Picnic

One of the most anticipated events of the summer has been the St. Vincent Women’s Hospital Annual NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Picnic.   It’s a great occasion to see people who cared for our little guys through the preemie days, and to meet up with people whom we’ve met through this journey. St. Vincent’s goes …

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Stairmasters

  What goes up must come down right, Newton? That’s the tricky part. Four boys making their way down the steps at their own pace while I nearly pass out from holding my breath so long. But going UP the stairs – easy as pie!

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