These Are The Adventures Boys Are Made Of…

We took the boys for their first adventure to Turkey Run State Park. (Our old stomping grounds from our high school sweetheart days.)  I LOVE this park and being surrounded by God’s incredible creation, and couldn’t wait to share it with my boys. Our day started with a picnic lunch on a picnic table large …

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I’m Already Torn.

I’ve hesitated to write this post.  I feel torn about being torn, and how to describe this personal struggle. Even now there is a lump in my throat as I begin to jot down my thoughts.  However, this IS my reality, regardless of how this post is interpreted.  My heart behind blogging has been connecting …

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4 Park Hoppers

There’s nothing better than a warm Indiana Spring after a bitter Indiana Winter!  We are soaking up every hour of sunshine and park hopping.  Not the theme park hopping you might be thinking of…the FREE kind!   I think we’ve already hit up five different parks this spring, and there will be several more added to …

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16 Wheels. 8 Pedals. 4 Helmets.{And A Whole Lot of Patience}

Over the weekend something slightly ordinary yet at the same time extraordinary occurred, our foursome learned to pedal their bikes (with training wheels)! Hallelujah! Until Saturday, Henry was the lone brother who could pedal without constant help.  The others were frustrated, uncoordinated, and were demanding our undivided attention – which is difficult to do when …

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You Were Completely Worth It.

You were worth the battle with infertility… The wasted pregnancy tests, the side effects of the hormones, the uncomfortable HCG and other tests, the disappointing phone calls, the pangs of wanting a child so desperately. You were worth the uncertain days of a volatile high-risk pregnancy… The days I lived in complete fear curled up …

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Staying Motivated As a Parent for Potty Training Success

 Keeping your toddler motivated during the potty training process is a key factor in potty training success, but often times we neglect that we as parents need some encouragement along the way as well!  I decided to end this series with ways you as a parent can stay motivated, and enthusiastic, during the sometimes long …

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The Frantic Fours

It seems like lately I’m behind on EVERYTHING.  Laundry, work commitments, email, cleaning the bathrooms, sorting clothes, meal planning… YOU NAME IT! It’s been a little “Frantic” around here since the boys turned four.  Yes, they play better than ever.  Yes, they are more independent than ever. Yes, in many ways it’s easier than the …

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A Little Random for Your Friday…

Fasten your seatbelts, I’m feeling rather random today!  I thought I’d show you some pictures from our “reality” this week.  Nothing earth shattering, just “us”. A few highlights and everyday moments from our week… Brad and I got a date over the weekend, which we spent in a QUIET bookstore browsing through books and having …

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