Out of the Suburbs and Onto the Farm

Brad and I are making an effort to not raise “city slickers”. We escape our suburb and  immerse ourselves in nature as often as we can manage. We don’t live in a concrete jungle; There are corn and soybean fields within a short walking distance of our house. Nevertheless, they blend into our scenery. We …

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Throwback Thursday: To Infinity and Beyond #tbt

We were driving home from my parents house late last night in need of some entertainment, so I decided to log into my neglected Vimeo account.  It was like an uncovered treasure of video clips I hadn’t watched for years.  And the boys couldn’t get enough of their toddler selves! I was thinking a lot …

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Because Moms Put the “Labor” in Labor Day

In honor of Labor Day, I’m sharing our “Labor Day” story again for any of you who missed it in February.  I didn’t really go into labor on February 2, 2007, but I’ve been laboring ever since, so that counts, right????!!! Our Quadruplets’ Birth Story Part 1 {The Day We Found Quadruplets/Mono-Amniotic Twins} Part 2 …

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On The 1st Day of 1st Grade…

  Today marks your first “offical” day of first grade.  What fine little men you are becoming – so independent, bright, funny, determined, and spunky. I have this feeling it’s going to be a great school year.  We’re off to a good start at home, but I’m excited to see you learn with your friends …

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How We Homeschool – 1st Grade

Homeschool 2.0 started today. Yes, we are the crazy quad parents that decided to go the homeschool route for another year. And it’s not for the sake of making our lives even more chaotic, or because we think any other schooling option is wrong – it’s simply what seems to work best for our family …

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A Glamping We Will Go

Some people call it “glamping” if you don’t sleep on the ground under the stars and kill your dinner with your bare hands. We call it “pramping” – the proper way to camp. Plenty of adventure, with a little bit of necessities (screens, electricity, and “beds”). A break from the suburbs with a big dose …

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Fear, Faith, and Hard Things

I had a glorious 10 minute read on our back porch last week.  The boys were occupied with shaking dirt and sand in plastic bottles and I found a moment free of  interruptions absent  of “Mom, Mama, Mommmmmmm!!!!”, dire emergencies, or refereeing. It was just me,  the warm sunshine, and a moment to take it …

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Hit Me With Your Best Shot

So I planned on writing on continuing our marriage and dating series today, but my computer had a different agenda that consists of locking up every time I turn it on. Lovely. So after a morning of 8 shots, 12 pages of paper work, and 4 tear-free boys, we are calling it a day! Donuts …

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