The Christmas We Ate McDonalds And Made The Best of It

Have you ever experienced a holiday that didn’t turn out so picture perfectly?  Maybe you can look back on it now and laugh about it. Perhaps it made more of a memory than your plans would have allowed. We found ourselves in quite a pickle this Christmas, but it left us with good memories and …

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Murray Christmas 2010

Wishing you all much JOY this Christmas!  We continue to be thankful for your friendship, encouragement, and love this season.  It’s an absolute blessing to have you in our lives! We are enjoying a very “Murray” Christmas, and hope you are all having a merry one!

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Cooking with Kids: Homemade Reindeer Food

I love making Christmas memories in the kitchen with my boys!  We recently created this simple homemade reindeer food recipe from Betty Crocker.com . Hello peppermint chocolate crunch! It’s no bake, only calls for 3 ingredients and it’s a gluten-free too! The boys love helping me in the kitchen.  Especially since they were able to …

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Snow Angels

Okay, so they are FAR from angelic, but they do look so sweet and innocent in the midst of a winter wonderland. Well, except when they have snowballs in their hands. I love these little bundles of cuteness…   The way they crinkle their noses and squint their eyes as the snow falls… Their wide …

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Kids Say The Most Embarrassing Things

Oh boy! (Times Four!) We have officially reached the milestone where our boys are using their verbal skills to be brutally honest and embarrass us until we are red in the face.  Oh JOY! Would you like examples?  I have plenty; All which took place within a 24 hour window. Brooks: Peaked over the booth …

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Operation Christmas Child: 4 Boys, 4 Boxes, 4 The Gospel {Video}

Operation Christmas Child has not only had an impact on countless children’s lives across the world, it has impressed the hearts of my own four boys.  They have learned a lesson in Giving, Sharing, and Sending by packing a tangible gift that will be a means to spreading the good news of the gospel to …

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Half A Dozen Boys Under One Roof

Last weekend, our house was full of a 1/2 a dozen boys 3 and under.  It was a hoot!  My dear friend Kate came over for a much anticipated overnight with her 2 sweet dudes, Mylo and Phin.  We had a lot of laughs, and went through a TON of dishes! =) Clark ADORED Miss …

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A Catch All Blog Post

I have winners to announce and burning questions to answer, so bear with me for a “catch all” post. _______________________________________ First let’s hear it for the winners!  1. The Once a Month Holiday ECookbook goes to: Liberty “What a GREAT giveaway! I would just love.the.book. The whole shebang is what I’m interested in. The grocery …

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