We Get Our Kicks From…

Our Saturday mornings begin with breakfast, loading up the van with our must-haves, and setting up camp on the sidelines in the cool (sometimes frigid) morning. It’s been a change of pace for us to have a set schedule on Saturdays, but it’s been a good fit for our family. We’ve gotten our kicks not …

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Encouraging Your Sponsored Child with Letters

If you’ve spent anytime around our boys you’ve heard about our Compassion sponsor child, Jamali.  He shares their birthday, and they share a love for him that is truly spectacular.  He’s mentioned in every prayer around our table, and their kindergarten class knows him by name.  Sponsoring a child with Compassion International has come without …

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Must-Haves for Soccer Moms

Thanks to y’all we survived our first soccer game…in the 40 windy degree weather. That’s love right, Mamas?  It was fun(ny) and overall a positive start to the season, despite getting semi-stomped by the fierce offense of the Orange Tigers.  Seeing my boys rotate in at the same time one point in the game was …

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On Becoming a Soccer Mom…

Minivan – CHECK Soccer Cleats, Jerseys, Socks, Shin Guards – CHECK Snacks – CHECK Folding Chairs – CHECK This week we begin our first organized sport.  Brad (former soccer stud) will be assistant coaching, and I’ll be cheering them on from the sideline each Saturday from now until Memorial Day come rain or shine. {Thank …

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Like Riding a Bike…

Finally the sun has started to shine, and the earth is thawing.  Spring is peeking through, and we’re anxious to greet it!  Easter weekend was a beautiful time with our family and church, celebrating LIFE.  We went to Brad’s parents Sunday afternoon, and spent sometime playing in the 50 degree sunshine.  Isaac, Henry, and Clark …

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Little Boys on the Prairie

This week included a little break from school, but not from learning as we visited Conner Prairie, an interactive living history park, and learned about prairie life in 1836.  We just finished reading Little House in the Big Woods, so this was an excellent way to visualize the story better. We had such a great …

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Carrying Quadruplets Then/Now

Showing off his “superdaddy” strength in 2007… And again in 2013 with a tad more grit and grimace. My, how things have changed!  So thankful for four boys who adore their daddy, and their daddy who has the tenacity to endure us all!

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You’re The Only Reason I Keep On Coming Home…

Yesterday I was having a lazy start to the morning.  9:30 had rolled around and there were breakfast dishes to clean, boys to get dressed, and what was bound to be another full day of parenting four 6 year olds ahead.  My instinct told me to feel guilty about putting my feet up on the …

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