Kickin’ It Old School…

Last weekend we had the opportunity to join Brad’s family for a reunion in a small town in western Indiana.  Conveniently, the dinner was held at a park pavilion, which entertained the boys well into the night.  The boys kicked it old school on this 1950’s (or older) ride on, and proved it to be …

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5 Minutes…

First off, let me compliment you for all of your FABULOUS ideas for decorating the boys’ room!  I wish I could somehow incorporate them all, but I’m thinking it would not be an eye-pleasing result!  Seriously, if you have not read the comments on this post, you really should take a look. Thank you for …

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You’re the Inspiration…

…."No one needs you more than I need you”. And I need your humble opinion(s)… Be My Inspiration!  So if you’ve been reading 4tunate for a while, you know that we moved just a little over a year ago.  We LOVE it here.  Love our location. Love our neighbors. Love our fenced-in backyard. Love that …

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Summer Quadyssey: Chicago Part III

This post should wrap up our Chicago Quadysseys.  If you’ve missed Part I or Part II you can catch up here and here. Thanks for letting us take you along in our suitcases! (Hope you weren’t near the dirty sock corner)! He Said: By the time day two in Chi-town rolled around, I was really …

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Two And a Half Men

Henry Samuel Brooks Layton Clark Thomas   Isaac Edward Two and a half years ago, you changed our world forever….for the better.   

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Summer Quadyssey: Chicago Part II

First off, I want to say a hardy welcome to any of you joining us from the London Times article!  It’s jaw-dropping amazing to think about our story being shared "across the pond".  Because so much of our Quadyssey took place separately, I decided to make the next couple entries into a He Said/She Said …

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Summer Quadyssey: Chicago Part I

Fasten Your Seatbelts for a Summer Quadyssey and a Half!  Chicago turned out to be a fantastic adventure for our family, and I look forward to sharing some of the highlights from our trip. Starting from the beginning: To be completely honest (which I try to make a habit of doing around here), I was …

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Shout Out to the BlogHer Beauties

These cards represent some of the BlogHer Beauties I had the privilege of meeting during our adventure to the BlogHer ’09 Conference/Quadyssey to Chicago. It was an ahhhhh-mazing trip and I met some incredible, incredible women (and a few dudes too)!  Thanks to all of you for your overwhelming kindness that you showed our family …

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