Thank you, Craigslist

Thanks to Craigslist and to some awesome grandparents for a generous contribution, we now have some fabulous new backyard decor.  A big thanks to our friend Doug also, for his disassembly, loading, and assembly skills!  Can you believe they had this disassembled, made a 2 hour roundtrip drive, and had it fully reassembled in a …

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Murray: Table for 6

  We’re eating as a family of six now, which has been an overwhelmingly pleasant transition.  Since I attempt to feed the boys what we are eating for dinner and eat at the same time they do, it made sense for us all to be around ONE table.  It’s been a blessing to pray together …

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Attention Men Who Love Your Wives…

Now is a great time to surprise your bride with an early Valentine’s gift.  Take a lesson from my man, who came home with these (and diapers too, of course) this afternoon.  Mark-ups will be astronomical by the end of the week, so why not start the spoiling early?  Hope he doesn’t shoot me for …

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4 Little Turkeys…

They’re Turkeys Alright… Left to Right: Clark, Henry, Brooks, Isaac I found these onesies at Carter’s right after Halloween already clearanced to $2. TWO BUCKS! We’re trying to get every penny’s worth out of them, and since our washing machine is working overtime (see previous post), the more times they’ve been able to wear them …

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Backyard Barber

Clippers have proven to be a wise investment for our family.  This being the 4th haircut (the 2nd do-it-ourself version), I think the boys have officially inherited the thick hair gene (esp. Brooks and Clark).  Brad did a fantastic job turning them into little men…they grow before my eyes as the hair falls off.  The …

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Our Blue Crew

Recently our local Chick-Fil-A had a free chicken strip night if you sported your Colts Blue. We’re all about an almost free dinner for six!  The Blue Crew Bus was there, making it a "family picture moment". Hopefully our beloved Colts will have a better showing this Sunday as we take on the Minnesota Vikings.  …

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Toy of The Week

My $5 rummage sale find has been THE toy of the week. However, introducing ONE "new" toy to a room full of boys isn’t always pretty. There are tears shed. And all out battles of the wills. But then there are brotherly moments like these… when I melt like a popsicle in the desert!  

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These Crocs Were Made for Walkin”….

8 Little Stinkin’ Feet… to my 2 (almost as tiny) Feet…. Out of Breath… Running… Chasing… CAUGHT ONE! 3 MORE TO GO!!!! Think I’ll Eat Some Chocolate To More Than Make Up for My Burnt Calories… Won’t You Join Me????? Photo courtesy of Allison’s MAD photography skills. Don’t you LOVE it? More to share soon…. …

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