Meals, Mayhem, and Miracle Memories (Part 3)

A few days ago, we received this in the mail… Recognize anyone in this collage?  How about now? He’s a cute little booger, if I do say so myself!  This picture was taken last year at St. Vincent’s Annual NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Reunion Picnic with one of our primary care nurses, Nataline.   This …

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Rain on Our Parade (Again!)

For the second year in a row, the boys sported jackets to the 4th of July Parade.  See last year’s picture in the IndyStar for proof:   It’s just plain absurd!  Usually we are sweating buckets in the Indiana humidity.  However, the cooler temps and the rain couldn’t dampen our spirits.  After all, there were …

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The Wheels on the (Fill in the Blank) Go Round and Round

Sing Along with Me: "The Wheels on the Bike, Shopping Cart, Dump Truck, Bike, Cozy Coupe, and Lawn Mower Go Round and Round, Round and Round, Round and Round. The Wheels on the Bike, Shopping Cart, Dump Truck, Bike, Cozy Coup, and Lawn Mover Go Round and Round. All Through the Town."  Makes a long …

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Happy Daddy Day 2009

Here’s a little belated surprise for our favorite Man of the House! I cannot match the words he wrote for my Mother’s Day Post or really even begin to describe how blessed four boys are to have such a loving, respectable, father in their lives. "In this crazy life, and through these crazy times" you …

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Quad Couples Reunion ’09: Chicago

Over the weekend, Brad and I joined our best friends who live inside our computer, Mari and Chris, Gen and Conor,   and finally after an airport fiasco, Suz and Joe,    for some GREAT times in Chicago.   Wrigleyville to be exact. The encore reunion was yet another confirmation of treasured friendships brought together …

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Blogging Potpourri

I have several "blogging" items to update you on…Would you mind if I did so in list format?  I like lists, and since I haven’t checked anything off mine this week, perhaps it will make me feel a little more "complete". =) 1. Lindsay, from Suburban Turmoil contacted me a few weeks back and asked …

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Duck Tales

Newest Adventure for the Crew: Feeding Ducks! I don’t have video from this little outing, but I plan on taking you up on your fabulous suggestions this summer.  Y’all are soooo creative and resourceful! I think we’re in for some awesome family memories!  I was a little worried about the large body of water + …

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How I Spent My Mother’s Day Afternoon…

I am speechless, embarrassed, and honored by Brad’s sabotaging of the blog for my Mother’s Day post. However, my heart is grateful. And to those of you questioning if he’s the "REAL DEAL", I ask myself the same question at times!  I am no doubt blessed beyond measure with God’s provision in my life and …

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