Everybody Needs A Little Time Away…

…Even lover’s need a holiday far away from each other their children. So I totally just butchered a Chicago classic, but hear me out for a few minutes. I believe taking a break from parenting once in a while benefits not only you as the parent, but your entire family. Spending a short time away …

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Smoky Mountain Memories Part 3

Let’s wrap this thing up!  (If you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of our Smoky Mountain Memories, feel free to catch up!) Our last day in the mountains was my personal favorite.  I mean what’s not to love about a first Trolley Ride? or enjoying a beautiful day in downtown Gatlinburg? or eating some …

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Smoky Mountain Memories – Part 2

On to Day 2 of our little escape to the mountains… After taking a little stroll down the mountain that we were staying on to the playground, finding and capturing a lizard (fondly known as Lizzie), and huffing our way back up, we worked up an appetite. If you’ve been to the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, …

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Smoky Mountain Memories – Part 1

Yes, this is Part 1 of our Smoky Mountain Memories, in an effort to not overwhelm you (or myself) with a lengthy picture heavy post, here’s Day 1 and how this little getaway transpired. After finding out that my mother in law had been diagnosed with cancer, and was facing some not so pleasant treatments …

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How to Pack for Family Vacations – Tips from a Quad Mama

Traveling with kids is no easy task, but the memories are sooooo worth the days of packing and planning. Many of you have hounded requested me to share some tips we’ve learned as we’ve traveled with quadruplets. I by no means feel like an expert, but I’m happy to share some of our experiences that …

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Before You Hit the Road, Jack

I came across some of our Walt Disney World Videos last night.  Ahhhh, the memories.  Several of you asked for Trip Planning, Packing, and Executing ideas after we came home,and at the time I was overwhelmed with this endless load. So now that we’ve conquered potty training (insert angels singing) I might get around to …

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Aruba in April

Greetings from the white beaches of Aruba!   After 2 days of exhausting all-out potty training with the quads, Brad and I were completely THROUGH!  We turned our boys over to the Potty Whisperer Service and set out for a relaxing tropical retreat!  Although, we miss the boys tremendously; they are in wonderful hands, and our …

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Disney Quest 2010: A Mickey Surprise

Do you remember the souvenir surprise that I eluded to before we left for Walt Disney World?  The one I snuck on our trip after finding a bargain at the Disney Store that was going out of business? Here’s what they found sitting by their tents* upon returning to our hotel from a day at …

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