Grandmas Are For Wiping Noses…

And for other things as well… Cookie Giving, Cuddling, Boo-Boo Kissing, Story Telling, are just a few of their specialties.  But Grandmas have the hidden talent of “Ultimate Nose Wipers”. http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6802065&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1 This video clip was shot at a different park than I posted about last time, but I completely forgot to answer the question, “Which …

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NICU Survival Kits in the Media

Monday a local news station, Fox59 News, spotlighted our family and our NICU Survival Kit Project in their “Female Focus” segment.  I was grateful for the opportunity to spread the word on this project.  They did a top-notch job on our story, and were very generous at covering my nervous jitters, ramblings, and word fumbles. …

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How We Non-Labored on Labor Day

It was around GREAT Day!  From a cookout at Grammas and Grampas to Free Chick-Fil-A for Dinner… Here’s how we spent part of our day “Non-Laboring”: (It’s one of my favorite videos thus far!) http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=6477728&server=vimeo.com&show_title=0&show_byline=0&show_portrait=0&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1 Hope you all had a relaxing, enjoyable, day with those you love!

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Life is Fragile.

The story of Thomas Laux has touched my life and has reminded me of the value of life, even in its brevity. I’m overwhelmingly grateful for the choice of life that we gave all 4 of our boys, and for the opportunity to get to know them for as long as the Lord allows.  “Choosing …

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Summer Quadyssey: Indiana State Fair

  Our Summer Quadyssey to the Indiana State Fair was accompanied by absolutely gorgeous weather. I don’t think I even broke a sweat. An August seventy degree day in Indiana is the equivalent of no snow at the North Pole on Christmas. The hours went by quickly and there was so much to take in!  …

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NICU Survival Kits: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

If you’ve been around the block and back with 4tunate, you are familiar with our “NICU Survival Kits”.  It’s been quite some time since I’ve posted about them. We took an extended break after our move and then we got caught up in parenting two year old toddlers to dedicate the time and resources required …

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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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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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