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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Meals, Mayhem, and Miracle Memories (Part 2)

BQ (Before Quads) I envisioned tucking my little one into bed for the night by saying a prayer, giving a kiss goodnight, and perhaps reading a bedtime story.  Peaceful, Warm, Tender Moments. Step into our reality and it resembles mayhem, a 20 minute chaos that leaves us breathless and spinning. A routine that includes hugs, …

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Firecracker, Firecracker, Boom! Boom! Boom!

Our 4th of July Fireworks were a wash (literally), but the next day proved to be a glorious night for fireworks!  The boys stayed up well past their bedtime, but they were troopers for their 1st Fireworks Display.  What a difference a year makes in flexibility!   The evening was filled with activity including a picnic …

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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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Summer Quadyssey: Conner Prairie

Welcome to another Quadyssey episode!  This adventure takes place at Conner Prairie, an interactive pioneer village, complete with an Animal Encounters Barn and a Discovery Station for the "Prairie Tykes". Clark started out a little reserved with the animals, but he warmed up with time and exposure. The Discovery Station area was a HUGE hit, …

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It Takes Two, Baby

While I was out grocerying (yes, it’s a verb) a few nights ago the coolest thing happened between Isaac and Clark.  Here’s Brad’s account of how it happened: "Brooks and Henry were on my lap reading a book. Usually, the other two would be hounding me to try to fit all four of their growing …

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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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