Gigs, Decisions, and Some Other “Big Girl” Stuff

I feel like I needed a catch-you-up on some of the “business” that’s been going on in our lives. You might have noticed that I’ve stepped back just a tad from my blogging frequency, and while there’s several factors that go into that, here’s a couple of them I’d like to share: ~ Some of …

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Staying Motivated As a Parent for Potty Training Success

 Keeping your toddler motivated during the potty training process is a key factor in potty training success, but often times we neglect that we as parents need some encouragement along the way as well!  I decided to end this series with ways you as a parent can stay motivated, and enthusiastic, during the sometimes long …

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The Frantic Fours

It seems like lately I’m behind on EVERYTHING.  Laundry, work commitments, email, cleaning the bathrooms, sorting clothes, meal planning… YOU NAME IT! It’s been a little “Frantic” around here since the boys turned four.  Yes, they play better than ever.  Yes, they are more independent than ever. Yes, in many ways it’s easier than the …

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Butler Bulldogs Repeat History

Saturday night, Brad and I witnessed history being repeated in fairytale fashion. Our very own Butler Bulldogs pulled off the semi-final game of the NCAA Final Four to earn a trip to the grand finale of basketball for the second year in a row! My graduating class at Butler was under one thousand students, so …

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Are You A Bulldog?

(We interrupt our regularly scheduled Disney update post for this important timely message…) March Madness is always a special time in Indiana, and especially in our house.  We watch with hope each year as our teams battle for position in the NCAA tournament.  Jen is a life-long Indiana Hoosiers fan, and I grew up in …

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Henry Hula

Henry has earned a lifetime of nicknames in his short little life.  Henry the Hiccuper, H.Sam, 2-12, Smalls, Hen, Henners, Mr. Bo Jangles, and Henry Houdini are just a sampling.  There’s something about him that just makes him so fun to joke around with…he gets sarcasm so well and can play right along with a …

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A Singing Valentine – I Love You A Bushel and A Peck

How better to wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day than a singing Valentine from your favorite barbershop quartet?  Here’s their little version of “I Love You A Bushel And A Peck” (VeggieTales Style): We LOVE you a Bushel and a Peck – Bet Your Pretty Neck We Do! PS The outpouring of your hearts …

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The Year of The 4: Isaac Edward

We’ve almost made it to the end, My Friends!  The end of Birthday Week is near.  But not without a party and recaps for next week, of course! Speaking of LAUGHTER – Isaac is the source of much laughter in our home.  In fact, his name means laughter and it suits him so well.  Isaac …

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