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The Blame Game

August 16th, 2009

Brooks: “That was NOT me, mama!” Clark: “Why do you think I’m standing all the way over here?” Henry: “You think that was bad, I’ve got more where that came from!” Clark “Move down, guys!” Isaac: “Nah, that one wasn’t me. It was the fish!” Clark: “Listen to this one!”

I Need a Hero…

August 14th, 2009

Would you look at that contagious smile? Henry, you are a beam of sunshine! Found this costume at a garage sale for a $1 last weekend. Everyone has taken their turn being “Sue-fah-man” this week. I think my superhero days with 4 boys have only just begun. And now for some completely unrelated tangents: I’ve …

Covenant Relationship

August 12th, 2009

Although I had the greatest intentions to sit down and hash out a much overdue Keepin’ It Real Rewinds post, I’d like to share something that’s been on my heart the past couple of days. Now let me warn you things that come out of my heart and onto the computer screen are not always …

Kickin’ It Old School…

August 9th, 2009

Last weekend we had the opportunity to join Brad’s family for a reunion in a small town in western Indiana. Conveniently, the dinner was held at a park pavilion, which entertained the boys well into the night. The boys kicked it old school on this 1950’s (or older) ride on, and proved it to be …

5 Minutes…

August 7th, 2009

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 …

You’re the Inspiration…

August 5th, 2009

…."No one needs you more than I need you”. And I need your humble opinion(s)… Be My Inspiration! So if you’ve been reading 4tunate for a while, you know that we moved just a little over a year ago. We LOVE it here. Love our location. Love our neighbors. Love our fenced-in backyard. Love that …

Summer Quadyssey: Chicago Part III

August 3rd, 2009

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 …