Toothless Twinsies

  So no more, “Clark is the one with the front top tooth out” to help others tell them apart. (Although I think they look pretty distinctive in this picture, I have messed up a couple of times on first glance in person.) Doesn’t it just age them so quickly when they starting loosing teeth? My …

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The Road To Becoming a Work At Home Dad Revisited…

Last year I (Brad) wrote a series of posts about working from home as a dad.  Things have again changed dramatically around here, so I thought it would be a good time to give an update on this topic. If you’d like to take a look back at the previous posts you can find them …

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How Life Has Changed Since Becoming a School Mom {Or Not}

We are into our 4th week of school and one of the biggest adjustments of our lives, and Brad and I are still pinching ourselves over how well smoothly it’s running.  No tears, no complaints, no reluctance – is this just honeymoon newbie school phase still?  People keep stopping to ask me what I’m doing …

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Summer Epilogue

Oh Summer, we sent you out in style. The finale included introducing the boys to Trail 3 at Turkey Run State Park, a backyard wiffle ball game of Parents vs. Kids with the neighbors, Kit-Kat S’mores, and one final swim in the neighborhood pool. The Summer of 2014 was certainly one for the books – …

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Protected: 10 Back-to-School {Oily} Essentials

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Conquerors

    “Daddy time me and see how long it takes for me to get to the top.” “I’m next!” “Ready?” Hand over hand, step by step, climbing higher and leaving fear in the dust… Letting go of what we previously held on to, and holding on to what lies ahead… And that’s pretty much …

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When Your Kids Teach You A Lesson in Humility…

Post by Brad Murray Have you ever been completely embarrassed by your children’s behavior in public or in a setting with family or friends? No?  I’m convinced you are either lying or don’t yet have children.   Before I say more on this topic, our kids are very well behaved in public generally.  We have …

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We Kissed Homeschooling Goodbye…

Curriculum was ordered.  Their 1 day a week tutelage at The Master’s Study tuition was paid. Goals had been written. We were gearing up for our 3rd year of homeschool. UNTIL… About a week and a half ago when Brad took the boys to an indoor playground while I was fighting off a headache.  He …

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