Backyard Barber

Clippers have proven to be a wise investment for our family.  This being the 4th haircut (the 2nd do-it-ourself version), I think the boys have officially inherited the thick hair gene (esp. Brooks and Clark).  Brad did a fantastic job turning them into little men…they grow before my eyes as the hair falls off.  The …

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The Grass IS Greener on The Other Side

The boys have a fascination with farm animals and their sounds.  Between the four of them, they make quite a barn! Clark is our best sheep impersonator, Henry neighs most like a horse, Brooks plays the chicken, and Isaac can out-moo any of us. We recently discovered Trader’s Point Creamery, an organic creamery, which allows …

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Buddyin’ Up

First off, thanks to my best buddy, Brad for his love letter post to me. Babes, you can take over the blog ANYTIME!  (It was yours to begin with, afterall!) I know you all must wonder if he’s "for real", but he truly is genuine. He treats and loves me in a way that is …

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My Wife Jenny

Hey blog world, this is Brad. I am sneaking this post in under Jen’s nose. You hear from her a lot, I figured it was time for a post about her. Jen and I met as 4-5 year old kids in a small town in west-central Indiana. Our parents knew one another, as most did …

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Keepin’ It Real Rewinds 04

A variety of diagnostic tests followed my first RE appointment, in effort to rule one thing after another out, and nail down a reason for my "brokenness". Needles have never bothered me much, although my veins don’t seem too fond of them.  (I’m the girl who makes even the most confident phlebotomist nervous by the …

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No, I Do Not Want Fries With That….

I think we set the bar much too high last year with our little Halloweiners!  We can’t compete with ourselves!  If you are new to our blog and missed our Halloween costumes from last year, you MUST check out last year’s Halloween post.  It’s one of my absolute all-time favorites.  Go ahead.  Check it out.  …

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Little Landscapers

Brad’s looking forward to the day when he gets to hang up his mowing shoes, and watch 4 little landscapers take over the yard duties. Training starts prior to age 2, courtesy of Fisher Price Bubble Mower. (It’s a crowd favorite at our house.) Clark: "Didn’t I read somewhere about the dangers of mowing barefoot?" …

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A Bad Case of the Snots…

We’ve come down with a Bad Case of the Snots… 2 Kleenex Boxes 1/2 Dozen Laundry Loads 5+ Missed Naps Due to Snuffed-up Noses 8 Snot Spots on the Couch Waiting to be Sprayed 4 Cranky, Worn-out, Tender-Nosed Boys We’re in need of a "Feel-Good" Meal!  Kraft and BlogHer are featuring some of your favorite …

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