Over Blackberry Cobbler

I read someone’s Facebook status yesterday that said, “Don’t forget to work on your marriage this summer – it’s worth it.” I appreciated this advice from a seasoned mother. In the excursions and activity of summer, marriage can get the cold shoulder. Brad and I made this brilliant partnership with our neighbors down the street …

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They Were All 5 Born The Same Day, 1 Only a World Apart

We encounter the puzzled question often. “They were all four born on the same day?”  We nod and wait for them to process it all, and are reminded that our “normal” is not so every day for most.  They share their birthday, it’s all they’ve known, and they seem pretty content with it all. So …

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Caption Me: Before and After

These deserve a caption or two, don’t ya think? This is the reality of my boys the sweet is always mixed with “true boy” flavor! 😉 Have fun giving these some commentary!

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A Hero’s Homecoming: Covington Honors Fallen Marine Josh Witsman

I grew up in a one stoplight town. It prides itself on its hometown hospitality and values, but never have I seen it unite the way it has over the past week to honor one of their own.  Twenty-three year old Josh Witsman, sacrificed his life in Afghanistan for our country, and Covington brought him …

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Where Would YOU Go On Your 10 Year Anniversary?

Brad and I will celebrate ten years of marriage later this year. TEN, People! Ten with quadruplets – which is really equal more like 25, perhaps even 50! 😉 Marriage is such a gift – one so worth fighting for, working at, forgiving through,  and I’m sure it will be celebrated. Most likely it will …

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Savoring Motherhood

It’s so easy to get caught up in the work of motherhood that we forget the joy of mothering, isn’t it? The chaos, the distractions, the immediate, the emergencies, the noise, the load… There are fires to be put out, check lists to cross, tasks that need attention. Hurry. Frazzle. Rush. And in the bustle …

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Ours For the Picking: Fresh Indiana Strawberries

  We picked 13 1/2 lbs of fresh Indiana strawberries over the weekend at Spencer Farm. With our 6 pickers we filled a huge box in an hour!  Although it mostly looked like this…pick a few eat one, pick a few more, eat another…    It reminded me of the blueberry picking days in Michigan …

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Here’s to a Ful-“Filling” Summer

Hope you are welcoming summer family style! 😉 Here’s to lots of fun ful-“filling” summer memories ahead!

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