I Would Run 13.1 Miles, And I Would Run 13.1 More

Brad completed his 3rd mini marathon (13.1 miles) over the weekend and we were there to cheer him on the sidelines. It was such a sweet moment finding him among the thousands of runners and seeing the boys faces and his face light up.  It was a great emotional and mental encouragement to him at …

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Yancy Blog Tour + Giveaway

  There’s not much in this world that melts my heart more than my kids singing their hearts out in worship. Oh how I hope the words on their lips becomes the desire of their hearts! I was introduced to Yancy and Friends through my dear friend Amanda – who looks like her so much …

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Creamy Salmon and Dill Pasta Recipe

I love when a throw together meal turns into a “keeper”.  And there’s something about rotini pasta that makes it more kid-friendly! Here’s the conversation that happened after this meal was devoured:  Brad: You should totally make this meal again. Me: Really? It’s a keeper? Brad: Yes. Write it on your meal plan for next …

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5 Things I’ve Learned as a Boy Mom

I’ll never forget laying on the examining table as an ultrasound revealed that I was carrying four BOYS.  It seemed foreign, surreal, and overwhelming to process. I never imagined what a houseful of boys looked like. Hadn’t the rarity and shock of being pregnant with four at the same time been enough to wrap my …

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Labradoodle Sitting or Unsitting

No she’s not ours. Although the boys would LOVE her to be… We are just borrowing her from a week.  You might call it “dog sitting” , but there’s been less “sitting” and more ball throwing, chasing, walking, petting, tug of warring and dressing up that I’m sure Macy is accustomed to. She’s taken it …

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Does My Heart Reflect That Children Are a Blessing?

I firmly believe that our children are better at hearing our hearts in our words than we are. They pick up on even the slightest negative tone in my voice; they hear every word I say under my breath.  They notice when I am annoyed at them, no matter how much I try to hide …

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1 Fish. 2 Fish…

The boys caught not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4…but 8 fish in 9 casts the other night. As you can see from their expressions, they were quite proud of themselves. These boys love being outdoors, especially with their daddy.  {And I have to admit, I love an hour in a quiet house after …

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Dayspring Mother’s Day Sale + 30% Coupon Code

Have you started thinking about Mother’s Day yet?  It’s just around the corner and I have something that might help your gift search! My friends at Dayspring are offering a special 30% coupon code on twelve of their best selling gifts for our readers. Here are four of my favorites. {Hint, Hint! – if you’re …

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