When Words Fall Short, Use Other’s… {Quotes from #Relevant11}

November 14th, 2011

Finding words is hard at times.  Even good words.   No matter how long I chew on my thoughts, compose in my mind, my words seem to fall short of explaining the impact, the emotion, the way my heart has been changed.   photo credit I’m continuing to unpack the things I want to take …

Visiting the Christmas Gift and Hobby Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds

November 10th, 2011

We had SUCH a fun filled day yesterday at the Christmas Gift and Hobby Show!  We were there for 7 hours yesterday and still didn’t cover the entire place!  (Of course we had a few “appearances” and extras as the “Little Spokespeople” that took us away from just shopping!) What a great event for the …

40 Things To Do Outside With Your Family Rather Than Hibernate

November 9th, 2011

I’ve been reading Fifteen Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids , (Thanks for the recommendation Emily!), and it’s been a great motivator in continuing to enjoy the outdoors with the boys as it gets late in the fall.  It gives ideas for each month of things …

This Vapor That We Call Life.

November 7th, 2011

(Written by: Brad) Routine. Repetitive. Unremarkable. Unmemorable. Ordinary. What words would you tend to use when describing the day you are about to begin? Do these words describe most of your days? I woke up early this morning and it started like any other day. Shower, get dressed, pray, and going to the Word of …

I Can’t Even Blame the Halloween Candy…

November 4th, 2011

You asked what happened to the balloons after our “Fruit of the Womb” costume disrobing…. Surprisingly, we only lost one lone balloon during our neighborhood Trick or Treating, and transporting it to a few stops.  It was pretty funny to watch them just bounce off the ground when they tripped.  Those Hobby Lobby party balloons …

Christmas Morning Comes Early

November 2nd, 2011

This past week our boys were in their Christmas pajamas early one morning.  They walked out into the family room where the Christmas tree was up and beautifully decorated.  There were presents piled in four large piles for each of them around the tree.  The fire was roaring in the background to make a most …

“Fruit of the Womb”

October 31st, 2011

What could be more funny than 4 boys dressed up like underwear characters? Our version of the Fruit of the Loom Guys… Also known as our “Fruit of the Womb”. And our source of a hundred laughs on Halloween night, and hopefully a few for you today! Past Halloween Costumes: Halloweiners (Hot Dogs) 2007 Giraffe …

Growing Pumpkins…

     Brooks: Mama, why do you call me Pumpkin? Me: Because you are cute as a little pumpkin. Brooks: That’s silly, Mama. I’m NOT a pumpkin, I’m just a boy! My Pumpkins are growing up WAY. TOO. FAST. (Stay tuned for the Halloween costume reveal.  It should be good for a laugh!)