Invited to The White House Tweetup? What?!? Me?

  Image by: Seansie (Written by Brad) A few days ago Jen and I were working together in our office while the boys took their daily nap.  I noticed on the Twitter feed that The White House was holding a Tweetup as a follow-up to President Obama’s jobs proposal speech tonight at 8pm.  They asked …

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5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Back to School

Fall is a great time to re-establish routine, and set new goals. We’ve been working on several goals of home organization, and eating healthier. Although we are not sending our boys to school just yet, we’re still on a mission to start our days better with breakfast. Typically the boys scarf down several bowls of …

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Meet the Newest Set of Twins in Our Family: The Whirlpool Duets

Twins run in our family. Even in our appliances. The shock of having two sets of twins on the same day is wearing off, however we’re still floored by this double blessing. I received an application during my surgery recovery that snapped me out of my drug induced fog – an opportunity to apply for …

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A Few of Our Favorite Places to Frequent

I love being home with my boys.  I love having family meals at the kitchen table.  I love playing with the boys in the backyard. I love my comfort pad that I affectionately call HOME.  But I also love to GO!  We break out of these walls quite often to run errands, or just for …

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Look in the Mirror…

Have you ever caught yourself being overly critical of your spouse?  Have you found that you tend to hold them to a higher standard than anyone else in your life?  Do you hold them to a higher standard than even yourself? I began asking myself these questions a few weeks ago because of a very …

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Fun for a Buck: DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint

It’s been a while since I’ve done a “Fun for a Buck” post.  The whole surgery recovery and prior kinda stifled my creative juices, but hopefully I’ll have more frequent frugal fun posts to share from here out! This one was SO EASY to create!  I originally this Cornstarch Sidewalk Paint on Pinterest, and decided …

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St. Vincent’s Annual NICU Reunion Picnic 2011

It’s always hard to put into words what the annual St. Vincent’s NICU Reunion Picnic means to us.  I’ve attempted for the last four years, but it always feels inadequate. Sure, St. V’s knows how to throw a great summer party in the park with games, bounce houses, a petting zoo, snacks, train rides, etc. However, …

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How a Four Year Old Worships God

God continues to teach me a TON through my sons.  Lately, they’ve been so eager to want to pray for others and learn more about Him.  I couldn’t want anything more as a mother than for my boys to love Jesus. Brad captured this sweet “worship service” that Henry performed without knowing anyone was listening. …

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