One Last Splash {Pad}

  Hope you’ve gotten your last splashes in this Labor Day Weekend… The sounds, sites, and smells of summer will soon be replaced by a crisp fall season. How are YOU soaking up those last warm summer rays?  QuatroMama

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Is Winning A Disagreement with a Three Year Old Possible?

Did you catch Brad’s M.O.B Society post this week?  It was so convicting to me, personally.  It’s something we are working through on a daily (make that multiple times an hour basis). Three year olds have a natural talent at arguing, and too often we find ourselves falling into the trap of arguing back. Perhaps …

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Cranberry Macadamia Rice Krispies on a Stick

The super creative women at The Motherhood asked me to team up with Rice Krispies to create a Rice Krispies Treats® creation. Our theme was “Back to School” and the recipe had to contain either a fruit or a nut.  Each of the 10 selected bloggers worked together to form a sentence with our secret …

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Heavenly…

Sometimes it takes going above the clouds to reflect on the vast beauty of the heavens and the Creator who made them.    Psalm 19:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” Psalm 96: 11-13 “Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea …

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Baking With Betty Crocker

A week ago these handsome men dropped me off at the airport.  I’d never been away from them by myself before, and even though it was just for one night, it was hard to walk away to my gate.   In fact, I almost turned around and ran back in their arms.  But I knew …

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Man Camp

I want to support my wife in all of her passions and pursuits.  It gives me tremendous joy to give her the opportunity to go do something SHE enjoys.  So when General Mills and the Betty Crocker team invited Jen to join them for their blogging event "Baking with Betty", I really encouraged her to …

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The Neverending Balancing Act

On Saturday I spoke to a small group of bloggers at Blog Indiana about “Balancing Blogging and Bedlam”.  It was a great opportunity for me to search my heart, my motives, and my priorities, while I prepared my talk.  Balance is something we ALL struggle with, isn’t it?  Whether it’s work/family life/leisure/being a student/faith/friendships/ministry/serving others/blogging…it’s …

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Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Racecar Drivers

     Unless of course it makes them this happy. I do wonder what my boys will grow up to be.  It’s so rewarding to watch their personalities take shape, and become even more distinct. Here’s my best guesses from knowing their little 3 year-old selves: Isaac – A sports announcer, a negotiator, or an …

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