4th of July with 4 Flag Waving Boys…

    2 Parades. 4 Flags. 127 Pieces of Candy. 2 Family Gatherings. 9 Hotdogs. 90 Degrees. 300 Miles. 2 Fireworks Displays. And Countless Smiles. Hope you had a glorious 4th too!

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Tots Travel Too – Winner!

And the winner is…. Behind Door #28…Comment #28 that is!   Congratulations, Sarah!  Enjoy your $250 Marriott Gift Card and the Welcome Basket! (Hope YOUR hotel room has a shower like this one. I could have lived in there!)

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My Steps

Psalm 17: 5, 6 “My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped. I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.” I have been so encouraged by God’s provision this week.  He seems to reassure us the most, when things …

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Feeling Festive? 4th of July Crafts, Recipes, Ideas, and Memories

Photo Credit We are approaching one of my favorite holidays, the birthday of our nation (plus my bro’s 40th).  I LOVE the patriotism, the fireworks, the family gatherings, the parade, and the FOOD!  We already took in a local fireworks display this past weekend, just to kick off things a little early.  We are planning …

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Tots Travel Too (Awesome Giveaway!)

Traveling with Toddlers is no cake walk.  The Packing. The Planning. The Airport. Or Arguably Worse, Hours Trapped in CAR SEATS. Then when you arrive at your destination you are home free, right?  Well not exactly. If you’ve experienced life with a toddler, you know full well that there’s never truly a “break” from motherhood, …

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1 Chick and 5 Dudes: Dinner and a Movie

When we heard that Toy Story 3 was coming out this summer, we thought it would be the perfect 1st movie for the boys. Taking 6 people to the movies (even at a matinee price) isn’t exactly a “cheap date”, but it was a special treat for all of us. However, have you heard about …

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The Summer of ….

Our summer is about to be filled with popsicles, beach towels, swimming trunks, splashes, bare feet, sunshine, green grass, warm rain, giggles, long days, and fresh food.  What is your summer filling up with?

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Motherhoood Is…

tender. terrifying. tiring. tough. tantalizing. thrilling. traumatic.   Motherhood certainly has its moments. There are moments of delight, heroism, and satisfaction, as well as moments of fear, discouragement, and grief. (And all of this can be experienced within the first half hour of the day.)  Regardless of what you feed your family for dinner, the …

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