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Reflecting
Today is October 15th, but I’m sure you knew that already. It may not mean much to the average person, but holds special meaning to families all over the globe as it is Pregnancy and Infant Loss...
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Hope
George supported himself in college by answering phones and taking orders for a local florist. The hours were ideal for a college student, he went in sometime after lunch and was off by six. Except...
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Four Two Year Olds
It’s official, four two year olds now reside in our home! It’s unbelievable to me. Today we celebrated the momentous occasion with a Princesses and Pirates birthday bash. This mama is...
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Proud Mama Moment
Yesterday was the coldest day of the season by far. Temperatures were near freezing and the wind was gusting at about 65 miles per hour. It was bitter cold (at least by Texas standards). Yet, we...
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Summer Bucket List
This summer the quads will turn three years old (SERIOUSLY, HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?!?!). Being curious preschool aged kiddos, they enjoy exploring the world, and I’m actually getting brave enough to take...
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Sleep Over with Grandparents {Summer Bucket List}
When George and I received an invitation to attend the wedding reception for our friends Zak and Elizabeth, I knew it was an ideal opportunity for date night. We don’t have many excuses to get gussied...
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Lee’s Grilled Cheese {Summer Bucket List}
Grilled cheese is among my favorite meals, and it has been since I was a child. George prefers a more sophisticated panini, but never complains when we have grilled cheese for dinner, especially when...
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Party Animals
Birthday parties are one of the few times it’s more cost-effective to have four children at the same time. Instead of hosting four parties throughout the year, we throw one big bash for four kids. For...
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Three Year Stats
After the kid’s birthday, I always enjoy their well checks. It may seem strange, but I really like spending the time to track their growth and developmental milestones (I may also like bragging about...
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Tiny Feet, Big Impressions
Since I was expecting quadruplets I knew my babies would have a NICU stay, and I knew it would be difficult. In the months that led up to delivery, I communicated with other moms of quadruplets and...
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Skelly Dog
As we cruised the aisles of Costco, George stopped in his tracks. “Skelly dog is FIVE DOLLARS!!!”, he proclaimed with delight. I sighed, knowing exactly what he was thinking. He added, “It was $10, but...
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Rain or Shine
Last year, the quads visited a pumpkin patch for the first time, and I knew it should become a family tradition. There’s something about taking a hayride on a crisp day and the sight of bright orange...
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Our Home is Not a Pottery Barn Catalog
Long before our kids made their debut, George and I loved conquering DIY projects and decorating our home. We are quite thrifty and find joy in such projects. Every project begins with inspiration, and...
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Buy One, Get One Free
When I was a child, my mother always made my Halloween costumes, and she was quite creative. I went through a few years of wanting to be things instead of people. Long before the invent of Pinterest,...
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The Day I Quit Potty Training
Long before becoming a parent, I remember watching both my aunt and cousin struggle to potty train their children. Both were moms to bright kids with extensive vocabularies, and they were good moms....
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A Virtual Christmas Card
Today our hearts are full of joy as we celebrate the birth of Christ! A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler. He will be called, “Wonderful Counselor,” “Mighty God,”...
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