Category Archives: Adventures

Shotgun Show-off

Let me start by saying that I would never have really imagined that I would EVER own a gun of any kind. I have never felt drawn to hunting as a sport and I really don’t feel the need to carry a concealed weapon. Most of this is because the few times I’ve shot I’veContinueContinue reading “Shotgun Show-off”

Adventures with Four: How we survived an 8-Hour Roadtrip

We just survived an 8-Hour round-trip road trip with twin 9 month old babies, plus a 5 and almost 8 year old.  Here’s my travel tips for a successful trip with that many kids in one vehicle: Consider leaving at night or early in the morning so you can get as much of the driveContinueContinue reading “Adventures with Four: How we survived an 8-Hour Roadtrip”

Dancing Queen

Anna is a ham. Last night we ate dinner at Raising Cane’s. They had upbeat music and we all were in pretty good moods so it was hard not to bounce to the jams. But Anna took it a bit farther… And Garen caught it on camera. No doubt she’s going to cringe watching thisContinueContinue reading “Dancing Queen”

Twin Tips: How to Include Older Siblings

Will and Anna were 7 and 4 respectively when we had Clara and Kate. I read quite a bit about preparing older kids for new siblings but there wasn’t much out there about preparing them for welcoming two (or more) to the family.  I should start off with the disclaimer that I am not a childContinueContinue reading “Twin Tips: How to Include Older Siblings”

Adventures with Four: Picnicking with Donuts

Sometimes I think the best way to stay sane with four kids is to load everyone up and go somewhere. Here’s my logic behind today’s early-morning adventure to the park: Donuts are always a big hit with the kids (even if they aren’t the healthiest).  Picking up breakfast meant I didn’t have to cook.  TheContinueContinue reading “Adventures with Four: Picnicking with Donuts”

Road Tripping with a Real Map

We will soon be embarking on a road trip to Branson. Google maps tells us it will take 7 hours and 51 minutes. We will have a few stops with the kiddos, so we are estimating 10 hours.  Ten hours in the car with a 7 and 5 year old, plus 9 month old twins.ContinueContinue reading “Road Tripping with a Real Map”

Water Babies 

We took Clara and Kate to my cousins’ annual Fourth of July swim party today.  It was their first time swimming.    True to their personalities, Clara immediately loved it, kicking and splashing.    Kate was reserved at first but loved it as she got used to it.    Swimming with our water babies andContinueContinue reading “Water Babies “