Kate and Cat (AKA Dawg)

The girls take after their daddy and looove Samantha, the cat, who they lovingly refer to as Dawg. She is surprisingly patient with them, considering they lay on her, pull her tail, and chase after her on a daily basis.  I happened to hear the girls giggling behind the couch and was lucky enough to catchContinueContinue reading “Kate and Cat (AKA Dawg)”

Adventures with Four: Top Tips for Mananging a Busy Work and Home Schedule

Almost once a week Garen or I have to work out of town or have a work dinner at night.  With four kids, people always say “I don’t know how you do it.” Honestly, what choice do you have but to figure it out?!? With that in mind, I thought I’d share a few tipsContinueContinue reading “Adventures with Four: Top Tips for Mananging a Busy Work and Home Schedule”

Mommy Review Monday: Munchkin Snack Catcher

I would give the Munchkin Snack Catcher a solid 7.  Here’s what I like: They come in a two-pack with two different colors. Great for twins. Kate uses pink and Clara orange. In reality, they get mixed up quite a bit, despite our efforts.  They have easy to grip handles.  The bottom is non-slip, rubberyContinueContinue reading “Mommy Review Monday: Munchkin Snack Catcher”

Adventures with Four: Enjoying a Blended Family Christmas

Will and Anna are fortunate enough to have two immediate families and four sets of extended families to celebrate with each holiday season. That’s a lot of Christmas fun for kids…and for us parents to orchestrate.  Part of the coordination is out of our hands. Joe Daddy and I share the holiday break. One parentContinueContinue reading “Adventures with Four: Enjoying a Blended Family Christmas”

Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!

We wish you a Merry Christmas! Here’s our Christmas card this year, thanks to the wonderful work of Amanda B at ViriLovelyDesigns on Etsy. We went to Santa’s Adventure at the Parks Mall again this year. They’ve got a great Santa and we all love the Dreamworks 3-D sleigh ride. I’m not a huge KungContinueContinue reading “Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!”

Photo Friday- Bathing Beauties 

It’s been a while, right??? A lots happened but rather than trying to catch up, I’m just going to jump right in with a new photo Friday to pull myself back up on the wagon.  Pretty cute little mermaids if you ask me.  A few twin tips to go along with this: We use bathContinueContinue reading “Photo Friday- Bathing Beauties “

Adventures with Four: Cheap Entertainment 

10 million toys in our house…. And our kids choose to do this. It’s keeping them ALL entertained and out of the clothes I’m trying desperately to fold and put away. Hallelujah! ​​

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”