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  • Happy Campers

    This past weekend, we went camping with some families from our Cub Scout pack at Ft. De Soto National Park right outside of St. Petersburg, Florida. This was our second time camping with…

  • The Truth Prevails

    My girlfriend, Danielle, and I made plans weeks ago to stay one night at a Disney resort over Spring Break.  We decided that instead of breaking into a Disney resort pool (which is…

  • A Pampered Princess Party

    This weekend, we had Gracie’s fourth birthday party. And, it might have been my favorite party we’ve thrown yet. We sent out invitations to just ten of Gracie’s girlfriends from school, and asked…

  • So Close!

    Spring is coming!  It’s so close, I can feel it in my bones! This is my last week of school before spring break next week, and the kids and I are READY. I…

  • An Athletic Upgrade

    Bean had his first tee ball practice this past Sunday, and it was pretty much as cute as you can imagine. I think Bean will like tee ball. It seems to fit his…

  • The Yin and Yang of Parenting

    Michael got Student of the Month today.  First Student of the Month in his class this year. Gracie went time out for throwing mulch at kids on the playground.  Twice. You win some,…

  • Sensory Boxes, Ages 2-5

    A few weekends ago, we went to Atlanta for my nephew, Tillman’s, second birthday. I had been thinking about what to get Tillman for a few months. I knew he was at that…

  • Small Moments, Big Love

    There hasn’t really been much blog-worthy stuff happening on the home-front lately.  Life has just kind of been creeping along.  And, I have to say, I kind of love that.  Last year, I…