Weeklong Summer Camp Rocks {Again}

I’m going out on a limb and here and proclaiming that every kid should go to sleepaway camp. I mean it. Last year, I shared why I think it’s so important. Next Monday’s HDYDI will focus on choosing the right camp for your family, but until then, here’s a glimpse of our older three at summer…

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The Summer of Fun

Summer 2013 is coming to a close. I’ll be the one kicking and screaming all the way to next Tuesday. Sigh. This is how we spent our summer and I pray yours was equally relaxing, fun and family-centered. Oh, 6am wake-up calls, I am SO not ready for you. We enjoyed some serious God time,…

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Luke Caught His 1st Fish & Other July 4th Tall Tales

I’m back from the respite. So happy to be back and so grateful for the break! You know how sometimes you know you need to unplug and get away, but you don’t realize just how much until you’re there? Yes. That. The 3yo did catch his first fish. There was much rejoicing. Of course, I…

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Summer Has Arrived, What That Really Means

Our last day of school was last Friday. I had my doubts if we would make it to the end in one piece, but the miracle happened. Hallelujah! I somehow managed to make it to four class parties, eat something resembling lunch and arrive to the van intact. Poor Clare just got to see her…

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A Hootin’ Good Time: Crafty Owl Birthday Party

Hoot!  Hoot! Oh y’all, for as long as I can remember owls have been a family favorite, first my mom, then me, now Anna-Laura. Maybe it’s our connection to Chi Omega or maybe it’s the fascination of the animal itself. Either way, we loved them long before Pinterest did. Let’s relive a fabulously fun, crafty owl party…

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