Our Very Best Moments from Summer

Even though our days are still in the high 90s (and sometimes low 100s!), with the start of school summer sure seems like a distant memory. Before we hit the vernal equinox, I wanted to share a few bits and pieces from our summer here at Casa Whitaker. Just a few nights ago, Scott and…

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Summer Camp in Arkansas, Where the Living is Good

This year, the bigs (Will, John Paul and Anna-Laura) enjoyed a week at summer camp in Arkansas. It’s always their favorite week of summer. I’ve blogged about choosing it, making sure all your kids do it and packing for it. I believe passionately in all three. Next Monday, I’ll share how you can prepare for…

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Dear ERs, I am SO over you {a peek into the crazy}

I realized, as I typed that title, I’m not doing a bang up job in the department of selling the big family lifestyle. It’s really more like, “jump off the train while there’s still time, y’all!” Oh for the love. It’s just been a barrel of monkeys around here. Let’s start with Mr. Head Laceration.…

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What was I thinking?

Every year I say, “I”ll blog during VBS week!” And every year, I am 100% delusional. Monday morning I slept through my alarm because Gianna decided to par-tay alllll night long and barely skated in the door on time. That’s sort of important when you are the opening station leader who starts VBS. Details. Oh,…

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Motherhood: #NailedIt

Right about now my kids are laughing hysterically in the background as they read that title. “When are we going to eat breakfast again, Mom?” 2025, kid. This motherhood gig of six has its perks, especially if you have a teenager. Y’all have got to get you one of those. Just make sure his iPod…

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