Scenes from a Snowy December Weekend…

Friday brought us our first snowfall of the season, which came as no disappointment to four six-year-olds. We had a great day staying warm inside doing our school work, putting together puzzles (they are on a puzzle kick lately), and watching The Grinch.  I had discovered earlier that day that we only had 2 pairs …

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Saying “Yes” to Snow Days

I always question myself in the twenty minute madness. Will this be worth it?  The coats, the hats, the boots, the snow pants, the mittens, the layers…it’s a task to bundle up four. Without fail, someone puts on boots before putting on snow pants.  And the next one has mittens on and can’t put on …

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Born Together. Sled Together.

Speaking of SNOW… this year has been the best sledding year on record for our boys. Our church is home to the “sledding hill” of our community, and this snow it turned into a pure sheet of ice from all of the traffic. Five year old legs certainly can climb the sledding hill better than …

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10 Fun Snow Activities for Kids

Although it’s been an unseasonably warm winter for us in Indiana thus far, we know more snow days are soon to replace the 40 and 50 degree temps we’ve been enjoying. Snow days are a lot of work to get bundled and dressed x 4 but it always pays off in pure delight! These ten …

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Wishing You A Merry Christmas 2011

Wishing you all hope, peace, love, and joy celebrating the birth of our Savior! There’s a little carol(complete with hand motions) over on the 4tunate Facebook page for you today too! Enjoy!   photos by Casey Mullins

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Winter Skin Rescue {Neutrogena Giveaway}

Have you ever volunteered to do the holiday family dishes?  You pull up your sleeves, start scraping off Uncle Jerry’s leftovers, put your hands in the hot soapy water, and then immediately need to run outside to stick your hands in a snow bank. {Harry on Home Alone after he gets burnt on the door …

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Surviving Snow Days: How to Make Snow Ice Cream

Indiana was hit with more snow yesterday, followed by very cold temperatures today.  Since making snowmen and sledding in below zero wind chills is out of the question, we’ll probably make another batch of snow ice cream.   I’m shocked at how many people have never tried Snow Cream (ice cream made from snow) living in …

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Grace Like Snow…

It’s right around this time in January or a tad later that I start breaking the resolutions I promised myself on January 1. * No more fries. (Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries, you got me.) * Read my Bible everyday. (Sunday is optional, right?) * Quit biting my nails. (I never make it past Day 3.) * …

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