Kemper's been working hard this summer to get her foot hold in the triathlon world. She's been training with a team on the west coast of Florida, traveling with an incredible family across the country to different races, and doing very well on her … [Read more...]
Happy Double Digits Shep!
Shepherd hit double digits yesterday...and I can hardly believe it has been a decade since he came into our lives. Handsome, HUGE (off the charts size-wise), and incredibly intelligent...he is a blessing in every way. A few weeks before he was born, the adoption … [Read more...]
A Letter to Erica’s Parents and One for Everyone Else
To the parents of Erica Buschick: I just had to write you. The photos of your beautiful daughter haunt my newsfeed and my heart breaks for you. I have four daughters right around Erica's age, and two currently at university. The tragedy that has happened to Erica is … [Read more...]
What the Navy SEAL Taught Me About Parenting
The older children and I had the phenomenal opportunity to hear one of our nation’s patriots speak about the training and leadership of the Navy SEALs. As a commanding officer in this elite fighting force, this gentleman had much to tell us about his experiences with hi … [Read more...]
My Next Crazy Idea
Yesterday was the craziest best day I've had in a long time. The Today Show segment hit and our website began lighting up. Children were being sponsored, donations came in, and requests for how people could help literally flooded my email. Within just a couple of … [Read more...]
Crazy Busy But It’s About to Get Crazier!
I probably don't need to tell you all that we are crazy busy. 88 sports practices a week. 3 football games a week. Cross country meets. Swim meets. Homeschooling. Yeah...and that barely scratches the surface of it all. It's crazy busy but I completely … [Read more...]
The Courage to Come in Last
In this family, we have some pretty serious athletes. Swimming, cross country, triathlon, football...my kids really love to compete. And I love nothing more than watching them leave it all out there on the field. My Trinity, TrinTrin, my little sixth grade wonder … [Read more...]
#Makeup and Your Daughter
Scrolling through facebook, I saw a mom worried about her pre-teen daughter who wanted to start wearing makeup. Wasn't she too young? When should a young girl be allowed to wear makeup? How much is acceptable? What kind of attention will they draw? What's a mother to … [Read more...]
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