Life in my large family. Hilarious. Horrifying. Sometimes even serious.
I know you all have been waiting for posts about Adalia and Percival and our adventures here in New Zealand. The truth is, I haven’t left the house since Adalia came home from the hospital. I have been doing exactly … Continued
Adalia is home and resting well. I am so thankful to be here to help her through these first few days and weeks. Percy decided to arrive early on in my trip, just two days after I arrived. This means … Continued
Hey friends, I finally, finally have permission to share photos and a video of Tilly and Jared’s wedding. I am also going to share my Artsy Couture album review because, well, I am taking a beautiful album to them. {Be … Continued
It’s true, I am going to stop procrastinating. Just as soon as I find the time. Kalina got her driver’s license yesterday. It’s an exciting (if terrifying) milestone. It sounds so simple to say, “she got her license”. But, in … Continued
These DIY triple bunk beds are perfect for large families. Chuck and I have always lived in small places relative to our large family. We had three children in a one-room basement suite, four kids in a two-room duplex, seven kids … Continued
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Last year, on Tucker’s 11th birthday, we had to cancel his party the night before due to an acute case of The Disease of Which We Do Not Speak. No worries, he had his rather elaborate Elvis-themed party a week later. … Continued
Why Cross Country is the Best Sport Ever If you have read this blog for any amount of time you are probably aware that no one is going to confuse me for a sports fan. I have a simple policy. … Continued
Should I charge my adult child rent? What about student loans? As the parents of 14 kids, Chuck and I have now launched 6 children out of the house and into the big, wide, world. All six have chosen their … Continued
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SaveWithHopster #CollectiveBias This summer was spent in Survival Mode. Between summer camps, birth clients, and a wedding I was swamped. I bought a lot … Continued