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Category Archive: hopper clan

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Keeping the Mundane Fresh

Keeping the Mundane Fresh

It's amazing the life lessons we can learn through our kids. Fascinating, really, if we're willing to watch. What I think is "absolutely obscure," Judah finds ...

 

When Monster Chases Turn Ugly

When Monster Chases Turn Ugly

In honor of Luik's 3rd birthday today, I think it only fitting that I share a recent story about him. One of the most frequent games ...

 

My Parenting One Liners: “When We Should Scream”

My Parenting One Liners: “When We Should Scream”

If you're a parent, you know exactly what I'm talking about. It normally happens around moments of correcting the sub-humanoid life forms that dwell in ...

 

The Wrong Shampoo, Snoring, and the Cruel Irony of It All

The Wrong Shampoo, Snoring, and the Cruel Irony of It All

A few days ago I reach down to "my corner" of the shower (the one with one bottle, not twelve), and pull up a new ...

 

When Do You Tree?

When Do You Tree?

Normally it's November 1st. Because of our traveling schedule, and the immense amount of time we spend investing into other peoples' lives, we normally have ...

 

How Do You Cook Your Turkey?

How Do You Cook Your Turkey?

I'm just curious, how do you prepare your turkey? This year, I'm attempting yet another fried turkey, but complete with not-so-secret ingredients courtesy of master ...

 

Swimming goggles

Swimming goggles

Anybody can swing on a swing. But people that wear goggles are expecting something more. They're on an adventure when everyone else is "just swinging." If ...

 

Waves thank you and see you soon

Waves thank you and see you soon

For all those who came out to hear Jenny and me for Break The Chains in Syracuse this past Saturday, thank you. For those that ...

 

For Dear Life

For Dear Life

Do you ever feel like things are spinning so fast that you are barely holding on? Yeah, me too. See your chaos as an amusement park ride ...

 

Thinking Long Term

Thinking Long Term

It's interesting that there is only one man in the entire Bible that I believe it says that God "hated." Easu (Romans 9:13, Malachi 1:3). ...