nat5an (55)in #life • 6 years agoOur great big back yard is everythingDespite that Winter can’t make up its mind to stay away, we love where we live. Here is a sweet pic of our three kids…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoAll Wound UpI often wonder how Kid3 manages these feats. She has a knack for getting stuck in odd situations. images and post by @shawnamawnanat5an (55)in #weather • 7 years agoWhat’s the forecast where you are?I am greatly looking forward to Spring. This back and forth weather is migraine material for me, but it also means my…nat5an (55)in #photography • 7 years agoDo you have a mini-me at home?My son has looked uncannily like me through every stage since his birth. Coincidentally, on his birthday, I have my…nat5an (55)in #contest • 7 years agoANNOUNCEMENT: 5SBD Weekly Comment WinnersThis was another hard week. Between the two accounts, @shawnamawna and @nat5an had more comments than ever. So, when…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoMorning People Can't Be TrustedOnce I was a morning person. It was when I was a tween and a swimmer. I got up at 4:30 to get to 5am practices, bed to…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoHonoring My Body's LimitsHere's the story: I was truly excited to work out five days this week. I'd been looking forward to this morning's…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years ago12 Years as ParentsToday marks 12 years for this young man, and 12 years for @nat5an and me as parents. The journey has been a rich and…nat5an (55)in #psychology • 7 years agoMy Body, My Brain TempleAs I read last week about the connection between sugar and Alzheimer's, I felt sad. Because you are likely not…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoMy Family is Feeding the HomelessDear Friends, In case you missed it over on @shawnamawna, our two girls are Girl Scouts. The scouting program is…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoGranting Ourselves the Permission We NeedI am in my bed with peanut butter and chocolate beside me. I have my laptop in my lap. I'm under the blankets. I've…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoAnother Mommy and Me Favorite...but with a different daughter. Here we are in our Halloween costumes hamming it up for a selfie. This was the first…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoOne of My Favorite Mommy and Me PhotosWe had unintentionally matching outfits. She is showing off her necklace which has a beautiful message of love. It was…nat5an (55)in #photography • 7 years agoThe Best Picture You'll See All DayBehold, @nat5an in all his bearded glory. This photo was taken on a "just us" vacation to Lake Patoka. There were…nat5an (55)in #food • 7 years agoThe Cast Iron Keto Power LunchProtein and fat are my go-tos after a good workout. I ear a low carb, high fat, moderate protein diet. Eggs and corned…nat5an (55)in #psychology • 7 years agoWhy Being Open is Hard WorkWhen Nathan said I could use his blog, I imagined building an audience catered to him. But as I got going I realized I…nat5an (55)in #life • 7 years agoFinding the Courage to ChangeI have spent my life in fear of disappointing my parents. Recently, they disappointed me in such a way it became clear…nat5an (55)in #books • 7 years agoMy Favorite Room in This HouseI shared that we have been renovating our house one room at a time. A priority for us was housing our books. Books are…nat5an (55)in #fitness • 7 years agoWe aren't the only ones in our family who liftWhile he's been off his training for the last two months, our eldest child has been doing Olympic Lifting for the last…nat5an (55)in #food • 7 years agoHomemade Marshmallows in PicturesWhen my younger sister (@nat5an's sister-in-law) had her baby shower, the word of the day was "homemade marshmallows."…