For the Record....

I do not make a practice of addressing anonymous parenting advice, but due to some conflicting information, I felt compelled to set the record straight. Here is a great resource from CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) concerning this issue:

"The harnesses in forward-facing seats have several harness slot positions. These slot choices allow you to move the straps as your child grows. When your child is in the forward- facing position, the harness straps should be threaded through slots at or above your child's shoulders. If the top slots are below your toddler's shoulders, the seat is too small. She may need a different seat or may be ready for a belt-positioning booster. Be sure to read your car seat manual to learn how to correctly use the harnesses."

Brad and I willingly accept advice and constructive criticism from close friends, family, and our medical team and have made some adjustments accordingly. In the future, please allow them this privilege of offering assistance. We understand that many of you have wonderful intentions and we appreciate your concern for our boys' well being. However, the intent of our blog is to share our story of what God has done and continues to do in our lives, rather than be a forum for debate or parenting suggestions.

Please note that any comment referring to car seat straps, car seat position, car seat brands, or car seat rotten cheerios =) will be deleted from here "forward". If we have offended any of you, please know that is not our intention. The vast majority of the time your comments and emails are a great source of encouragement that we anticipate daily.

~Brad -N- Jen

And The Best Dump Goes To....

"I Got Dumped" Contest Winner:

Jenny Burkett

Photo #3

Burkett Quad Squad

Note to Jenny: Would you email me your home address so that I can send you the Starbucks gift card? Just don't "DUMP" your beverage while you're there! =)

I'm showcasing all your great dumps through a public folder on Picasa. If you click on the picture icon it should take you there!

I Got Dumped!

Hopefully you all sympathize with my tough decision of picking a Top Ten out of all these fantastic entries! A BIG thanks to all who participated! And....

Happy Future Dumping!

Gather "Round" for the Winner....

AND THE WINNER IS......(*holding breath*)

Powder Blue! Hahaahaaa! Well, actually there is 1 hour and 43 minutes left to vote for the "Best Dump", so keep exercising your right to vote! The BIG Winner will be crowned tomorrow!

P.S. This is NOT a picture of my Trivial Pursuit pie (like I have the time to frequently play)...it's a pie graph of who's in the lead for this lovely competition! I wonder which color represents each picture??? Hmmmm...

I Got Dumped - Polls Are Open!

110+ picture entries later, I think it's safe to say that the "You Got Dumped" Contest was a success. However, I am relieved that the agonizing task of picking a Top Ten is over! Okay, before I loose all the readers to my blog except for the 10 who's pictures were chosen, let's just remember this is a friendly little competition for a prize of little value, with really no criteria of what made a "good entry". The Top Ten is simply my measly opinion and for the record, YES, I do think you're kids are THE cutest in the whole planet!

A Top 100 Would have made for quite a L-O-N-G, Time Consuming, Memory Eating, Blog Post or I might have considered it seriously. Thankfully, I do not have to decide a winner! That's your job readers!

Hurry...Polls Close on Tuesday (11:59pm)!

Oh and the mystery prize is a gift card to Starbucks. Have a Peppermint Hot Chocolate on The Murray Crew!

If you feel the need to justify your vote, please comment away! Happy Voting!

Photo 1
by: Lisa R

Photo 2
by: Sarah Lambert

Photo 3
by: Jenny Burkett

Photo 4
by: Katie Harris

Photo 5
by: Christy B.

Photo 6
by: Amy Mathison

Photo 7
by: Sarah Jackson

Photo 8
by: Marty Cordero

Photo 9
by: Summer Best

Photo 10
by: Allison Nguyen

Stylize Me!

Our blog needed a fresh, SPRING look and thanks to Blogs for a Cause we're looking fantabulous!

You guys REALLY have to check out Nikki (http://www.madebynikki.blogspot.com/). Get this - She's a college student making incredibly creative blog designs for charity. Most of the profits will fund her upcoming summer humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic and another portion she donates to a charity of the month. This month is The Adoption of William, which will capture your heart.

Waiting by the computer for your reations (in between diapers, feedings, playtime, cleaning up, etc. of course!).....