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An open invitation to join us in ‘Turn your TV off’ week

What would it be like if the television was simply off, all night, on every school night? Ask us in a week and we'll tell you. April 20th - 25th will be the week we turn off our tv.

Turn off the TV

televisionApril 20th through April 25th, we'll be keeping our television off. Not like we watch that much television to start with... but we're looking forward to spending some extra time at the park, reading books, talking walks, visiting friends, and more!

Hope you'll join us

Get Expelled!

Come with me to "Get Expelled", watching Ben Stein's new movie on big science and our education system.
GetExpelled.com

In Theaters - April 18th

Get Expelled

New 3 Month Portraits

Ever feel like you're just part of the background? Yep, that's me, b/c these 3 kids shine in these great pics. Donovan: 4 yrs. Ashlee/Aubree: 3 mo.

Let it Snow

Donovan and friends in an all start performance :)

A favorite piece from Donovan's Blog

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How To: Enjoy the Holidays

Kevin Barber's Tips on how to enjoy the Christmas Season...

Count your Blessings

Count your Blessings

Enjoy your Family

Merry Christmas from the Barber’s

Enjoy Christmas Music


Catch up on Sleep :)

Ashlee (in quiet mode)

And if you can, Enjoy the SNOWY Weather

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