One of the first concerns for many people who wish to adopt is the cost. I cannot tell you how many people have told me they would love to adopt,…
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Easter Bunny in our Backyard!
Pro tip – Photoshop a picture of the Easter Bunny in your back yard and show it to the kids! This is a favorite memory for our kids. This is…
Lucky 13
Lucky thirteen. So my tiny baby is thirteen years old. I am having some feelings. Please enjoy a sappy picture walk through baby and toddler pictures along with my thoughts….
Dumbo – adoption and foster trigger warning
Families formed through adoption or currently fostering may want to screen the newest Disney movie “Dumbo” before bringing the kids. The new live action film, Dumbo, directed by Tim Burton…
Storks adoption and foster trigger warning…. “Orphan Hurts My Heart”
Families formed through adoption may want to think twice about seeing the animated cartoon Storks. Storks hit theaters in 2016, but this post continues to be relevant and many readers…
How my kids have monetized “Barfing” Season
I have one amazing tip for helping moms and dads when it comes to barf season. This is also a great tip for kids that are looking to make a…
Peter Pan and Wendy Costumes : Boy & Girl Twin Costume Ideas
Peter Pan and Wendy is one the sweetest group costume ideas ever. Peter Pan and Tinker Bell are a very popular choice, but we chose Peter and Wendy Darling for…
UPDATE! 1/2 way there! Help me get Laura and her girls to Disneyland!
Our family took a trip to my happy place, Los Angeles during the last week of Summer vacation. Los Angeles was a little too big for me when I moved…
Nothing leads to the very best Something
Oh, hi guys! Remember how I used to blog here all the time? I thought it might be nice to pop in and say hello and share what’s been going…
Current Status
I don’t know if you have noticed, but we haven’t been around as much lately. Because people have asked, I thought I might give a little family status update. Readers…
Tips & Encouragement for boys that want to donate their hair
Today was an exciting day. My son has looked forward to this day for more than a year, but especially the last three or four months. Some may remember that…
How and Why I found the time to go back to school. Plus an Apple Store Gift Card GIVEAWAY!
I have been wanting to go back to school pretty much since I graduated. My husband has always been supportive of the idea, but it seemed life always got in…