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There’s an awesome group of people that have started a revolution of grace. They are called “People of the Second Chance.” I follow them on Instagram and Twitter and they posted something today that completely smoked me. If this isn’t … Continue reading →

Our church participated in a seven day fast to kick off the new year. I normally fast something food related and do a liquid fast or Daniel fast, but since I’m nursing that wasn’t an option. I did fast from … Continue reading →

Presley had a little afternoon indoor picnic with her teddy bear and baby doll. They enjoyed fruits and veggies, water, and Bible stories (which she read with much animation). It pretty much made my heart melt. Oh, and check out … Continue reading →

I love making baby food… Well, let me clarify. I don’t LOVE steaming/baking/boiling food on four burners, pureeing/blending them, washing processor/blender over and over, pouring into ice cube trays, popping out of ice cube trays, refilling ice cube trays, etc … Continue reading →

Sometimes adoption isn’t the beautiful picture it’s printed to be. Sometimes- just sometimes- it’s messy and ugly and hard. Really hard. But then there are these moments that you get a clear picture of what God saw when He orchestrated … Continue reading →

After ravenously attacking my hand every time I eat, I caved in and decided to see if Elikai was ready for some food. I figured we would just try it and see, he wouldn’t be ready and I’d hold off … Continue reading →

Any time a new year comes, I find that a lot of self-reflection is done. I am so blessed, and lately I have been remembering the days where I never thought I would ever get here. Days I hated myself … Continue reading →

I’ll be honest. I had a long blog already typed up and almost ready to post about how hard the last couple years have been, the transitions God has us in, the things we have battled, and ultimately how God … Continue reading →

So. Crazy. Thankful.

Click here for some major Christmas smiles… You’re welcome

… A Christmas school break! I am really excited to have all my kids home for a couple weeks to spend time together, visit with extended family, and enjoy the holiday as a party of five for the first time. … Continue reading →

Hope your holidays have been merry and bright so far… Things haven’t been “easy” around here lately, but we have never been happier or more united as a family. As some of you know, Chris lost his job a couple … Continue reading →

We finally got pictures taken as a party of five… Our first try didn’t go so well. After a crazy three hours of getting everyone fed, bathed, and dressed and then driving about 40 minutes to our photo shoot location, … Continue reading →

Two women who are dear to me have husbands battling cancer… Two women that I respect and admire and adore are facing very hard days. The first is a beautiful, sweet lady named Ms. Gail. When I got home from … Continue reading →