by Kate | Nov 25, 2018 | Family
I’m sure I’ve told you about Nancy. She is my friend. She is a rare accept-me-as-I-am, encourage-me-where-I-am, I-just-want-to-make-you-smile, friend. We only live a few minutes from each other, but we had to go all the way to California to meet. This...
by Kate | Nov 19, 2018 | Recent Sessions
A few weeks ago, Hilary invited me into her home for a Fresh48 session. Lucy had just been born and was fresh and new and wide eyed. When I arrived, it was just Hilary, Lucy, and her older sister. The boys had all gone on a walk to the park. We spent a few minutes...
by Kate | Nov 18, 2018 | Family
Before I catch everyone up on everything current, I have got to finish out telling you about this summer before my memories all fade into counting Box Tops. (prequel – Brian is a dream. He and Julia drove with Riley and Mary Alice. Nate stayed behind to help me...
by Kate | Nov 6, 2018 | Adoption, Family, Reviews
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary media screening of Paramount Pictures’ new movie INSTANT FAMILY. As I sat in the theater watching Instant Family, scenes from our own adoption journey kept replaying in my head. The further you walk into the world of...
by Kate | Oct 30, 2018 | Family
I believe that to say nothing, is to agree. So I must say something. Many of us are grasping for answers. This has not started with the recent tragedy in the synagogue, but has become a cauldron, bubbling over. It is misty and dark and we can’t take our eyes off...