by Kate | Dec 3, 2018 | Family
In the early morning of day 2, my stomach decided that I’m a complete wimp. I had been very careful, but something got to me. Nancy and the girls were so kind. They went into town and apparently had an adventure you’ll have to ask Melissa about. Something...
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...