by Kate | Feb 12, 2017 | Adoption, Family
“Adoption has the dimension of connection — not only to your own tribe, but beyond, widening the scope of what constitutes love, ties and family. It is a larger embrace. By adopting, we stretch past our immediate circles and, by reaching out, find an unexpected sense...
by Kate | Feb 8, 2017 | Disney, DIY, Printable
Have you ever made melted crayon valentines? They are so fun to do. I’ll never forget, a few years ago, I thought I was being so incredibly creative and I pulled out all of our broken crayons. Julia, Nate, and I sat at the kitchen table and peeled the crayons...
by Kate | Feb 7, 2017 | DIY, Reviews
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TreatingWithNutrish #CollectiveBias When we moved to Arizona in 2008, Julia and Nate begged to get a dog. I was able to hold them off for a few years, but in 2011...
by Kate | Feb 6, 2017 | Family
She’s going to be a big sister, soon. When I ask her where the baby is, she’ll run to my tummy and kiss it. They will only be 23 months apart, my closest two yet. This little family of mine is absolutely surreal. Just a few years ago, I was so sure that it...
by Kate | Jan 26, 2017 | Family
“Our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on what we are waiting for.” ~ Charles Stanley Every day, after her nap, Mary Alice climbs on the stairs and just watches the front door, knowing that the big kids should be home from school soon. She is...