While perusing adoption Facebook groups, I regularly come across a particular type of post. “My husband and I are starting the adoption process, we are looking for a young, minor needs girl ages 0-3. What are some minor needs that you would recommend that don’t require surgery or life long care.” Inevitably someone will ALWAYS… [Read More]
The Day She No Longer Felt Adopted
This morning Lydia stood in the bathroom. She was wearing one of my favorite shirts I bought for her before she came home from China. The shirt is mint green and says “Do Small Things with Great Love.” It is a little small now but it still fits her or maybe it was too big before… [Read More]
Book Praise: Real MVP Kids Celebrates Diversity in a new Children’s Book Series
One of the great things about being in adoption groups is getting to know a variety of families. A few weeks ago another mom shared a new children’s book series that hopes to expose children to a variety cultures, abilities and experiences. After checking out their Kickstarter campaign, I reached out to one of the… [Read More]
Hong Kong Disney’s Hollywood Hotel Review
Last fall, during our adoption, our family had the wonderful adventure of spending a day at Hong Kong Disney before returning home. Being the ENORMOUS Disney family that we are, we knew that we couldn’t be that close to an international Disney park and not make the effort to visit. Be sure to have a plan A… [Read More]
Four Children’s Books on Chinese Celebrations
One of the most important choices we make as transracial/multicultural family is assuring that our both our biological and adopted children have an understanding and appreciation of all of the cultures that make up our family. One way to do this is by learning about and celebrating the traditions of the cultures. While we were in… [Read More]
National Adoption Month Free Social Media Images #NAM2016 #Adoption
November is National Adoption Month and I have created these shareable images for those wishing to advocate for the millions of orphans that need our prayers, support and love. I will be sharing more facts about adoption this month. Please pin, post and share these images to help raise awareness of one of the most… [Read More]
Adoption: The Great Wall of China
On our second (last) day in Beijing, we took a two our drive to the The Great Wall of China. Even though the wall is in Beijing it takes about 2 hours to get there. Driving in China is nothing like driving in America and we were without a car seat. Ezra thought he could… [Read More]
Adoption: Beijing, Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, Hutongs and Acrobat Show
I had completely and totally planned to blog during our trip but trying to find an hour during the day that I wasn’t entertaining kids, eating, being a tourist or snuggling our new addition was almost impossible. So here I am trying to remember some of the details, share a bit about our trip most… [Read More]
Adoption: A Shaken Faith through Wonderful Works
I have been struggling lately with my “paper pregnancy.” My spirit feels just as bloated and overwhelmed as my body did during the final weeks of it’s three previous physical pregnancies. I long for the days where I knew that my infant was safe in my womb. Nights where I could lay in bed and… [Read More]
Adoption: Hand-Made Sign Language ILY Bookmark Fundraiser
It’s back to school time and kids, teachers and parents are getting ready to dive back into required reading and if you are like me, you still love the feel of a good old fashioned paper book. That is why I am so excited to share this handmade bookmark adoption fundraiser. These darling bookmarks are hand… [Read More]