One of the most important aspects of international adoption is assuring that your child will maintain a sense of familiarity and comfort in their new environment. One of the best ways to do this is through servicing familiar foods. We were fortunate in China to be able to try a variety of foods and see… [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]
Praise: Introducing Moody Publishing’s Brand-New Women’s Bible Study Series
For more than 4 years I was blessed to be able to facilitate women’s bible study at our church. My small group consisted of a women in their 20’s all the way to their 80s and brand new Christian’s to some amazing women with decades of wisdom. Choosing Bible studies that were interesting and beneficial… [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]
Local Love: Day Out with Thomas
This is the final weekend for the Lebanon, Ohio Day Out with Thomas event and if you have little ones that love trains you should make this a must do in your weekend plans. I took Ezra and his best little buddy this past Sunday and they had the most amazing time. The boys were in… [Read More]
Praise: Milton the Mealtime Companion Helps Kids Eat Healthy
There isn’t a parent in the world that hasn’t struggled with trying to get their children to try (and eat) a variety of foods. Vegetables, starches, fruits, meats, dairy. You name it, every tyke I know has gone through at least one food aversion period. With my last two kids (Lulu and Ezra), I spent… [Read More]
Central Ohio: BrickUniverse LEGO Extravaganza (August 20-21, 2016)
Disclaimer: My family and I were offered tickets to this event. All information shared is my own personal opinion. With three kids in the house there is no surprise that we have a plethora of LEGO bricks. I am pretty certain we have enough Minifigures to take over a small city. Not to mention the… [Read More]
Giveaway: Day Out with Thomas (Lebanon, OH)
One of the greatest joys of having a little boy is their passion about everything that moves. I don’t know what it is but both my boys have always loved trains. We had our very first Day Out with Thomas about 9 years ago. I went digging last night into my albums to find these… [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]