After having my first child I knew that I wanted them to have a safe and healthy relationship with food. I knew the importance of understanding how to care for your body and a lot of that starts in the kitchen. As your child grows you are probably looking for ways to start cooking with …
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When the year turns over and you are looking to the year ahead you may find yourself contemplating making goals or resolutions. The start of a new year gives you the reassurance of a fresh start or another chance to create the year and life you want. Many of us hope to create changes in …
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When we began the adoption process we knew it would be filled with ups and downs. We knew it wouldn’t be easy by any definition of the word. We were hopeful, grateful, and encouraged, even in the midst of a pandemic. (Which at the time, we honestly would only last a couple of months – …
As we finish out the summer and get ready to head back to school there are alot of things that will look differently for the school year. Many kids are heading back to school virtually, families are choosing homeschool, and some are going back to a modified in-person schedule. Regardless of the option you are …
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Puzzle Piece Adoption Fundraiser Here we are, our first official adoption fundraiser! This is going to be a VERY special one. Together, Jacob and I created a 1000 piece puzzle. The photo is a beautiful piece of artwork with the saying “…and she will be extraordinary” overlaying the photo. This puzzle will be put together …
I can’t believe we are finally sharing this news as it’s been on our hearts for years and in the works for months — We are adopting a little girl! 😍 We have officially begun the process to adopt internationally and could not be more excited! This journey will be long but it will be …
We are right in the middle of holiday season with our family. We celebrate all four of our birthdays within 6 months which means gifts for everyone! Ever since having our first son we have tried to be somewhat minimal in our gift purchases. With two kids 18 months apart a lot of things they …
In the news recently there has been a lot of discussion around the topic of boys and dance. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about, just google “Good Morning America ballet” and it should pop up. Here’s the gist – a news anchor on Good Morning America laughed because a boy (umm..not just any …
Being a mom is hard. It’s exhausting, both physically and mentally, and is probably the most demanding job one can have. When you are a mom that also battles a chronic illness (like an autoimmune disease) this “hard” hits a whole new level. I don’t talk about my chronic illness often as I’ve always felt …
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Experiencing a miscarriage is heartbreaking. Devastating. It takes a toll on your body in ways you never thought was possible. And when you have living children as well, it makes the journey a whole lot different… at least it was to us. Announcing our pregnancy to family. (Notice my shirt) We experienced a missed miscarriage …