Category Archives: adoption

Hello, Is Anyone Out There?

Hello. Is anyone out there? It’s been so long since I posted and yet it seems like just yesterday. I’m not sure I even remember how to post anymore. Since March I’ve sat down at the computer many times to … Continue reading

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My Lifetime Movie Life

There are times when I feel like my life is being filmed for a TV movie of the week for the Lifetime Channel. And this is one of those times. Two days before Valentine’s Day we received word from the … Continue reading

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The Rabbits, It’s Always the Rabbits – Part 4

Read here for The Rabbits – part 1, part 2, part 3 I know what you are thinking…Again with the rabbits? Yes, the rabbits but this time it’s different. Unbelievably, I just bought some rabbits. I know. Along with the … Continue reading

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Winter Bingo – New on Etsy!

I’ve been working for the last few weeks on a new Winter Bingo game and it’s finally ready! Winter Bingo is perfect for those school winter parties you are planning! (There are no religious images used in this game) Winter … Continue reading

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Invest in a Woman

We are adopting. It is a wonderful thing which our family is very excited about. But it’s also something really sad. It means a family couldn’t be kept together. Either by financial reasons, illness, or death. I will always think … Continue reading

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Halloween & Christmas Gifts Right Here

I’ve got some fun family gift ideas for you today for both Halloween and Christmas. You’ve probably seen the PDF files for the Holiday Conversation Cards & Lunchbox Jokes in the Big D &  Me etsy shop – each set … Continue reading

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Adoption Letter

We have been pretty open with our kids about the adoption process we are going through – the paperwork we have to fill out, travel arrangements that are to be made, saving our money, and much more. We haven’t sat … Continue reading

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Just like AJ

Last week I had a sinus infection which required a trip to the doctor to get some meds. Honestly, I could have skipped the doctor, I just needed the z-pack. My doctor was out for the week so I saw … Continue reading

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Adoption Update #1

A few people have asked for an update on the adoption so here it is: Paperwork and wait. Repeat. Many times. We’ve completed our home study which required references, autobiographies, and answers to many questions. We’ve been accepted by the … Continue reading

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We’ve Got News…

Hold on to your hats…We’ve got news! We are so excited to have another little person join our family! We will share more information in a few weeks but for now I will tell you that our family has started … Continue reading

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