Category Archives: adoption

Hello, Is Anyone Out There?

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jennifer

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

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Jennifer

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

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jennifer

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!

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Jennifer

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

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Jennifer

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

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Jennifer

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

Posted on September 4, 2013 by Jennifer

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

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Jennifer

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

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Jennifer

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…

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Jennifer

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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