How is she even real? This was a test shot I took

How is she even real? This was a test shot I took right before we took our adoption announcement photo. She's been telling us that she wants to do ballet recently and omg, I can't wait to get her in some tutus! Have any of your kids done dance or gymnastics??

Even when Evy was a small baby, I just remember ha

Even when Evy was a small baby, I just remember having the feeling that it was going to be harder to relate to her than it was with David. From the time David was born until he was 3, I either worked part time or was a stay at home mom. He was my little buddy and we did EVERYTHING together. From the time Evy was 8 months old until now, I've worked full time while managing a "side hustle" and whatever project we were working on at the time (it seems like there's always some sort of side project).

I specifically remember being frustrated one afternoon when Evy wasn't breastfeeding before her nap and I had this feeling of dread that I just wasn't going to be able to "get through to her" or relate to her nearly as much as I could with David when he was little. I saw so much of myself in David and I just didn't have that same feeling with Evy. Don't get me wrong, my love for her was just the same, but it was met with a fear and uncertainty rather than the easy connection I felt with David.

Fast forward 2~ years. Yesterday, as Evy was going to bed, I pulled her aside and held her shoulders in my hands and then pulled her in for a hug and said, "Hey, I had a fun day with you today. Today was a really good day." And she smiled back at me and hugged me back.

Honestly speaking, yesterday wasn't anything special. It was a Thursday. But I spend a lot of time with Evy one-on-one. I painted her nails, helped her find her favorite dress, helped her when I asked her to clean up her toys, asked her questions.... We talked. We connected. That, to me, made me feel like, "Ok, we got this." It made me feel like I know who she is and how she thinks and yes, it's a lot different than how David thinks, but I'm starting to not only understand it, but relate to it.

And this didn't just happen yesterday, it happened over hundreds of conversations, nail paintings, and afternoons cleaning up her room together. But yesterday came like an epiphany that we had grown closer through the struggle and I felt a happy hope that I didn't need to be worried like I used to.

Have you ever had trouble relating to someone close to you in life - a child, coworker, neighbor, spouse???

In what ways do you give your kids responsibilitie

In what ways do you give your kids responsibilities?

David and Evy are now 6 and 3 now and while our expectations of them have changed with their age and level of maturity, we’ve almost always allowed them to feel some level of responsibility. Most recently, we expect them to help here and there with our dog, Rainy, putting laundry away, sometimes helping to put away dishes, and by cleaning up their toys.

We believe that giving them gradual, age-appropriate, responsibility will help them to be empathetic and responsible young adults in the near future. It’s all about helping to develop the kids / young adults / adults we hope for them to be in the future!

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We're fundraising for our adoption right now by having a Chelsea Damon Presets sale! Swipe up in stories and use code ADOPTIONLOVE to get 20% off presets.

Ps. If presets aren't for you but you'd still like to support bringing our child home, just visit the link in our bio for our general adoption fund ❤️❤️❤️

We knew Sunday was going to be more or less a busy

We knew Sunday was going to be more or less a busy day of engagements so we took Saturday just to chillll with these guys. Every once and a while you just need a day where only your family and no one else needs you ❤️ What'd you do this weekend??

This past weekend we got lost in the corn maze, ca

This past weekend we got lost in the corn maze, carved some pumpkins, roasted pumpkin seeds. Now we just need to plan out our Halloween costumes! What's your FAVORITE fall tradition??

Instagram vs. Reality... 🤣🤣🤣 Anyone else

Instagram vs. Reality... 🤣🤣🤣 Anyone else have a derp dog???
We love our Rainy girl 🌧️

2 reasons to love Two Good™ Greek Low Fat Yogurt

2 reasons to love Two Good™ Greek Low Fat Yogurt:

1. The 1 for 1 cause: when you buy @twogoodyogurt, an equal amount of food goes to someone in need.

2. Low sugar! Only 2 grams to be exact.

Josh and I have eaten a low sugar diet since David was born and it is such a game-changer!!

Hit the link in my bio or stories to shop #twogoodyogurt at @Walmart today! #ad

Can you tell David's had a long - I mean fun - few

Can you tell David's had a long - I mean fun - few days 😜😂 Not pictured - Evy conked out in the stroller. We loved celebrating David turning 6 this weekend. We are so proud of him. One of our goals has always been to raise kids we genuinely enjoy being around and David for sure is that. Sleep tight tonight, babe. Tomorrow's another adventure.

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We're working towards raising support for our adoption and would LOVE if you would consider donating to our GoFundMe to help bring our child home. Hit the link in our bio to support our adoption and learn more 💗

This boy turns 6 in just a few hours. I had him at

This boy turns 6 in just a few hours. I had him at 2:30 in the morning, October 1. And our lives have been changed for the better ever since. He is so smart, thoughtful, is always trying to build or create something, and is a wonderful big brother. We are so proud of our puppy boy ❤️ 🎂

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Hit the link in my bio to help us raise support for our adoption & bring our child home! No amount of support is too small ❤️

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How is she even real? This was a test shot I took

How is she even real? This was a test shot I took right before we took our adoption announcement photo. She's been telling us that she wants to do ballet recently and omg, I can't wait to get her in some tutus! Have any of your kids done dance or gymnastics??

Even when Evy was a small baby, I just remember ha

Even when Evy was a small baby, I just remember having the feeling that it was going to be harder to relate to her than it was with David. From the time David was born until he was 3, I either worked part time or was a stay at home mom. He was my little buddy and we did EVERYTHING together. From the time Evy was 8 months old until now, I've worked full time while managing a "side hustle" and whatever project we were working on at the time (it seems like there's always some sort of side project).

I specifically remember being frustrated one afternoon when Evy wasn't breastfeeding before her nap and I had this feeling of dread that I just wasn't going to be able to "get through to her" or relate to her nearly as much as I could with David when he was little. I saw so much of myself in David and I just didn't have that same feeling with Evy. Don't get me wrong, my love for her was just the same, but it was met with a fear and uncertainty rather than the easy connection I felt with David.

Fast forward 2~ years. Yesterday, as Evy was going to bed, I pulled her aside and held her shoulders in my hands and then pulled her in for a hug and said, "Hey, I had a fun day with you today. Today was a really good day." And she smiled back at me and hugged me back.

Honestly speaking, yesterday wasn't anything special. It was a Thursday. But I spend a lot of time with Evy one-on-one. I painted her nails, helped her find her favorite dress, helped her when I asked her to clean up her toys, asked her questions.... We talked. We connected. That, to me, made me feel like, "Ok, we got this." It made me feel like I know who she is and how she thinks and yes, it's a lot different than how David thinks, but I'm starting to not only understand it, but relate to it.

And this didn't just happen yesterday, it happened over hundreds of conversations, nail paintings, and afternoons cleaning up her room together. But yesterday came like an epiphany that we had grown closer through the struggle and I felt a happy hope that I didn't need to be worried like I used to.

Have you ever had trouble relating to someone close to you in life - a child, coworker, neighbor, spouse???

In what ways do you give your kids responsibilitie

In what ways do you give your kids responsibilities?

David and Evy are now 6 and 3 now and while our expectations of them have changed with their age and level of maturity, we’ve almost always allowed them to feel some level of responsibility. Most recently, we expect them to help here and there with our dog, Rainy, putting laundry away, sometimes helping to put away dishes, and by cleaning up their toys.

We believe that giving them gradual, age-appropriate, responsibility will help them to be empathetic and responsible young adults in the near future. It’s all about helping to develop the kids / young adults / adults we hope for them to be in the future!

--

We're fundraising for our adoption right now by having a Chelsea Damon Presets sale! Swipe up in stories and use code ADOPTIONLOVE to get 20% off presets.

Ps. If presets aren't for you but you'd still like to support bringing our child home, just visit the link in our bio for our general adoption fund ❤️❤️❤️

We knew Sunday was going to be more or less a busy

We knew Sunday was going to be more or less a busy day of engagements so we took Saturday just to chillll with these guys. Every once and a while you just need a day where only your family and no one else needs you ❤️ What'd you do this weekend??

This past weekend we got lost in the corn maze, ca

This past weekend we got lost in the corn maze, carved some pumpkins, roasted pumpkin seeds. Now we just need to plan out our Halloween costumes! What's your FAVORITE fall tradition??

Instagram vs. Reality... 🤣🤣🤣 Anyone else

Instagram vs. Reality... 🤣🤣🤣 Anyone else have a derp dog???
We love our Rainy girl 🌧️

2 reasons to love Two Good™ Greek Low Fat Yogurt

2 reasons to love Two Good™ Greek Low Fat Yogurt:

1. The 1 for 1 cause: when you buy @twogoodyogurt, an equal amount of food goes to someone in need.

2. Low sugar! Only 2 grams to be exact.

Josh and I have eaten a low sugar diet since David was born and it is such a game-changer!!

Hit the link in my bio or stories to shop #twogoodyogurt at @Walmart today! #ad

Can you tell David's had a long - I mean fun - few

Can you tell David's had a long - I mean fun - few days 😜😂 Not pictured - Evy conked out in the stroller. We loved celebrating David turning 6 this weekend. We are so proud of him. One of our goals has always been to raise kids we genuinely enjoy being around and David for sure is that. Sleep tight tonight, babe. Tomorrow's another adventure.

--

We're working towards raising support for our adoption and would LOVE if you would consider donating to our GoFundMe to help bring our child home. Hit the link in our bio to support our adoption and learn more 💗

This boy turns 6 in just a few hours. I had him at

This boy turns 6 in just a few hours. I had him at 2:30 in the morning, October 1. And our lives have been changed for the better ever since. He is so smart, thoughtful, is always trying to build or create something, and is a wonderful big brother. We are so proud of our puppy boy ❤️ 🎂

--

Hit the link in my bio to help us raise support for our adoption & bring our child home! No amount of support is too small ❤️

Do you believe that a calling is lifelong? Or can

Do you believe that a calling is lifelong? Or can it change depending on the season of life? I often think that we, believers, can over complicate our calling. Really, we all have the same one: to love God, love others, and make disciples. But - that calling can look a lot different depending on the season of life you're in. Working, raising kids, living with your parents (maybe you're doing all 3!).

In whatever season of life we're in, we always have SOME capacity to live out our calling. And, don't get me wrong, it might be way easier in some seasons than others. But there is ALWAYS a capacity. Ask God what that might look like in you & your family's life today ❤️

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