Monthly Archives: October 2011

Then and Now

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Two days before E’s 6 month shoot, I asked our photographer if it would be possible to do a “Then and Now” photo.  I had seen these all over Pinterest, where couples re-enact older photo’s.  Well it just so happened … Continue reading →

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I’ve been a bad blogger

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

About two weeks ago, I got sick- and since then my energy to do anything other than work, sleep, and spend time with my husband and daughter has been well zilch.  Really that’s not changed much tonight I just felt … Continue reading →

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Allow me to brag…

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

We just had Miss E’s 6 month photo’s done by the wonderful and talented LaTricia Soucy with LSoucy Photography (she is like the most amazing photographer on the planet- she did our wedding, newborn photo’s, family photo’s, etc). I may … Continue reading →

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The Dirt- Adoption Stereotype #1: Can’t a Birthparent take their baby back?

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Recently there has been a lot of attention on adoption be it in the actual media (news) or mainstream television (Glee, Modern Family, and Grey’s Anatomy have all ran adoption story lines).  Unfortunately, some of these storylines have been false … Continue reading →

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So You Want To Adopt- Our Paperwork Process

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

A & I were very lucky in our adoptive placement.  While we had  been called to adopt, and had already known it would be our path, we did not have to sign up with an agency/attorney/facilitator to be match with … Continue reading →

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Adoption Friendly Language

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Adoption has come along way over the last 60 years.  Gone are the days when women were sent off to “live with family” for 30-ish weeks, birth a child in a hospital room only to have their child whisked behind … Continue reading →

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Introduction to Adoption Information

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

I think I owe you an apology.  In my posts and in my “confessions” I’ve expressed my frustrations with terminology and questions we’ve received from people, but have realized I haven’t done my part to share with you what the … Continue reading →

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Confessions of an Adoptive Mom- Part 4

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

Queue Usher, “These are my confessions…” Confession #11: This past week at Disneyland, we used the Baby Center for the first time.  I had hoped to get a quiet area to feed E, as she was getting quite distracted and … Continue reading →

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The Dream That You Wish…

Posted on October 2, 2011 by Life, Laughter, and Happily Ever After

It finally happened.  Something that I have literally been dreaming about since I was 5 years old.  One of the single greatest moments in my entire life. I went to Disneyland. Now for those of you who know me, you … Continue reading →

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