adoption

My Family Met A New Friend Right When We Needed It
My Family Met A New Friend Right When We Needed It
My Family Met A New Friend Right When We Needed It
Have you ever met a stranger that you feel was placed in your path for a reason? Last night my family went out to dinner at the Chili's on Eagle Road. It was a last minute decision because we spent a little too long running errands and shopping at the Village at Meridian and it was an easy stop on the way home...
Coffee With A Cause
Coffee With A Cause
Coffee With A Cause
There are two things that are well known and loved in my home, coffee and adoption. To put the two together for one great cause is even better! Boise couple, Jeff and Ashley Larsen, came up with an idea three years ago when they traveled to Ethiopia to adopt their son ...
Our First Adoption Family Day in Boise
Our First Adoption Family Day in Boise
Our First Adoption Family Day in Boise
My oldest son, Jaden, joined our family through adoption as an older child through Foster Care. He came home on his 6th birthday, which made it even more special. There are a lot of important words and terminology in the Adoption world that, unless you have been blessed by the experience, you may not have heard...
Creative Pregnancy Ideas
Creative Pregnancy Ideas
Creative Pregnancy Ideas
I have two children but I have never given birth. Our oldest son, Jaden, was adopted through foster care at the age of 6. With our second child, Cooper, we were lucky enough to experience the entire pregnancy, as our birth mom lived with us from 8 weeks pregnant until his birth...
The Pros and Cons of Getting a Dog for Christmas
The Pros and Cons of Getting a Dog for Christmas
The Pros and Cons of Getting a Dog for Christmas
My girls have been begging for a companion dog for our beloved Harry for months, and I finally caved after reading an article about why dogs make great Christmas gifts for kids.  But is this really a good idea? She's chewing up stuff.