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Author: Mia

  • LOA

    LOA

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    Latest On Adoption. Loving Our Adventure. Lucky Ol’ Adoptive-parents. Lacking Of Airplane. I kid, I kid.  An LOA is a China thing: a Letter of Approval. We got ours today! Pardon me while I bust a move. *happy dance* Another significant milestone in our journey, we are now starting the final visa/immigration process before travelling…

  • Old Saint Nick

    Old Saint Nick

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    My kid was that kid tonight. On a Facetime call with a long-distance-bestie, she plainly informed her pal “Santa’s not real.” **facepalm**  See, while we determined from the beginning of our parenting gig that we would not participate in the “Santa Game“, we recognize that there are plenty of other families in our circle who DO.…

  • Versatile Blogger Award

    Versatile Blogger Award

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    Can you believe it? I’ve been awarded with a Versatile Blogger Award nomination. I’m not quite sure what that means, but I’ll take it! Clever Carly, from Africa To America nominated me, and you already know how I feel about her. A true gem, that girl is. There are official rules and everything, including honoring 15…

  • Adoption Timeline

    Adoption Timeline

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    Have you noticed our new adoption timeline on the right-hand sidebar of the blog? I saw one on another adoption blog and went sifting through our own colossal mountain of paperwork to document our significant adoption milestones and compile our own timeline. (Those who know us well might recognize some special dates above.) Not only am I hopeful…

  • Raising Cheerful Givers

    Raising Cheerful Givers

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    I’m honored to be participating in a blog-hop this month: A Season of Giving: 31 Days of Spreading Joy. Be sure to check out the links below to follow all of the inspiring articles shared by fellow bloggers throughout the entire month of December! “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart…

  • No Sleep ’til China

    No Sleep ’til China

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    Our family has always been an unapologetic co-sleeping family. Cue the gnashing of teeth and tearing of clothes. Say what you will, but our bedside bassinet went largely unused in the infant years with each of our two daughters. Every family has to figure out what works for best them. I won’t judge you if you…

  • Ganksgivin’

    Ganksgivin’

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    Our firstborn always said “Ganks!”, instead of thanks. We never corrected her, and instead incorporated her version into our everyday jargon. I suspect we’ll still be using it when she is 32, much to her chagrin. Both of our daughters have always been quick to give thanks. I would say it comes naturally to them–…

  • A Shivery Saturday

    A Shivery Saturday

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    What on earth would get me out of my cozy bed and into the biting Montana cold [16′ to be exact] at 8:30 on a Saturday Morning? Bärbel Morton Photography, that’s what! Bärbel photographed the families of several of our Best Bozeman Friends (BBF’s) bright and early this morning, against the most picturesque wintry backscape,…

  • I

    I <3 Technology

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    Our son is in an orphanage; in a metal crib, with one blanket, scooted against cold, monochrome tiles, tucked beside a furnace. Yet I’m thankful. I’m thankful for technology– that I was able to connect with another adoptive mother from our agency, who is currently in country picking up her Chinese son from the same…