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  • 2021

    • April (4)

      • Thu, 15th: Our Key West Trip Part 1: Islamorada
      • Mon, 12th: Transitioning From 3 Naps to 2 With Babywise
      • Mon, 5th: The Best Gender Neutral Baby Shower Ideas
      • Fri, 2nd: Valentine’s Day 2021
    • March (19)

      • Wed, 31st: Monthly Family Recap: January 2021
      • Fri, 26th: Britt 9 Year Pediatrician Well Visit
      • Thu, 25th: January 2021 Hollywood Studios Day
      • Tue, 23rd: The Last Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Experience
      • Mon, 22nd: January 2021 Animal Kingdom Day
      • Fri, 19th: Goals for 2021
      • Thu, 18th: Spear School Summary: Fall 2020
      • Thu, 18th: Tess School Summary: Fall 2020
      • Wed, 17th: Britt School Summary: Fall 2020
      • Wed, 17th: Kye School Summary: Fall 2020
      • Tue, 16th: 2020 Year End Review
      • Fri, 12th: 2020 In Pictures
      • Thu, 11th: Monthly Family Recap: December 2020
      • Wed, 10th: Spear’s 3rd Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Tue, 9th: New Year’s Eve 2020
      • Mon, 8th: Christmas Day 2020
      • Thu, 4th: Kye’s 12th Birthday Slideshow
      • Tue, 2nd: Christmas Eve 2020
      • Mon, 1st: The Best Gender Neutral Nursery Ideas
    • February (10)

      • Fri, 26th: Core Crew Christmas 2020
      • Mon, 22nd: Family Christmas Activities – December 2020
      • Fri, 19th: Zach and Emily Getaway: December 2020
      • Wed, 17th: Spear’s 3 Year Old Well-Check Pediatrician Visit
      • Mon, 15th: Tess’s 6th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Wed, 10th: 7-Year-Old Gift Ideas: Best Gifts for Seven Year Olds
      • Mon, 8th: Britt’s 9th Birthday Letter { From Mommy}
      • Fri, 5th: Britt’s 9th Birthday
      • Tue, 2nd: Spear’s 3rd Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Mon, 1st: Spear’s 3rd Birthday
    • January (10)

      • Thu, 28th: Monthly Family Recap: November 2020
      • Mon, 25th: Family Travel Guide: ICON Park Orlando Tips
      • Fri, 22nd: Our First Visit to ICON Park Orlando
      • Thu, 21st: Best Place to Meet Santa for Photos: The Santa Workshop Experience at ICON Park
      • Tue, 19th: Britt’s Birthday Dinner at Disney Springs
      • Tue, 12th: Britt’s American Girl Store Birthday Party
      • Mon, 11th: Magic Kingdom November 2020
      • Thu, 7th: Thanksgiving 2020
      • Wed, 6th: Epcot Day: November 2020
      • Mon, 4th: Hollywood Studios Day: November 2020
  • 2020

    • December (15)

      • Thu, 31st: Britt’s Birthday Trip 2020: Islands of Adventure Morning
      • Tue, 29th: Spear’s 3rd Birthday Party
      • Mon, 28th: Construction Birthday Party Decor
      • Wed, 23rd: Family Pictures November 2020: Family
      • Tue, 22nd: Family Pictures November 2020: Kids
      • Mon, 21st: My 36th Birthday
      • Sun, 20th: Explaining Santa To Your Older Child: How to Keep the Christmas Spirit Alive
      • Wed, 16th: Monthly Recap: October 2020
      • Mon, 14th: Halloween 2020
      • Wed, 9th: Ducktales Family Halloween Costumes
      • Tue, 8th: Fall Break 2020: Volcano Bay and Animal Kingdom
      • Sun, 6th: Britt’s 9th Birthday Slideshow
      • Fri, 4th: Fall Break 2020: Magic Kingdom Day
      • Wed, 2nd: Potty Training During Nap and Night Time
      • Tue, 1st: Spear’s 3rd Birthday Slideshow
    • November (8)

      • Mon, 23rd: The BEST Black Friday Holiday Deals
      • Thu, 19th: Our Adoption Journey: 3 Years Later
      • Tue, 17th: The Best Presents for a 6 Year Old: Six Year Old Gift Ideas
      • Thu, 12th: Monthly Family Recap: September 2020
      • Wed, 11th: How To Implement Babywise With Multiple Children
      • Tue, 10th: Labor Day Disney Trip: Epcot
      • Fri, 6th: Labor Day Disney Trip: Magic Kingdom
      • Tue, 3rd: Tess’s 6 Year Well Visit
    • October (13)

      • Thu, 29th: Tour of Our Home: Tess’s Treehouse Bedroom
      • Wed, 28th: Monthly Family Recap: August 2020
      • Mon, 26th: Great Wolf Lodge 2020
      • Thu, 22nd: Back to School 2020
      • Tue, 20th: Zach’s 36th Birthday
      • Mon, 19th: Monthly Family Recap: July 2020
      • Tue, 13th: The BEST Amazon Prime Day Deals
      • Mon, 12th: Tips for Visiting LEGOLAND Florida – LEGOLAND Travel Guide
      • Fri, 9th: Dealing With The 45 Minute Intruder
      • Thu, 8th: Tess’s 6th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Wed, 7th: Tess’s 6th Birthday
      • Mon, 5th: First Universal Orlando Passholder Morning -July 2020
      • Fri, 2nd: Our First Visit to LEGOLAND Florida – July 2020
    • September (12)

      • Wed, 30th: The Best Books for Middle School Boys: Recommendations by a Pre-Teen
      • Mon, 28th: The Wonder Weeks Storm Cloud: Handling Disruptions
      • Mon, 28th: Our Stay at LEGOLAND Pirate Island Hotel: July 2020
      • Wed, 23rd: Should I Visit Disney World Right Now? Taking a Disney Trip in 2020 or 2021
      • Thu, 17th: End of Tess’s Birthday Trip – July 2020
      • Wed, 16th: Family Day at Hollywood Studios July 2020
      • Tue, 15th: Tess’s Birthday Dinner at Beaches and Cream
      • Mon, 14th: Tess’s Birthday at Volcano Bay
      • Thu, 10th: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Vacation Package
      • Wed, 9th: Big Kid Universal Day – July 2020
      • Fri, 4th: Travel Guide for Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort
      • Wed, 2nd: Girls’ Day at Universal – July 2020
    • August (10)

      • Mon, 31st: Christmas Trip Redo: Girls’ Trip to Universal
      • Thu, 27th: Disney World Reopening Weekend: Animal Kingdom
      • Wed, 26th: My Personal Experience: Ways to Prevent Yeast Infections
      • Thu, 20th: Disney World Reopening Weekend: Magic Kingdom Reopening Day
      • Mon, 17th: My Corona Life-Long Dream: Kicking off Re-Opening Weekend at Disney
      • Fri, 14th: Back to School 2020: Sending Kids to School During Pandemic
      • Mon, 10th: St Augustine Trip 2020 {Part 2}
      • Fri, 7th: The BEST Toddler Pool
      • Wed, 5th: St Augustine Trip 2020 {Part 1}
      • Mon, 3rd: Family Recap: June 2020 {Part 2}
    • July (15)

      • Fri, 31st: Tess’s 6th Birthday Slideshow
      • Mon, 27th: Family Recap: June 2020 {Part 1}
      • Thu, 23rd: How to Reconnect with Your Spouse after Having Kids
      • Tue, 21st: Family Photos June 2020 – Family
      • Mon, 20th: Family Photos June 2020 – Kids
      • Thu, 16th: Father’s Day 2020
      • Wed, 15th: Girl’s Weekend to Orlando and Disney Springs During Pandemic
      • Mon, 13th: Spear’s 2.5 Year Well Check Pediatrician Visit
      • Sat, 11th: Birth to Six Month Babywise Schedule
      • Fri, 10th: Spear’s School Summary: Spring 2020
      • Thu, 9th: 10 Goals for a First Time Mom
      • Wed, 8th: Tess School Summary: Spring 2020
      • Tue, 7th: Britt’s School Summary: Spring 2020
      • Mon, 6th: Kye’s School Summary: Spring 2020
      • Thu, 2nd: The Top Twelve Best Universal Orlando Attractions With Kids!
    • June (14)

      • Tue, 30th: My Favorites – Spring 2020
      • Mon, 29th: Family Recap: May 2020
      • Fri, 26th: Rental House Near Disney World: Our Disney Vacation Home
      • Thu, 25th: The Importance of Dad’s Support with Babywise
      • Wed, 24th: Our 13th Wedding Anniversary
      • Tue, 23rd: Allergy Testing for Toddler: Spear’s Experience
      • Thu, 18th: Parenting Teamwork: Creating a Parenting Team with Two Different Personalities
      • Wed, 17th: End of School Year 2020
      • Mon, 15th: Our Disney Trip May 2020 – Minus the Disney
      • Thu, 11th: Weaning from Finger Sucking: How to Help Child Stop Sucking Their Fingers
      • Tue, 9th: Spear’s Finalization Day Celebration: May 2020
      • Mon, 8th: When to Tell Your Child They are Adopted: How to Share Adoption Story with Child
      • Tue, 2nd: My Sephora Beauty Haul – June 2020 Update
      • Mon, 1st: Mother’s Day 2020
    • May (11)

      • Thu, 28th: How to Enjoy Holidays as a Wife by Communicating Expectations to Husband
      • Tue, 26th: Keeping a Sleepy Newborn Awake for Feedings
      • Mon, 25th: Camping Weekend – April 2020
      • Wed, 20th: Thoughts on Life During Coronavirus Pandemic
      • Tue, 19th: Quarantine Life Recap Part 4: April 13th – 29th 2020
      • Thu, 14th: Kye’s 11th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Tue, 12th: Tips From Speech Therapy: Encouraging a Speech Delayed Toddler to Talk
      • Mon, 11th: My Counseling Journey: What to Expect at an EMDR Therapy Session
      • Fri, 8th: How To Drop The Last Middle of the Night (MOTN) Feeding
      • Wed, 6th: An Update on Zach’s Multiple Sclerosis: May 2020
      • Tue, 5th: Easter 2020
    • April (14)

      • Thu, 30th: Tips for Traveling While Pregnant
      • Wed, 29th: Quarantine Life Recap Part 3: April 1 – April 11th 2020
      • Mon, 27th: 8 Online Teaching Tips for Parents
      • Sun, 26th: How Babywise Allows Me to Have a Life Outside of Motherhood
      • Thu, 23rd: Quarantine Life Recap Part 2: March 20th – 31st
      • Mon, 20th: Quarantine Life Recap – Part 1 (March 11 – March 19)
      • Fri, 17th: Our Honeymoon Part 2: 1 Day in NYC!
      • Thu, 16th: Our Honeymoon Part 1
      • Mon, 13th: Family Recap: March 2020 (Pre-Social Distancing Life)
      • Sat, 11th: Moving to the 4 Hour Feeding Schedule (Babywise)
      • Wed, 8th: Kye’s 11 Year Well Check
      • Tue, 7th: Emily Luck – My Teeth Saga
      • Mon, 6th: Onward Movie Theme Family Night
      • Wed, 1st: Kye’s 11th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
    • March (14)

      • Mon, 30th: 10 Reasons You Might Want to Homeschool Your Kids
      • Thu, 26th: Kye’s 11th Birthday
      • Wed, 25th: The Best Toys to Encourage Independent Play
      • Mon, 23rd: Monthly Family Recap: February 2020
      • Thu, 19th: Ideas for Family Time: Fun Activities for the Whole Family
      • Mon, 16th: Being a Mom in Times of Crisis
      • Fri, 13th: Preparing Children in Times of Crisis
      • Thu, 12th: Travel Guide: Atlanta Attractions for Families
      • Tue, 10th: Talking to Kids about Suicide
      • Mon, 9th: Moms and Daughters Weekend at Disney – Feb 2020
      • Thu, 5th: Parent VS Friend: Why My Children Aren’t My Friends (YET!)
      • Wed, 4th: Kye’s 11th Birthday Slideshow
      • Tue, 3rd: My Favorites – January and February 2020
      • Mon, 2nd: Babywise and the Pacifier
    • February (14)

      • Thu, 27th: What to Expect at Monster Jam
      • Wed, 26th: Mother – Son Trip to Atlanta
      • Mon, 24th: Please Don’t Call My Daughter Skinny: Raising a Daughter with Positive Body Image
      • Thu, 20th: Zach and Kye Ski Trip – Steamboat, Colorado
      • Tue, 18th: Valentine’s Day 2020
      • Mon, 17th: Easy Indoor Activities for Kids on a Rainy Day
      • Fri, 14th: Monthly Family Recap: January 2020
      • Thu, 13th: Oscars Recap: 2020
      • Tue, 11th: Independent Playtime: A Simple How To
      • Mon, 10th: Is My Child Ready for Baptism? What to do When Your Child asks to be Baptized (Britt’s Baptism)
      • Thu, 6th: Disney Weekend January 2020: Part 2
      • Wed, 5th: Benefits of a Pack and Play For Independent Playtime
      • Tue, 4th: Done Having Babies? How You Know You’re Done Having Kids
      • Mon, 3rd: How To Teach Your Child To Be Kind
    • January (23)

      • Thu, 30th: Tips for Saving Money on Food at Disney World
      • Wed, 29th: Disney Weekend January 2020: Part 1
      • Tue, 28th: The Advantages For Buying Lunch at School
      • Mon, 27th: My Favorites – November and December 2019
      • Fri, 24th: Goals for 2020
      • Thu, 23rd: Year End Review: 2019
      • Wed, 22nd: 2019 In Pictures
      • Tue, 21st: Britt’s 8th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Mon, 20th: Spear’s 2nd Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Thu, 16th: New Year’s Eve 2019
      • Wed, 15th: Monthly Family Recap: December 2019
      • Tue, 14th: Spear’s School Summary: Fall 2019
      • Tue, 14th: Tess’s School Summary: Fall 2019
      • Tue, 14th: Britt’s School Summary: Fall 2019
      • Tue, 14th: Kye’s School Summary: Fall 2019
      • Mon, 13th: Christmas 2019
      • Sat, 11th: 25 Super Easy Elf on the Shelf Ideas
      • Thu, 9th: Our Core Crew Christmas 2019
      • Wed, 8th: Pre-Christmas Activities 2019
      • Tue, 7th: Should Kids Get Paid to Do Chores? How We Do Chores For Kids
      • Mon, 6th: Zach and Emily Christmas Disney Getaway 2019
      • Thu, 2nd: Britt’s 8th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Wed, 1st: Spear 2 Year Well Visit and Britt 8 Year Well Visit
  • 2019

    • December (21)

      • Tue, 31st: Britt’s 8th Birthday
      • Mon, 30th: Spear’s 2nd Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Fri, 27th: Spear is 24 Months Old
      • Wed, 25th: Family Photos November 2019 – Family
      • Tue, 24th: Family Photos November 2019 – Kids
      • Mon, 23rd: Spear Summary of Month 24
      • Fri, 20th: Monthly Family Recap: November 2019
      • Fri, 20th: Babywise and the 4 Month Sleep Regression: What To Do
      • Thu, 19th: Visiting Gatorland in Orlando, Florida – Ziplining at Gatorland
      • Wed, 18th: Celebrating Spear’s 2nd Birthday
      • Tue, 17th: Pirate’s Dinner Adventure Orlando
      • Mon, 16th: Britt’s 8th Disney Birthday: Magic Kingdom and Pirate’s League
      • Thu, 12th: Britt’s 8th Disney Birthday: DHS and Frozen 2
      • Wed, 11th: Thanksgiving 2019
      • Tue, 10th: Britt’s 8th Disney Birthday: Solo Park Days
      • Mon, 9th: Britt’s 8th Disney Bday: Disney Springs Day
      • Fri, 6th: Britt’s 8th Birthday Slideshow
      • Thu, 5th: Spear’s 2nd Birthday Party
      • Wed, 4th: Fear the Spear – Football Birthday Party
      • Tue, 3rd: The Myth of the “Perfect” Babywise Baby
      • Mon, 2nd: Spear’s 2nd Birthday Slideshow
    • November (17)

      • Thu, 28th: What I’m Thankful For – 2019
      • Wed, 27th: What to Expect During the Newborn Days
      • Tue, 26th: How to Dress Baby for a Car Seat in Winter: Keep Them Warm and Safe
      • Mon, 25th: Best Toys for 5 Year Old – Five Year Old Gift Ideas
      • Thu, 21st: Our Adoption Journey: 2 Years Later
      • Wed, 20th: Celebrating My 35th Birthday!
      • Tue, 19th: Reasons to Keep Gender a Surprise at Birth
      • Mon, 18th: Spear is 23 Months Old
      • Thu, 14th: How to Create and Maintain Fun Family Traditions
      • Wed, 13th: Spear Summary of Month 23
      • Tue, 12th: What It’s Really Like As An Instagram Mommy Influencer
      • Mon, 11th: Monthly Family Recap: October 2019
      • Fri, 8th: Four Year Old Gift Guide – The Best Toys for 4 Year Old
      • Thu, 7th: How To Manage The Holidays as a Mom
      • Wed, 6th: Best Toys for 3 Year Old – Three Year Old Gift Guide
      • Tue, 5th: Halloween 2019
      • Fri, 1st: My Favorites – September and October 2019
    • October (18)

      • Thu, 31st: Wreck It Ralph Family Costumes
      • Wed, 30th: Babywise Friendly Blog Network Trip 2019
      • Mon, 28th: Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (MNSSHP) 2019
      • Fri, 25th: Auntie Katie Disney Trip – Magic Kingdom and Trattoria al Forno
      • Thu, 24th: Making the Big School Leap: Helping Child Adjust to Kindergarten
      • Wed, 23rd: Auntie Katie Disney Trip – Animal Kingdom Oct 2019
      • Mon, 21st: The Positive and Negative Aspects of an Open Adoption
      • Thu, 17th: Spear is 22 Months Old
      • Wed, 16th: Spear Summary of Month 22
      • Tue, 15th: Monthly Family Recap: September 2019
      • Mon, 14th: Babywise 12 Month Schedule: Birth to 1 Year
      • Thu, 10th: Girl’s Trip: American Girl Doll Store First Visit
      • Wed, 9th: Girl’s Trip: Disney on Ice Road Trip Adventures
      • Tue, 8th: Spear is 21 Months Old
      • Mon, 7th: Mommy and Big Kids Disney Weekend Part II – September 2019
      • Thu, 3rd: Mommy and Big Kids Disney Weekend – September 2019
      • Wed, 2nd: Spear Summary of Month 21
      • Tue, 1st: Monthly Family Recap: August 2019
    • September (21)

      • Mon, 30th: Finding Passion in Motherhood When It Doesn’t Come Naturally
      • Fri, 27th: Child Car Sickness Survival Kit
      • Thu, 26th: Pepe’s Funeral aka The Puke Weekend
      • Wed, 25th: Tess’s 5 Year Pediatrician Well Check
      • Tue, 24th: Two Year Old Gift Guide – The Best Toys for 2 Year Old
      • Mon, 23rd: Our First Visit to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
      • Thu, 19th: Star Wars Weekend – Our Stay at Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek
      • Wed, 18th: Hearts of Reality Weekend 2019
      • Tue, 17th: Best Toys For 1 Year Old: One Year Old Gift Ideas
      • Mon, 16th: Back to School 2019
      • Fri, 13th: Britt and Her Glasses – The Placebo Effect as a Parenting ​Tool.
      • Thu, 12th: Spear is 20 Months Old
      • Wed, 11th: Can I Do Babywise With Formula Feeding?
      • Wed, 11th: Spear Summary of Month 20
      • Tue, 10th: Monthly Family Recap: July 2019
      • Mon, 9th: Is My Child’s Speech Delay My Fault? : Battling Mom Guilt
      • Fri, 6th: Tess’s 5th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Thu, 5th: Favorite Finds – July and August 2019
      • Wed, 4th: Tess’s 5th Birthday Letter From Mommy
      • Tue, 3rd: Tess’s 5th Birthday
      • Mon, 2nd: Tess’s 5th Bday at Disney: Animal Kingdom and Disney Springs
    • August (16)

      • Thu, 29th: Tess’s 5th Birthday at Disney: Epcot Evening and Morning
      • Wed, 28th: Tess’s 5th Birthday at Disney: Hollywood Studios Morning
      • Mon, 26th: Pirates and Pals Fireworks Dessert Voyage at Disney World
      • Thu, 22nd: The Pirate’s League: Mermaid Makeover at Disney World
      • Wed, 21st: Tess’s 5th Bday at Disney: Morning with Daddy
      • Tue, 20th: Tess’s 5th Disney Bday: Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Review
      • Mon, 19th: Levi
      • Thu, 15th: Thoughts and Feelings in the Trenches of a Speech Delay
      • Wed, 14th: St. Augustine, Florida Family Travel Guide
      • Tue, 13th: What to do Before You Give up Breastfeeding
      • Mon, 12th: St Augustine Beach Trip: Part 3
      • Thu, 8th: St Augustine Beach Trip 2019: Part 2
      • Wed, 7th: St Augustine Beach Trip 2019: Part 1
      • Mon, 5th: Family Photos July 2019 – St Augustine Beach
      • Fri, 2nd: Spear is 19 Months Old!
      • Thu, 1st: Spear Summary of Month 19
    • July (17)

      • Wed, 31st: Tess’s 5th Birthday Slideshow
      • Mon, 29th: End of Month Recap: June 2019
      • Fri, 26th: Mid-Month Recap: June 2019
      • Tue, 23rd: Tess’s School Summary: Spring 2019
      • Mon, 22nd: Favorite Finds June 2019
      • Thu, 18th: Ditch the Screens: 15 Indoor Kid’s Activities that Don’t Involve the TV
      • Wed, 17th: Father’s Day 2019
      • Tue, 16th: Setting Ground Rules for “Yes Day” and Our Yes Day
      • Mon, 15th: Britt’s School Summary: Spring 2019
      • Sat, 13th: Low Sleep Needs Baby vs. High Sleep Needs Baby: How to Tell the Difference
      • Thu, 11th: How To Get Your Baby to Sleep Longer Stretches at Night
      • Wed, 10th: Girl Morning at Epcot: Our First Visit to Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
      • Tue, 9th: The Best Baby Led Weaning Book: A Simple Guide to Baby Led Weaning
      • Mon, 8th: Spear and Mommy Morning at Magic Kingdom (June 2019)
      • Wed, 3rd: Baby Led Weaning and Choking VS Gagging: What to Know
      • Tue, 2nd: Disney Resort Catergorie​s: Breaking Down the Options for WDW Resorts
      • Mon, 1st: Kye’s School Summary Spring 2019
    • June (17)

      • Thu, 27th: THE Best Items for Baby Led Weaning
      • Wed, 26th: Our First Visit to Sea World Orlando
      • Tue, 25th: Christian Adoption Consultants Review – Tips for Consultant Services
      • Mon, 24th: Spear’s 18 Month Pediatrician Well Visit
      • Fri, 21st: Spear is 18 Months Old
      • Thu, 20th: Spear Summary of Month 18
      • Wed, 19th: Monthly Family Recap: May 2019
      • Tue, 18th: Travel Guide for Williamsburg, Virginia
      • Mon, 17th: Infant Sleep Guide: Helping Your Baby Sleep
      • Fri, 14th: Favorite Finds May 2019
      • Thu, 13th: Anniversary Trip to Williamsburg, Virginia Part 2
      • Tue, 11th: Tips for Quick Sunscreen Application with Kids
      • Mon, 10th: Anniversary Trip to Williamsburg, Virginia Part 1
      • Thu, 6th: Last Days of School 2019
      • Wed, 5th: Mommy and Tess Trip: Morning at Magic Kingdom
      • Tue, 4th: Travel Guide for Disney’s Port Orleans Riverside Resort
      • Mon, 3rd: Tess and Mommy Weekend at Port Orleans Riverside
    • May (20)

      • Thu, 30th: Tess’s Preschool Graduation
      • Wed, 29th: How I Avoid Yelling at My Children
      • Tue, 28th: Finanlizatio​n ​Day Celebration 2019
      • Mon, 27th: Why We Don’t Consider Gotcha Day Offensive and How We Celebrate
      • Thu, 23rd: Lip Tie Procedure: What to Expect with a Frenectomy
      • Wed, 22nd: Mother’s Day 2019
      • Tue, 21st: Planning a Summer Schedule for Kids: A Daily Routine for Four Kids
      • Mon, 20th: 5 Tips for Increasing Supply While Breastfeeding
      • Thu, 16th: Spear is 17 Months Old
      • Wed, 15th: Spear Summary of Month 17
      • Tue, 14th: Must-See Disney Movies Before a First Visit
      • Mon, 13th: Monthly Family Recap: April 2019
      • Fri, 10th: Favorite Finds for April 2019
      • Thu, 9th: Wrestling With Grief in Motherhood: It’s Not Fair but We Must Press On
      • Wed, 8th: Easter 2019
      • Tue, 7th: Why Your Family Shouldn’t Stay On-Property at Walt Disney World Resort
      • Tue, 7th: Hollywood Studios Afternoon – April 2019 (AKA The Sunscreen Cluster)
      • Fri, 3rd: Magic Kingdom Morning – April 2019
      • Thu, 2nd: Spear’s First Visit to Satellite Beach
      • Wed, 1st: Great Wolf Lodge Travel Guide: What You Need to Know Before Visiting
    • April (21)

      • Tue, 30th: Fastpass Tips and Recommendations for Animal Kingdom
      • Mon, 29th: Wild Animal Safari in LaGrange, Georgia
      • Thu, 25th: Babywise and Sleeping Through the Night: Sleep Training With Babywise
      • Wed, 24th: Our Trip to Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange, GA: Spring Break 2019
      • Tue, 23rd: Fastpass Tips and Recommendations at Epcot
      • Mon, 22nd: How to Start Babywise: Babywise Sleep Schedule Basics
      • Fri, 19th: Spear is 16 Months Old
      • Thu, 18th: Spear Summary of Month 16
      • Wed, 17th: My March Favorites: 2019
      • Tue, 16th: Fastpass Tips and Recommendations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios 2019
      • Mon, 15th: The Things Young People do when Suffering Low Self-Esteem
      • Fri, 12th: Kye’s 10th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Thu, 11th: Water Safety Swim Lessons For Kids: Spear’s Survival Swim Experience
      • Wed, 10th: Monthly Family Recap: March 2019
      • Tue, 9th: Fastpass Tips and Recommendations at Disney’s Magic Kingdom 2019
      • Mon, 8th: Cabana Bay Beach Resort: Travel Guide for Universal Orlando Resort
      • Fri, 5th: A Day In the Life with Four Kids: March 2019
      • Thu, 4th: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Volcano Bay
      • Wed, 3rd: How to Work from Home and Be A Full Time​ Mom
      • Tue, 2nd: Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure: Our First Visit
      • Mon, 1st: My Must-Have Baby Items for a Good Night’s Sleep
    • March (20)

      • Fri, 29th: Our Stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
      • Thu, 28th: Babywise Wake Time: What To Do With Baby While Awake
      • Tue, 26th: Morning at Magic Kingdom March 2019
      • Mon, 25th: Disney’s Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom Game
      • Sat, 23rd: Celebrating Kye’s 10th Birthday at Disney
      • Thu, 21st: Kye 10 Year Well Check and Spear 15 Month Pediatrician Visit
      • Wed, 20th: Kye’s 10th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Tue, 19th: Disney Fastpass Secrets: How to Rock the Fastpass System at Disney World
      • Mon, 18th: Kye’s 10th Birthday
      • Sun, 17th: Spear is 15 Months Old
      • Fri, 15th: Spear Summary of Month 15
      • Thu, 14th: STEM Activities for the Non-Sciencey Parent
      • Wed, 13th: The Difference Between Fostering and Fostering to Adopt
      • Tue, 12th: February Favorites: 2019
      • Mon, 11th: End of Month Recap: February 2019
      • Thu, 7th: Mommy Solo Disney Night: Annual Passholder VIP Night at MK
      • Wed, 6th: Britt’s 7 Year Pediatrician Well Visit
      • Tue, 5th: Ski Packing List: A Southerner’s Guide for a Ski Vacation
      • Mon, 4th: Kye’s 10th Birthday Slideshow
      • Fri, 1st: Ski Trip 2019: Part 2
    • February (16)

      • Thu, 28th: Ski Trip 2019: Part 1
      • Wed, 27th: Mid Month Recap: February 2019
      • Tue, 26th: Oscars Recap 2019
      • Mon, 25th: Valentine’s Day 2019
      • Thu, 21st: Vegetables for Kids: The Best Tips to Get Kids to Eat Veggies
      • Wed, 20th: The Best Decluttering Tips for Kids
      • Tue, 19th: Spring Break at Disney World: The Best School Break For Disney Vacation
      • Mon, 18th: How Baby-Led Weaning Will Benefit Your Baby and Family
      • Thu, 14th: Spear is 14 Months Old
      • Wed, 13th: Spear Summary of Month 14
      • Tue, 12th: The Best Age for A First Disney Trip
      • Mon, 11th: Bedtime For Kids: The Benefits of Quality Time
      • Fri, 8th: Family Recap: January 2019
      • Thu, 7th: Nightmares and Children: Helping Your Kids to Conquer Bad Dreams
      • Wed, 6th: MLK Disney 2019: AK Morning and Epcot
      • Mon, 4th: MLK Disney 2019: Animal Kingdom Evening
    • January (32)

      • Thu, 31st: Big Kid Trip to Satellite Beach
      • Wed, 30th: Three Books That Changed My Life
      • Tue, 29th: Yes I’m a Conservative Christian and Yes I am a Rachel Hollis Fan
      • Mon, 28th: Goals for 2019
      • Fri, 25th: Year End Review: 2018
      • Thu, 24th: Sleep Training With a Pacifier: Use It as a Tool (Not a Prop!)
      • Wed, 23rd: 2018 In Pictures
      • Tue, 22nd: Debating Traveling with Your Infant? Reasons Why You Should Take the Trip!
      • Mon, 21st: Spear is 13 Months Old!
      • Fri, 18th: Spear’s Summary of Month 13
      • Thu, 17th: Family Recap: December 2018
      • Wed, 16th: Tess School Work: Fall 2018
      • Wed, 16th: Britt School Work: Fall 2018
      • Wed, 16th: Kye School Work: Fall 2018
      • Tue, 15th: How We Celebrate Valentine’s Day
      • Mon, 14th: Spear’s 12 Month Well Visit
      • Sat, 12th: New Year’s Eve 2018
      • Fri, 11th: Christmas 2018
      • Thu, 10th: Blanket Time: A Simple How To Guide
      • Thu, 10th: 5 Reasons You Should Establish Healthy Sleep Habits
      • Wed, 9th: Christmas Eve 2018
      • Tue, 8th: Core Crew Christmas 2018
      • Mon, 7th: Our Christmas Activities
      • Mon, 7th: Britt’s 7th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Sun, 6th: Z and E Getaway Weekend Dec 2018
      • Sun, 6th: Britt’s 7th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Sat, 5th: Britt’s 7th Birthday
      • Fri, 4th: Family Photos: Dec 2018
      • Thu, 3rd: Spear’s 1st Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Thu, 3rd: Spear’s 1st Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Wed, 2nd: Spear’s 1st Birthday Party
      • Tue, 1st: Hawaiian Christmas {Lilo and Stitch} Party Decor
  • 2018

    • December (30)

      • Mon, 31st: Spear’s 1st Birthday
      • Sun, 30th: Spear is 12 Months Old!
      • Sat, 29th: Spear Summary of Month 12
      • Fri, 28th: November 2018 Recap
      • Thu, 27th: Britt’s 7th Disney Bday: MK morning and Disney Springs
      • Wed, 26th: Britt’s 7th Disney Bday: Girl’s Night at MK
      • Tue, 25th: Britt’s 7th Disney Bday: Jedi Training
      • Mon, 24th: Britt’s Disney 7th Bday: BBB and Spirit of Aloha Luau
      • Sun, 23rd: Britt’s Disney Bday Breakfast: Cape May
      • Sat, 22nd: Thanksgiving 2018
      • Fri, 21st: Teaching Kids About Giving: How We Do Gifts
      • Wed, 19th: Spear’s First Haircut: Harmony Barber Shop
      • Tue, 18th: Britt’s 7th Bday Disney Trip: Solo Park Days
      • Mon, 17th: NYC Girl’s Trip 2018: Part 2
      • Sun, 16th: NYC Girl’s Trip 2018: Part 1
      • Fri, 14th: My 34th Birthday
      • Thu, 13th: Spear is 11 Months Old
      • Thu, 13th: Spear Summary of Month 11
      • Wed, 12th: Functional Scoliosis – Leg Length Discrepancy
      • Tue, 11th: October 2018 Recap
      • Sun, 9th: Halloween 2018
      • Sat, 8th: Brave Halloween Family Costumes
      • Fri, 7th: Hurricane Michael Disney Trip
      • Thu, 6th: Britt’s 7th Birthday Slideshow!
      • Wed, 5th: San Fran Trip Part 2: Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, Museum of Ice Cream and More
      • Tue, 4th: San Fran Trip Part 1: Alcatraz, Walt Disney Museum, Sugar Ray and More
      • Mon, 3rd: Spear is 10 Months Old
      • Mon, 3rd: Spear Summary of Month 10
      • Mon, 3rd: Spear’s 1st Birthday Slideshow
      • Sun, 2nd: Big Three Recap: September 2018
    • November (19)

      • Fri, 30th: Spear’s 9 Month Well Visit
      • Fri, 30th: Spear’s 9 Month Pictures
      • Thu, 29th: 1900 Park Fare and End of Girl’s Trip
      • Wed, 28th: MNSSHP 2018
      • Mon, 26th: Last Night at Disney’s California Adventure
      • Fri, 23rd: Last Morning at Disneyland
      • Wed, 21st: How to Yolo When Parenting Solo
      • Tue, 20th: Second Evening at Disneyland
      • Mon, 19th: Second Morning at Disneyland
      • Thu, 15th: Bonding with Adopted Baby: Parents, Siblings and Other Family
      • Wed, 14th: Explaining Adoption to Kids
      • Tue, 13th: Adoption is a Mission Field
      • Mon, 12th: First Experiences of the Pacific Ocean: Newport Beach
      • Fri, 9th: Whale Watching in Newport Beach
      • Thu, 8th: First Evening at Disney’s California Adventure
      • Wed, 7th: Transition from Nap Time to Quiet Time: What to do When Kids Stop Napping
      • Tue, 6th: The Planner Every #MomBoss Needs
      • Mon, 5th: Rest Time for Older Children
      • Thu, 1st: First Morning at Disney’s California Adventure
    • October (22)

      • Wed, 31st: Paradise Pier, Downtown Disney, and Water Park Day!
      • Tue, 30th: First Evening at Disneyland
      • Mon, 29th: Nothing DOWN About It {Down Syndrome Awareness}
      • Fri, 26th: First Morning at Disneyland
      • Thu, 25th: Wise in Their Own Eyes – Prevention and Correction
      • Wed, 24th: Family Trip: California Here We Come!
      • Tue, 23rd: What to Pack on a Trip with Kids when Flying
      • Sun, 21st: Spear is 9 Months Old
      • Sat, 20th: Spear Summary of Month 9
      • Fri, 19th: August Monthly Summary: Kye, Britt and Tess
      • Thu, 18th: Family Fun: August 2018
      • Wed, 17th: Kye 9 Year and Tess 4 Year Well Check Ups
      • Tue, 16th: Taylor Swift Concert
      • Mon, 15th: Back to School 2018
      • Sun, 14th: Update on Zach: August 2018
      • Fri, 12th: Zach’s 34th Birthday
      • Thu, 11th: Make Snow Like Elsa: Frozen STEM Activity
      • Tue, 9th: The Steps to Expect in the Process of Domestic Adoption
      • Thu, 4th: Summer Recap 2018: Week 10
      • Wed, 3rd: 5 Things To Know Before Starting Babywise
      • Tue, 2nd: Spear is 8 Months Old
      • Mon, 1st: Spear Summary of Month 8
    • September (18)

      • Fri, 28th: Tess’s 4th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Thu, 27th: What to Expect With a Vasectomy
      • Wed, 26th: Tess’s 4th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Tue, 25th: Tess’s 4th Birthday
      • Mon, 24th: Tess Disney Bday: Toy Story Land and Hollywood and Vine
      • Fri, 21st: Tess Disney Bday: Mommy Day at AK
      • Thu, 20th: Tess Disney Birthday: Daddy Day at MK
      • Wed, 19th: Tess Disney Birthday: Magic Kingdom Morning
      • Tue, 18th: Tess Disney Bday: Epcot Evening
      • Mon, 17th: Tess Disney Bday: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Cinderella’s Royal Table
      • Thu, 13th: We Need To Stop Acting Like a Sensitive Boy Is a Bad Thing
      • Wed, 12th: Tess Disney Bday: Disney Springs
      • Tue, 11th: Summer Recap 2018: Week 8
      • Mon, 10th: Summer Recap 2018: Week 7
      • Thu, 6th: Holiday Shopping Tips with Toddlers – The Ultimate Guide
      • Wed, 5th: Summer Recap 2018: Week 6
      • Tue, 4th: Spending Smart: How to Set Up a Family Budget
      • Mon, 3rd: St Augustine: End of Trip
    • August (21)

      • Thu, 30th: Must-Do Moments at Walt Disney World
      • Wed, 29th: Family Photos – July 2018
      • Tue, 28th: St Augustine: 3rd and 4th
      • Mon, 27th: St Augustine: Putt Putt and Old Town
      • Fri, 24th: St Augustine: Spear’s First Beach Day
      • Thu, 23rd: One Simple Tip for Starting the School Year off Right
      • Wed, 22nd: 30 First Foods Using Baby Led Weaning
      • Tue, 21st: Spear is 7 Months Old!
      • Mon, 20th: Adoption Concerns: What About Medical History?
      • Thu, 16th: The End of the Era of Babies
      • Wed, 15th: Spear Summary of Month 7
      • Tue, 14th: Meeting Up With Mama E (Spear’s Birth Family)
      • Mon, 13th: 10 Years of Blogging
      • Fri, 10th: Summer Recap 2018: Week 4
      • Thu, 9th: 9 Myths About Adopting From Foster Care
      • Wed, 8th: 10th Blogging Anniversary Celebration – Disney Giveaway!
      • Mon, 6th: Spear’s 6 Month Well Visit
      • Fri, 3rd: Father’s Day 2018
      • Thu, 2nd: Mommy Solo Week: Epcot Evening
      • Wed, 1st: Mommy Solo Week: Epcot Morning
      • Wed, 1st: Tess’s 4th Birthday Slideshow
    • July (23)

      • Mon, 30th: How to Treat an Adoptive Mama “In Waiting”
      • Fri, 27th: Mommy Solo Week: Ak Afternoon
      • Thu, 26th: Reasons Why it Benefits Your Child to Ride the School Bus
      • Wed, 25th: Mommy Solo Week: AK Morning
      • Tue, 24th: Mommy Solo Week: Ohana
      • Mon, 23rd: Mommy Solo Week: Magic Kingdom
      • Fri, 20th: Mommy Solo Week: Robyn’s Visit
      • Thu, 19th: Summer Recap 2018: Week 2
      • Wed, 18th: Summer Recap 2018: Week 1
      • Tue, 17th: Aladdin Movie Theme Day
      • Sun, 15th: Parker Family Pictures
      • Sat, 14th: Spear is 6 Months Old!
      • Thu, 12th: Spear Summary of Month 6
      • Thu, 12th: BFBN Week: 5 Powerful Reasons Babywise is Effective for All Babies
      • Wed, 11th: BFBN Week: How to Go to No Naps and Staying up Past Bedtime
      • Tue, 10th: BFBN Week: 7 Ways to Establish Good Sleep Habits from Birth AND Dropping to One Nap
      • Mon, 9th: Tess Monthly Summary: May 2018
      • Mon, 9th: BFBN Week: How to Solve Sleep Problems for Toddlers and Preschoolers
      • Fri, 6th: The Disney Dining Plan – Is It Worth It?
      • Thu, 5th: Kye and Britt Monthly Summary: May 2018
      • Wed, 4th: Family Fun May 2018
      • Mon, 2nd: 6 Ways Babywise Has Set My Children Up for School Success
      • Mon, 2nd: Our Romantic Disney Getaway Day 4: Epcot and Jiko
    • June (20)

      • Fri, 29th: Our Romantic Disney Getaway: Day 3 Evening at Yachtsman and Animal Kingdom
      • Thu, 28th: How to Successfully Travel with an Infant
      • Wed, 27th: Our Romantic Disney Getaway Day 3: DHS and Pool
      • Tue, 26th: Our Romantic Disney Getaway Day 2: Keys to the Kingdom, Cinderella’s Royal Table
      • Mon, 25th: Our Romantic Disney Getaway Day 1: Shopping, Yacht Club, Carriage Ride and Cali Grill!
      • Thu, 21st: How to Help Relieve a Gassy Baby
      • Tue, 19th: Life with Four Kids
      • Mon, 18th: Tour of our Home: Spear’s Nursery
      • Sun, 17th: Tess School Work: Spring 2018
      • Thu, 14th: Britt School Work: Spring 2018
      • Wed, 13th: What to do When you have Kids in a Wedding {Guest Post}
      • Tue, 12th: Kye’s School Work: Spring 2018
      • Mon, 11th: Last Day of School 2018
      • Sun, 10th: Spear’s Adoption Finalization – Team Parker is COMPLETE!
      • Thu, 7th: Preparing For the First Day of Preschool
      • Wed, 6th: Why Baptism is Essential to Salvation: Kye’s Baptism
      • Tue, 5th: Mother’s Day 2018
      • Mon, 4th: Spear is 5 Months Old!
      • Sun, 3rd: Spear Summary of Month 5
      • Fri, 1st: Tess Monthly Summary: April 2018
    • May (24)

      • Thu, 31st: Britt Monthly Summary: April 2018
      • Thu, 31st: Kye Monthly Summary: April 2018
      • Tue, 29th: My Target Disney Haul: You Tube Channel!
      • Mon, 28th: Family Fun: April 2018
      • Fri, 25th: Mom Solo Night at Magic Kingdom
      • Wed, 23rd: 5 Easy Disney Movie Themed Nights
      • Tue, 22nd: How Just 20 Minutes Outside Makes for a Happy Day for Mom
      • Mon, 21st: Family Morning at Animal Kingdom
      • Sun, 20th: Family Morning at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
      • Sat, 19th: Spear’s 4 Month Well Visit
      • Fri, 18th: Spring Break: Epcot
      • Wed, 16th: Spring Break Disney Springs
      • Wed, 16th: Spring Break MK Day 2
      • Tue, 15th: Spring Break MK and AK Day 1
      • Mon, 14th: Easter 2018
      • Fri, 11th: Spear is 4 Months Old!
      • Thu, 10th: Learning Basic Coding Concepts with Legos
      • Wed, 9th: Spear Summary of Month 4
      • Tue, 8th: Tess Monthly Summary: March 2018
      • Mon, 7th: Britt Monthly Summary: March 2018
      • Mon, 7th: Kye Monthly Summary: March 2018
      • Fri, 4th: Family Fun: March
      • Wed, 2nd: Epcot Flower and Garden Festival
      • Tue, 1st: Baby “Must Have” List for Twins {Guest Post}
    • April (25)

      • Mon, 30th: Family Photos March 2018
      • Fri, 27th: Kye’s 9th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Wed, 25th: Kye’s 9th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Tue, 24th: Kye’s 9th Birthday
      • Mon, 23rd: Kye’s 9th Birthday Party
      • Fri, 20th: Star Wars Party Decor
      • Thu, 19th: Spear is 3 Months Old!
      • Wed, 18th: Big Kid Summary: February 2018
      • Wed, 18th: Family Fun: February
      • Tue, 17th: Spear’s Week 13 Summary
      • Tue, 17th: Spear’s Week 12 Summary
      • Mon, 16th: T-Rex {End of Trip}
      • Sun, 15th: First Family Morning at Magic Kingdom
      • Sat, 14th: Epcot Solo Morning with Big Three
      • Fri, 13th: Orlando Ikea Day
      • Fri, 13th: Spear’s Week 11 Summary
      • Thu, 12th: Undergoing Life Changes with a Strong-Willed Child
      • Wed, 11th: Valentine’s Day 2018
      • Wed, 11th: Spear’s 2 Month Well Visit and Britt’s 6 Year Well Visit
      • Tue, 10th: Spear’s Week 10 Summary
      • Mon, 9th: Big Kid Club – Magic Kingdom
      • Thu, 5th: Big Kid Club – Epcot
      • Wed, 4th: Big Kid Club – Animal Kingdom Day
      • Tue, 3rd: Spear’s Birth Story {By Daddy}
      • Mon, 2nd: Big Kid Club – Hollywood Studios Afternoon
    • March (33)

      • Sat, 31st: Big Kid Club Trip Feb 2018 – Hollywood Studios Morning
      • Fri, 30th: Spear is 2 Months Old
      • Thu, 29th: Tess Monthly Summary: January 2018
      • Thu, 29th: Britt Monthly Summary: January 2018
      • Wed, 28th: Life as a Working Mom…and Loving It!
      • Tue, 27th: Kye Monthly Summary: January 2018
      • Tue, 27th: Family Fun: January 2018
      • Fri, 23rd: Spear’s Week 9 Summary
      • Thu, 22nd: Encouraging Children To Help With Household Chores
      • Wed, 21st: Spear’s Week 8 Summary
      • Tue, 20th: Tess School Work: Fall 2017
      • Tue, 20th: Britt School Work: Fall 2017
      • Tue, 20th: Kye School Work: Fall 2017
      • Fri, 16th: Our Disney House Dream
      • Fri, 16th: Investment Home: Before and After Pics!
      • Thu, 15th: Spear’s Week 7 Summary
      • Wed, 14th: Spear’s Week 6 Summary
      • Tue, 13th: Spear’s Week 5 Summary
      • Sun, 11th: Snow Day in South Georgia
      • Sun, 11th: Spear is One Month Old
      • Sat, 10th: Goals for 2018
      • Fri, 9th: The Real Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding vs Bottle Feeding
      • Fri, 9th: Year End Review: 2017
      • Thu, 8th: 2017 In Pictures
      • Thu, 8th: New Year’s Eve 2017
      • Thu, 8th: BFBN Week: The Realities of Exclusively Pumping
      • Wed, 7th: Family Fun: December 2017
      • Wed, 7th: BFBN Week: Advantages of Breastfeeding on a Schedule and How to Survive the First Few Weeks of Breastfeeding
      • Tue, 6th: Oscars Recap 2018
      • Tue, 6th: BFBN: Why Breast Is Not Best and What Twins Can Teach Us About Breastfeeding Attitudes
      • Mon, 5th: BFBN Week: How I Breastfed For 12 Months Even When Everything Went Wrong
      • Sun, 4th: Kye’s 9th Birthday Slideshow!
      • Thu, 1st: Spear’s Week 4 Summary
    • February (13)

      • Wed, 28th: Spear’s Newborn Photos
      • Tue, 27th: Christmas 2017
      • Mon, 26th: Christmas Eve 2017
      • Sun, 25th: Core Crew Christmas 2017
      • Sat, 24th: Spear’s Week 3 Summary
      • Fri, 23rd: Britt’s 6th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Fri, 16th: Adoption FAQ: Post Placement Process
      • Thu, 15th: Spear’s Week Two Summary
      • Wed, 14th: Spear’s First Disney Day
      • Tue, 13th: Britt’s 6th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Mon, 12th: Introducing…A Guy Named Kye
      • Fri, 9th: First Weekend as 6
      • Wed, 7th: The Rest of Spear’s First Week
    • January (18)

      • Tue, 30th: Britt’s Birthday Slideshow
      • Mon, 29th: Britt’s 6th Birthday!
      • Fri, 26th: Leaving the Hospital with Spear
      • Thu, 25th: Showing Love to The Expectant Mother during Adoption
      • Tue, 23rd: Bryant Spear: Behind the Name
      • Mon, 22nd: Meeting Spear
      • Fri, 19th: Complete
      • Thu, 18th: Gift Ideas for the Expectant Mother from the Adoptive Family
      • Thu, 18th: A Letter to My Son’s Mother
      • Wed, 17th: 40 Hours
      • Tue, 16th: Spear’s Birth Story {By Mommy}
      • Thu, 11th: 9 Truths Known By Twin Moms
      • Sat, 6th: Blogging Hiatus
      • Fri, 5th: Tess Monthly Summary: November 2017
      • Thu, 4th: Britt Monthly Summary: November 2017
      • Wed, 3rd: Kye Monthly Summary: November 2017
      • Tue, 2nd: Family Fun November 2017
      • Mon, 1st: Thanksgiving 2017
  • 2017

    • December (22)

      • Sun, 31st: Christmas Tree Farm 2017
      • Sat, 30th: Little Mama is 80!
      • Fri, 29th: Kye’s Football Season 2017
      • Wed, 27th: My 33rd Birthday
      • Tue, 26th: Tess Monthly Summary: October 2017
      • Tue, 26th: Britt Monthly Summary: October 2017
      • Mon, 25th: Merry Christmas 2017
      • Sun, 24th: Kye Monthly Summary October 2017
      • Sun, 24th: Family Fun October 2017
      • Sat, 23rd: Halloween Season 2017
      • Sat, 23rd: Moana Family Costumes
      • Fri, 22nd: Tab’s Baby Shower!
      • Thu, 21st: Hawaii 2017: Day 4 and Home
      • Wed, 20th: Hawaii 2017: Day 3
      • Tue, 19th: Hawaii 2017: Day 2
      • Mon, 18th: Hawaii 2017: Day 1 Aulani!!!!
      • Sun, 17th: Whispering Canyon Send Off Breakfast Oct 2017
      • Sat, 16th: Evening at Hollywood Studios Oct 2017
      • Fri, 15th: Quick Morning at AK October 2017
      • Thu, 14th: Rainy Afternoon at MK October 2017
      • Wed, 13th: Tab is Here!
      • Tue, 12th: Filling The Day With Your Toddler
    • November (19)

      • Thu, 30th: How I Discovered Babywise
      • Wed, 29th: Epcot Morning
      • Tue, 28th: Chore Bootcamp (With Free Printable Chore Charts!)
      • Mon, 27th: Britt’s BBB, Disney Springs, and (Gasp!) Universal
      • Fri, 24th: Countdown to Tab: 1st Weekly Post
      • Tue, 21st: Favorite Gifts for Kids
      • Sun, 19th: Our Adoption Journey: Frequently Asked Questions
      • Fri, 17th: Ohana Breakfast
      • Thu, 16th: Family MNSSHP Night!
      • Mon, 13th: 18 Months Waiting
      • Fri, 10th: How To Help Prevent Childhood Fears
      • Thu, 9th: BFBN Day: Real Vs Fake Fears
      • Wed, 8th: Disney: Cape May Morning
      • Wed, 8th: BFBN Day: Conquer Your Toddler’s Irrational Fears and Managing Fears at Bedtime
      • Tue, 7th: BFBN Day: How to Ease Your Toddler’s Fears and 9 Ways to Teach Bravery
      • Tue, 7th: BFBN Day: What to Do When Your Child is Scared of the Dark
      • Mon, 6th: Tess Monthly Summary: September
      • Fri, 3rd: Britt Monthly Summary: September
      • Thu, 2nd: Kye Monthly Summary: September 2017
    • October (13)

      • Tue, 31st: Family Fun: September 2017
      • Fri, 27th: MNSSHP: 2017 Girl’s Trip
      • Tue, 24th: Tab’s Baby Name Hints!
      • Mon, 23rd: Hurricane Irma
      • Fri, 13th: Blogging Break!
      • Thu, 12th: An Adoptive Mom’s Perspective On 4 Adoption Issues
      • Wed, 11th: Savannah Labor Day Trip 2017: Part 2
      • Tue, 10th: Savannah Labor Day Trip 2017: Part 1
      • Fri, 6th: Tess Monthly Summary: August 2017
      • Thu, 5th: Britt Monthly Summary: August 2017
      • Wed, 4th: Kye Monthly Summary: August 2017
      • Tue, 3rd: Family Fun: August 2017
      • Mon, 2nd: 17 Months Waiting (AKA The Month We Met Mama E)
    • September (15)

      • Tue, 26th: Partyin’ Like It’s 1987: Casey’s 30th!
      • Mon, 25th: Thoughts on a Year.
      • Thu, 21st: Family Photos August 2017
      • Wed, 20th: Visiting Grandpa and Grammie: August 2017
      • Mon, 18th: Tess’s 3 Year Well Visit
      • Fri, 15th: Last Chance for Shirts!
      • Thu, 14th: Using the “First, Then” Strategy
      • Wed, 13th: Big Daddy is 90!
      • Tue, 12th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 13
      • Mon, 11th: Zach’s 33rd Birthday
      • Fri, 8th: Back to School 2017
      • Thu, 7th: Tess Monthly Summary: July 2017
      • Wed, 6th: Britt Monthly Summary: July 2017
      • Tue, 5th: Kye Monthly Summary: July 2017
      • Fri, 1st: Adoption Shirts: Round 2!
    • August (20)

      • Thu, 31st: Summer Recap 2017: Week 12
      • Wed, 30th: Tess’s 3rd Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Tue, 29th: 16 Months Waiting (AKA: The Month We Got Matched)
      • Fri, 25th: We’re Matched!!!
      • Thu, 24th: Halloween Costume Round-Up
      • Wed, 23rd: Tess’s 3rd Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Tue, 22nd: Tessie’s 3rd Birthday
      • Mon, 21st: Tess’s 3rd Birthday Party
      • Fri, 18th: The Oily Life {Guest Post}
      • Thu, 17th: Mickey and Minnie Mouse Party Decor
      • Wed, 16th: Tess 3rd Bday Pics and Party Invites
      • Tue, 15th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 11
      • Mon, 14th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 10
      • Fri, 11th: Zach’s New Infusion
      • Thu, 10th: 5 Reasons Your Baby Might Be Crying
      • Wed, 9th: Handing Discipline Issues With Children Who Aren’t Yours
      • Tue, 8th: 15 Months Waiting
      • Mon, 7th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 9
      • Fri, 4th: St Augustine 2017: Day 7 and 8 {Beach and Old Town Again!}
      • Wed, 2nd: St Augustine 2017: Day 5 and 6 {Obi’s and Old Town}
    • July (26)

      • Mon, 31st: Tess’s 3rd Bday Slideshow!
      • Fri, 28th: St Augustine 2017: Day 3 and 4 {Alligator Farm and the 4th!}
      • Thu, 27th: How To Get Out The Door Quicker with Kids
      • Wed, 26th: St Augustine 2017: Day 1 and 2 {Putt Putt and Beach!}
      • Tue, 25th: Tess Monthly Summary: June 2017
      • Mon, 24th: Britt Monthly Summary: June 2017
      • Fri, 21st: Kye Monthly Summary: June 2017
      • Thu, 20th: How To Teach Sharing
      • Wed, 19th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 7
      • Tue, 18th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 6
      • Mon, 17th: 5 Quick Ways to Turn a Bad Day Around
      • Fri, 14th: How to Teach Your Children Self-Control
      • Thu, 13th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 5
      • Thu, 13th: BFBN Week: Temper Tantrums: The Happy Heart Rug
      • Thu, 13th: BFBN Week: Self-Control is a Base Virtue
      • Wed, 12th: BFBN Week: How to Give Instructions to Your Toddler and Achieve Results
      • Tue, 11th: BFBN Week: Intentional Parenting: How Our Beliefs and Goals Shape Our Parenting Decisions
      • Tue, 11th: BFBN Week: 5 Ways To Teach Children Kindness
      • Mon, 10th: Father’s Day 2017
      • Mon, 10th: BFBN Week: How To Solve The “Wise in Their Own Eyes” Problem
      • Mon, 10th: BFBN Week: How To Correct Your Preteen
      • Fri, 7th: 13 Cheap {Or Free!} Summer Activities
      • Thu, 6th: Tess School Work: Spring 2017
      • Wed, 5th: Britt School Work: Spring 2017
      • Tue, 4th: Kye School Work: Spring 2017
      • Mon, 3rd: Two Choices: A Simple Discipline Method
    • June (17)

      • Fri, 30th: 14 Months Waiting
      • Thu, 29th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 4
      • Wed, 28th: Tess Monthly Summary: May 2017
      • Tue, 27th: Britt Monthly Summary: May 2017
      • Mon, 26th: Kye Monthly Summary: May 2017
      • Fri, 23rd: Family Fun: May 2017
      • Thu, 22nd: Get To Know The “BFBN”
      • Mon, 19th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 3
      • Thu, 15th: Our 10th Anniversary Trip to Mexico: Part 2
      • Wed, 14th: Our 10th Anniversary Trip to Mexico: Part 1
      • Mon, 12th: Our Wedding Day
      • Fri, 9th: Our Wedding Rehearsal Weekend
      • Thu, 8th: 7 Car Staples for a Spontaneous Summer
      • Wed, 7th: Summer Recap 2017: Week 2
      • Tue, 6th: Update on Zach: June 2017
      • Mon, 5th: 13 Months Waiting
      • Fri, 2nd: Summer Recap 2017: Week 1
    • May (20)

      • Wed, 31st: Tour of our Home: Britt’s Princess Room
      • Tue, 30th: Top 5 Disney Tips from a Travel Agent
      • Mon, 29th: Tour of Our Home: Tess’s Big Girl Room
      • Fri, 26th: Parenting While It Feels Like Your World is Crashing Down
      • Wed, 24th: Mother’s Day 2017
      • Tue, 23rd: Britt’s K4 Graduation
      • Mon, 22nd: 2nd Disney Solo Day – May 2017
      • Fri, 19th: How to Pack for a day at Disney: What to Bring in the Parks
      • Wed, 17th: Tess Monthly Summary: April 2017
      • Tue, 16th: Britt Monthly Summary: April 2017
      • Mon, 15th: Kye Monthly Summary: April 2017
      • Fri, 12th: Family Fun: April 2017
      • Thu, 11th: How to Turn a Pessimist into an Optimist
      • Wed, 10th: Easter 2017
      • Tue, 9th: Show and Tell Tuesday: Memory Lane
      • Mon, 8th: The Rest of Spring Break 2017
      • Fri, 5th: Parker Family Trip 2017: Disney Springs
      • Thu, 4th: Parker Family Disney Trip 2017: MK Evening
      • Tue, 2nd: Parker Family Disney Trip 2017: MK Morning
      • Mon, 1st: Parker Family Disney Trip 2017: Animal Kingdom
    • April (16)

      • Sat, 29th: Parker Family Disney Trip 2017: Down Day
      • Fri, 28th: 12 Months Waiting
      • Thu, 27th: Summer: Balancing Fun and Structure
      • Wed, 26th: Tess Monthly Summary: March 2017
      • Mon, 24th: Britt Monthly Summary: March 2017
      • Thu, 20th: Kye Monthly Summary: March 2017
      • Tue, 18th: Family Fun: March 2017
      • Mon, 17th: Kye’s 8 Year Well Check
      • Thu, 13th: BFBN: How Our Family Does Budgeting
      • Wed, 12th: Disney Springs and The Kitchen Sink March 2017
      • Tue, 11th: Show and Tell Tuesday: Prom!
      • Mon, 10th: MK on Kye’s Bday 2017 Part 2
      • Fri, 7th: MK on Kye’s Bday 2017 Part 1
      • Thu, 6th: Star Wars Day: Hollywood Studios Part 2 ( Feb 2017)
      • Wed, 5th: Hollywood Studios: Star Wars Day Part 1 (Feb 2017)
      • Mon, 3rd: The Value of Your Tribe
    • March (29)

      • Fri, 31st: Keeping Cool Outside When It’s Unbearably Hot
      • Thu, 30th: Kye’s 8th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Wed, 29th: 11 Months Waiting
      • Tue, 28th: Show and Tell Tuesday: Top 5 Favorite Pictures!
      • Mon, 27th: Mickey’s Backyard BBQ March 2017
      • Fri, 24th: Friday Favorites: Family Board Games
      • Thu, 23rd: Incorporating Mommy’s Needs in the Daily Family Routine
      • Wed, 22nd: Spending Smart: How We Afford Disney
      • Tue, 21st: Kye’s 8th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Mon, 20th: Kye’s 8th Birthday Celebrations
      • Fri, 17th: Crib to Bed Transition: Staying in Bed
      • Thu, 16th: Tess Monthly Summary: February 2017
      • Thu, 16th: Britt Monthly Summary: February 2017
      • Thu, 16th: Kye Monthly Summary: February 2017
      • Wed, 15th: Family Fun: February 2017
      • Tue, 14th: Show and Tell Tuesday: Embarrassing Moments
      • Mon, 13th: Zach’s First Infusion
      • Fri, 10th: When Ignoring is a Beneficial Discipline Tool
      • Fri, 10th: BFBN: Discipline Delay Tactics
      • Thu, 9th: Family Day at Zoo Atlanta Feb 2017
      • Thu, 9th: BFBN: Talking Through Tantrums and Discipline as Discipleship
      • Wed, 8th: Family Day at Georgia Aquarium Feb 2017
      • Wed, 8th: BFBN: Knowing and Teaching the Final Desired Expectation
      • Tue, 7th: Our Walk Down Memory Lane VDay Date
      • Tue, 7th: BFBN: Disciplining Foster Kids
      • Mon, 6th: BFBN: How To Discipline Without Spanking
      • Fri, 3rd: Kye’s 8th Birthday Slideshow
      • Thu, 2nd: Valentine’s Day 2017
      • Wed, 1st: LAST DAY FOR SHIRTS!
    • February (22)

      • Tue, 28th: 10 Months Waiting
      • Mon, 27th: 1st Disney Solo Trip!
      • Fri, 24th: Best Picture Nominees: 2017
      • Thu, 23rd: 5 Ways to Get Out of a Marriage Valley
      • Tue, 21st: Tess’s Transition to Big Girl Bed
      • Mon, 20th: Britt 5 Year Well Check
      • Fri, 17th: Tess Monthly Recap: January 2017
      • Thu, 16th: Britt Monthly Recap: January 2017
      • Wed, 15th: Adoption T~Shirt Fundraiser!!!
      • Tue, 14th: Love Notes for My Valentines
      • Mon, 13th: Kye Monthly Recap: January 2017
      • Fri, 10th: January 2017 Family Recap
      • Thu, 9th: 6 Methods of Correction for your Toddler using Toddlerwise
      • Wed, 8th: Circus 2017
      • Tue, 7th: Our Shepherd Center Trip – January 2017
      • Tue, 7th: Zach’s First Visit at Shepherd Center
      • Sun, 5th: Tess School Work Fall 2016
      • Sat, 4th: Britt School Work Fall 2016
      • Sat, 4th: Kye School Work: Fall 2016
      • Wed, 1st: Snow Day 2017
      • Wed, 1st: Our Christmas {New Years} Getaway
      • Wed, 1st: Goals for 2017
    • January (41)

      • Tue, 31st: Year End Review: 2016
      • Mon, 30th: 2016 In Pictures
      • Sun, 29th: Tess Monthly Summary: December 2016
      • Sat, 28th: Britt Monthly Summary: December 2016
      • Sat, 28th: Kye Monthly Summary: December 2016
      • Fri, 27th: The Value of a Weekly Marriage Check-In
      • Thu, 26th: Redefining Screen Time Limits As Kids Age
      • Wed, 25th: Family Fun: December 2016
      • Mon, 23rd: Elf on the Shelf 2016
      • Mon, 23rd: Christmas 2016
      • Sun, 22nd: Christmas Eve 2016
      • Sun, 22nd: Our Little Family Christmas 2016
      • Sat, 21st: Pre-Christmas FUN! 2016
      • Fri, 20th: Britt’s 5th Birthday Letter {From Mommy}
      • Fri, 20th: Britt’s 5th Birthday Letter {From Daddy}
      • Thu, 19th: Face Gate Round 2 {aka MRSA}
      • Thu, 19th: Britt’s 5th Birthday!
      • Wed, 18th: Tess Monthly Summary: November 2016
      • Wed, 18th: Britt Monthly Summary: November 2016
      • Tue, 17th: Kye Monthly Summary: November 2016
      • Tue, 17th: Family Fun: November 2016
      • Mon, 16th: Meet Hannah from Abrupt Joy
      • Sun, 15th: Hollywood Studios Afternoon Nov 2016 {Goodbye Disney!}
      • Sun, 15th: Hollywood Studios Morning Nov 2016
      • Sat, 14th: Animal Kingdom Afternoon November 2016
      • Fri, 13th: 6-7-8-9 Months Waiting :)
      • Thu, 12th: You Can Stay Home if You Want to (How to Make it Work on One Income)
      • Wed, 11th: Animal Kingdom Morning November 2016
      • Wed, 11th: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Nov 2016
      • Tue, 10th: How to Handle Social Media “Haters”
      • Mon, 9th: Chef Mickey Breakfast November 2016
      • Sun, 8th: Epcot Afternoon November 2016
      • Sun, 8th: Epcot Morning November 2016
      • Sat, 7th: Important Recall for Honda Odyssey Owners!
      • Fri, 6th: Magic Kingdom Afternoon November 2016
      • Fri, 6th: Tess’s First Haircut {Harmony Barber Shop}
      • Thu, 5th: Magic Kingdom Morning November 2016
      • Wed, 4th: Cinderella’s Royal Table November 2016
      • Wed, 4th: Disney Springs Day November 2016
      • Tue, 3rd: 1900 Park Fare {Breakfast Nov 2016}
      • Mon, 2nd: 1900 Park Fare {Dinner Nov 2016}
  • 2016

    • December (29)

      • Sat, 31st: Stepping Out in Faith
      • Fri, 30th: Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (Disney Springs)
      • Thu, 29th: Zach’s Spinal Tap Results
      • Wed, 28th: Thanksgiving 2016
      • Tue, 27th: Christmas Tree Farm 2016
      • Mon, 26th: Family Photos Nov 2016
      • Sun, 25th: Merry Christmas 2016
      • Sat, 24th: My 32nd Bday!
      • Sat, 24th: Tess Monthly Summary: October 2016
      • Fri, 23rd: Britt Monthly Summary: October 2016
      • Fri, 23rd: Kye Monthly Summary: October 2016
      • Thu, 22nd: Family Fun: October 2016
      • Wed, 21st: Tess’s Day at Wild Adventures
      • Tue, 20th: The Story of a Bad Mom
      • Mon, 19th: Fresh Start for 2017!
      • Sun, 18th: Zeke
      • Sat, 17th: Halloween Festivities 2016
      • Fri, 16th: Give Me a Boring Life
      • Thu, 15th: Monsters Inc Gang!
      • Thu, 15th: Voting and Pumpkin Patch!
      • Wed, 14th: New Orleans Day 4
      • Tue, 13th: New Orleans Day 3
      • Mon, 12th: New Orleans Day 2
      • Fri, 9th: New Orleans Night 1!
      • Thu, 8th: Tips for Road Trips with Kids
      • Wed, 7th: Disney Live: Minnie and Mickey’s Doorway to Magic
      • Tue, 6th: Britt’s 5th Birthday Slideshow
      • Mon, 5th: Tess Monthly Summary: September 2016
      • Thu, 1st: Britt Monthly Summary: September 2016
    • November (3)

      • Wed, 30th: Meet: My Joyful Broken Heart
      • Tue, 29th: Kye Monthly Summary: September 2016
      • Mon, 28th: 3 Things You May Not Know About Car Seat Safety

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