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October 18, 2021

  This crazy kid played a water polo game at 4 and then a football game at 7. Their team had another win, and if you know the history of this team, all these wins are a BIG deal. It’s been a few years since they had even one. (Jafta missed playing in tonight’s game because he had a midterm in his college class womp womp). View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton . . .

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Friday Finds

October 15, 2021

Madewell Distant Olive Safari Belted Romper Joybay Black & Charcoal Premium LED-Wheel Swing Car Vanilla Chai Spices Candle  Hunter Black Refined Chelsea Boot Khaki Cabana Open Rattan Basket Set | White & Gold Glaze Tealight Holder  Gratitude for Kids Activity Book Rose Gold & Nude Metal Aviator Sunglasses  Three-Piece Colored Hair Spray Set  Otterpac Olive 5-Liter Dry Bag & Clear Cell Phone Case Blue Bamboo-Base Barista Mug Black Hooded Puffer . . .

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY (WHO IS NOT A BABY) | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.

October 14, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.  Today is Karis’s 2nd birthday.  I am trying not to think about it too much, because if I think about it too much, I will have to acknowledge that being TWO definitely catapults her out of the baby stage, and I am in total and complete denial about that fact.  We celebrated her birthday on Sunday, when the grandparents were here. For reasons that are beyond my comprehension, I admitted to Jafta that Sunday was not . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 14-year-old Skylar

October 13, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare

Life Lately

October 11, 2021

Homecoming cuties. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) A little birthday brag on this girl today. She's a freshman in high school this year and spent her summer taking her first college class (humanities) before even taking her first high school class. This summer she was also in Spring Awakening - the youngest in her cast and such an amazing production and . . .

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· Family, Life Lately

Friday Finds

October 8, 2021

Sun Sunset Pillow  Rattan Sunburst Mirror  WallPops! Cream & Gold Konark Peel & Stick Wallpaper Organic Cotton Sun Swaddle Baby Set  Shell & Goldtone Sun Pendant Necklace Soleil Shower Curtain Justina Blakeney Creative Co-Op Rattan Sunrise Design, King-Size Headboard Sun Earrings  Sun Tapestry  Retro 1970's Sun Wall Hanging  Sun & Moon Incense Holders  Sun & Rainbow Wall Art  . . .

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LISTEN TO YOUR MOTHER | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.

October 7, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011. `On Saturday, I attended a read-through for a show I am doing next Sunday afternoon.  There was a time in my life when terms like “read-through” and “doing a show” did not make me feel like a giant phoney.  There was a time when the passions that are now dormant had regular and tangible outlets.  So I’m a little giddy to be “doing a show”.  Next week I’ll be taking part in the LA version of Listen To Your Mother – a national . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: Angel

October 6, 2021

Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .

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· Adoption, Fostercare

Friday Finds

October 1, 2021

Seagrass Cradle-Style Round-Handle Baskets Gold Feather Tray Succulent Hook Set  Walnut Bookcase  Brown & White Geometric-Inlay Three-Drawer Jewelry Box Zuo Trente Ceiling Lamp Modern Dark Grey Dresser  Blue Tie Dye Pillow  Boho Print Ottoman  Beige Winchester Crochet-Border Bath Mat  nuLOOM Off-White Tracy Moroccan Tassel Rug  Natural Interstellar Ceiling Lamp . . .

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MOM2.0 CONFERENCE RECAP | ON THURSDAY’S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011.

September 30, 2021

ON THURSDAY'S I POST FROM THE VAULT. THIS POST IS FROM APRIL 2011. I’m back from another blogging conference.  Mom 2.0 was a great conference.  Really great.  But I just don’t know how to recap a conference without saying the same thing I’ve said after every conference I’ve attended.  Conferences are such a wall of overwhelm for me, and even I’m tired of hearing myself repeat how much angst and anxiety they cause.  But just to recap, here are some of the emerging themes from this . . .

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