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Wednesday’s Child: Breanna

February 5, 2020

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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Life Lately

February 3, 2020

We saw She Loves Me at @southcoastrep today ... it was so darling! It's long been one of my favorite musicals and this was a great staging, with lots of fun interactive activities in the lobby.   View this post on Instagram   Jafta's 4th year marching with @100blackmenoc at the OC Black History Parade. A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Feb 1, 2020 at 1:28pm PST   An emotional . . .

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Friday Finds: Removable Wallpaper

January 31, 2020

Gold and Beige Geometric / Hexagon Peel and Stick Wallpaper Blooming Vintage Fresh Floral Birds Wallpaper Prickly Pear Cactus Peel and Stick Wallpaper: Maui Peel & Stick Wallpaper Summer Love Teal Wallpaper Arrowhead Deep Blue Peel & Stick Wallpaper Botanical Foliage  Perennial Blooms Peel and Stick Wallpaper Feather Flock Wallpaper . . .

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My poor, obese son who can’t go to kindergarten | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.

January 30, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009. Jafta just had his preschool graduation last week. I was a little cynical about the whole thing, because he's not really "graduating" to anything, except for another year of the same. But his preschool has all the kids in the class participate in the ceremony, since it is the last year for some. I was a little annoyed at all of the obligations involved and thought it seemed a little superfluous for our family. Plus I just wanted . . .

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Wednesday’s Child: 17 year old Kendal

January 29, 2020

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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Friday Finds

January 24, 2020

Faux Fur Coat  Natural Farmhouse Flooring Jute Half-Circle Rug Baggu Triple Set Umbra Ribbonwood Large Modern Wall Clock Athletic Propulsion Labs Pro Sneakers Hat Attack Plaid Scarf Lost + Wander Sweater Jacket Kera Table Lamp Leopard Faux Fur Coat    . . .

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Grateful | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009.

January 23, 2020

On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from June 2009. I've had a few friends who seemed a little concerned about me after my post on Monday. I'm thinking maybe I left the wrong impression. Life is hard right now, and I have never been one to hold back in talking about the realities of motherhood. But life is also really good. Even though I am juggling a lot right now, what I wanted to communicate is that I am learning to surrender to that fact that I can't always win. I suppose . . .

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Wednesday’s Child – Kristian

January 22, 2020

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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Life Lately

January 20, 2020

  Last night some Californians joined some Texans on a real working ranch and we had the time of our lives. Actual things said out loud: “This is like Disneyland!” “What do you call these? Cows?” “Can we make bacon with the wild boars?” Whatever. ATV’s and target shooting and campfires and whiskey ... this city girl is into it. Annual girl’s weekend. Also with boys. And a baby. Happy place. Karis, sharing her “highs and lows” at the dinner table ... . . .

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Friday Finds: Bookends

January 17, 2020

L-Shaped Concrete Grey Decorative Bookends Metal Book Ends Burnt Solid Wood Geometric Style Bookends Natural Genuine Brazilian Extra Quality Agate Bookends Tricube Antique Brass Finish Bookends Hands Sculpture Bookend Set Marble Bookends Cactus Bookends Glass & Amethyst Bookends . . .

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