On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008. People are always asking me why our adoption is taking so long. It is such a hard question to answer. How do you explain the insanity of Haiti adoption? It's a place with absolutely no infrastructure, poor communication, every-changing rules, and absurd corruption. The hoops for completing a legal adoption are almost laughable. Except you've been waiting too long to laugh. Our orphange director John was writing about one . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Erica
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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We went to the school Halloween event as “off-duty witches who like lounging in caftans from Amazon” Kembe’s chosen outfit. I ... I don’t know. Post-cotillion Target run. ? ? View this post on Instagram Howerton kids representing in the back. Not pictured: Karis on xylophone behind the pillar. ? A post shared by Kristen Howerton (@kristenhowerton) on Oct 19, 2018 at 11:19pm PDT Operation . . .
Friday Finds
1. Sunrise Sunset Mountain Abstract Geometric Wall Art 2. NEST Fragrances Classic Candle- Pumpkin Chai 3. Leather Tote Bag 4. Buruis Metal Wine Rack 5. VM VOUGEMARKET Geometric Duvet Cover Set 6. Kate and Laurel Gada 2-Piece Rustic-Modern Side Accent Tables Geometric 7. YeeJu Geometric Decorative Throw Pillow 8. ella+mila Nail Polish, ELITE Collection - Sunset Escape 9. Geometric Wall Candleholder . . .
Surrendering to Looking Stupid, Part 2 | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from October 2008. I wrote about my own surrender to looking stupid a few months ago. Lately, I am realizing that this theory must apply to my children as well. Okay, let me try to circumvent any nasty comments by saying this: I don't think my kids ever look stupid. But . . . sometimes the choices they make are just not my choices. And sometimes their fashion sense just doesn't make any sense. I've mentioned my disdain for character . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Desi
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 . . .
Friday Finds: Matte Black
1. 3 Tier Triangular Matte Black Metal Display Shelf 2. Bloomingville Short Matte Black Ceramic Fluted Vase 3.Globe Electric 65155 Pendant Lighting 4. SOCOSY Creative Irregular Matte Ceramic Dinner Plate 5. Fellow Stagg EKG, Electric Pour-over Kettle 6. Modern Metal Cube Frame Planter Bowl 7. Black Matte Silverware Set - 20 Pieces Stainless Steel 8. Rivet Mid-Century Modern Task Lamp 9. Modern Style Metal Dining Room Chair . . .
A Little Haiti on Balboa | On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from September 2008.
On Thursdays I post from the vault. This post is from September 2008. Last night we had the pleasure of getting together with several other families adopting from Haiti for a beach bonfire. It's always so fun to hang out with other adoptive parents. For one, it's nice to just get together and chat with people who know all the dirty details about the Haitian adoption process. We mulled over the changes in IBESER, the Gassant firing, the 1974 law, the mess in Parquet, the timing of MOI, how . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Evan
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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View this post on Instagram It would appear that @indiahowerton shares my enthusiasm for karaoke. ?? Lest you think India’s donut wall creation was completely benevolent, she had grand plans to repurpose it for her own party. Thanks @duckdonuts for the perfect donuts for our wall! #TBT to that time I got the girls to play a sport. And that’s a wrap on Kembe’s 12th birthday . . .
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