"He didn’t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." — Clarence Budington Kelland Happy Father's Day, Bri! … [Read more...]
Books for Children and Adults: Homosexuality
April 21, 2013 | 5 Comments
books on homosexualityHappy Sunday! Here are some of my picks for children's and adult books educating and celebrating same-sex relationships.Children's Books covering the topic of LGBT families (but also some touch on the topic of interracial families and adoption). <3 Gay Christian Reading: Strengthen or Evolve: Debate and Counterpoint Reading: books on homosexuality … [Read more...]
To Assume Makes an Ass out of (Yo)U and Me
March 25, 2013 | 16 Comments
Oh, I remember the days when everyone and their mother was writing articles about this blog without actually reading it. A total lack of understanding for the term “attachment parenting” caused very odd outbursts from journalists against my blog’s name. It was very creepy how they described it as some sort of weird mantra we “attachment parents” *must* have because *all* AP mothers "must stay home" and "refuse childcare"... Except, the name behind my blog is meant to be a … [Read more...]
A Child’s Perspective on Same-Sex Relationships
March 23, 2013 | 15 Comments
I posted the photo above yesterday on the blog Facebook page, and it was the first time I could visibly see the number of “likes” of the page drop within seconds. I’ll give the people who were offended some credit, because they went quietly without any “I’m leaving” announcement (I still don’t understand the point of that. Not every facebook page is going to be one you decide is right to follow. Just unlike the page, don’t make it a big production when you exit.) It has been on … [Read more...]
Recipe: Armenian Monti
December 4, 2012 | 9 Comments
I completed the first of my Pre-30 Bucket List! #13, learn how to make Monti. Monti, is an Armenian dish I LOVE. When my mom first made it for Brian he went crazy. It is now his favorite food of all time, and he's not the only one. I've been around my mom making Monti since I could remember, but this time I was actually going to learn and be able to replicate it at home. Apparently, true Armenian Monti uses lamb which I am a fan of, but my mom is not. That is why we always have used … [Read more...]
Carmel-by-the-Sea
October 27, 2012 | 5 Comments
Brian and I took a weekend vacation to Carmel! A big part of my childhood was spent there, so I love going back. Carmel Then: Carmel Now: We do encounter one problem. The men in my family (and the ones we marry) tend to be abnormally tall, and the houses in Carmel are built for abnormally small people. Eating is one of my favorite things to do, and some of the best restaurants are in town. We met my best friend from Carmel, … [Read more...]
Our Ethiopian Family
October 20, 2012 | 5 Comments
I wanted to share this amazing family photo captured by Lori Dorman when we were in Ethiopia. Pictured are Samuel's brothers, sister, and mother/ama. The resemblance he bears to all of them is unquestionable. … [Read more...]
A Letter About Marriage From My Dad
October 13, 2012 | 38 Comments
My parents have been married for over 40 years. And not a lukewarm relationship- people who don't know them often ask if they are newlyweds due to the way that act towards each other To my Favorite, People always ask your Mom and I what is our secret to such a strong, loving marriage when they watch the way we love and interact with each other, and then find out later that we have been married for over 40 years. People are mistaken when they think you stop falling in love when you … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things I Wish My Parents Did Differently
August 14, 2012 | 31 Comments
It seems like all parents to to give their children a better childhood and life than the one they had. I was blessed with a very happy childhood, and I am trying to give my children close to the same one I have. However, there were things in my own childhood I wish my parents had done or hadn't done (see above picture). Here is a list of what I learned not to do from my parents: 1. I will teach my children how to ride a bike! That's right, my parents totally … [Read more...]
My Better Half
July 1, 2012 | 19 Comments
Who is the strong silent man behind the blog? No one seems to know. He does need to keep a bit of mystery on here, but we will let you in on a little more of his personality. Brian and I met the month I turned sixteen. He was almost twenty-one at the time. He wanted nothing to do with me because I was so young. Needless to say, I was fuming by this rejection. I didn’t hear from him for two years... until the week before I turned eighteen, when I received a convenient phone call. He’s … [Read more...]
