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In Awe
Isn’t my job just to sit and stare. To take pictures until my icloud is too full. Isn’t my job just to marvel at God’s glory that came...
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Products I Love
Here are 6 products that have made my transition a little bit easier in these first 2 months of motherhood. I am sure I will have much...
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My Battle with Breastfeeding
We used to fight every time it was time to nurse. Baby E couldn’t latch on and would get so frustrated. If he did latch on somehow, it...
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Gratitude
My new favorite time of day is around 4:30 a.m. The house is quiet. Baby E has just fallen back to sleep on me after nursing him and my...
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I’ve never thought…
As I snuggle into my new role as a mother in this first month, and my previous life is fading to the past I started to think about the...
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First Hours
On September 26th, 2016 at 10:03 p.m., we gave birth to our greatest blessing: Our Son. All 7lbs 10oz of love that was hidden inside of...
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The Adventures of Mommy & Daddy
As a first time new mom, there were so many things that all the books and all the google searches couldn’t prepare me for. The pain of...
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When this place became home…
When this place became home… Harbin, China Harbin, China- July 19, 2013 When, in one’s life does a new place become home? For me…it took...
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Oh China, I will miss thee…
Oh China, I will miss thee… Harbin, China Harbin, China- July 9, 2013 This antique yet up-to-the-minute country has become like home to...
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“Creativity is Intelligence having Fun” -Einstein
“Creativity is Intelligence having Fun” -Einstein Harbin, China Harbin, China- July 4, 2013 For the past 5 months or so, I have been...
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Meet my Students…
Meet my Students… Harbin, China Harbin, China- June 22, 2013 The school year is coming to a close and soon so will the end of this...
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Happy Children’s Day!
Happy Children’s Day! Harbin, China Harbin, China- June 1, 2013 June 1st ALREADY!!! I can’t believe I have been here almost 5 months and...
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Welcome to May in Harbin!
Welcome to May in Harbin! Harbin, China Harbin, China- May 17, 2013 May is my favorite month, if you can’t tell! Happy Birthday to all...
Beijing 2013!
Beijing 2013! Beijing, China Beijing, China- May 2, 2013 Being in Beijing for my birthday was something I could have never imagined! It...
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Truly Me Time..
Truly Me Time.. Harbin, China Harbin, China- April 8, 2013 Its kind of crazy growing up in such a big family. You always have someone...
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Food, Food & more Food :)
Food, Food & more Food 🙂 Harbin, China Harbin, China- April 3, 2013 Oh goodness! At the start of this trip I just knew I was going to...
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Things we take for granted…
Things we take for granted… Harbin, China Harbin, China- March 23, 2013 In the U.S , especially in New York, we take so much for granted....
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A quick Grand Tour of my hood…
A quick Grand Tour of my hood… Harbin, China Harbin, China- March 21, 2013 Everyday I’m woken up by this man or woman who rides his bike...
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These things only happen to me! (before 9:00a)
These things only happen to me! (before 9:00a) Harbin, China Harbin, China- March 15, 2013 Well, Of course! The one day that my...
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Harbin- The Place of Extremes
Harbin- The Place of Extremes Harbin, China Harbin, China- March 12, 2013 In one day here in Harbin, I felt a 30 degree temperature...
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