HUGE GIVEAWAY!!

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You can enter here: http://bit.ly/101S8QQ     10 winners will each get $100 gift certificate to my Etsy shop. That’s $1000 dollars worth of goodies in my shop! Gift Certificate is only valid in my Etsy shop and cannot be combined with any other coupon or offer.  Website: www.mymissprissboutique.etsy.com   Custom doll by . Value: $40   $50 […]

Time is a Gift

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I will NEVER forget the night that changed the way I look at my children, motherhood and more importantly life in general. I will never forget those few short minutes that felt like an eternity.   “Please just take a breath.”   “Come on little guy, please just take a breath.”   “Oh please God do […]

Motherly Attributes of the Heart

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Motherhood.   It did not come easily to me. We battled infertility (infertility won) and then adoption won our hearts over. And over. And over.   Motherhood is not a sole pursuit in my world. It’s a title that I share with the three women who were mothers to my sons first.   My motherhood […]

Banana Bread Recipe

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Banana Bread Recipe   Banana bread is one of those things you either love or hate.  I myself love it!  I find it makes a wonderful breakfast, with a little cream cheese or real butter smeared across it, YUM!  It is a great way to use up bananas that might find their way in the […]

Adoption Part 4

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Sunday     I woke up anxious to get to the end of the day when we would meet Handsome.  Once again, I was very thankful to be watching General Conference and feeling the spirit of the day.  I look forward to General Conference every six months so I can veg in my PJ’s, watch church […]

Top 7 things moms should know about Disneyland

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Since the theme for the month of May is Motherhood (naturally) and I’m a Disney Travel Expert, I thought it would be fun to share the top 7 things ALL moms should know when taking a Disneyland vacation – no matter the age of your kids! I am looking forward to using these tips myself […]

Adoption Part 3

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SATURDAY was a waiting game. Luckily it was General Conference and it helped distract me.  My emotional self was so raw after fasting the day before and the adoption was forefront in my brain. I vacillated back and forth between letting myself get excited and keeping up walls of protection.   I have had a […]

Adoption Part 2

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Pink Moss is running around chasing Mr. Handsome. He is fast Lightening fast! So this is what my “boy mom” friends always spoke of.  Boundless energy vs. Hormonal changes Now I get to experience both! On FRIDAY I posted this. I decided to fast all day Friday in hopes of clarity and help in making […]

Our Adoption: Part One

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This story is so crazy to me, I have decided to write it in parts, six parts.  There were six days from start to finish in this story that changed all of our lives forever.   THURSDAY To begin, I have to give a little information on myself.  I came from a family of three […]

Asberger’s & Motherhood

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Asberger’s & Motherhood- Guest post by Porsche Christensen   NO! I can’t put my clothes on! You do it!” “You do realize that you’ll be 5 next month and 5 year olds put their own clothes on?” “NO! I can’t do it!”   “Please, eat your French toast.” “No! I want cereal!” “I made French […]