Adoption has a cost. More than a financial cost. A cost of time, peace, emotions, resources. “I didn’t know how much this process would cost me!” was something I said with exhaustion & brokenness a couple months ago. I know this journey will be well worth it when we’re holding that promise, but there are […]
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adoption profile book – fav photos
I can’t even with these photos. If you’ve ever considered having a photographer come over for an hour and just take photos of you doing life – this is your cue to do it!!! She sent me over 200 photos from this session and choosing my favs is impossible! These were the ones I’m choosing […]
adoption profile book photos – behind the scenes
One of our next steps in our adoption journey is putting together the profile book. The profile book is like a biography of Aaron, me and the kids but full of photos of our family, posed and candid. This is the book the expectant mother will be handed and she will look through ours (and […]
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the adoption bear
After the farmer’s market last Saturday (6.4.22), my sister-in-law and I went to the thrift store. I followed her to the kids section when I saw it. A bear, propped on a shelf away from all the other stuffed animals I avoid. I read the writing on his chest and my heart got emotional because […]
my first farmer’s market experience
I was selling our sourdough bagels and bread online when I was asked by a couple at our church if I’d consider being a booth at our town’s first ever Farmer’s Market (which they were coordinating). I said I’d think about it but I really didn’t feel qualified. But they were persistent and I kept […]
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our sourdough journey
If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably noticed I’ve talked about making sourdough. It’s one of those things I’ve watched others do for a couple years and have desired to start doing myself. But, truthfully, it seemed complicated and it intimidated me. But one day, my library friend brought freshly made sourdough bagels […]
the yard sale moment that wrecked me
Friday (5.6.22), a mama stopped by the yard sale with her son & infant daughter. She bought some things & we had a great conversation about our adoption journey so far & our goals / dreams. On Saturday, she came back with two more of her kids and I specifically went up and chatted with […]
we’re a part of the FAC family
“Alabama Adoption Agencies” was the first thing I typed into Google when we were considering adoption. I had no idea what the next step was, but I figured this was a good thing to search for first. I came across a few, dug around their website and narrowed it down to one. I also had […]
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“how are you doing with the adoption so far? no, really.”
I wanted to take a step back from all the fundraiser talk and chat about our heart behind this adoption journey so far. Not like, “reason why we’re doing it” heart but “how we’re doing.” Adoption isn’t just fundraisers and facts / updates, there is also a lot of emotions. Just like I shared in […]
adoption merch – kid shirts
The Shaver Crew adoption merch now has KID SHIRTS and they are LIVE & ready for you to rep! 🤟🏻 is sign language for “I love you!” & 🙂 is the national symbol for adoption. But it’s also just awesome! After our adult merch released, we had many requests for kid shirts. We are so […]