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That’s not it
Blake · grief

That’s not it

July 31, 2019 BlakesMama2 Comments

I ran into an old friend the other day. Usually I dread seeing people from waaay back (I’m talking high school… Don’t act like you don’t hide!) but this time I was actually delighted. It’s been over ten years since I saw him and it was wild to all of sudden be standing there chatting.… Continue reading That’s not it

Team Blake Year Four
Blake · Family · grief

Team Blake Year Four

June 22, 2019 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

This is our fourth year making Team Blake shirts. We design a new one every year around this time because of a walk we do for Cure SMA. I always have a fear that no one will buy. Then you all blow me away. All proceeds from tees sold go to Cure SMA on behalf… Continue reading Team Blake Year Four

Foster Care Awareness
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Foster Care Awareness

May 29, 2019May 5, 2021 BlakesMama1 Comment

May is Foster Care Awareness Month and I’ve been a complete slacker. I thought I would answer some of the most common questions we’ve gotten to show some of the inside stuff. Not like it’s all super secret or anything, but I definitely thought of foster parents as fantastic superhuman creatures until I became one… Continue reading Foster Care Awareness

It’s a lot
Blake · Family · grief

It’s a lot

February 6, 2019 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

In just a few days, it will be 2 years and 6 months since Blake died. I will never stop saying that I can’t believe SMA came into our lives and stole my perfect girl. All the time we ask ourselves why this happened? Why her? Why our family? My big girl has been asking… Continue reading It’s a lot

Baby E
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Baby E

January 24, 2019January 24, 2019 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

It’s been a bit since I did an update on our Baby E and you’ve been asking! This sweet girl is 4 months old now and it’s hard to believe she has been with us that long. She reeeeeally likes to be held, all the time. It took a couple months but now baths have… Continue reading Baby E

You can’t replace
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You can’t replace

December 20, 2018 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

I was scrolling through Facebook the other night, which I do too often, when I saw a quote that someone shared. It was shared in a foster/adoption group so the reference was clearly to children. Before my rant, I want to mention that I don’t think that’s what this quote was intended for originally. I also… Continue reading You can’t replace

Giving Tuesday
Blake · foster care

Giving Tuesday

November 27, 2018 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

Last night I was putting Kenley to bed when she told me that she wishes Blake was here for Christmas. She said, “I think we should get Blakey a present. What do you think about that?” After more discussion about Blakey not being able to play with something that we get for her, we settled… Continue reading Giving Tuesday

My secret
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My secret

November 26, 2018 BlakesMama1 Comment

My sweet friend told me recently, “I think you’re just better at being a mom than I am. You make it look so easy.” Here’s the deal: I think we all suffer a little bit from highlighting the happy or good looking times on social media. I don’t know about you, but I’m not super… Continue reading My secret

Changes?
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Changes?

November 4, 2018November 4, 2018 BlakesMamaLeave a comment

I brought my laptop along this vacation. I had big ideas of writing as often as I wanted out on the deck in the Hawaiian breeze. All by myself. Well, this is our last night and I’m finally sitting out here with all three girls. One in my lap and the other two playing with… Continue reading Changes?

Foster life
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Foster life

October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 BlakesMama1 Comment

You guys have been asking about how transitioning to a foster family is going. In short: it’s going really well. I’ve become a master with paperwork and appointments. Many visits to and from the doctor, social worker, CASA (court appointed special advocate), education coordinators, nutrition and more have been happening. We are back to the… Continue reading Foster life

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