Whew. We’re almost home. By the time you’re reading this, it will be Monday morning in America (Monday night in China). At this point, we’ve completed the adoption process at the United States Consulate here in Guangzhou and sworn to…
China 2016: Days 8 & 9
Hello! Hello! Good morning to you from China (it’s afternoon here…but I’m thinking for many of you, it’s morning). We’ve had an eventful couple of days…we celebrated our sweet Kensington turning EIGHT! She was quick to point out that her…
China 2016: Days 5-7 (I think???)
Well, hello from China! We’re alive and well over here. #andreadytobehome Right now, it’s Wednesday afternoon and Madeley is napping, the big kids just finished their school work and we’re about to go swimming in the hotel pool. I thought I’d…
Madeley James
Oh my goodness…I don’t even know where to start. I guess I ‘ll start from the beginning. Yesterday, we met our little girl…Madeley James Shull. (Pronounced “made-lee”) Our last family of five selfie. The night before we left, we ate…
Shull Party of Six!
I have waited a long time to write this post. Eighteen months to be exact. Today, the Shull five are boarding a plane and heading out to become the Shull SIX! We always knew that we wanted to adopt two…
Scarf Exchange 2016
‘Tis that time of year for one of my very favorite things…our scarf exchange! So, I blog about this every year because it’s such a fun idea that you and your friends should do too! This was our fifth year…
Jalapeno & Bacon Mac & Cheese
I don’t know what it is about September that makes me crave Mac & Cheese…but for some reason, fall and this deliciousness just go hand in hand. The other night, we indulged with this Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese as…
Kensington’s Spa Party
On Sunday afternoon, we hosted Kensington’s 8th birthday party! Her actual birthday isn’t until next week, but we have big plans next weekend, so we thought we’d do it now and it worked out beautifully. Kensington picked this year’s theme…
Meal Planning Monday #152 on a Tuesday!
It’s Meal Planning Monday Tuesday! We have a CRAZY fun week this week, so dinners have to be quick! Here are four suppers your family will enjoy…plus you’ll love them too because they’re quick to make and easy to clean…
Friday Favorites
It’s Friday! And not only Friday…Friday of a three day weekend. Because it’s a three day weekend, I am taking Monday off and will return to blogging world on Tuesday. I hope you have a safe and fun weekend! I’m…
Enchilada Lasagna
Is it an enchilada or a lasagna? It’s both! All the flavors of a beef enchilada layered between lasagna noodles. THIS is the kind of recipe you need to make when people are coming over for dinner this fall. You…
Dinner Tonight: Brown Sugar Brisket
Since my kiddos love brisket, I’m always looking for ways to make it. This is such a great family supper on busy week nights because you just throw it in the slow cooker that morning and it’s waiting for you…
