• I've set a goal to bake one pie a week with the kids during this Fall season. Today I ordered a bunch of cute pie cutters so we can get creative with designs. But we didn't want to wait for them to come, so Silas helped me hand cut some pumpkins and bats for this week's pie. Pumpkin pie felt like a good one to start with! Daddy doesn't like it, so more for the rest of us 😝 #pumpkinpie #pie
    I've set a goal to bake one pie a week with the kids during this Fall season. Today I ordered a bunch of cute pie cutters so we can get creative with designs. But we didn't want to wait for them to come, so Silas helped me hand cut some pumpkins and bats for this week's pie. Pumpkin pie felt like a good one to start with! Daddy doesn't like it, so more for the rest of us 😝 #pumpkinpie #pie
  • The last couple days, Junia has been waking up before the rest of the house and sneaking into Silas's room to wake him up. This usually means they are both running into our room way too early, but this morning I heard her get up and open his door, so I rushed in to try to get her out before she woke him up. But when I opened his door, they were both laying together so sweetly with their arms around each other 😭. I would have snapped a picture of the sweetness, but it was far too early for the sun to be up, so there was no light. But typing this up right here will make the mental image I have of it live on. And this picture of the two of them is pretty dang cute too. Yay for fun Fall activities like corn mazes 🌽 #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    The last couple days, Junia has been waking up before the rest of the house and sneaking into Silas's room to wake him up. This usually means they are both running into our room way too early, but this morning I heard her get up and open his door, so I rushed in to try to get her out before she woke him up. But when I opened his door, they were both laying together so sweetly with their arms around each other 😭. I would have snapped a picture of the sweetness, but it was far too early for the sun to be up, so there was no light. But typing this up right here will make the mental image I have of it live on. And this picture of the two of them is pretty dang cute too. Yay for fun Fall activities like corn mazes 🌽 #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • We took our school day here today and ended the week on a high note ✨ #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    We took our school day here today and ended the week on a high note ✨ #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Lately, I've been getting several comments about how Silas and I look alike. I've never thought we look much alike, because he looks a whole lot like his stunning birth mom. But in some of the pictures people have commented on, I can actually see it a little bit. The funny thing is that he and I are actually A LOT alike. We like the same foods and have a major sweet tooth. We have similar temperaments. We are both opinionated but also reserved. We are super competitive and hate to lose. And we even share the same very rare blood type. I don't care if my kids look or act anything like me, but I do think our similarities are a neat little gift from God. Silas is at the age where he notices our differences and is sorting out some of what it means to be in a multiracial family like ours. Because we all look so different and not like normal families, he has to work a little harder to see our similarities, and they are very meaningful to him. So, I just think God is pretty cool to give us all these obvious things that we can easily see. Silas is a pretty awesome person to be like, so I consider myself lucky to share so much in common with him. Also, I think this is the obligatory pic you take when in Austin, right? #silasfranklin #adoptionrocks #adopttogether #austin
    Lately, I've been getting several comments about how Silas and I look alike. I've never thought we look much alike, because he looks a whole lot like his stunning birth mom. But in some of the pictures people have commented on, I can actually see it a little bit. The funny thing is that he and I are actually A LOT alike. We like the same foods and have a major sweet tooth. We have similar temperaments. We are both opinionated but also reserved. We are super competitive and hate to lose. And we even share the same very rare blood type. I don't care if my kids look or act anything like me, but I do think our similarities are a neat little gift from God. Silas is at the age where he notices our differences and is sorting out some of what it means to be in a multiracial family like ours. Because we all look so different and not like normal families, he has to work a little harder to see our similarities, and they are very meaningful to him. So, I just think God is pretty cool to give us all these obvious things that we can easily see. Silas is a pretty awesome person to be like, so I consider myself lucky to share so much in common with him. Also, I think this is the obligatory pic you take when in Austin, right? #silasfranklin #adoptionrocks #adopttogether #austin
  • The San Antonio Riverwalk is 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾! We loved exploring this place and waving to the boats going by. Definitely somewhere I want to come back to and spend more time 😍. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    The San Antonio Riverwalk is 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾! We loved exploring this place and waving to the boats going by. Definitely somewhere I want to come back to and spend more time 😍. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Just got home last night from a whirlwind trip to Austin and San Antonio. It was a bittersweet trip for sure. We were there to be with Nick's sister (@otmollyb) and her husband as they were adopting a baby. But a couple days after baby was born, the mom changed her mind and decided to parent. We all 100% support her decision, and I know she felt empowered to make that decision in large part because of the love and understanding Molly and Eddie gave her. Despite that, it definitely takes a big emotional and financial toll on Molly and Eddie, and we were glad we were able to be there with them to process some of all of that together. The financial loss is pretty significant, so if you feel inclined to donate towards their adoption fund, I've changed the link in my profile to their @adopttogether fundraising site. And of course prayers are always appreciated. Also, my kids are rockstar travelers, and I want to travel the world with them! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #adopttogether #adoptionjourney
    Just got home last night from a whirlwind trip to Austin and San Antonio. It was a bittersweet trip for sure. We were there to be with Nick's sister (@otmollyb) and her husband as they were adopting a baby. But a couple days after baby was born, the mom changed her mind and decided to parent. We all 100% support her decision, and I know she felt empowered to make that decision in large part because of the love and understanding Molly and Eddie gave her. Despite that, it definitely takes a big emotional and financial toll on Molly and Eddie, and we were glad we were able to be there with them to process some of all of that together. The financial loss is pretty significant, so if you feel inclined to donate towards their adoption fund, I've changed the link in my profile to their @adopttogether fundraising site. And of course prayers are always appreciated. Also, my kids are rockstar travelers, and I want to travel the world with them! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #adopttogether #adoptionjourney
  • It's that time of year! Our first pumpkin patch of the season, and it was a good one. Went on a field trip here today and came home with some pumpkins and some vegetables that we got to pick ourselves! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    It's that time of year! Our first pumpkin patch of the season, and it was a good one. Went on a field trip here today and came home with some pumpkins and some vegetables that we got to pick ourselves! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Today was sports day at school! We represented Daddy's favorite team, my favorite team, and a team none of us cared about until the cutest little boy started playing for them. #baseball #gobraves #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    Today was sports day at school! We represented Daddy's favorite team, my favorite team, and a team none of us cared about until the cutest little boy started playing for them. #baseball #gobraves #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • So, somehow I haven't introduced you all to my gorgeous niece. Sadly, you do not get to see just how gorgeous she is, because I can't share her face. My sister @amymechler and her husband @livegrain are fostering this little love, and we pray we get to keep loving on her forever. We are all already so attached, and my kids are obsessed with her. They pretty much talk about her all day every day, and I don't mind one bit! We can't get enough! #silasfranklin #fostercare
    So, somehow I haven't introduced you all to my gorgeous niece. Sadly, you do not get to see just how gorgeous she is, because I can't share her face. My sister @amymechler and her husband @livegrain are fostering this little love, and we pray we get to keep loving on her forever. We are all already so attached, and my kids are obsessed with her. They pretty much talk about her all day every day, and I don't mind one bit! We can't get enough! #silasfranklin #fostercare
  • Yesterday at California Adventure, Dale chose Junia to be his little buddy for a duck race. He held her hand walking through the park and all through the race and pretty much made her whole life. Whoever was in that Dale costume was as big a fan of Junia as she was of him (or more likely her 😆). Junia has a new favorite Disney character now. I guess we'll have to add him to her growing stuffed animal collection. #junia_jebrianne #disneyland #californiaadventure
    Yesterday at California Adventure, Dale chose Junia to be his little buddy for a duck race. He held her hand walking through the park and all through the race and pretty much made her whole life. Whoever was in that Dale costume was as big a fan of Junia as she was of him (or more likely her 😆). Junia has a new favorite Disney character now. I guess we'll have to add him to her growing stuffed animal collection. #junia_jebrianne #disneyland #californiaadventure
  • His first soccer game was today, and he was awesome! He scored a goal 🙌🏾 Doesn't matter that it was for the other team 😝. He still has no idea. Wish we'd gotten that one on video, but here is another little funny moment of the game. All I have to say is Saturdays are going to be pretty entertaining for the next few months! #silasfranklin #soccer #ayso
    His first soccer game was today, and he was awesome! He scored a goal 🙌🏾 Doesn't matter that it was for the other team 😝. He still has no idea. Wish we'd gotten that one on video, but here is another little funny moment of the game. All I have to say is Saturdays are going to be pretty entertaining for the next few months! #silasfranklin #soccer #ayso
  • A couple more pictures from Silas's birthday party. Aunt @kimmy.joy killing it with the cake as usual 👏🏾 #silasfranklin #happybirthday #birthdayboy #birthdaycake #racecarparty #cakestagram #cakedecorating #cakeart #partyideas #kidsparty
    A couple more pictures from Silas's birthday party. Aunt @kimmy.joy killing it with the cake as usual 👏🏾 #silasfranklin #happybirthday #birthdayboy #birthdaycake #racecarparty #cakestagram #cakedecorating #cakeart #partyideas #kidsparty
  • Life is very full and kind of chaotic right now. But it's also so so good. We are loving these little escapes from the busyness, riding our new bikes to the beach and forgetting all our worries 🌴 #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #radpowerbikes
    Life is very full and kind of chaotic right now. But it's also so so good. We are loving these little escapes from the busyness, riding our new bikes to the beach and forgetting all our worries 🌴 #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #radpowerbikes
  • We started school today! I love that I get to be his teacher 😍#silasfranklin #homeschool
    We started school today! I love that I get to be his teacher 😍#silasfranklin #homeschool
  • We celebrated our birthday boy over the weekend with a vintage race car party, per his request. We had so much fun and loved seeing him surrounded by so many friends and family members celebrating alongside him. We adore you #silasfranklin, and celebrating you is my favorite! #happybirthday #fiveyearsold #birthdayboy #racecarparty
    We celebrated our birthday boy over the weekend with a vintage race car party, per his request. We had so much fun and loved seeing him surrounded by so many friends and family members celebrating alongside him. We adore you #silasfranklin, and celebrating you is my favorite! #happybirthday #fiveyearsold #birthdayboy #racecarparty
  • Today my boy turned 5! I cannot believe how fast these years have flown by. We celebrated today with a bike ride to the beach, pizza and ice cream, and the celebrations will continue through the weekend. Silas, you changed my life in a million beautiful ways when you entered this world 5 years ago. I'll never stop thanking God for the gift of being your mom. You are more than a dream come true. I never could have dreamt up a boy as incredible as you are. Happy birthday baby! #silasfranklin #happybirthday
    Today my boy turned 5! I cannot believe how fast these years have flown by. We celebrated today with a bike ride to the beach, pizza and ice cream, and the celebrations will continue through the weekend. Silas, you changed my life in a million beautiful ways when you entered this world 5 years ago. I'll never stop thanking God for the gift of being your mom. You are more than a dream come true. I never could have dreamt up a boy as incredible as you are. Happy birthday baby! #silasfranklin #happybirthday
  • I promise it's not a fake backdrop 😜 Wish we were still there! #silasfranklin
    I promise it's not a fake backdrop 😜 Wish we were still there! #silasfranklin
  • The mountains were glorious, and I wish we could've stayed longer. But home is pretty hard to beat. #californialove #silasfranklin #tlpicks
    The mountains were glorious, and I wish we could've stayed longer. But home is pretty hard to beat. #californialove #silasfranklin #tlpicks
  • Silas and Junia have now both fallen asleep in this backpack on this trail. Click the hashtag #kinnierbabybackpack to see Silas on this same trail and pictures of both my babies snuggled up in this same backpack! #junia_jebrianne #tlpicks
    Silas and Junia have now both fallen asleep in this backpack on this trail. Click the hashtag #kinnierbabybackpack to see Silas on this same trail and pictures of both my babies snuggled up in this same backpack! #junia_jebrianne #tlpicks
  • Nick's birthday was Wednesday, so we celebrated by renting e-bikes and riding around Mammoth! I'm glad I failed to get him a present, because now I can get him one of these for himself (and one for me too 😜) Happy Birthday @nkinnier ! 😘 #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    Nick's birthday was Wednesday, so we celebrated by renting e-bikes and riding around Mammoth! I'm glad I failed to get him a present, because now I can get him one of these for himself (and one for me too 😜) Happy Birthday @nkinnier ! 😘 #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Because a picture can't do it justice, here's a video....which also can't do it justice. Stopped for lunch at this lake in the middle of a hike while camping ⛺️ Also so proud of my boy for hiking 3-4 miles with such a great attitude! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #california #californialove #sierranevadas
    Because a picture can't do it justice, here's a video....which also can't do it justice. Stopped for lunch at this lake in the middle of a hike while camping ⛺️ Also so proud of my boy for hiking 3-4 miles with such a great attitude! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #california #californialove #sierranevadas
  • Spent the last four nights camping with this crew and couldn't have had more fun! It was some much needed time away from work and responsibilities and even cell phone service. We're easing our way back into civilization now and spending the next few days with Nick's parents before we head home. Lots more pictures from our trip to come, because these kids are rockstars and made this my favorite camping trip yet! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    Spent the last four nights camping with this crew and couldn't have had more fun! It was some much needed time away from work and responsibilities and even cell phone service. We're easing our way back into civilization now and spending the next few days with Nick's parents before we head home. Lots more pictures from our trip to come, because these kids are rockstars and made this my favorite camping trip yet! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Hard to beat this view. California, we love you! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #tkpicks
    Hard to beat this view. California, we love you! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #tkpicks
  • We left behind the beach today to head for the mountains 🏔 This will be Junia's first time camping and Silas's first camping trip he'll remember. So excited for some time away with this crew! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    We left behind the beach today to head for the mountains 🏔 This will be Junia's first time camping and Silas's first camping trip he'll remember. So excited for some time away with this crew! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Harbor strolls with these goobers ⛵️ #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    Harbor strolls with these goobers ⛵️ #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • So, so, SO happy to be back home with them! Spending my days with them is a million times better than anything else I could be doing #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    So, so, SO happy to be back home with them! Spending my days with them is a million times better than anything else I could be doing #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Missing my fun little crew this week 😩 Spending the week in Atlanta for @rootedink (see my stories), which is a different kind of fun! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    Missing my fun little crew this week 😩 Spending the week in Atlanta for @rootedink (see my stories), which is a different kind of fun! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Planting ourselves right here during this heatwave of hell. We don't have air conditioning, so if we're gonna sweat, we might as well sweat with a view ☀️ #junia_jebrianne
    Planting ourselves right here during this heatwave of hell. We don't have air conditioning, so if we're gonna sweat, we might as well sweat with a view ☀️ #junia_jebrianne
  • Twelve years married today! I love being his wife, and I'm so proud of what we've built together 💫
    Twelve years married today! I love being his wife, and I'm so proud of what we've built together 💫
  • Pretty flowers for a pretty girl 💐 #junia_jebrianne
    Pretty flowers for a pretty girl 💐 #junia_jebrianne
  • Band photo...album coming soon 🎸
    Band photo...album coming soon 🎸
  • His t-ball season is long over, but somehow I managed to go through the whole season without ever posting this photo. Rectifying that now, because this ridiculous cuteness needs to be in my feed! #silasfranklin #littleleague
    His t-ball season is long over, but somehow I managed to go through the whole season without ever posting this photo. Rectifying that now, because this ridiculous cuteness needs to be in my feed! #silasfranklin #littleleague
  • Flying through summer with this danger loving girl #junia_jebrianne
    Flying through summer with this danger loving girl #junia_jebrianne
  • Orange County friends: If you or someone you know is looking into or planning on homeschooling this coming year, I would love to be your Homeschool Teacher/Educational Specialist! Families receive $2600+ in instructional funds for each student in TK-8th grade ($2800 for high school) through Inspire Charter School! It's an especially great option for those of you with TK aged kids who aren't ready to enroll them in full time school yet. I can take all ages, TK-12th grade, so message me or leave a comment if you're interested or want more info! And feel free to pass my info along or tag anyone you think might be interested. melindak@inspireschools.org Above are some pictures of some of our homeschooling journey this last year. We're having a blast!
    Orange County friends: If you or someone you know is looking into or planning on homeschooling this coming year, I would love to be your Homeschool Teacher/Educational Specialist! Families receive $2600+ in instructional funds for each student in TK-8th grade ($2800 for high school) through Inspire Charter School! It's an especially great option for those of you with TK aged kids who aren't ready to enroll them in full time school yet. I can take all ages, TK-12th grade, so message me or leave a comment if you're interested or want more info! And feel free to pass my info along or tag anyone you think might be interested. melindak@inspireschools.org Above are some pictures of some of our homeschooling journey this last year. We're having a blast!
  • Feeling kind of helpless and sick about all that's been going on lately. Don't have much to say that hasn't been said, but I don't want to stay quiet. #familiesbelongtogether #keepfamiliestogether #blacklivesmatter #immigrantlivesmatter #refugeelivesmatter
    Feeling kind of helpless and sick about all that's been going on lately. Don't have much to say that hasn't been said, but I don't want to stay quiet. #familiesbelongtogether #keepfamiliestogether #blacklivesmatter #immigrantlivesmatter #refugeelivesmatter
  • My whole life I have been blessed with incredible abundance in the dad category. I'm married to the best, and I was raised by the best. I know that isn't everyone's story, and I don't take for granted what I have. My kids are loved beyond words by their dad, who fights for them daily and makes them his number one priority. My dad did and does the same for me and all his kids and grandkids. My kids have the two best grandpas in the world. We loved getting to celebrate our favorite men yesterday, and I'm eternally grateful to have them. #fathersday #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    My whole life I have been blessed with incredible abundance in the dad category. I'm married to the best, and I was raised by the best. I know that isn't everyone's story, and I don't take for granted what I have. My kids are loved beyond words by their dad, who fights for them daily and makes them his number one priority. My dad did and does the same for me and all his kids and grandkids. My kids have the two best grandpas in the world. We loved getting to celebrate our favorite men yesterday, and I'm eternally grateful to have them. #fathersday #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Just bought this bike for Junia to ride. But this is how they prefer to roll 🚴🏾 Glad I bought the bike with a basket! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    Just bought this bike for Junia to ride. But this is how they prefer to roll 🚴🏾 Glad I bought the bike with a basket! #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Picks me flowers on every single walk. Stinkin' little heartbreaker 💔#silasfranklin
    Picks me flowers on every single walk. Stinkin' little heartbreaker 💔#silasfranklin
  • My ❤️ #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    My ❤️ #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Sometimes I don't even know how this is real life. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #tidepools
    Sometimes I don't even know how this is real life. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #tidepools
  • This May gray weather is getting old to me. Where's the sun?? ☀️ These two don't seem to mind, so we still head to the beach most days. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    This May gray weather is getting old to me. Where's the sun?? ☀️ These two don't seem to mind, so we still head to the beach most days. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • Exploring the tide pools today 🦀 She wasn't scared, but he was scared for her, so he held her arm anytime Nick or I weren't right by her. Sweet sibling love 💕#silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    Exploring the tide pools today 🦀 She wasn't scared, but he was scared for her, so he held her arm anytime Nick or I weren't right by her. Sweet sibling love 💕#silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • We had the best staycation these last few days! So sad it's over, but really thankful it happened. I love being anywhere with them. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #staycation
    We had the best staycation these last few days! So sad it's over, but really thankful it happened. I love being anywhere with them. #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne #staycation
  • Yesterday morning, Silas woke up and excitedly announced that it was Mother's Day. I asked him what that meant and he said it meant all the mothers were coming over to the beach house we've been staying at. I asked him who all the mothers are, and he proceeded to list all the people in this photo (and a few others). Some of the women in this photo do not have kids of their own, but Silas's list of mothers could not be more true. I have the deepest gratitude for these women who bring so much life and light to my children's lives and to mine. I couldn't do this mothering thing without them and many others who are mothering my kids alongside me. #mothersday #ittakesavillage
    Yesterday morning, Silas woke up and excitedly announced that it was Mother's Day. I asked him what that meant and he said it meant all the mothers were coming over to the beach house we've been staying at. I asked him who all the mothers are, and he proceeded to list all the people in this photo (and a few others). Some of the women in this photo do not have kids of their own, but Silas's list of mothers could not be more true. I have the deepest gratitude for these women who bring so much life and light to my children's lives and to mine. I couldn't do this mothering thing without them and many others who are mothering my kids alongside me. #mothersday #ittakesavillage
  • I fought like hell for this. For these moments. For these kisses from these two little souls who call me mama. I didn't care about being celebrated or thanked today. I think this day takes on a whole new perspective for those of us who scratch and claw our way into motherhood. I found myself thanking my babies over and over again today for giving me this gift of motherhood. I knew I wanted it, I just didn't know it was this dang good. It was worth every brutal blow along the way to finding them. Happy Mother's Day to all, especially those who are still battling their way to their babies. #mothersday
    I fought like hell for this. For these moments. For these kisses from these two little souls who call me mama. I didn't care about being celebrated or thanked today. I think this day takes on a whole new perspective for those of us who scratch and claw our way into motherhood. I found myself thanking my babies over and over again today for giving me this gift of motherhood. I knew I wanted it, I just didn't know it was this dang good. It was worth every brutal blow along the way to finding them. Happy Mother's Day to all, especially those who are still battling their way to their babies. #mothersday
  • Not enough heart eyes in the world for this 😍😍. Ugh! This life with them....never could have fathomed something this freaking good.
    Not enough heart eyes in the world for this 😍😍. Ugh! This life with them....never could have fathomed something this freaking good.
  • Every day is a good day with this girl 💕 #junia_jebrianne
    Every day is a good day with this girl 💕 #junia_jebrianne
  • It's been so much fun to watch Silas learn about and play t-ball this season ⚾️ He spent pretty much the entire first game playing in the dirt, not paying attention to anything that was going on around him. I had to run the bases with him and lots of times bribe him with candy to get him to run to the next base. Then he'd just sit down on the base and play with the dirt some more until he was offered the next piece of candy to run to the next base again. I thought there was no hope to getting him into baseball. Fast forward to today, and he is still definitely playing in the dirt A LOT, he still loses interest quickly, and he still is often times in his own little world. But, he also can hit the ball hard from the tee, AND he has surprised us all that he's been able to hit the ball every at bat where the ball is pitched to him instead of using the tee. There is no longer any coaxing required to get him to run to each base. He loves running after the ball when it's hit towards him in the field, has no idea what to do with it once he picks it up, but eventually throws it somewhere. I don't care if he's good or terrible or if he loves or hates the sport. I'm just so proud to call him mine. And I actually think he's going to be really good at sports....just not sure he's going to love them 🤷🏻‍♀️ #silasfranklin #littleleague #tball #tballmom
    It's been so much fun to watch Silas learn about and play t-ball this season ⚾️ He spent pretty much the entire first game playing in the dirt, not paying attention to anything that was going on around him. I had to run the bases with him and lots of times bribe him with candy to get him to run to the next base. Then he'd just sit down on the base and play with the dirt some more until he was offered the next piece of candy to run to the next base again. I thought there was no hope to getting him into baseball. Fast forward to today, and he is still definitely playing in the dirt A LOT, he still loses interest quickly, and he still is often times in his own little world. But, he also can hit the ball hard from the tee, AND he has surprised us all that he's been able to hit the ball every at bat where the ball is pitched to him instead of using the tee. There is no longer any coaxing required to get him to run to each base. He loves running after the ball when it's hit towards him in the field, has no idea what to do with it once he picks it up, but eventually throws it somewhere. I don't care if he's good or terrible or if he loves or hates the sport. I'm just so proud to call him mine. And I actually think he's going to be really good at sports....just not sure he's going to love them 🤷🏻‍♀️ #silasfranklin #littleleague #tball #tballmom
  • The other day, Silas laid all of Junia's stuffed animals out around him and proudly announced that he was adopting all of them 😭😭 The topic of adoption is a regular part of our everyday conversations, and I love that I get to have these talks with my kids and listen as they process all that adoption means. Even though we talk about it all the time, I never feel 100% adequate in my ability to help my kids navigate all that there is to process. I am thankful for people who put a great deal of time and effort into creating books and products that help us adoptive mamas find natural ways to talk to our kids about all things adoption related. @slumberkins is one of those companies, and we are excited to partner with them as they launch their new Hartley bundle! Hartley is the softest, most cuddly sloth ever, and he comes with a book all about heart families. With May being #fostercareawareness month, @slumberkins has partnered with @allianceofmoms. With every purchase of a Hartley bundle, a portion of the proceeds will go to help the @allianceofmoms in their mission to break the intergenerational cycle of babies born to teens in foster care. Foster care has not been part of our story YET, but it is near and dear to our heart, and we love that this Hartley bundle is being used to help kids in the foster system!#slumberkins #allianceofmoms #fostercareawareness #heartfamily #slumberkinsonamission #cuddlycreatureswithintention #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
    The other day, Silas laid all of Junia's stuffed animals out around him and proudly announced that he was adopting all of them 😭😭 The topic of adoption is a regular part of our everyday conversations, and I love that I get to have these talks with my kids and listen as they process all that adoption means. Even though we talk about it all the time, I never feel 100% adequate in my ability to help my kids navigate all that there is to process. I am thankful for people who put a great deal of time and effort into creating books and products that help us adoptive mamas find natural ways to talk to our kids about all things adoption related. @slumberkins is one of those companies, and we are excited to partner with them as they launch their new Hartley bundle! Hartley is the softest, most cuddly sloth ever, and he comes with a book all about heart families. With May being #fostercareawareness month, @slumberkins has partnered with @allianceofmoms. With every purchase of a Hartley bundle, a portion of the proceeds will go to help the @allianceofmoms in their mission to break the intergenerational cycle of babies born to teens in foster care. Foster care has not been part of our story YET, but it is near and dear to our heart, and we love that this Hartley bundle is being used to help kids in the foster system!#slumberkins #allianceofmoms #fostercareawareness #heartfamily #slumberkinsonamission #cuddlycreatureswithintention #silasfranklin #junia_jebrianne
  • This is 2 ✌🏾 Happy birthday to our sunshine girl ☀️ This girl has brought so much joy and life to our world. Her love for life is contagious. She is fearless, affectionate, determined, opinionated, and as sassy as they come. She is everything I ever wanted in a daughter and more. This girl can and will do whatever she sets her mind to. I'm just so thankful I get to be her number one cheerleader as she figures out all that that is. Happy birthday June girl! We love you beyond words!! #junia_jebrianne
    This is 2 ✌🏾 Happy birthday to our sunshine girl ☀️ This girl has brought so much joy and life to our world. Her love for life is contagious. She is fearless, affectionate, determined, opinionated, and as sassy as they come. She is everything I ever wanted in a daughter and more. This girl can and will do whatever she sets her mind to. I'm just so thankful I get to be her number one cheerleader as she figures out all that that is. Happy birthday June girl! We love you beyond words!! #junia_jebrianne