Category Archives: ROOTED & RAW

Opening Up About My Adoption

Yesterday I wrote a post on Instagram about my adoption… “ever since becoming a mother my adoption

Celebrating One Year: Happy 1st Birthday Alfie Francis!

Last night Andrew and I sat on our front porch and rocked for a few hours after the kids went to bed. Theo

Stella Turns Five

Our Stella Vivienne turned five a few Sundays ago, and this past Memorial holiday weekend

Without Social Media: Venturing Down a More Present Path

I suppose jumping in is as good as any ol’ place to start. So here I am, my feet in the puddles standing

A Spring Supper Picnic

The weather has been so beautiful and bright here in Kansas City this spring. Albeit, the

To Stella | You Are Already “Woman” Enough

It’s International Women’s Day! I discovered this while I was waiting for the kettle to steam for