Ericka J
Happy Birthday to Me – and Dr. King
I don’t remember when I realized that I shared a birthday with Martin Luther King, Jr. It must have been around the time I started school, since we got the day off each year...
When You Miss the First Four Years . . .
When you miss the first four years of your child's life, you might look at things a bit differently . . .
You might order four little birthday cakes, light a bunch of extra candles,...
A World More Beautiful, A Heart More Burdened :: Perspectives on Living as an...
In 2016, we welcomed our first child, a Thai daughter, into our hearts and lives. Becoming a transracial, cross-cultural, adoptive family made my role as a (new) mother quite complex. My world became more...
Looking for Rainbows in the Back-to-School Storm
"What you focus on, grows."
"What you focus on, grows." This is a quote I've been meditating on for a while now (long before we'd ever heard of COVID19) -- but right now it feels...
Black Americans are Grieving – It’s Time for White Americans to Acknowledge Their Pain
*Black Americans are grieving. Your Black friends, co-workers, acquaintances, and the strangers you pass on the street are carrying a heavy weight on their shoulders and a sharp pain in their chest. In early...
How to Thrive When Working From Home With Your Spouse
I will never forget those first few years of marriage when people would sweetly ask, “Aww, how long have you two been married?!” We’d answer them–one year, two, three, four–and they would respond all...
The Day I Was Crowned (at Shades Creek Dental)
My Crowning Moment
After my first visit to Shades Creek Dental, Dr. MacBeth told me, "You need a crown."
So, I was like, "I know, right?!"
Miss America dreams die hard, and I was looking forward to...
Thoughts from a Mom with Dental Trauma: Why I Chose Shades Creek Dental
I’m one of those people . . . one who cringes at the thought of going to the dentist, who puts off appointments way too long, and who finally goes in for a cleaning...
Crafting with Connection :: A Simple Gift to Make for (or with) Your Child
These little necklaces started as an idea to connect with my daughter as she was beginning preschool. I wanted a way for her to feel close to me while we were apart. We promised...
Documenting Your Family Vacation :: Easy Apps for Memorable Videos
Traveling with our daughter (even on short trips) has proven to be one of the best memory makers and bonding experiences. We love exploring and going on adventures together! And as professional photographers and...