Photo: {{little update for those of you following my blog post from a few days ago}} this man did an... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1j7S2D4

moving past survival  mode - yesterday, after a breakfast date at the local diner, brian and i went for a... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1jXi1mo

allibenson said: What is the name of your church? tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1lFBt2v

hackerhale said: Emily! First of all, congratulations!!! So very exciting for you and Brian with all of... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1lFC82o

mom status - last year, mother’s day rocked my world. just two days before, we had discovered i was... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1lFQJnj

Photoset: we’ve been experimenting with baby-led weaning. so far, the little noodle is loving avocado,... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1oWILgY

that plant though. - yesterday, i posted this photo on instagram about apple cider vinegar (which has... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1oW_Pdp

currently (an update on our #fostercareadventures). - it’s been a while since i’ve written an update about... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1ogc8Qp

ocracoke - yesterday, after a half hour van ride to the ferry, and then a 2.5 hour ferry ride to the... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1tMebDk

Photoset: houston trip in photos. tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1uaOcl0

lately - below is a quick life update of what’s been going on at the recker home lately. judah cash this... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1v-ixmJ

talk to your heart - as i’m plopped on the couch typing—the baby monitor to my left, the fat, brown cat... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1xSJ2dO

#reckerfostercareadventures // weekend update - exciting news! the boys’ dad found a place to live, and he... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1zQLLjb

reunification is coming - this week holds big changes for our little family. after a big court date on... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw1-dHhJi

#wednesdayoutfitadventures - today i decided i’m going to do my best to document what i (i should really... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw20FyYFH

respite redefined - i want to share a resource that has been super helpful during our foster care journey.... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw20p2qUU

motivation for love - as you may have seen though fb or ig, we got a new foster care placement at the end... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw24-7oaU

we survived the whole30 - in april, we went to brunch with friends who were vacationing in our town. when... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw27JOsYr

a lament on court day - this morning i sat in court and listened as the details of our two older foster... tmblr.co/ZzHHdw28fKXcS

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