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This blog post shares the author's experience of having their adoptive & biological children participate in a t-ball league. Despite forgetting to sign them up initially, they were grateful to find out that there were still spots available. The author learned valuable lessons throughout the season, such as the importance of perseverance and improvement even when starting out with limited skills. They also realized that enjoying the experience and supporting other teams is just as important as winning. Additionally, the author learned that maturity is more important than age when it comes to participating in sports. Overall, they had a positive experience and plan on continuing to be a sports family in the future.

Discovering hidden gems right in our own backyard is always a thrill, like the recently found Ox Bow Park in Goshen, Indiana. Planning to venture to the dunes in Michigan, time constraints led us to explore this park instead, conveniently located across from a Meijer for snack supplies. For a small entrance fee of $3, Ox Bow Park offers miles of trails, playgrounds, and even an archery range. We hiked through the marsh trail, enjoyed various picnic areas, and my personal favorite was strolling through the towering conifer trees that my child dubbed "tree bridges." If you're seeking a local adventure immersed in nature, this park comes highly recommended.

Don't miss out on my upcoming YL on a Budget event, where I'll be sharing valuable tips and tricks that I've learned over a decade of having Young Living in our lives. And if you're browsing for gift ideas, be sure to check out the Holiday Catalog for some fantastic options, whether it's for your loved ones or a special treat for yourself.

After going through the journey of adopting two children, Naomi took a step back from personal blogging. Now that she have settled into her new role as an adoptive parent, she is excited to return to blogging and to share their stories, adventures, and lessons learned. Naomi is also looking forward to sharing her family's experiences with homeschooling, hiking, and health transformations. She expresses her gratitude to their Young Living team and reminds readers that their purpose in life is to help others, offering support and assistance to anyone in need.

We adopted our two foster children several Fridays ago! And yet we were still waiting…

We were waiting because their youngest biological sibling was still waiting too. And she was adopted last week, so now all 8 kids are adopted into safe & permanent homes!

One commitment I’ve made to myself that past year or so was intentionally taking time to care for my needs! So I won’t burn out, and also so my children can see how important caring for your own body & mind can be.  The breakdown of Young Living’s February Promotional offerings is here. I’ve been blogging them so you can always come back and reference usage or know which level value you want to order in that month.