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This is the Good Reason Why Our Christmas Tree is Still Up

Why yes, our Christmas tree is still up on January 4th. And it'll probably be up until January 31st. And so are our decorations! Our neighbors are used to it, though. In fact, I think they started recognizing Orthodox Christmas as well. Or maybe not. We celebrate Orthodox Christmas, which is typically a week after traditional Christmas. We don't give or receive gifts, nor do we still play Christmas music
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Christmas Morning!

Privyet, family! I apologize it's been about a minute since I've blogged. The holidays snuck up on us and well, it's been a little crazy around here! Anyhoo, I wanted to do a special Christmas post for a while so shout-out to the hubby for shooting us first thing in the morning. I kinda wish I did my hair and at least put on some makeup but then that wouldn't be
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It’s So Amazing To Be Loved

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8zXldXQ6Tg&w=420&h=315] Did you sing it with me? On Friday, it was our sixth wedding anniversary. My hubby surprised me with the most amazing set of roses! And he did a lot of manipulating and traveling to make it happen as well! [gallery ids="2853,2855" type="rectangular"] Over the week, he celebrated it by giving me small things.  He gave me this card - And he gave me my favorite sweet, Sprinkles Cupcakes! So here's a slideshow
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About That Time I Landed on a Panel…What?

So, great news! Big news! Your girl is going to be at the Mixed Remixed Festival, speaking on a panel regarding  Parenting with Difference: Multiracial and Families of Transracial Adoption in Conversation. Isn't that neat? I'm so looking forward to it! Yeah, I'm that excited! If you're in the L.A area around June 10-11, come join us at the Mixed Remixed Festival. I'll be speaking on the 11th and Maks and Bear will be there
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#TBT – Grand Park LA edition

From last year. We often go several different parks in the area, though Bear has an obvious favorite park. Here are some pictures from our adventures in Grand Park last year during the winter time. Yeah, it was that warm enough where we could take Bo to the water park. I want to say it was sometime in December, given the NYE poster behind him. [gallery ids="1527,1528,1530,1529" type="square"]
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#TBT Our time at the #mixedremixed festival!

I'm going to start doing Throwback Thursdays again to play catch-up on this blog. But anyhoo, here are some pics from our time at the Mixed Remixed Festival this year. I'm thinking about applying to be a panelist for next year's festival. [gallery ids="1476,1475,1474,1472,1473" type="slideshow"]
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Vlogmas, Schogmas…

Can I tell you how hard it is to do a daily vlog? We really don't have anything happening all the time to warrant a daily vlog so this is new to me. But I love a challenge and well, vlogmas is a challenge! So check out the last two episodes as we're in the process of making a third one now. Great news! I finally own a KitchenAid mixer! I
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I Can’t Go For That

[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccenFp_3kq8&w=420&h=315] I can honestly say I do not like my in-laws. I've struggled for a while to write this post simply because I really don't want to put family drama on blast, at least not anymore. But sometimes, you have to call people out on their bullshit, even if they're related to you. Long story short, my in-laws do not fully accept Bo. Not sure if they ever did or ever
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Russian Soul Sunday – Southern Cabbage

Okay, so I'm posting a Russian Soul Sunday recipe on a Monday; forgive me. It was my birthday weekend and it was super fun! More on that later. Here is the recipe I'd used. I should've taken pictures of it but take my word on it, it was great! I added sausage and potato to make it more filling. I usually add a side of hot water cornbread but I