Miguel Miranda is the owner of Hobbytown USA. He and his wife, Kathy, have three children, Jared Austin (16), Grace Riley (11), and Addison Rose (6). 6 a.m. My alarm goes off and it is time to wake up the… read more
Life
Our Charitable Family: The Schmidt Family
By Lizzie Vasquez | Photo courtesy of the Schmidt Family For years Nick and Mary Schmidt dreamt of participating in one of the mission trips organized by Orphan Outreach, and when their good college friend joined the staff, they knew it… read more
Our Road Tripping Family: The Almond Family
Photo courtesy of the Almond Family Elaine and Chris Almond have taken their three children Carter (11), Drew (9) and Julia (7) on a two-week RV trip exploring National Parks and other fun stops for the past two summers. After… read more
A Day in the Life of Kristen Cooper
Photo by Caryn Ruano at B Original Art and Photography Kristen Cooper is co-owner of Spain & Cooper Homes. She and her husband, Mike, have one son, Colton (4 ½). 6:15 a.m. Hear my husband, Mike, leaving for work and… read more
A Day in the Life of Tiffany Thomas
Tiffany Thomas is a real estate broker and business owner. She and her husband Matt Thomas have four children, Maddie (8), Lily (6) and twin boys Rhett and Davis (3). 5 a.m. Matt's alarm goes off, waking me up, too.… read more
Child Support Basics
When you dreamed of what your family’s life would look like, child support issues were probably not part of that picture. However, many families find themselves in situations where state intervention in the management of child support is needed. If… read more
Power Parent: Lauren Depaola
LAUREN DEPAOLA Mental health therapist/consultant Wife to john, Mommy to sons Gavin (7) and Mason (4) Between owning her own business and her many volunteer roles, life can certainly get busy for Lauren DePaola. however, family and her own personal… read more
Happy Family: Meet The Hollow Family
Nate, Tara, Zach (4) and Alex (2) Photos By Sincerely Gone Photography Occupation(s): Nate is a stay-at-home dad and owner of The Hollow Furniture Co. Tara is an administrative specialist in the office of the Vice President for Business Affairs… read more
Happy Family: The Colón Family
Names of family members and ages (of all children): John, Jennifer, John Daniel (JD) (6), Lyla (3) and Selah (2) Occupation(s): John is a registered nurse, and Jennifer is a first grade teacher. Favorite family meal: Friday night pizza and a movie.… read more
Where Do You Fit in Foster Care?
By Selena Garrison The day our first foster child arrived is one that I will never forget. After months of classes, preparation and home studies, we had gotten the call. There was a 9-day-old little boy who needed a home… read more
