Camp Katie — Trusty Party of Six

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I'm Kristina. The mama behind trustypartyofsix.com.

Jan 4

Jan 4 Camp Katie

This little squish. Isn't she something? She saw me next door taking pictures of Nola and the chandelier she was gifted from the Collyer family. It turns out, Katie wanted to be photographed in her room as well. I was happy to oblige and snagged a few photos of this little love...bedhead and all.

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That ear of sweet corn was no match for us! Rosie and I take ours dipped in butter and sprinkled with salt. We also take it wrapped around hotdogs and deep fried. #indianagirls #growinguptrusty #indianastatefair

We took on the state fair today! Lots of animals. Lots of treats. Lots of sticky hands and smiles. Jack had his first elephant ear and challenged himself to eat deep fried jalapeños! He walked over 5 hrs before his little legs gave out. #growinguptrusty

Back To School for 5 out of 6 Trustys! I’m not sure where Summer went, but it was a yummy one! I will try to catch up in the next few weeks with all of our warm weather adventures. But for now...Jack (1st grade and sporting glasses), Will (preschool), Nola (3rd grade and super blonde) and last but not least, Kate! “Biggie Smalls” started kindergarten and is just a few doors down from my classroom! ❤️❤️❤️ #growinguptrusty

Three years. That’s how long I’ve been this little man’s forever mama. I was in love the moment I heard his name. Before I saw a picture. Before I heard about his past. It was his name. A baby named Bear. I waited all day to share the news with Dennis. When he got home from work, I told him about the surprise phone call, little man’s name and then held my breathe and waited for his reaction. Katie came home just 6 months before and I wasn’t sure how he would feel about back to back adoptions. He quietly walked to his office, sat down and opened his email. There was one small photograph. He barely glanced before saying...”Mama, that’s a good looking little man.” Well my friends, the rest is history and Bear became a Trusty three years ago today. *Photo taken in Zhengzhou China, 2015.

Almost a year ago, Granny B surprised my children with a stray kitten. Fun, right? The only issue... she didn’t talk to Dennis or I about this special gift. She told us it was spayed and the finder thought it was ready for a family. Granny volunteered us! How thoughtful. After Dennis and I finished arguing about who was going to tell her “No way..this wasn’t going to happen” we packed up our new kitten, along with our very happy children, and drove home from the farm. Days later, the kitty was knocking on death’s door with all 4 paws. Our veterinarian neighbor told us Princess Peaches probably wouldn’t make it through the weekend. Our very giddy children crumbled to pieces and begged us to do something for the cat. Dennis reluctantly volunteered and spent the next 6 weeks (and hundreds of dollars) nursing the quarantined kitten back to life. Oral medications. Eye salve. Hand Feedings. You name it and he did it. Well, Princess Peaches made a full recovery and surprised us this week with a litter of kittens. I called Granny to let her know of the miraculous delivery from the spayed cat she gifted our children without permission. Her reply? “Well...come to think of it now, they may have said that it NEEDED to be spayed.” Stayed tuned...this gift just keeps on giving!

Ok, friends....Give me all of your best advice! This project is about to wrap (concrete this week) and I want to know your favorites....best pool toy storage, must have furniture, favorite floats/games/toys, etc. What do you love...what do you hate?

Twenty years ago, I fell in love with this guy. Maybe it was the well worn concert t-shirt peeking out from his black leather jacket? Or, the way he nervously crammed his hands in his pockets when I spoke? It really doesn’t matter....because either way I was smitten with him. Curious how we met? Well, Dennis was acting wingman for a buddy who wanted me to be his date to a party. I agreed hoping the quiet wingman would be there. Scandalous. I know. Today marks our 17 year wedding anniversary and I’m still completely smitten with him.
Head on over to our family blog for our latest adventures. Details in the bio. #trustypartyofsix #amsterdam #london

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mamas in my life. It’s such an honor to spend the day with Gran. She is amazing...seriously, just look at her. That’s the kindest face you will see this side of heaven. There are a million things that make her special but her true gift is making others feel important and loved. It doesn’t matter who you are, she gives her full heart and undivided attention to every conversation. That, my friends, is a rare thing these days.
I know what you’re thinking, you have to meet this gal! Right? You will find her rocking on the front porch all week long ..... or in the kitchen making dumplings and other southern blessings. Stop on by! She’s looking for someone to feed.

We celebrated this beauty yesterday! Happy 9th birthday, darling. Tender Heart. Flushed Cheeks. Delicate Hands. Big Smile. Rosie — you are a dream come true. #growinguptrusty #rosieroo #happybirthdaybaby

Four years ago today, I became the mama of this little one. Happy Family Day, Katie. I love you to China and Back! #growinguptrusty #foreverfamilyday #mommyandkatie

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