https://www.alikojak.com/blog daily 0.75 2021-04-02 https://www.alikojak.com/blog/watchreadlistenfebruary2021 monthly 0.5 2021-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1614469063838-JS6KVPITM58WT7KCL8QW/lara-jean-style-to-all-boys-always-and-forever.jpg Blog - Watch / Read / Listen (February 2021) - To All The Boys I've Loved Before: Always and Forever The third installment of Netfix’s rom-com trilogy based on the YA books by Jenny Han is a sweet, if predictable, ending to Laura Jean’s story. This is a feel-good movie, and you can’t help but root for LJ + PK (SPOILER ALERT: even if in real-life you don’t actually believe their relationship will survive 3,000 miles and four years of college). It’s the small stories that make this one worth watching, from Peter’s attempt at reconciling with his estranged father (Elliot from ET!!!), to Dr. Covey finally opening up to love again after losing his wife. Though not the strongest of the three, I still enjoyed it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1614469157745-470BXVDDO86DM5Y6DSRV/mixtape.jpg Blog - Watch / Read / Listen (February 2021) - Love is a Mixtape Rob Sheffield, a veteran rock and pop culture critic and staff writer for Rolling Stone magazine, wrote this memoir about losing the love of his life, and how music was present through everything. A wedding gift, this book is one of the few that remains on my bookshelf year after year. For anyone who treasures the value of a good mixtape, this story will not let you down. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1614469205351-7UB4UN5JN46BSNT1R5T2/H.jpg Blog - Watch / Read / Listen (February 2021) - Hallucinogenics Matt Maeson released this song in 2018, but recently added Lana Del Ray to the track. I’m sorry it took me a few years to discover, because this moody tune has been the backdrop of my February. Though a bit dark, I think it captures the feeling of despair pretty spot on, and I promise you won’t be able to stop singing it to yourself. https://www.alikojak.com/blog/threethingsthatworkfeb2021 monthly 0.5 2021-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1614468785390-ZVRULMTSWEL12OPUKJMT/image.jpg Blog - Three Things That Work (February 2021) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1614467706740-ITLHRZR58ZVPMVG1SF8B/paste.jpg Blog - Three Things That Work (February 2021) - 3. A-Ben-A-Qui Cleaning Paste! I know we all have our favorite cleaning product but this stuff is unreal! It’s removed ink from my hardwood floors, permanent marker from my white quartz countertops, and all of the scruffs from our walls. It’s like the magic eraser but even better! 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(or a 2-yr home update) https://www.alikojak.com/adoption/update-june-21-2015 monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503001072-CHULN8K9WHQ2GUUCC70F/img_8996.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) The boys love to play together, and Boo will often try to wrestle Bug! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503006067-ZP42HV7NDGX1CIN6HUHX/img_9235.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) I got awesome new glasses (that my parents may or may not have already "misplaced") and a cool summer haircut. Watch out world! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503002462-MLXHHRAUU0PYZK3VJYS5/img_9158.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) Learning to wear my new glasses! Mama ordered a second pair, since my first pair is currently hiding! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502996371-VOHR1695PE2J5CZR2QEZ/img_8637.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) I like to walk if you're holding my hands! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503001986-NUHQTTV90WUY1RYUYUAE/img_9113.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) But mama had to cut back my time, because I started trying to eat the machine every time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503003008-U8115EXTRZKAT1J84M3H/img_9204.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) My speech therpaist says my faces are partly because I'm working so hard to get food down. Eating is all business for me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502999660-TEUDEGF2YXWJGOAWZGSL/img_8940.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) Light!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503001663-HRBUWCDEEC1YXGRCPIOJ/img_9029.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) I make a lot of funny faces while I eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503002597-TW1V504GUJHCTF3NBMA5/img_9187.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) My motley crew! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503006216-ZK9BWYLPBJEXJXTHS28I/img_9255.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) I like to push up against all my stuffed animals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503005063-Q5EEO9RH89PHM9JEH2FD/img_9205.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) It's really fun when all three kids try to cram in :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503005665-RML4N66J86CG2PIZ141W/img_9234.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) I'm not sure who this is, but she doesn't seem to leave until I pay her a little attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503000213-GEU6TWWXAT7FG5P5UPLD/img_8960.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) Snug as a bug in a rug! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502997526-01JA40BG0B0Z3DDWTUBE/img_8929.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) Love getting wet in the sprinklers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503007622-9P6GEHQLR9K5XCJS110M/img_92671.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) My mama thought I was working hard on sensory skills, but I was taking a little cat nap! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601503000674-8SSYC63X5XVC1Z930XIR/img_8976.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) I'm also nuts about the bubble machine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502995910-5I5UM41CPE65BSDEWT73/img_8139.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) Initial "holding" of Boo was so hard, because he was basically limp in your arms! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502996565-COJMYAKWEVL18058EPPR/img_8647.jpg Adoption - Where We're At: June 21, 2015 (Three months home) Worth it. https://www.alikojak.com/adoption/please-see-them monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502995542-NXV7C39EUWIB4PJPWAP9/ryan.jpg Adoption - Please see them... Ryan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502992250-78O1F4TPCT1W1A9RM1KR/maddie.jpg Adoption - Please see them... Maddie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502995645-R1X8LMF2DFWXO4JZPU0B/zeke.jpg Adoption - Please see them... Zeke https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502991361-F5OGCDW75GCL5PH59HXE/heinrich1-233x300.jpg Adoption - Please see them... Heinrich1-233x300 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502993640-T6YSORSIV8147CLMBKIK/olivia.jpg Adoption - Please see them... Olivia https://www.alikojak.com/adoption/fake-it-til-you-make-it monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://www.alikojak.com/adoption/update-march-27-2012 monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502973790-MDWAG2ONXN0OVL7K9OW7/photo-1-4.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) I LOVE to swing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502972006-Z4HEC35J6VHDTMO9MZ1Y/photo-1-3.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Boo loved this little area and would sit and stare out all day. He loves light, and will move toward it if he can. He WASN'T pleased I had him stand up, but having a mama is hard work! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502985945-KKRCJ8E3JLKUB6JKH6CG/photo-4-7.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Even if we are outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502979566-D2T2A2Y0PVR8KB83N8R0/photo-2.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Looking spiffy if the first clothes that only belonged to me! His caregivers loved his fancy tie :) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502974058-G6TEKOIHOWHKHHZ7UHQS/photo-1-6.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Why does this dog keep touching me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502990348-CNE0QP532QWZ43LG1Y21/photo-5-3.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) The place on the left is our apartments, and it was in a really great part of town. Vilnius is a beautiful city! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502980492-Z45P25BHZXF2LPDYU1L2/photo-3-4.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Playground with mommy! The first time they tried to put me on a slide, I flopped around and acted like i'd fall off. Just a couple weeks later, I showed off and pulled myself down! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502985205-LVQV4VNC5H5DH01MMRGE/photo-4-4.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) It's WAY to early to wake up. Can you just dress me while I sleep? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502980666-86HW4YGGK1FEXXDRI5I6/photo-3-5.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Immigration selfie. The lines and wait were atrocious, but little dude slept in his carrier the entire time. Mama was d.o.n.e. at this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502984577-3HM63RSWS3BIWHLS2WVW/photo-3.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Freedom. And a beautiful spring day to boot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502991097-UMXOGX68AGXN1NGCF1N0/photo-5-7.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) My pajamas are really so cute, but I need another picture like I need a tooth pulled, so please give me some space lady! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502984663-HE270Z5NCPPPQL7L5C9V/photo-4-1.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) I love a parade; The tramping of feet, I love ever beat I hear of a drum. I love a parade; When I hear a band I just wanna stand And cheer as they come! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502976099-U2I3DKGKOCDOGHBYF1BO/photo-2-4.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) In the apartment -- checking to see why I've taken a break spooning food into his mouth when he can clearly see there is still food in the bowl. Get it together, mama! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502979665-RCVZBFBGHDC3LMOFI4ZH/photo-3-1.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) My first parade. Celebrating my country's independence the day after mine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502977559-6X61PJ050LU2EVA2WB97/photo-2-5.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Silly mommy, you thought I was going to sleep on this 9+ hour flight? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502974292-3095EN5HAM2SUZHSBIQ8/photo-1.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Mama's helping me walk out of this place! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502979282-OMYUZ4GMWDYTR4YLCJEZ/photo-2-6.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Very common high chair face. Still trying to figure this one out. But man it's cute! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502974176-FLIWXXSR61IEUJTOQE1P/photo-1-7.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Why do these people keep touching me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502990566-VDGBIZLOM0XG7X7MDMOA/photo-5-5.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) He finally, FINALLY, gave it up to the sandman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502990486-UMFCTLH3GTA88BMT195W/photo-5-4.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Listen lady, plane or no plane, keep my belly full and everything will be all right! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502990240-3KSTZ8IYLMRZEGWWY2S8/photo-5-2.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Crazy hair man. Also, not a fan of the toothbrush. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502985808-15SXFUX8RV6M30T0U8XT/photo-4-6.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Why does this girl keep touching me? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502981460-3EZKYCCF4J2NS2Q366AZ/photo-3-6.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Hanging with my brother. Bug is super sweet with him and even told Daddy K one night, "Hey, stop bothering my brudda!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502986752-JW0IFB9QGNCSQIGK4XU8/photo-4.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Mama got a little carried away outside, she was so happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502990771-6WPN9O6P3JP90DKIP4DI/photo-5-6.jpg Adoption - Where We’re At: March 27, 2015 (One Weekish Home) Also, when he's had enough, he kindly folds himself in half and goes to sleep. 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This is our Boo, mid-giggle. He was a little shy at first, but the tickles brought out some smiles. I am going to tickle you like crazy, buddy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502939010-DTI7RB2LSEG7XEVFEIWS/image.jpeg Adoption - Happy Birthday Boo! Mama is working out really hard right now, so she made "healthy" cookies for your birthday. Your Sissy and Bug are NOT excited about that! I promise you sugar next year! https://www.alikojak.com/adoption/update-june-13-2014 monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://www.alikojak.com/adoption/whats-your-little-man-got-to-do-with-me monthly 0.5 2020-12-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502934655-HRNO53SA0SUZR6KA2LJJ/1330.jpg Adoption - What's your (little) man got to do with me? This is a shirt they did for Destiny Rescue. an internationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing children from human trafficking and sexual exploitation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502940946-7SC1BOX6VJSK8ZT0TIBP/red-navy-spirit-sandals-front.jpg Adoption - What's your (little) man got to do with me? Sseko's ribbon tie sandals have interchangeable straps that can be styled in hundreds of ways. This pair is showcasing red/navy ribbons, but there are TONS of choices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f74dda36701ed7c09678c34/1601502935879-P354WUZYBOPPKWGBFG2K/hospital.jpg Adoption - What's your (little) man got to do with me? Alla's team was able to visit orphans who are confined to a hospital, and upon arrival learned a few of the kids were escaping. 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