#dojoadventures

[joebalde]

A giant Happy Mother's day to my Love @rh0d0ra. From day one we talked about what it would look like having a family together. I knew then that you had so much love to give and it was only a matter of time that we'd have our own child to do all the adulting things for. Through it all you have shown what being love and light is about for someone and I admire you for all you are. I love you and even though this is the first year of celebrating motherhood, you have always had what it takes to be a mother. #mothersday2022 #iloveyou #dojoadventures #dojo2022 #dojoaf https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTQ8NlrSCT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[joebalde]

PanDeMonium for PanDeSal Batman!!!! Trying to finish the last of our SoCal orders. The smells of baked goods, sugar, strawberry, and pandan fill the air. So good I wish we made extras. . . . #pandesal #bakedgoods #fundraiser #dojoAF #dojoadventures #aapi #aajc #StopAsianHate #antiracism #pandan #strawberry #coconut #vegan #pandesal https://www.instagram.com/p/CNeaS3njv0k/?igshid=1mm4h4zqi43xj

[joebalde]

Sometimes I dream of playing with you and being amazed. Sometimes I dream of the first time we have an argument. Sometimes I dream of teaching you how to draw and learn colors. Sometimes I dream of the first time I have to really tell you no. Sometimes I dream of the first time you laugh. I dream of what could be sometimes. Sometimes I tell my dreams to be patient. Sometimes my dreams wake me up full of hope. Sometimes my hopes help me get to sleep and dream. What I dream of all the time is that when we are finally matched, you will be loved so deeply. #DojoAF #casadojo #dojoadventures #adoptiondreams #adoption #family #ohana #children #love #art #artistsoninstagram #pencil #artbyjoebalde #joebalde https://www.instagram.com/p/CLtGh6Fjm7l/?igshid=7ausjf3gq319

[joebalde]

Being thankful and finding inner peace. Happy Thanksgiving week to all those who have supported my wife @rh0d0ra and I through our adoption journey. Thank you to my friends and family who have supported us even when we had our doubts. Thank you to those who let us satisfy your sweet tooth through @explorersbakery . Making a choice to have a family even if it isn't a child of our blood is a life changing decision for all those involved and I wish more people would be open to it and understand that loving a child will lead them to love themselves. We all need help sometimes and doors are left open for forgiveness, compassion, sympathy, and empathy even if you do not see it. . . . #DoJoAF #dojoadventures #art #artistsoninstagram #sketch #penart #adoptionfund #adoptiondreams #loveyourchildren #loveyourself #artbyjoebalde #joebalde #thanksgiving #thankful https://www.instagram.com/p/CICUy1iDRBe/?igshid=ydqvj1vknrvb

[joebalde]

Orders are piling up! These babies are ready to roll! For those who want to get in on these sweet treats hit up @explorersbakery for your order. We are taking orders through the end of TOMORROW because we want to make sure you can get your nom noms by the 30th. For East Bay residents we live in Martinez. We also have a pickup spot available for those in the city.  Each order made helps reach our dream of adopting a child. Thank you for those who have continued to support us through this journey! Each kit is $15, 2 for $25, 4 for $50 Please check out @explorersbakery for the yummy options of what you can do with your bread starters! #dojoadventures #DoJoAF #adoptionfund #fundraiser #adoptiondreams #sourdough #bread #breadstarter #snickerdoodle #chocolatechip #cookies #sip #cookiekits #explorersbakery  https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjstlNDf36/?igshid=1r7ysk312wd2p

[joebalde]

We made it halfway during our honeymoon, but now we made it all the way to Hana and then some! Gotta love anti-motion sickness patches. . . . #dojoadventures #maui #hana #tourbus #nomotionsickness #switchbacksfordays #cliffsidedrive #blacksandbeach https://www.instagram.com/p/B85jbkpjdON/?igshid=dyazzsyi59ek

[joebalde]

Because she just gets me. 😍🥰❤ @rh0d0ra @explorersbakery . . . . . #happyvalentinesday #love #DoJoAF #dojoadventures #happywifehappylife #mybetterhalf #explorersbakery #shehadmeatherlemonbar #mylove https://www.instagram.com/p/B8lA0AujK_K/?igshid=1lead3lpj9bb0

[joebalde]

Happy new year! From new beginnings, to new additions, and beyond. I love my family for being there for each other through all the hard moments and getting to celebrate when the going gets good after. . . . For the extended family and friends who have supported us through our journey to adoption we thank you and greatly appreciate the help you have given. . . . #happynewyear #2020 #DoJoAF #dojoadventures #adoptionfund #adoption #family #greateful #newbeginnings #familystrong #dontbeweird #letsbeweirdtogether https://www.instagram.com/p/B6yGcwiD5s4/?igshid=bpmhgf53gc9f