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Another suggestion
I think a 6 X 6 scrapbook with family photos mounted on plain colored card stock would be a great way to start. If she is receptive to the album, suggest giving her some stickers and other embellishments and let her decorate the pages herself. If she's interested, this will give her time to look at the pictures and maybe even "bond" a little with your family while adding her own touch to the album. If she chooses not to decorate it, then she still has a nice album of pictures of her new family and surroundings.
As mentioned earlier, I would steer clear of things that would hold too much promise. I think nice pictures of your family, your town, the local mall, pets and her room would be plenty. With most albums, you can buy additional pages to add later. As you and she develop memories together, you can either add them to the first album or create a new one together.
The other suggestion of a disposable camera is a good one to let her take her own pictures, even pictures of her life before joining your family. Maybe you could even let her know that you will give her supplies to make her own album on her own for the things she wants to remember.
I really think these kinds of craft projects can bring people together and even be therapeutic. I understand your DH's concern, so a middle-of-the-road approach might be best.
Best of luck!
Tina, momma to Aidan and Makena
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