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J.A.CJanuary 16, 20183 Comments

Baby's First Birthday

J.A.CJanuary 16, 20183 Comments
Baby's First Birthday
J.A.CJanuary 01, 2018Comment

Reflecting on 2017

J.A.CJanuary 01, 2018Comment
Reflecting on 2017
J.A.CDecember 04, 2017Comment

Coming up on 1 Year

J.A.CDecember 04, 2017Comment
Coming up on 1 Year
J.A.CNovember 22, 2017Comment

Baby Makes 4

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Baby Makes 4
J.A.CNovember 03, 2017Comment

Holiday Shopping List

J.A.CNovember 03, 2017Comment
Holiday Shopping List
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Generations

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Generations
J.A.COctober 04, 2017Comment

October Beauty Faves

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October Beauty Faves
louella, motherhoodJ.A.CSeptember 13, 2017Comment

Her & I

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Her & I
louella, motherhoodJ.A.CSeptember 07, 2017

Elephant-ing Around

louella, motherhoodJ.A.CSeptember 07, 2017
Elephant-ing Around
playlistJ.A.CSeptember 05, 2017Comment

Clinging to Summer

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Clinging to Summer
louellaJ.A.CAugust 20, 2017louella, family, reflectionsComment

Baby Shuffle

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Baby Shuffle
louellaJ.A.CAugust 03, 2017louella, family, reflectionsComment

Labour & Delivery

louellaJ.A.CAugust 03, 2017louella, family, reflectionsComment
Labour & Delivery
My summer bebe. . . . . . . #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #babygirl #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #familylife #babyphoto #sabinerose
Big sister watching over Sabine. ✨ . . . . . . . #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #newborn #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #familylife #babyphoto #sabinerose
Guest suite corner. What’s on your nightstand? . . . . . . #whitebedroom #homedecor #thisjoyfulmoment #thatsdarling #theeverygirl #familylife #interiordesign #antiques
It’s lavender season! Neighborhood farm stands are one of the best parts of living outside of town. . . . . . . . #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #newborn #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #familylife #babyphoto #louellawren
6 weeks old! I’m finally starting to feel like myself again. I had a checkup with the surgeon yesterday (who is still shaken up!) and all is well with me. Surprisingly, thanks to the post-op blood transfusion, I have more energy now than I did this time last year. What a difference a few bags of some generous stranger(s) blood can do!! In other news... since yesterday I’ve had a long, hot bath and I’ve driven a car. And ate 3 donuts. #smallvictories . . . . . . . . #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #newborn #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #familylife #babyphoto #sabinerose
Ok, she’s growing too fast. Where’s the pause button? So far her temperament is so, so similar to Louella. But she sleeps for longer stretches much earlier. So this mom of #2under2 is feeling #blessed. 😏 . . . . . . . . 📷 @paigeowencreative #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #newborn #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #familylife #babyphoto #sabinerose
One week until I’m allowed to have a bath again. And drive a car. 🙏🏼 . . . . . . . . 📷 @paigeowencreative #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #milkbath #dailyparenting #thatsdarling #littlestories #csectionrecovery #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #milkbathphotography #csection
Jakob and I started reading @themontessorinotebook together before bed this week. It’s been encouraging to read the things we have naturally done as parents and the ways we can improve to help our kids blossom. I’m getting ready to start planning Louella’s toddler bedroom so we will be applying the prepared environment principles. We are only a few chapters in but I highly recommend this book. 📚 . . . . . . : #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #thatsdarling #littlestories #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #montessori #themontessorinotebook
Today marks 4 weeks with Sabine in our world. I feel really fortunate (and relieved) that Louella’s personality hasn’t changed and that she hasn’t acted out. Other than the odd toddler tantrum, but that was due to start around this 18 month mark anyway (how fun are those, by the way?). There were times in my pregnancy that I felt pangs of guilt that I was taking something away from Louella, whether that be my undivided attention or her “baby-hood”. But deep down I knew that she was ready to be a big sister and I’m glad my intuition was right. Just now when Sabine started to cry, Louella ran over to the baby blanket to grab a soother to bring to me. As the oldest of 4 I was a nurturing kid as well. She’s my soul baby: a fellow first born, Capricorn and strong minded lady. Although there are still moments that I’m hit with the shock of how close in age they are, and the guilt that can sometimes come with that; overwhelmingly, I know that this was the right timing for our little family. My hope is that they will always look out for one another. 🌿 . . . . . . . . 📷 @paigeowencreative #2under2 #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #newborn #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #familylife #babyphoto #sabinerose
Sabine makes 4. We have been in the newborn fog for the past 4 weeks. After a hard surgery we are happy to be home with everyone healthy. Could use a little more sleep, but there will be lots of time for that later. Right? Right....? In the mean time we have an amazing support system keeping is smiling. Thanks as always @paigeowencreative for capturing all of our big moments. 📷 . . . . . . #2under2 #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #maternity #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #familylife #familyphotoshoot #sabinerose
Just a typical Tuesday around here. 💁🏻‍♀️ • • Thank you everyone for your kind words on my last post. Amazing to hear all of the thoughtless (read:rude) comments people make on another woman’s motherhood journey. • • My herb garden is complete and my grass is booked for tomorrow. Home stretch. Just a couple more weeks until the landscaping is done(ish), summer is here and baby arrives. I also had my last tasting-free monthly wine club on Sunday. 😏 • • 📷 @paigeowencreative #motherhoodsimplified #milkbathmaternity #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #maternity #thatsdarling #littlestories #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom #milkbathphotography #maternityphotography
This little one will be a big sister 3 weeks from today. We had mixed reactions when we announced (I learned again in a second pregnancy the different offensive unthinking things people can say) but we knew exactly what we were doing was right for our family. Where a simple “congratulations, we are so happy for you!” would have done, we had plenty of “wow, you’re crazy!” and “you don’t know what you’re in for!” The response from our close loved ones was overwhelmingly positive and that’s what counts. . . . My little Capricorn old soul is ready and so are mom and dad. . . . . #motherhoodsimplified #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #maternity #thatsdarling #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom
I was lucky to be able to pick up @celsiafloral in Vancouver the day before my maternity shoot with @paigeowencreative. 💛🧡 . . There’s been a big push on the backyard landscaping, the unofficial deadline of a “liveable space” (grass and fence) is May 16 (baby’s arrival). I can be more patient for the rest. Though I’d argue I’ve been extremely patient since I’ve already lived here 1 year next month... . . . . . . #floralfocus #whitehome #livethelittlethings #theeverygirl #habitandhome #thisjoyfulmoment #mybeigelife #thatsdarling #littlestories #slowmorning #cozymood #visualstoryteller #floral #flowers
3.5 week countdown now. 🕰 . . . . . . #motherhoodsimplified #livethelittlethings #motherhoodrising #thisjoyfulmoment #dailyparenting #maternity #thatsdarling #littlestories #theeverymom #sharetheeverymom