tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65482542643741966732024-03-17T20:04:15.023-07:00Happily Ever ParkerHappily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.comBlogger661125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-64710599582226501532020-08-27T11:34:00.003-07:002020-08-27T11:36:08.006-07:00Thank You<p>This blog started for me a little over seven years ago as a place to document my growing family. And now the time has come to say goodbye to this slice of internet with one final post. Thank you for cheering on my family through the years, for the thousands of comments, for getting to know me and caring about us. For holding my hand virtually when things are hard and cheering for our victories. This blog launched a photography career and friendships I will have and cherish for a lifetime. </p><p><br /></p><p>As most people know, we lost our beloved dog, Finnley - suddenly and unexpectedly on Tuesday evening. The weight on my heart is beyond comprehension and as I struggle to grasp the reality of never hugging him or being with him again it feels like a sign to close my chapter here. As nowhere feels right that he no longer is.</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for loving him alongside of me. Understanding that he was a big part of my life and supporting me through his loss. It feels like I am being carried through a sea of grief by so many people, I feel your hands holding our family. Thank you.</p><p><br /></p><p>He was the very, very best.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIXHbwP8BhHIWhEHdzLGwclmHXXYVgFLww8jp09kIqiueCsnXFOrrWUBnsJlEqaR4sxRk-2d-NcM7htr7jg7gMqf2syLB3Kap8ymKGPN3VAWBkUgxUL6jocTID9knhQ59hbWjcdUTSfTv/s1974/81634133_10219684396887862_247928954256621568_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1318" data-original-width="1974" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbIXHbwP8BhHIWhEHdzLGwclmHXXYVgFLww8jp09kIqiueCsnXFOrrWUBnsJlEqaR4sxRk-2d-NcM7htr7jg7gMqf2syLB3Kap8ymKGPN3VAWBkUgxUL6jocTID9knhQ59hbWjcdUTSfTv/s640/81634133_10219684396887862_247928954256621568_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-58277786321252082632020-01-02T13:17:00.001-08:002020-01-02T13:17:29.768-08:002020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello blog, it's me...Laura.<br />
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Testing, testing...1-2.<br />
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I have let this space sit vacant for over a year but new year calls for a new me! Can't wait to share some fun content and take more photos!<br />
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Thanks for sticking around these parts (mom and mother in law) :)<br />
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS!!Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-37021627258355696272018-11-13T03:00:00.000-08:002018-11-13T03:00:03.438-08:00Life LatelyLife lately has me feeling conflicted with what I want to do with this space. Ultimately even though it's been a ghost town around here I can't quite yet say goodbye and shut it down. So while I figure it all out here are a bunch of photos of our life...lately. :)<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-42602843536473089662018-08-20T03:00:00.000-07:002018-08-20T03:00:12.161-07:00f o u rThis is four. This is love. This is P.<br />
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Happy Birthday my beautiful girl we love you beyond measure <3<br />
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We just recently moved P's old crib into her room and while I am slowly trying to adjust to the fact that her and Dylan are sharing a room - she luckily is pretty excited about it. Eventually when he gets his own room I am going to be inspired by the sand and sea. We chose the name Dylan because it means "son of the sea" so it feels right his room be modeled that way!<br />
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Since I don't get to decorate a whole room I divided their space up and I am trying to mesh their decor together. If you recall I painted these a while back ago and I think this Max Wanger print would look awesome across from them. Definitely want to get that at some point this year.<br />
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I can't wait to fill the room with little trinkets just for him and share them along the way! Also how cool is that turtle?! It projects ocean water onto the ceiling which I can't figure out if that's amazing - or slightly scary. Ha!Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-68861762629539394622018-06-13T03:00:00.000-07:002018-06-13T03:00:08.566-07:00Life Lately: Month of MayGetting my blogging act together while trying to juggle two kids is nearing impossible these days. And is it just me or are blogs sort of like dinosaurs? I can't remember the last time I read one since Instagram took over the world. Well anyway I can always count on my mom to read it - so there's that.<br />
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Life lately has been crazy, fun, chaotic and at times stressful. Trying to keep all the balls in the air while still having freshly washed hair and manicured nails has been harder for me than I am willing to admit. However here I am admitting it. P has been really good since we brought Dylan home but she definitely knows how to test us and our patience. Trying to find an effective way to let her know we are serious sometimes has been a fine line.<br />
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I finally feel like I can mutter these words out loud without jinxing it - the craziest (and I mean craziest) thing happened the very night we brought Dylan home from the hospital. P STOPPED having night terrors. As in has now not had a single one in <i>sixty days</i>. It's been the biggest blessing because while I was pregnant it was something I was seriously stressing over. Dealing with her at night and a newborn. Now she still doesn't sleep all that great (still wakes crying for no dang reason) but it is not a terror and the whole ordeal lasts under five minutes. If you recall sometimes we were in her room with her for UP TO AN HOUR while she battled a night terror.<br />
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It sucked. It stressed us. I honestly wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. So I am hoping that we are well past that point now. Other than that life has just been happening around here. I am loving having this time with my family and even started taking on photography clients again so I am feeling really balanced.<br />
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So here is a photo dump of some of the things we have been up to lately<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-47568026754132447292018-05-25T03:00:00.000-07:002018-05-25T03:00:03.561-07:00Dylan's Birth StoryIt only took my baby turning six weeks old that I finally have a moment to type out his birth story. If those aren't your thing feel free to keep scrolling along. Truth is his birth story is rather short because it turns out my body just loves to crank out babies! (Partially kidding!)<br />
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Our team green baby had an estimated due date of April 5th, 2018. So like all good mama's I tried not to really start complaining until I was an estimated four weeks out (ha!) but turns out this baby would be rather stubborn and we had to set an induction date. At first I was bummed about this because on one hand - it's feels strange to "choose" your baby's birthday and also with <a href="http://www.happilyeverparker.com/2014/09/presleys-birth-story.html" target="_blank">Presley's birth</a> it was the total opposite. While she was also late (four long days) when I went into labor with her it was go time and without the use of any additional labor enhancers she came into this world rather quickly. We checked into the hospital with her around 1am, I received an epidural around 4am and she was born at 8:37am. In fact she came so fast - we didn't even have time to call many family members as we thought I would be pushing for some time.<br />
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So with this baby when my doctor asked me to pick my induction date I set it for exactly 41 weeks and hoped that my body would naturally go into labor on its own. However that wasn't the case and on Thursday, April 12, 2018 David and I checked into the hospital to be induced. Again quite a contrast than with P. I practically collapsed exiting the car when in labor with her and this time I had a full face of makeup and my hair done. Ha!<br />
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I was hooked up the machine's around 9:30am and was given a bag of pitocin and then we just hung around and waited. My mother in law was at our home taking care of P and my parents were on standby of when to arrive at the hospital. The initial first 30 minutes of the pitocin were totally bearable but my nurse warned me that every 30 minutes they were going to increase the amount that was going into my body. I think I had literally one contraction that took my breath away and I was calling for an epidural. What can I say? If I can avoid pain - I'm going to.<br />
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Once my epidural was administered all was good in my world and they gave me a giant peanut to hold between my legs. It resembles a yoga ball but instead is shaped like a peanut. Its main purpose it to open your cervix and get baby ready for his/her entrance. When my nurse came in to check me after about two hours she stated "okay anytime now" To which I said "What do you mean by that?" and she said "baby will be born within the hour"<br />
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Umm whatttt.<br />
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So I called my parents and let them know to head over to the hospital. At this point it was noon and P was just getting out of school so we also let my mother in law know that once she had P to head over to the hospital. Luckily its five minutes away!<br />
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When I alerted my nurse that I thought it was time to push sure enough I was at a 10. And wouldn't you know it but nine pushes later our newest family member entered the world.<br />
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But the best part - well remember we were team green. I had asked the doctor if David could be the one to tell me the gender and she nodded of course yes. So when the baby came out they placed it on my chest and his/her legs were covering its privates. And they kept saying "What is it dad?!" and I swear to you - this moment will forever be seared into my memory because it was so incredibly special. David's hand was on my head, my eyes were locked onto him and he says...<br />
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"It's a BOY! Oh my god. It's a boy. It's a boy. It's a boy!"<br />
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The emotion that pulsed through him was palpable and while in truth I was in a bit of shock seeing the pure joy in him was so special. He had never really voiced how much he wanted a boy but it was very clear that day how excited he was.<br />
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He called his dad within minutes of the baby being born (he was unable to be there that morning but was there the afternoon we came home from the hospital) to announce the special news. He got to deliver the news to our families in the waiting rooms. It was just such an incredibly special day.<br />
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Not knowing the gender until you deliver the baby is so incredibly special. It makes me wish we had done it with P too.<br />
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We welcomed our son, Dylan into the world on April 12, 2018 weighing in at 8lbs. 11oz. at 12:37pm and life has never been the same since. We love you little man.<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-25461769896754568372018-05-02T03:00:00.000-07:002018-05-02T03:00:04.963-07:00It's a BOY!We welcomed our son, Dylan, into the world on April 12th! Everyone is happy and healthy and we are learning how to adjust to life with two (woah nelly!) thank you for all the well wishes! Hoping to have his birth story up in a couple of days!<br />
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Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-30298680579214709092018-04-10T03:00:00.000-07:002018-04-10T03:00:15.397-07:00In case you're wondering...Still very much pregnant over here! So we decided to get out of the house and roam the open space that is literally covered in our gorgeous California state flower right now, poppies. With a $10 pair of <a href="http://bit.ly/2EBxJs4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">butterfly wings</a> from Amazon (sorry looks like the price went up since I purchased them). I'd say it was a pretty magical day. This baby can come anytime now...for reals.<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-85850458245426818602018-03-29T03:00:00.000-07:002018-03-29T03:00:11.090-07:00Family Room RefreshI am so excited to say that our family room update has been completed. When I first found out we were expecting I was on a mission to nest into the family room (having no nursery will do that to you!) and I am so pleased with how everything turned out. The space feels new and updated yet so cozy. I tried to incorporate various textures and patterns but still stuck with a relatively neutral pallet. Almost everything in the room is either new, crafted by David or an item that got repurposed from another place in the house. I've done my best to list all sources below but feel free to ask any questions if you have them!<br />
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A couple mentions about the space. We love our new couch and it broke in rather fast. My only grimace is that I chose a twill fabric and Finn's hair magnetizes to it. Is is a "performance" fabric which means spills are supposed to bead on it rather than absorb (which we have already proven true ha!) but in hindsight I may have gone with a microfiber instead. In regards to the carpets - I wasn't planning to layer such a large carpet over the initial one I purchased. However (again Finn!) Finn likes to "dig" at the carpet when he is super happy. It's weird we think it's his way of nesting. Well he was quickly ruining the new looped carpet so I was super happy to find this affordable shag rug to layer on top. It's super cozy under our feet and I love the focus it puts on the room.<br />
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Some items we kept in the space is first and foremost the large white buffet table. I love this table and it was a cheap find on Craigslist that David redid. It literally hides ALL of P's toys and for that my OCD heart is happy. The whole cabinet is hers and that allows the whole family room to be ours. Win/win.<br />
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Like I said I am so happy with how the space turned out. Just in time for baby. Today marks 39 weeks and now I can say - we're ready for you little one!!<br />
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Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-45192681154777189862018-03-14T03:00:00.000-07:002018-03-14T03:00:10.476-07:00Round Two Baby EssentialsWe are in final countdown mode over here and I finally have had a moment to put together this long awaited post. While I in no way have motherhood down to a science I do feel more prepared this time around. Having been through it once before and now knowing that the pain will end (I'm talking about you breastfeeding!) I am so excited to meet our newest family member and finally get to know them more. Especially their gender!<br />
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Complete disclaimer - I reached out to a lot of these companies so while some items were in fact gifted to me they in no way influence my opinion of the product. I reached out to them because I knew these were items I would want and use with this baby. Which says a lot as I have bought very minimal stuff! Remember this baby doesn't have a nursery and I think as most parents find out with subsequent babies - they really don't need all that much either! I hope you find this list helpful!<br />
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When I first found out we were expecting one of the very first items I knew I would want that I didn't have with P was a <a href="http://dockatot.refr.cc/CHMGQ63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DockATot Deluxe+</a>. I love the concept behind this cozy little co-sleeper and playtime lounger. It is OEKO-TEX certified and tested for breathability which leaves this mama with a great big sigh of relief. I look forward to taking this on our travels (even if just to the grandparents house!) And I assure you if we weren't team green over here I would have loved to picked one of their adorable designs out! You know me - it was super hard to resist La Vie en Rose!<br />
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In addition to the <a href="http://dockatot.refr.cc/CHMGQ63" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DockATot Deluxe+</a> lounger I also got to choose some fun accessories to go with it. I was particularly drawn to the <a href="https://dockatot.com/collections/toy-arch-sets/products/toy-bar-for-deluxe-dock-black-white-stripe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">black and white toy arch for Deluxe+</a> and <a href="https://dockatot.com/collections/toy-arch-sets/products/toy-set-cheeky-chums" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cheeky Chums toy set</a> because rumor has it babies see those colors the most vividly at first. I love their simplicity and the cute hand drawn designs.<br />
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When I think about bringing P home from the hospital I kind of have to laugh at myself as I said "She doesn't like to be swaddled" I feel bad for me in those first five weeks I truly believed that. Cause you know what? Babies have no idea what they like and the truth is most babies do like to be all curled up like they were in the womb! <a href="http://theollieworld.refr.cc/lauraparker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Ollie swaddle</a> is a different approach to the classic swaddle. It's made from a custom moisture wicking material to prevent baby from overheating and it actually goes across the babies shoulders as opposed to tucking them inside. You can easily velcro it shut and best part (IMHO) is that you can open up the bottom for easy diaper changes!</div>
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Considering babies for the most part live and lounge in comfortable clothing the better half of their first year L'oved Baby clothing was high on my want list. Made out of 100% organic cotton and with a large array of styles and colors this is one item every mama is going to want. Their spring line was just released and once we know the gender of this babe I will be going back for more!<br />
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When I had P almost 3.5 years ago baby wearing saved me. It allowed her to sleep comfortably and I was able to hold her close at all times. In fact I have to say it is one of the things I miss the most about her being a baby. This time around I wanted a wrap that had a little less "going on" basically I wanted something simple I could toss on and wear. No twisting, tying or looping involved. With various fabric options to choose from (guarantee you will want them all) I chose a linen blend since our babe will born in springtime. </div>
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With P I had a different type of carseat cover that was way too heavy and had no breathability. Luckily I know better now and ever since I saw the original black and white milk snob cover out in the world I knew I would want one for our next babe. It has multiple uses. Breastfeeding cover. Car seat cover. Shopping cart cover. and I love that it goes all the way around the car seat. Much easier to keep germ ridden hands from getting inside - specifically that of a 3.5 year old.</div>
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This is another item I wanted in every single color but again am holding off until we know the gender of this babe. Gowns are great (especially in the first weeks) for the baby as they are super sleepy but often need their diapers changed. These gowns have fold over mitten covers to minimize facial scratches and an opening at the bottom once you untie the knot. </div>
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I wasn't into bonnets with P and I think that's largely because I had no idea that Briar Handmade existed! Each piece is so well crafted and I went from having none to five! I can't wait to see our littlest rocking their bonnet!<br />
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I also went ahead and snagged their newly released matching <a href="https://fawndesign.com/collections/accessories" target="_blank">stroller hooks</a>!</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Thank you to the following companies for gifting product for this write up: DockATot, The Ollie World, Milk Snob, Wildbird & L'oved Baby.</span><br />
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Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-57519634278176872782018-02-28T03:00:00.000-08:002018-02-28T03:00:25.740-08:00Maternity Photos in the Oakland RedwoodsWhen we found out we were expecting with P I never had maternity photos done and to be honest I never really missed the fact that I didn't do them. But there is something about this pregnancy that feels different and I think that is because I know it is my last. I want to embrace all the things about it (and try and grin and bare the crappy parts of it). So at 34 weeks pregnant we booked a session.<br />
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I am so happy I decided to do them. I started the day by getting a blowout at our Drybar that just opened in town (best decision of the day), I prepped P with a big talk about how the photos were important to mama and to be on her best behavior (she totally was) and I rented my dream maternity dress ("The Wonder Years" in blush by Fillyboo Maternity) from <a href="http://www.mamabumprentals.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mama Bump Rentals</a>. Even David - who normally despises a photoshoot was awesome. Despite all the nose nuzzling he was made to do.<br />
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My friend Aliza of <a href="http://www.alizahallettphotography.com/" target="_blank">Aliza Hallett Photography</a> took our photos and made everything so easy (and she is 28 weeks along with her third!). It was such a fun memory and now I have so many beautiful images to look back on such a special time in my life!<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-2119765233210702972018-02-23T11:46:00.002-08:002018-02-23T11:50:32.631-08:00How to Get InvolvedAgain I am at a loss to need to type out my feelings after <i>yet another </i>mass shooting in our American school system. And yet every time one takes place I can't pacify the feelings I have inside of me. Those kids are people's babies and their lives were cut short because someone else decided it should be that way.<br />
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My daughter is three. And it's not at all lost on me that soon she will enter K-5 and be the same age as the children who were literally sniped out of their classroom chairs in Sandy Hook with a military assault type rifle. SIX YEAR OLD'S. As a parent, I cannot even begin to fathom that sentence being read aloud with my child's name in it. As a human being I just cannot stand for it anymore either.<br />
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We are failing our children. We are failing so miserably that we should be absolutely ashamed. Children go to school to learn, not to become sitting ducks in their classroom. The fact that my daughter will have to participate in an "active shooter training" drill at school is literally beyond my comprehension.<br />
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P ran in and out of the waves for hours. She literally did not stop and seeing her joy of the coast match our own is so special. One would hope that endless running plus sunshine would wear her out come nighttime but you know the drill with this one. Major FOMO. We can't wait to return as a family of five <3<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-86791302269600585582018-02-01T03:00:00.000-08:002018-02-01T03:00:21.236-08:00Loving Lately: Textured & Patterned PillowsWith our new couch due to arrive this month one of the things I have been doing is upping our pillow game. I love the way pillows can make a big impact to your space and how easy they are to switch out with the seasons. As someone who is drawn to texture in photographs I also think these make great statement pieces in a room. Prices of pillows vary so I have included a good mix below!<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2DPj7W5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dusk Pom Pom Wool Pillow</a><br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2DRzy4i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marisol Pillow</a><br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-13058924405885652082018-01-29T03:00:00.000-08:002018-01-29T03:00:32.432-08:00Nesting: Family Room StatusThere is a little less than ten weeks left in this pregnancy and the urge to nest has come and might I say rather aggressively? It's really crazy how your body kicks into this mother bear mode of prepping, cleaning & decluttering. Just yesterday we dropped off six bags of donations to Goodwill and I haven't even really began to get my hands dirty. I've got big plans when my maternity leave kicks off (thank you California for allowing me four weeks pre baby arrival).<br />
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If you have been in these parts awhile you likely know that while I love our home in a bustling downtown, it doesn't afford us a lot of square footage. So this baby is getting a basket instead of a bedroom and that's part of the reason we didn't find out the gender. I know me well. And you know what I am so okay with it all! Because the upside, that I didn't even realize was happening until it happened, was that instead of doing a gorgeous nursery. I redid our entire family room. I mean kind of a win for everyone involved, no?<br />
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And boy when I said I redid it that means a new couch, new rugs, new tables, new lamp. Now to be fair some of the items are pulled from other areas of the house and I have set David on a mission of building a coffee table. I told him the design I had in mind - he tried to make it fancier - I vetoed him and now we're are executing my vision. Standard.<br />
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I'm trying to think a little outside of my "all white everything" box and really add some timeless pieces to our space while also keeping it functional. I love a beautiful room just like anyone else but the reality is we do most of our living here and I want it to be cozy and inviting. Which doesn't mean it can't be beautiful it just has to be realistic for our family. (Speaking of gorgeous family rooms check out Steph's beautifully designed <a href="http://www.oliveandtate.com/2018/01/boho-coastal-living-room-reveal.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">living room</a>!)<br />
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I've put together a little inspiration board with the same or similar items that we will be using. Can't wait for it all to come together and add a little tiny new face into the mix!<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2EkUO3J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pearce Sectional Couch in Performance Twill Metal Gray</a> (ours is a little lighter than the one shown)<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2DJbqAW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eva Glass Lamp</a> (we purchased clear)<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2EiNO7j" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Serena & Lily Belly Baskets</a> (scored the large one at the outlet!)<br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2DGwN5L" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">West Elm Mini Pebble Wool Jute Rug</a><br />
<a href="https://www.costco.com/Quad-Sheepskin-Rug.product.100369525.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quad Sheepskin Rug</a><br />
<a href="http://bit.ly/2DJcrce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coffee Table</a> (ours will be similar but DIY)<br />
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In the meantime my husband is rather done with me "nesting". HA! I've only begun!</div>
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Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-65877430270810461462018-01-22T03:00:00.000-08:002018-01-22T03:00:31.437-08:00Valentine's Day Reads<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://bit.ly/2DXwJ2J" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pride & Prejudice</a> // <a href="http://bit.ly/2Dpko6i" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Groundhug Day</a></div>
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While I am trying to purge and minimize so many things in our life. Books are not one of them. I can't help it! P gets read two stories every night and I love reading her books reflecting the current or upcoming holidays. Her current favorite is This is Not a Valentine and I'll admit it's one of my new favorites too! Any on your list for Valentine'e that I missed?</div>
Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-17938508027139253882018-01-04T10:41:00.000-08:002018-01-04T10:44:31.480-08:00Life Lately: 2018And just like that it's 2018 and the countdown to baby is officially in full swing. As in 13 weeks left. If I told you I wasn't slightly freaking out it would be a complete LIE. And while I do feel more prepared heading into this the second time around the thought of a newborn paired with a very feisty, opinionated 3.5 year old is rather terrifying.<br />
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We have begun to slightly modify P's room in preparation for the new baby. I joke around that all this baby gets is a basket instead of a bedroom! We live in a two bedroom house so that means it's time to maximize our space and prep for this little one's arrival. In fact because we live in a two bedroom house is one of the main reasons we decided to not find out the gender. I know myself well enough that if I didn't have a place to nest into over this baby it might bring on those baby blues. But in reality I need <i>nothing. </i>We have everything you could need for a baby so its made it a little nice to not be clogging up our space with more things. In fact I've been doing the opposite and slowly chipping away at all the clutter. Donating books that are not as loved, donating some old toys to P's preschool and just making life simpler (while adding a baby! HA! Jokes on me.)<br />
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Sometimes I worry that because no real big changes are happening at our house that P is not really getting it. But she talks about the baby, asks if it's kicking and insists it's a sister. I just hope that when the time comes to add a crib to her room she sees it as something fun as opposed to us taking something away from her (i.e. some toys, her space). It's been one of my biggest stressers this pregnancy and that is making sure that she knows still how very important she is to us. As I am sure many of you with a first born can relate.<br />
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I'm ready to slow down a bit and refocus on my family in the coming year. While I am so incredibly grateful for photography the end of the year always leaves me feeling frazzled. Working two jobs can quickly grate on you and I am ready for some much deserved and needed time off. I am looking forward to many things but mostly the first time we will get to go to the ocean as a family of four (five! Finn!). I can already feel the sand in my toes, the sea in my hair and that newborn babe snuggled tight on my chest. And more than any other vision - this one keeps me going.<br />
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So do I have any resolutions or life changing thoughts for 2018? I don't. And for once I am more than okay with that. But I do have these goals for everyday:<br />
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<i>Get into the frame more</i> - I think all photographers feel this way when it comes to their own family.<br />
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<i>Be more intentional</i> - From time to toys and beyond. I want to meaningfully fill space and time. Less clutter. I don't need every cute thing I see (I'm looking at you Instagram!)<br />
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<i>Be present -</i> I am the first to admit that I am guilty of wanting more. More so in the form of space in a home that I can rip into walls and such. But I know that one day I will have that and one day I will miss all this. Be present and above all try to continue being patient. Good things come to those who wait right?<br />
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Do you have any lofty goals for the new year or are you just cruisin' on?<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-37436509970192635052017-12-18T03:00:00.000-08:002017-12-18T03:00:59.015-08:00Holidays with Minted<h4>
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It seems this holiday season I am checking everything off my holiday to do list a little late.<br />
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1. Go see Santa - status: not completed<br />
2. Wrap presents - status: not completed<br />
3. Drive around the neighborhood looking at lights - status: not completed<br />
4. Build a gingerbread house - status: not completed<br />
5. Mail out holiday cards - status: completed<br />
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Luckily there is one thing I have checked off my mile long holiday to do list and that's send out our Christmas cards. Which for me to send them out this late into December had me stressing (but hello I also didn't have a tree until the 10th!) The main reason being we didn't take any holiday photos this year (which as a photographer has me seriously bumming but that's what happens when you're busy taking everyone else's photos!)<br />
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However I had a vision in my head of what I was hoping to capture. And as can be the curses with visions - haha mine wasn't really met. However we made do with what we had and called it a day. So in case these haven't arrived in your mailbox yet. Just avert your eyes.<br />
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Year after year we buy our holiday cards from <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=120126&u=1015015&m=17025&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fholiday%2Dphoto%2Dcards%3Ffeature%3Dtertiary%5Fnav%26event%3Dclick%26l0%5Fnode%5Fname%3Dminted%26l1%5Fnode%5Fname%3Dholiday%26l2%5Fnode%5Fname%3Dholiday%2Bcards%26l3%5Fnode%5Fname%3DHoliday%2BPhoto%2BCards&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Minted</a>. Namely because they never are lacking on adorable cards and I like having a wide array to choose from. Plus <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=120126&u=1015015&m=17025&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fenvelope%2Daddressing%3Futm%5Fcampaign%3Daddress%5Fprinting%5Flp&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">address assistant</a> is like a godsend when it comes to addressing 90+ cards (don't even ask me why I hand wrote our address on the back this year for every.single.card!) I was torn between a couple of cute ones (<a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=120126&u=1015015&m=17025&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fholiday%2Dphoto%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DPFF%2DHYC%2Fjingle%3Fcolor%3DA%26greeting%3Dholiday%26shape%3DJ&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=120126&u=1015015&m=17025&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fholiday%2Dphoto%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DPSB%2DHYC%2Fmay%2Dthey%2Dbe%2Dmerry%3Fcolor%3DA%26greeting%3Dchristmas%26shape%3DJ&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=120126&u=1015015&m=17025&urllink=www%2Eminted%2Ecom%2Fproduct%2Fholiday%2Dphoto%2Dcards%2FMIN%2DVT0%2DHYC%2Ffavorite%2Dphoto%3Fcolor%3DA%26greeting%3Dholiday%26shape%3Ddefault&afftrack=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>) but ultimately decided on the one below - mainly because it looks like my handwriting!<br />
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So from our family to yours we virtually wish you the happiest of holidays!!<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-4991124973986334342017-11-30T03:00:00.000-08:002017-11-30T11:25:34.942-08:00Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas: For the whole family!I think one of the most exciting parts about Christmas morning as a child was getting to see our bulging stockings and finding all tiny trinkets wrapped inside of them. It was <i>almost </i>as good as all the big Santa presents mainly because the amount of things you can fit inside a stocking can be quite a lot! So in honor of one of my favorite traditions here are some great stocking stuffer ideas for everyone in the family!<br />
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Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-32878048089933865422017-11-27T03:00:00.000-08:002017-11-27T03:00:33.055-08:00Cyber Monday (Kids Version)I am not big on Black Friday and for good reason - Cyber Monday. Why on earth wait in long lines when you can shop from the comfort of your own home in pajamas? I've rounded up some items that are worth snagging tomorrow in case Santa needs some assistance in the gifting department for the little ones.<div>
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We got the kitty ones for P when they were 40% off but now they are an even better deal! I am loving all the different animal faces too! I always opt for ship to store because I find Hanna shipping can be higher than most stores. These PJ's hold up really well and also hold their resell value.</div>
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When it comes to clothing I am often reaching for more neutral items and with the thought that this baby has a 50% chance of being a boy I find myself looking at the boy clothes with a harsher eye. These would def make it into my shopping cart if we knew the gender!</div>
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These are great versatile tops especially for preschool. Cute but functional always wins in my book.</div>
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Velvet is having its moment and I definitely swooped these up for little P! I immediately pictured them with these <a href="http://bit.ly/2A8twOn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">leggings</a> and this <a href="https://childhoodsclothing.com/collections/shop-all/products/peplum-crew-in-orchid-dash-dot?variant=53139487891" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sweatshirt</a>!</div>
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Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-23591847297519581612017-11-20T13:53:00.002-08:002017-11-20T13:53:42.415-08:00Life LatelyIt seems like every time I come on here as of late I have an excuse to why I haven't been on here. And while it's true I can rattle off a million excuses. Half of the truth is that I just don't have much going on these days. While of course I am growing a baby (20 weeks along!) the documenting process for this child is nowhere near what it was with P. #secondchild Rest assured that once he/she arrives that will end and I will get all snap happy again.<br />
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Other than that (major) thing my life is pretty status quo right now and honestly sometimes I don't quite know how to feel about that. I am not making any big changes or stepping too far out of my comfort zone. I find at times that it can be really hard to be content with what is - and not focus on what isn't. But I am doing my best.<br />
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I am optimistically hopeful that 2018 brings about new and exciting things for me and my family. New adventures, new challenges, and of course a beautiful new baby that I cannot wait to meet.<br />
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<br />Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548254264374196673.post-17127140709925637732017-11-06T11:45:00.000-08:002017-11-06T11:45:39.561-08:00Loving Lately: Maternity StyleNext week marks halfway through this pregnancy and while I have barely talked about it here or even photographed it (so unlike my <a href="http://www.happilyeverparker.com/p/pregnancy_26.html" target="_blank">first pregnancy</a> with P!) there have been some things this go around that I have loved that I didn't necessarily have three years ago. Very luckily, pregnancy for the most part is very kind to me.. While this one at first seemed a little rougher in the beginning I think that was just due to having a three year old <strike>who hates sleep</strike> to manage as well.<br />
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I've been feeling great and I am so excited for the big 20 week ultrasound next week because we haven't seen or heard the baby in so long. I'm still anxiously awaiting those big swift kicks - hopefully any day now! As you may recall we are not finding out the gender and it's actually a lot of fun! Let's just hope the tech doesn't let it slip next week!<br />
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1. Designer Maternity Jeans<br />
I am the first to admit that when it comes to denim I want the pricey pairs. That's because I am a jeans wearing girl about 99% of the time, you will hardly ever find me in leggings/athletic wear. I feel most comfortable in frayed denim and the same goes for when I am rocking a bump. This time around I invested in a couple pairs of nice denim and I can't even tell you what a difference it makes. I'm seriously already sad to have to let these go when my pregnancy is over. Two of my favorites are <a href="http://bit.ly/2zjftoB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://bit.ly/2zhH61f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. I've found Paige with side paneling to be my hands down favorite and have been able to purchase them 40% off with coupons or promos from Destination Maternity.<br />
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2. Oversized Sweatshirts<br />
Because it's my first time being pregnant in the fall/winter. I am embracing everything that goes along with it. Give me all the chunky/cozy/oversized everything!<br />
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3. Tanks - I wore tank tops all the time the first go around but back then it was Liz Lange for Target (and yes I still have them) but the new maternity line at Target, Ingrid & Isabel is so good and their tanks are no exception! Since I ride public transportation to work I am often wearing a tank and cardigan combo. That's mostly because it's the only way I currently look noticeably pregnant - give up your seats people!! This <a href="http://bit.ly/2zj4ueP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">hunter green one</a> is my current fav.<br />
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And while I did totally declare I am not a leggings girl, that doesn't mean I don't ever wear them. I just ordered the very raved about <a href="https://www.blanqi.com/" target="_blank">BLANQI</a> maternity leggings (they also make a postpartum version) during their 50% off sale. I haven't received them yet but hoping they will live up to the hype! After all I am going to need some good pie pants come Thanksgiving!Happily Ever Parkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02196626265238318051noreply@blogger.com3