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Just over here crying because I have an almost 2 m

Just over here crying because I have an almost 2 month old baby and the olympics makes me emotional 😭
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Watching the world come together to compete brings me so much hope and joy! It was always such a special time when I was working at camp with counselors (and some campers) from all over the world. We would live stream the Olympics and would share in the excitement of watching their country compete! Such great memories ❤️

Travel is back! Where are you headed? Me? My couch

Travel is back! Where are you headed? Me? My couch #newbornlife … Yesterday on my stories I shared my recent @beautycounter which included these cute lil minis … here is a closer look!
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✈️ Countertime Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil
This luxurious, vitamin E-rich cleanser soothes, nourishes, and melts away makeup and impurities—without stripping essential moisture from your skin.

✈️Countertime Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence
Restores vital nutrients and hydration for optimum radiance. Our essence renews and revitalizes with mineral-rich sea water and a fermented blend of sugars.

✈️Countertime Tripeptide Radiance Serum
Designed to help improve the appearance of firmness and visibly reduce lines and wrinkles, this potent peptide and amino acid-infused serum is the key to radiant skin.

✈️Countertime Antioxidant Soft Cream
This lightweight cream works to visibly plump and firm skin while boosting hydration to protect it from drying environmental stressors throughout the day.

✈️Countertime Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream
Supremely rich and deeply hydrating, this cream supports elasticity and visibly firms while smoothing skin texture to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

My little deck garden 🥰 . . . Back in college I

My little deck garden 🥰
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Back in college I spent 2 spring breaks down in New Orleans volunteering in the 9th ward. One year we built houses but the second year we worked on an urban farm. A farm right in the middle of the 9th ward, surrounded by pavement. It was the only fresh food source in that area. Hurricane Katrina knocked out most of the grocery stores… and they never came back! One of the only sources for food was small convenient stores. The urban farm was a source of fresh food as well as an an opportunity for people in the neighborhood to learn how to grow their own fresh produce. I loved getting to help out there and I learned so much! Having a fresh garden doesn’t always need to be picture perfect, raised garden beds (although they are nice!!) It can be pots on your deck or even your front porch. Super excited about this little harvest and excited to expand with new fruits and veggies next year!

If you think I’m just selling lipstick, you’re

The cuddle crew 🥰 Today I wanted to share a spe

The cuddle crew 🥰 Today I wanted to share a special story about the guy in the middle. He is pretty special to our family and I hope @alexparenteau13 doesn’t mind me sharing 😉 When my brother was first born he was pretty sick. He was having seizures and needed brain surgery. That of course lead to a stay in the NICU. During that difficult time a friend gave my parents this bear to bring to Alex in the hospital. My family has held on to this bear as it has always resembled hope during a difficult time. When Elle was sick and needed to stay in the NICU my Dad told my mom that “we needed the bear!” He stayed with Elle and I felt comforted on the nights that we were away from her she still had a piece of family with her. ❤️

Fresh cut lavender from the Wallingford Garden Mar

Fresh cut lavender from the Wallingford Garden Market this morning smells amazing! 🥰 Justin and I have been Wallingford residents for a whole year now! Since we moved in the middle of a pandemic we didn’t get the chance to experience all the fun things our town had to offer! We love getting to do that now with our new little sidekick ☺️

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! Will

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! Will be needing lots of coffee to get through today 💤 ☕️

“Alexa play All-American Girl by @carrieunderwoo

“Alexa play All-American Girl by @carrieunderwood “ 🇺🇸

Enjoying the sun before the storm… if your area

Enjoying the sun before the storm… if your area is going to be hit this evening - stay safe! Justin and I are hoping for the rain to break this heat and save our hydrangeas!

I was inspired this morning to share my ☀️ sum

I was inspired this morning to share my ☀️ summer body ☀️ (thank you Julia, @lemonstripes ) My body that grew a human, which is pretty darn cool!

It’s a “back to work” kinda Monday… not fo

It’s a “back to work” kinda Monday… not for me (see ya in August work besties 👋🏻) however Justin is back to work after a week off and my mom is back working from out house. It’s been so great to have the extra help during the days. Last week Justin, Elle and I took a little day trip over Lighthouse Park in New Haven. It’s a great local spot… we’re always on the search for more day trip places here in CT! Any favorites?

One month of Eloise 🍓 I can’t believe my baby

One month of Eloise 🍓 I can’t believe my baby is already a month old! This is giggly gal loves snuggling, tummy time, hanging outside, starring at the ceiling fan and listening to music.
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Justin and I are a loving this new chapter, although some days it’s feels like there isn’t enough coffee in the world 🥱 Physically I’m feeling great. I was shocked at how quickly I recovered and how my body started to change back to “pre baby”. The human body 🤯Mentally I’m struggling a bit, but getting better each day. Postpartum emotions are rough… also postpartum night sweats… please stop 🥵

Anyone else have a husband that can’t sit still?

Anyone else have a husband that can’t sit still? I have ZERO complaints though, because @jnelson5853 is making my hydrangea dreams come true😍

This week he has started to work on landscaping the front of our home by pulling out bushes and hostas. When we moved in 99% of landscaping was hostas… cute in moderation, but we had so many (like multiple wheel barrels full).

At our 5th trip to our local @homedepot we saw they had blueberry bushes for $6 😳 so we had to grab them and planted two in our backyard. I am looking forward to seeing these grow over time!

Happy Father’s Day to this amazing guy ❤️ th

Happy Father’s Day to this amazing guy ❤️ thank you for taking care of us! I couldn’t imagine getting through the past year without you. Elle is so lucky to have you!

Eloise’s birth story is on the blog today and li

Tonight’s self care ➡️ bath + face mask + re

Tonight’s self care ➡️ bath + face mask + reading
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Today I majorly struggled with leaving Elle just for a quick trip to a couple stores. I cried basically the entire time. I needed a reset tonight and a bath always does the trick. I’m getting better each day spending time away from her while in the house, but still working on leaving her to go on short outings. Small steps each day.

I grew both of these 🍓 . . . Our garden just li

I grew both of these 🍓
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Our garden just like our gal is growing well! We’ve already been able to harvest some lettuce, a few strawberries, and our peppers are starting to pop!

Baby girl is one week old 😭 we just did our fir

Baby girl is one week old 😭 we just did our first neighborhood walk! We both survived!

Eloise Grace Nelson 💕 This morning she said “

Eloise Grace Nelson 💕 This morning she said “peace out NICU ✌🏻I’m moving in with mom and dad!”

40 weeks + 1 day .... to be honest I cried in my c

40 weeks + 1 day .... to be honest I cried in my car for 20 minutes after my doctors appointment on Tuesday when they said baby was snug up there and that they would “see me next week” which is a phrase I’ve heard wayyy to much. 36 weeks, 37 weeks, 38 weeks... see you next week UGH. Yesterday on my IG stories I expressed that I’m in the mental game phase of pregnancy and trying to keep busy. The mental aspect of pregnancy has been the hardest part for me. I’m a planner so the unknown of all of this has been the hardest part. I can already tell this gal is going to dance to her own beat and I can’t wait to see it!

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