• 10-month-old Isla’s latest tricks include: clapping (at everything and everyone), standing up unsupported (for multiple seconds at a time), saying “ma” (so close), and to Josh’s delight, mastering hand-eye coordination (future wnba star!!) ⠀ Still in disbelief that I only have two sets of these milestone photos left to take before her first birthday —ok, slightly relieved not gonna lie (ha 😅). ⠀ But wow, how quickly they grow. ⠀ #islaisabel #tenmonths
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    10-month-old Isla’s latest tricks include: clapping (at everything and everyone), standing up unsupported (for multiple seconds at a time), saying “ma” (so close), and to Josh’s delight, mastering hand-eye coordination (future wnba star!!) ⠀ Still in disbelief that I only have two sets of these milestone photos left to take before her first birthday —ok, slightly relieved not gonna lie (ha 😅). ⠀ But wow, how quickly they grow. ⠀ #islaisabel #tenmonths
  • 9 months in, 9 months out! ✨ ⠀ It’s totally wild to realize that our Isla girl has been here with us for as long as she was growing inside my belly. Even more wild that in 3 months we’ll have a one-year-old (!!) ⠀ Life still feels like a blur. Isla changes so quickly these days. Suddenly she’s moving non-stop, pulling herself up to stand, getting her first couple of teeth, and now uninterested in most of her toys (but the TV remote couldn’t be cooler). ⠀ Celebrating even her seemingly small achievements makes me realize I ought to do the same for myself. I’m learning to check my own expectations at the door, release the ‘shoulds’, and embrace all of the growth, grace and adaptability that this chapter of life insists upon. ⠀ #islaisabel #9months
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    9 months in, 9 months out! ✨ ⠀ It’s totally wild to realize that our Isla girl has been here with us for as long as she was growing inside my belly. Even more wild that in 3 months we’ll have a one-year-old (!!) ⠀ Life still feels like a blur. Isla changes so quickly these days. Suddenly she’s moving non-stop, pulling herself up to stand, getting her first couple of teeth, and now uninterested in most of her toys (but the TV remote couldn’t be cooler). ⠀ Celebrating even her seemingly small achievements makes me realize I ought to do the same for myself. I’m learning to check my own expectations at the door, release the ‘shoulds’, and embrace all of the growth, grace and adaptability that this chapter of life insists upon. ⠀ #islaisabel #9months
  • Trying on 31 for size today. ⠀ Same fit, yet totally different? Feeling like I’ve done a lot of living in these past 365 days. ⠀ While we all attempt to scrape together some semblance of life pre-covid, birthdays are always such a great reminder that there’s no going back, only forward. ⠀ This past year I’ve learned (more than any year prior) how to savour the minutes and seconds, instead of counting them —how to find joy in the present day, rather than in the anticipation of another. ⠀ “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” —john lubbock ⠀ Cheers to slowing down and resting without resistance as I begin this new lap around the sun! 🥂🌊🌞 ⠀ ps. Isla girl also turns 9 months today!
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    Trying on 31 for size today. ⠀ Same fit, yet totally different? Feeling like I’ve done a lot of living in these past 365 days. ⠀ While we all attempt to scrape together some semblance of life pre-covid, birthdays are always such a great reminder that there’s no going back, only forward. ⠀ This past year I’ve learned (more than any year prior) how to savour the minutes and seconds, instead of counting them —how to find joy in the present day, rather than in the anticipation of another. ⠀ “Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.” —john lubbock ⠀ Cheers to slowing down and resting without resistance as I begin this new lap around the sun! 🥂🌊🌞 ⠀ ps. Isla girl also turns 9 months today!
  • “You’re meant to be more fluid, less structured, having the freedom to change direction based on what feels good to you in the moment.” ⠀ This snippet from my conversation and human design chart reading with my brilliant friend Bria (@soulrush.co) totally surprised me. Because as someone who has always identified as a planner (both personally and professionally), structure and routine is deeply programmed into the way I operate. ⠀ My conditioning simply had me believing spontaneity was irresponsible, and yet my human design chart was literally telling me otherwise: ⠀ “You learn through experience.” “You are meant to explore all the things that light you up.” “Your energy type thrives on variety.” “You master things (and learn from them) quickly.” “You’re not meant to finish everything that you start.” ⠀ Reflecting afterwards, I realized that none of the above is possible without an element of spontaneity. In fact, it’s the very catalyst to my individual path to success (and more importantly, happiness). ⠀ I’m coming up on my 31st lap around the sun and thanks to these insights about my unique make up, I’m ready to stop swimming against the current and instead, start flowing with the natural rhythm of my energy. Feeling grateful for the permission slip to follow my curiosity and creative process, even if it doesn’t always make sense on paper —to me or others, ha. ⠀ Are you into #humandesign? Tell me your energy type!
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    “You’re meant to be more fluid, less structured, having the freedom to change direction based on what feels good to you in the moment.” ⠀ This snippet from my conversation and human design chart reading with my brilliant friend Bria (@soulrush.co) totally surprised me. Because as someone who has always identified as a planner (both personally and professionally), structure and routine is deeply programmed into the way I operate. ⠀ My conditioning simply had me believing spontaneity was irresponsible, and yet my human design chart was literally telling me otherwise: ⠀ “You learn through experience.” “You are meant to explore all the things that light you up.” “Your energy type thrives on variety.” “You master things (and learn from them) quickly.” “You’re not meant to finish everything that you start.” ⠀ Reflecting afterwards, I realized that none of the above is possible without an element of spontaneity. In fact, it’s the very catalyst to my individual path to success (and more importantly, happiness). ⠀ I’m coming up on my 31st lap around the sun and thanks to these insights about my unique make up, I’m ready to stop swimming against the current and instead, start flowing with the natural rhythm of my energy. Feeling grateful for the permission slip to follow my curiosity and creative process, even if it doesn’t always make sense on paper —to me or others, ha. ⠀ Are you into #humandesign? Tell me your energy type!
  • Helmet-free and happy as can be! Isla girl is now 8 months old, army crawling across the floor like a champ, and eating as many summer fruits (🍉🥭🍒🍑) as she can get her little hands on! ⠀ On days where the world feels a little too heavy and overwhelming, I simply lock eyes with hers and instantly remember that even here, in the chaos of things, there is still so much to be grateful for. #islaisabel #8months
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    Helmet-free and happy as can be! Isla girl is now 8 months old, army crawling across the floor like a champ, and eating as many summer fruits (🍉🥭🍒🍑) as she can get her little hands on! ⠀ On days where the world feels a little too heavy and overwhelming, I simply lock eyes with hers and instantly remember that even here, in the chaos of things, there is still so much to be grateful for. #islaisabel #8months