• Something I find so hilarious is looking at something I used to love and was so proud of and thinking, "WHAT WAS I THINKING?!!!" Exhibit A: my childhood bedroom. 😂It's pretty interesting how our style and taste can change so drastically over time isn't it? I suppose it keeps life from being so monotone. 🤪 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Over a decade later (...pause so I can dry heave 🤢) and instead of bringing me joy, this room stressed me out every time we came home. In fact, we didn't even sleep in it! We'd sleep in the guest bedroom instead. I was determined to create a space that fit our style while also staying true to my older, character-filled, childhood home without breaking the bank. Many of the things you see here were a second hand find of some sort! It's amazing what some cleaning and paint can do, isn't it? Props to Mama Newk! She did most of the leg work in here. ;) I shared all of the product sources, details, before photos, and design board on jordanjean.com! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ** I'm still in the process of deciding if we should put a large vintage tobacco basket on the wall the bed is against. I've found so much beauty in LESS these past few years so I'm leaning towards keeping it as is. What's your vote?
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    Something I find so hilarious is looking at something I used to love and was so proud of and thinking, "WHAT WAS I THINKING?!!!" Exhibit A: my childhood bedroom. 😂It's pretty interesting how our style and taste can change so drastically over time isn't it? I suppose it keeps life from being so monotone. 🤪 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Over a decade later (...pause so I can dry heave 🤢) and instead of bringing me joy, this room stressed me out every time we came home. In fact, we didn't even sleep in it! We'd sleep in the guest bedroom instead. I was determined to create a space that fit our style while also staying true to my older, character-filled, childhood home without breaking the bank. Many of the things you see here were a second hand find of some sort! It's amazing what some cleaning and paint can do, isn't it? Props to Mama Newk! She did most of the leg work in here. ;) I shared all of the product sources, details, before photos, and design board on jordanjean.com! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ** I'm still in the process of deciding if we should put a large vintage tobacco basket on the wall the bed is against. I've found so much beauty in LESS these past few years so I'm leaning towards keeping it as is. What's your vote?
  • Other than the day we said, “I do” and celebrated with our family and sweet friends in the muddy front yard of the house I grew up in, this was the best day of our lives. Mainly because it meant the arrival of our Eleanor Joy, yes, but also because of how that all went down. A letter to our Ellie girl sharing that full story is up on the blog. Spoiler alert: God deserves all the glory. 🤍
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    Other than the day we said, “I do” and celebrated with our family and sweet friends in the muddy front yard of the house I grew up in, this was the best day of our lives. Mainly because it meant the arrival of our Eleanor Joy, yes, but also because of how that all went down. A letter to our Ellie girl sharing that full story is up on the blog. Spoiler alert: God deserves all the glory. 🤍
  • In the years of waiting for our Ellie girl I'd randomly find myself looking at maternity clothes online from time to time (some of my favorite spots to look were ASOS and H&M). Anyone else do this or just me? 😂The outfits on the models (rocking a fake belly, most likely) always gave me hope and made me excited. "Some day I'll get to wear something like that!" I'd think to myself. I waited and waited and waited. Then by the Grace of God the time came when I could wear those clothes and well... I couldn't bear the thought of spending money, sometimes a hefty chunk of change at that, on something that I'd only wear for a few months at best. I ended up making do with mostly all non-maternity clothes that I could wear before, during, and after pregnancy but I did buy five maternity specific items! Four of them I got a bunch of use out of... One not so much (spoiler alert: it was a pair of jeans but I think COVID is to blame for that!). I rounded up everything I wore throughout the pregnancy on JORDANJEAN.COM including my favorite leggings out of the MANY that I tried. I hope it helps for those trying to stay on the minimal maternity wear side of things! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ P.S. Around week 32 I saw my reflection in this elevator after my doctors appointment (the picture in which I'm wearing all black) and I thought, "Wow. We're doing this thing amidst a pandemic, little one. We're going to be okay." I was alone because Stephen wasn't allowed to come to any of my appointments and while that was something that made me pretty bummed out originally, I remember feeling really strong and equipped leaving that appointment. I was just SO GRATEFUL to be there no matter what! From then on, I tried to take a picture every time I left the doctors office and stepped foot in that elevator. You might not be able to see my huge smile but each week I was overjoyed to celebrate the Tupta tot thriving despite unprecedented circumstances.
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    In the years of waiting for our Ellie girl I'd randomly find myself looking at maternity clothes online from time to time (some of my favorite spots to look were ASOS and H&M). Anyone else do this or just me? 😂The outfits on the models (rocking a fake belly, most likely) always gave me hope and made me excited. "Some day I'll get to wear something like that!" I'd think to myself. I waited and waited and waited. Then by the Grace of God the time came when I could wear those clothes and well... I couldn't bear the thought of spending money, sometimes a hefty chunk of change at that, on something that I'd only wear for a few months at best. I ended up making do with mostly all non-maternity clothes that I could wear before, during, and after pregnancy but I did buy five maternity specific items! Four of them I got a bunch of use out of... One not so much (spoiler alert: it was a pair of jeans but I think COVID is to blame for that!). I rounded up everything I wore throughout the pregnancy on JORDANJEAN.COM including my favorite leggings out of the MANY that I tried. I hope it helps for those trying to stay on the minimal maternity wear side of things! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ P.S. Around week 32 I saw my reflection in this elevator after my doctors appointment (the picture in which I'm wearing all black) and I thought, "Wow. We're doing this thing amidst a pandemic, little one. We're going to be okay." I was alone because Stephen wasn't allowed to come to any of my appointments and while that was something that made me pretty bummed out originally, I remember feeling really strong and equipped leaving that appointment. I was just SO GRATEFUL to be there no matter what! From then on, I tried to take a picture every time I left the doctors office and stepped foot in that elevator. You might not be able to see my huge smile but each week I was overjoyed to celebrate the Tupta tot thriving despite unprecedented circumstances.
  • I’ve thought a lot today while scraping these good ol’ textured ceilings and have decided that we’re going to celebrate the heck out of our hard work. After every room we finish scraping and painting we’re going to do something special... Even if that means just popping open a cold one and dancing to Earth Wind & Fire. We counted the number of spaces and it’s eleven (the living room should really count as like 4 though 🙈)! Now my question for you all.... How should we celebrate (other than enjoying a room with flat ceilings 😂) as we check them off? 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe to see the first picture Stephen took of me in here. He didn’t even get in the shot what I’ve been working on all day. 😂😂😂 P.S. If you’re here for pretty images of a perfect home, you’re in the wrong place. 🙈 The next 3-4 years here will be messy but beautiful in our own way! I’ll still love you even if this isn’t your thing and want to part ways! You do you, sister.🤍
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    I’ve thought a lot today while scraping these good ol’ textured ceilings and have decided that we’re going to celebrate the heck out of our hard work. After every room we finish scraping and painting we’re going to do something special... Even if that means just popping open a cold one and dancing to Earth Wind & Fire. We counted the number of spaces and it’s eleven (the living room should really count as like 4 though 🙈)! Now my question for you all.... How should we celebrate (other than enjoying a room with flat ceilings 😂) as we check them off? 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe to see the first picture Stephen took of me in here. He didn’t even get in the shot what I’ve been working on all day. 😂😂😂 P.S. If you’re here for pretty images of a perfect home, you’re in the wrong place. 🙈 The next 3-4 years here will be messy but beautiful in our own way! I’ll still love you even if this isn’t your thing and want to part ways! You do you, sister.🤍
  • @stupta and I are going to be in big trouble with those eyes.... 🙈 Don’t worry Ellie girl, only about 5 more of these moves to go. 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our thoughts on baby wraps/carriers: @stupta and I both wear Ellie very often. This is for a few reasons - convenience, we like to be hands free, for a while there she wouldn’t nap if she wasn’t worn, and because we’re trying to create a “womb environment” in the fourth trimester (read more about this in “The Happiest Baby on the Block”). Bonus reason: she won’t be this little (and want to be worn) forever. 🤍 @wildbird Sling: this is my go-to because of how simple it is to put on and get her into. I don’t have any issues with it being uncomfortable even when wearing her for hours at a time. @sollybaby wrap: this is Stephen’s favorite because of how cozy she is in there. Even though it requires a phd to get on (jk it’s not THAT bad) but once she’s in, she’s so happy, content, and very secure. She could probably sleep for 8 hours in there if we let her. 😂 He gets a lot done completely hands free when wearing her in the Solly. We also have a @contoursbaby 5-in-1 carrier. It’s the most comfortable of them all but not as pretty. 😉 This one will get used most for long walks and hikes until shes big enough to be in the hiking backpack! Having all 3 options works really well for us but if I had to choose only one I’d go with the @wildbird for its simplicity. I feel like we’re going to get TONS of use out of the carrier once we get out more though! So maybe go with the Wild Bird and a carrier. If you (realistically) plan on wearing your little often then go with all three. 🙈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ** We suggest watching tutorials on how to wear each wrap properly to make sure your baby is safe and supported (especially their neck). A mirror is so helpful when learning! It takes some practice but it’s so worth it!
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    @stupta and I are going to be in big trouble with those eyes.... 🙈 Don’t worry Ellie girl, only about 5 more of these moves to go. 😂 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our thoughts on baby wraps/carriers: @stupta and I both wear Ellie very often. This is for a few reasons - convenience, we like to be hands free, for a while there she wouldn’t nap if she wasn’t worn, and because we’re trying to create a “womb environment” in the fourth trimester (read more about this in “The Happiest Baby on the Block”). Bonus reason: she won’t be this little (and want to be worn) forever. 🤍 @wildbird Sling: this is my go-to because of how simple it is to put on and get her into. I don’t have any issues with it being uncomfortable even when wearing her for hours at a time. @sollybaby wrap: this is Stephen’s favorite because of how cozy she is in there. Even though it requires a phd to get on (jk it’s not THAT bad) but once she’s in, she’s so happy, content, and very secure. She could probably sleep for 8 hours in there if we let her. 😂 He gets a lot done completely hands free when wearing her in the Solly. We also have a @contoursbaby 5-in-1 carrier. It’s the most comfortable of them all but not as pretty. 😉 This one will get used most for long walks and hikes until shes big enough to be in the hiking backpack! Having all 3 options works really well for us but if I had to choose only one I’d go with the @wildbird for its simplicity. I feel like we’re going to get TONS of use out of the carrier once we get out more though! So maybe go with the Wild Bird and a carrier. If you (realistically) plan on wearing your little often then go with all three. 🙈 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ** We suggest watching tutorials on how to wear each wrap properly to make sure your baby is safe and supported (especially their neck). A mirror is so helpful when learning! It takes some practice but it’s so worth it!
  • Do you pray for the "little things"? The things that you don't even think He'll care about? One of the many things that I've been proven from our baby journey is that God's love for us doesn't stop at "that's not important enough" (Matthew 7:7 is a favorite of mine to remember that!). It goes exceedingly beyond - just like His involvement in the tiny details of our move from South Carolina to Mississippi. From placing a buyer into the picture that fulfilled my dream of selling the home furnished (for now we will survive couchless! 🙌🏼), to an answer to a text that led to us buying our new-to-us and oh-so-cute "livable fixer upper". Sometimes I have to actively remind myself to open my eyes and ears to notice Him in the smallest of details. Every time that I do, I’m in awe. Even at the “no!” or the “just be patient, my child” responses. Have you checked yourself to open your eyes and ears recently to fully experience His glory? Here’s your reminder. 🤍
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    Do you pray for the "little things"? The things that you don't even think He'll care about? One of the many things that I've been proven from our baby journey is that God's love for us doesn't stop at "that's not important enough" (Matthew 7:7 is a favorite of mine to remember that!). It goes exceedingly beyond - just like His involvement in the tiny details of our move from South Carolina to Mississippi. From placing a buyer into the picture that fulfilled my dream of selling the home furnished (for now we will survive couchless! 🙌🏼), to an answer to a text that led to us buying our new-to-us and oh-so-cute "livable fixer upper". Sometimes I have to actively remind myself to open my eyes and ears to notice Him in the smallest of details. Every time that I do, I’m in awe. Even at the “no!” or the “just be patient, my child” responses. Have you checked yourself to open your eyes and ears recently to fully experience His glory? Here’s your reminder. 🤍
  • What a week! Well shoot... What a six weeks! I don’t think everything that has happened yet has hit me yet. A lot of big life changes for us. All blessings! I have to say - when we got this assignment it did not feel that way but as we got closer and closer to the move I started to realize just how much we needed this. Just like with every PCS (and change in general), parts will still be a bit hard. But yesterday in a little coffee shop in Columbus, Mississippi, the Holy Spirit filled me with a renewed sense of hope and excitement. This is going to be a fun one, that’s for sure. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe to see how Adi is handling the move... 😂🙈
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    What a week! Well shoot... What a six weeks! I don’t think everything that has happened yet has hit me yet. A lot of big life changes for us. All blessings! I have to say - when we got this assignment it did not feel that way but as we got closer and closer to the move I started to realize just how much we needed this. Just like with every PCS (and change in general), parts will still be a bit hard. But yesterday in a little coffee shop in Columbus, Mississippi, the Holy Spirit filled me with a renewed sense of hope and excitement. This is going to be a fun one, that’s for sure. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Swipe to see how Adi is handling the move... 😂🙈
  • This guy... First time parenting is hard but even with a sick and extremely itchy wife (praise Jesus the hives are improving!), buying and selling homes, and a full DITY move, he makes it look easy. He works so hard. He rises up to any challenge. He always goes the extra mile, even if it is a pain. He serves like no other without a complaint. He loves so well no matter how tiring (swipe to see truly how tired he is... Bless him. 😂) or stressful the days may be. He always makes sure there’s dinner on the table. No matter what, he can find a reason to smile. He’s one we can all learn from. I’m thankful to be in the front row. 🤍
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    This guy... First time parenting is hard but even with a sick and extremely itchy wife (praise Jesus the hives are improving!), buying and selling homes, and a full DITY move, he makes it look easy. He works so hard. He rises up to any challenge. He always goes the extra mile, even if it is a pain. He serves like no other without a complaint. He loves so well no matter how tiring (swipe to see truly how tired he is... Bless him. 😂) or stressful the days may be. He always makes sure there’s dinner on the table. No matter what, he can find a reason to smile. He’s one we can all learn from. I’m thankful to be in the front row. 🤍
  • Operation pack up the South Carolina home is in full effect. 😳 We have less than 2 weeks here! I’ll update you guys on how everything went down once it’s officially official!
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    Operation pack up the South Carolina home is in full effect. 😳 We have less than 2 weeks here! I’ll update you guys on how everything went down once it’s officially official!