33 WEEK PORTRAIT

These might be might favorite maternity portraits so far.  This Boys + Arrows swimsuit & robe are just so feminine and make me feel so pretty with my big ol' belly.  These were last week's 33 week portraits. (I'm 34 weeks today). Gosh it is flying by!!!

We started birthing classes last week and so far it has been a very great and interesting experience.  It practically brought on a full therapy session the whole way home between James and I, and I think that is a really good thing. 

We also had our baby shower this weekend.  It turned out so perfect and beautiful.  Since we had it at our house, I had been preparing for it for weeks, but the two days before the shower I had cleaned so much, and done so much that I worked myself up into a complete frenzy.  Stressed out, crying, uptight, exhausted.  Then the day of I felt so much better.  It was like a huge sigh of relief to know the day had finally arrived.  So many people came despite the nasty rainy weather, and no one seemed to care that we were packed like sardines in the house instead of getting to enjoy the backyard.  It made it feel very intimate, which is what I wanted anyway.  It was basically a bunch of people I love, all in one space together, having conversations, loving on each other, showering us with love, etc.  I honestly hate baby showers, all the games, etc... so I decided to just not do any of that at mine.  Just have people mingle and enjoy each other and that is just what we did.  It was so nice to see some people I hadn't seen in years.  And it warms my heart to know that alot of my parents old friends are still my friends, even long after they are gone. 

After my shower it literally took me two full days to recover.  My body was so sore I could barely walk and I was completely exhausted, mentally, physically, every which way.  And now I am having so much fun washing all the little clothes I have, and going through our sweet shower gifts.  What a blessing!

OUTFIT DETAILS: swimsuit + robe - boys + arrows // bracelet - flourish leather // necklace - roots & feathers (from my personal collection)

THREADS // WOLVEN THREADS

---

OUTFIT DETAILS: swimsuit - wolven threads // jacket - forever 21 // hat - free people // shorts - thrifted // boots - gift from sabrina // necklace - sailors omen

---

I might of had a little too much fun working on this shoot, hence, a million photos :)  I'm in love with this psychadelic swimsuit from wolven threads.  Their work is so unique.  I love the cut of this one in the back.  And I can't get over how pretty in looks with this sailor's omen necklace.  btw, have you seen her collection of necklaces in this style???  They blow my mind.  So freakin' gorgeous, all of them!!!

Today is the day after the full moon.  I must say the past few days have been pretty rough.  A sea of emotions.  Hopefully only to bring out a new beginning in many ways.  Sometimes your only choice is an end, or a new beginning.  I'm choosing a new beginning.  It can be so hard at times to treat something like a new beginning when your no where near the beginning, but I guess the reality is that everyday can be a new beginning.  So today, I choose to walk forward.  Once again.  And pray for a deep change in the heart to occur overtime.

Life.  It's messy. And beautiful. And hard. And hopeful. Ever changing and oh so constant.

THREADS // THE SWIMSUIT

---

outfit details: swimsuit - swim outlet // kimono - flying tomato // hat - whisler civilian // necklace - sailors omen

---

This is probably the most vulnerable outfit post Ive ever done.  I honestly wasn't even sure I'd be brave enough to share a swimsuit post.  But I figure, you know what, this is me, as I am, so why not?  I'm learning to really embrace myself as I am, where I'm at in this moment lately. 

I have actually never felt better in a swimsuit before, until I found this one.  The swim suit.  It's been a life long search for the right one.  I think I finally found my match.  I love that the top is reversable too.  The inside is a blue and white tie dye.  For the first time, I'm completely in love with a bathing suit.  You can find it under the Billabong section on swim outlet (among so many other cute items).

Ive had this Flying Tomato kimono for a few years now and couldn't believe how fun they look together!  I'll definitely be packing these babies in my bag for vaca!  I'm excited to go on our annual women's family trip to Wimberley next week.  I'm going to miss our little kitty so much!!!  But I know he'll be in good hands with James while I'm away.  Since he came along my instagram feed has pretty much become a cat feed!  I can't help it!  He is just so damn cute.  Ive literally already taken 1,000+ photos & videos of him and Ive only had him a week.  Geez.