Young Love

This is a photo of my mom and dad, at 16 and 17, just before they got married. 1977, Uluwatu, Bali, Indonesia.

My mom an international student from Canada studying in Jakarta, my dad, a local Balinese. As they were dating, my mom would visit my dad in Bali on long weekends or school holidays, until they got married.

I love my mom's cool t-shirt, paired with the satin sash around her tiny waist and obvious 70's jeans, not to mention my dad's thick locks, and well fitted baby blue shirt on his dark skin. But most of all I think it's their smiles of innocence and adoration for each other in this very moment that I love the most.

Lilo's lovely half birthday

Your pretty little feet

Gorgeous vintage top from Grandma

Happy half Birthday Lilo!

Pink roses from the garden

xx

Mini Me

Like most moms with girls, I love coordinating matching outfits with my daughter. Not too perfectly that it's weird, just enough that we compliment each other. Lilo is truly my mini me!

Classic Denim

Stripes and Floral

Chic in black

It can only get more fun from here!

xx

Maternity Leave - Week 1

Believe me I know that I won't be able to keep up this weekly maternity leave update once baby bean is born, but for now... I do have a lot of time, so I will blog until I can't.

This week I have spent really pampering myself with lazy mornings, body nurturing, and a little bit of shopping.

Monday Highlights
happy to not feel that "Monday blues"
almond chai latte, and banana pancakes for breakfast (completely addicted to this breakfast combo)
shopping with Mars & girls
adorable baby toques and first pair of shoes

Tuesday Highlights
morning prenatal massage with my lovely therapist Jennifer
baby present of  little bear rattle and a polk-a-dot fleece blanket to add to our collection
"bean" onesie for bean's come home outfit
lunch at Marlis'

Wednesday Highlights
spending the day w Brett before he's off to do concert
coconut bread and home-made chicken soup
indian appes, dinner and tv with mommy
thinking of Brett on stage...

Thursday Highlights
shopping for baby's first aid kit, creams, and the ever so glamorous breast-pump
brett's home!
delicious personal home made pizzas

Friday Highlights
left-over cold pizza for breakfast
reflexology
papaya with lime
a lot (too much TV!)

Gotta think of dinner now! Until next week :)

xx

Dear Little Bean...

The first time we saw you!

We are due to meet you in exactly one month today! You are sure busy in my tummy and I can't explain how much I am dying to hold you. Having you with me this whole time has been the most amazing experience I've ever had. You've made me feel the most human I have ever felt, and you have given me a great calmness and the most understanding I've ever had of humankind. I am so nervous and excited at the same time about your arrival.... I know how safe and warm you are in there and the world will be a huge adjustment but like me you will love it because life is a gift.

You've made the holiday season extra special for me and your dad this year! I guess it's the extra LOVE we feel for you. It's like an explosion! And you are the biggest and most wonderful gift we'll receive in the new year or ever for that matter. You are literally the creation and perfect combination of two people that are meant for eachother. How lucky are we!

All our love,

Mommy and Daddy