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ramona quimby -- happy birthday beverly cleary!

glossier cloud paint -- perfect tint for my cheeks.

if I wasn't 39 weeks pregnant and into 2-piece swimwear.

tomato soup and croissant lunches.

rainy san francisco days.

a good and soft back scratch.

making my own wild friday night while husband is out.

feeling the love from my team as I close in on my final days in the office.

dreaming up all the adventures #babyboybrooks and I will share together.

mariah carey: without you.

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asscher: my husband chose well -- understated and elegant.

observing my husband wield the drill to fix our rocking chair.

the suede heel boot by everlane.

a day driving through marin county -- swoon.

when my husband endearingly calls me "mama."

the newest glossier product -- cloud paint!

only a few more weeks.

hints of spring.

the storq dress.

cake for breakfast.
amason: california dreamin'.

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it's still winter here in moses lake.

the fawn design backpack.

the smell of banana bread baking.

this q&a with style icon, iris apfel.

hilarious. and slightly creepy.

the fragrance of johnson & johnson sleepy time.

watching my nieces and nephews dance it out to kidz bop.

putting together my baby registries -- 1 and 2. totally surreal.

peeking at my baby nephew as he sleeps.

kidz bop: I love it.

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her wedding dress is perfect

this litter box -- wow, and their corresponding instagram feed is adorable

double dating with friends -- birthing and mothering were the hot 

topics over vietnamese takeout

a good list of words and word advice

can't wait to make this cake with my sweeties in moses lake next week

cute alphabet prints -- fun to think about teaching baby Brooks

finding love within this new body

pretty underthings -- for any day of the week

the mormon tabernacle choir: his voice as the sound

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love this list of children book illustrators

grownup and office-appropriate sweat pants

transitioning into the mothering state of mind

the glossier super pack

friends who sweetly exclaim how tiny I am at this stage 

of my pregnancy, because I feel huge

this is a lovely, different take on a daily to-do list

staying informed on the first 100 days

this little girl is singing with her whole heart

loving my pregnant shape but also missing my old body

above and beyond: sun and moon (evan duffy piano cover)

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this puffer coat -- why am I not wearing this right now?

notebooks for handwritten notes and lists.

homemade grilled cheese sandwiches.

this rifle paper co. baby wrap.

buying a few outfits for my baby boy.

the warby parker home try-on program.

this non-wire bra -- it's pretty in its simplicity and looks comfy.

rain rain rain -- filling this state's reservoirs and building the snow pack.

imagining my niece clara as sunny in lemony snickett's a series of unfortunate events.

amason: california dreamin' (her voice is intoxicating.)

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the milk after all the apple jacks are gone.

asos -- how easy and affordable they make it 

for us pregnant women to get dressed and look chic.

when my husband talks about our baby boy.

rainy days and rubber boots.

reading books to my baby boy while he's in utero.

glossier generation-g in crush.

this sofa, and a space large enough to cozy it into.

craving funfetti cake and making it myself.

president obama and his interactions with tiny humans.

BØRNS: 10,000 emerald pools.

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the love, support, and encouragement from 

readers of my miscarriage story (part 1, 2, 3, 4)

mugs of homemade granola

feeling stronger after each bar class

finding ways around maternity clothes

this pretty number for my company holiday party

these gold crushed velvet socks

imagining what our little boy is going to be like

wishing this stream of misty rain was snow

making a book pile to read by the wood-burning stove at the farm

the bird and the bee: carol of the bells

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homemade beef stew leftovers for lunch

weeknight date night -- movie in

sweet batard loaf, white cheese, olive oil and balsamic vinegar

this cardigan sweater -- like a cozy blanket

the smell and glow of a real christmas tree

the look of the ocean in the wintertime

i want to eat these -- sour cream doughnut holes

warm feet during these brisk san francisco winter nights

holiday roadtrips -- even 12-14 hour ones

vince guaraldi trio: a charlie brown christmas

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the npr politics podcast.

glossier generation g in crush.

laughing so hard it hurts.

the peace from the first snowfall.

coat care tips from madewell.

suzy's love for the bathtub.

president obama -- don't leave us.

learning about our national mammal, the bison.

balloons! this installation for oh happy day by geronimo is awesome.

katy perry: roar.

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truth and honesty.

this coat and these booties.

staying in and cooking in our jammies.

the white subway tile in our newly-remodeled bathroom.

white lights framing the bay window.

suzy's fluffy tummy.

sharing good news with family and friends.

this article by president obama -- he's incredible.

my green healthy plants -- sandrine and moses.

susie suh and robot koch: here with me.

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misty overcast, gray days.

knowing myself.

smearing my toasted bagel generously with cream cheese.

this sequin dress, ooolala!

hair goals -- the mademoiselle on the right.

making to do lists and crossing items off. so satisfying!

the aroma of fresh bread baking.

nora the polar bear -- she looks so happy. 

the way music can run me over with chills or bring tears to my eyes.

andrew bird and matt berninger's cover of lou reed's "perfect day."

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sleeping in my own bed

the feel of new sheets

crisp, juicy apples

taking the time to be thoughtful about new furniture, like this sofa

crossing items off my baking list, like cheesecake and pumpkin bread

Suzy's scratchy voice pulling me from sleep

glossier super pack and stretch concealer -- my complexion has never been brighter

the way fall feels in the morning

farmgirl flowers for my anniversary -- swoon

chet faker: gold -- the video is really cool

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early morning walks through san francisco. the sky is dark bright blue, 

the sun is coming up, and i feel like the city is my own. 

the bar method. boom. my posture has never been better. 

making the best summer birthday plans to return to michigan after a 5-year 
hiatus. even better is that all of my siblings and nieces and nephews will be 
there, and all of the dogs in the family.
celebrating my husband on his birthday. 

wit & delight's apartment. how can it be so perfect? 

the wonderful feeling of being engaged in my work.

li'l suzy. she's my happiness.

my standing desk at work. 

when almond m&m's are on sale at walgreens.

justin timberlake: can't stop the feeling!

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i'm in good company with my blunt bob.

seriously gray and rainy days, with the sky full of heavy clouds.

this house. it's nearly perfect.

her skin and freckles -- edgy and beautiful.

john boyega's dad's reaction to his son being cast in star wars.

tgit -- pizza and girlfriend talk. 

scheduling a week of morning classes at burn.

cat love chatting on tumblr.

david bowie and alan rickman -- rest in peace.

leisure cruise: crime tip.

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getting fancy for holiday parties with mr. brooks. 

daydreaming about future plans.

nars velvet matte lip pencil in dragon girl. 

seeing the victoria's secret models running a tough mudder.

counting my many blessings during this wonderful time of year.

dresses curated by animal*head*vintage. 

looking forward to evenings of reading and basketball.

listening to the christmas radio station on pandora.

this jacket coat from wildfang. and this one.

percy faith: we need a little christmas.

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chunky, cozy turtleneck sweaters.

rainy days -- everything rain.

losing my gaze in our beautiful christmas tree.

warming my hands around a cup of warm milk. 

singing christmas hymns in church. 

carving out time to read in bed.

rummaging through the animal head vintage closet.

watching the children act out the first christmas.

this seeded oat soda bread. so tasty.

bing crosby: white christmas.

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feeling my muscles shake at barre3.

squeezing in workouts during holiday breaks.

playing "aunt" -- my favourite role.

exploring bookstores, like portland's famous powell's.

finding beautiful copies of jane eyre and alice's adventures in wonderland.

watching the rain and white-tipped waves over the bay. 

writing up christmas lists for mr. brooks.

going to bed when the sun goes down.

the beautiful aroma of holiday candles.

she & him: sleigh ride.

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looking to the future for hope.

jimmy fallon for j.crew. swoon.

feeling creatively inspired -- writing ideas pouring in.

making a list for a long thanksgiving roadtrip.

using "weeeeeeeeeee" to express joy and excitement. 
this time of year -- the holidays, the cooler weather, the love, the clothes.

being unable to count all of my blessings -- there is an abundance that seems unfair.

the way i feel after burn class -- stronger and confident.

these jeans and their fit. the best.

stevie nicks: landslide.

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popcorn for dinner.

my burn class. it kills.

the feeling of fall in the air.

my husband. he's the funniest.

rubbing shoulders with job portraits.

my body. it's amazing.

bangle bracelets made from tea cups.

susie cakes celebration cake. goodness.

this sweater jacket.

zee avi: concrete wall.

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