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I'm Becca, a Marriage + Motherhood lifestyle blogger who loves Jesus, living colorfully, and being in the kitchen. The Mini Apartment Blog exists to inspire and encourage women who are entering the seasons of Marriage + Motherhood to live vibrantly, stay happy, and stay sane, as we all learn how to find magic in everyday moments.

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7 years ago I packed up everything I had into my ‘98 dodge neon and drove from CA to WA. I didn’t know anyone, and was bright eyed and bushy tailed at all the possibility of a new chapter in the northwest — I spent the first 6 months crying (because, stretching and growing pains) and then the next couple years soul searching, finding my tribe of solid friends, doing wedding photography, event planning for the city, and teaching water aerobics classes. It was messy, chatting unknown waters, praying, and pursuing to rediscover the “me” I was missing. . Looking back to that season, I can vividly see God’s hand weaving back together the bits and pieces of my heart that were broken, lost, and torn into something so beautifully renewed. I am so grateful for the relationships and experiences up here that helped me grow and thrive during a time I needed it the most. . Every time I fly back up here I’m reminded of how beauty and growth can very much come after brokenness, and how the valleys served more purpose than I realized. Now — 7 years and 8 moves later, I can turn to the Lord with a thankful heart for the valleys He saw me through and the mountains He made me climb. He is good. His promises endure. He is constant. He makes all things new. He breathes life into the weary, and rips through the darkness with brilliant light. . If you are in a season of soul searching, wondering what the purpose is, wondering when this mountain will peak, wondering when the valley will end...keep trusting, keep having hope, find your strength, and just 👏🏻move 👏🏻forward. Know that all is coming! And you are NOT walking through it alone. Xo 💛

First time at Galaxy’s Edge and it was more than everything we thought it would be 😭❤️ The parks are not crowded at all today, hardly any wait times, and everything is decorated for fall and Halloween, and I am herrrreeee for it! . Have you been to Galaxy’s Edge yet? Thoughts on the new land?! We were obsessing over all the details and aesthetics, and were stalking alllll the storm troopers. It was great 😅 Now, back to Disneyland!

4 M O N T H S • Aspen Joy ✨ Ask any mom and they will say without hesitation (and probably some tears in their eyes) that time becomes so much more precious and fleeting once you have a little life to nurture. . Now that we’re saying goodbye to the #4thtrimester and my little newborn is suddenly a bright-eyed growing baby, all of my memories from when her big sis was this age are flooding back! 😭❤️ And when I take a step back and look at my two beautiful, healthy, vibrant girls and see a 4 month old and a 2 year old, and realize that time is going by more quickly every year - I am reminded to be more present, be more thankful, recognize my blessings, and be still - soaking in these little moments of motherhood. 💛 FUN ASPEN FACTS: Falls asleep for hours during tummy time, and a nap time champ / Smiles and laughs at everyone and everything all day long / v good head and neck control / blows bubbles, raspberries, and sticks her tongue out / (mostly) sleeps through the night since birth - but we’re about to hit her first sleep regression so I’m praying she goes easy on this mama!

This weeks #TMAthisishowwedo is part 2 of the Motherhood + Google series! We’re talking about poop, sleep training, cracked nipples, and more on the blog today😅🥴Patenting sounds so glamorous right?! LOL . A couple of my own most recent google searches this week were: “how to help toddler to not be afraid of the dark” (ya’ll saw my stories a few days ago about how that night was....ooof. rough.) and, “toddler drank some of my coffee, should I be worried” — I have coffee almost every day and if I’m not careful where I put my cup izzy will sneak a drink!!!! Also she recently learned how to open the mason jar that holds the chocolate chips in the pantry, so there’s that...🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ . Head to the link in my bio for the full post for this week’s This Is How We Do - Motherhood + Google Pt 2. Cheers to parenting!✨🙌🏻

Me: Izzy, want to go out for ice cream with mommy? Izzy: 👆🏻swipe Now that school’s back in session - how many of us mamas now have just the littlest at home during the day!? 🙋🏼‍♀️ My sweet friend @monikakirkland was spot on last week when she said it’s like she’s reached the Promised Land of motherhood when kids go back to school 😅🙌🏻 ...peace and quiet! . What are you doing during the day with your youngest for some special mommy and me time, while your older kiddos are in school?

There’s nothing hotter than your husband doing his dad thang😍🔥 . On a more vulnerable note, I’ve definitely struggled with solo parenting since John’s paternity leave ended in July. Doing it all over again (this time with two!) was something I was dreading when he got off paternity leave — and in the last two months I’ve have definitely had moments of tears wondering how I’ll manage to do all the things. . But on the flip side, I’ve also had a lot more moments of strength and resilience wondering how I managed to get through the day and still have energy leftover 🤪 And it’s all because of #coldcoffeeandjesus ya’ll. It’s learning to extend and receive grace during this season. . What is one way you’re giving yourself (or your spouse) grace today/this week? Let’s celebrate those tiny victories below ✨

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