I'm Heather.
29 years old. Proud mom and wife. Originally from California. Only child. Wanna be photographer/writer, project manager for pay. Currently a stay at home mom. Designer jean/purse/Starbucks tea addict. I have 9 tattoos and will probably get more. If I could live in Nordstrom I would. I was blonde my whole life until I randomly died it brown and I love it.
29 years old. Proud mom and wife. Originally from California. Only child. Wanna be photographer/writer, project manager for pay. Currently a stay at home mom. Designer jean/purse/Starbucks tea addict. I have 9 tattoos and will probably get more. If I could live in Nordstrom I would. I was blonde my whole life until I randomly died it brown and I love it.
I change my mind all the time. I am honest. I love my friends and family. It took me awhile but now I love the Midwest and all things Chicago. This blog started on a whim and has since grown into something bigger than me and is now a passion of mine.
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in July 2011 and I am currently living a gluten free lifestyle. My son is also gluten free and my husband is mostly gluten free. It's a major adjustment but I am learning as I go.
In January 2012 we decided to be as green as possible and get all the chemicals out the house. It has been a process to change and research products but it's such a great change. I feel healthier and I am happy to be buying things for my family that are good for them!
I love marriage. It's hard work and so rewarding. Being a mom is the best job in the world. It has filled a void in me I never knew existed until my son was born. He completes me and has made me feel so comfortable in my own skin.
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in July 2011 and I am currently living a gluten free lifestyle. My son is also gluten free and my husband is mostly gluten free. It's a major adjustment but I am learning as I go.
In January 2012 we decided to be as green as possible and get all the chemicals out the house. It has been a process to change and research products but it's such a great change. I feel healthier and I am happy to be buying things for my family that are good for them!
I love marriage. It's hard work and so rewarding. Being a mom is the best job in the world. It has filled a void in me I never knew existed until my son was born. He completes me and has made me feel so comfortable in my own skin.
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Derek and I met in Fall 2008 and quickly fell in love. We went to the same college (SIU) but fate didn't step in until well after graduation when we were both living downtown Chicago. A chance night out at a bar with mutual friends and the rest is history.
After a whirlwind romance, moving in together, and talks of our future we got engaged. (12.12.08)
Ten months later we were married (10.17.09) in Maui Hawaii. It was the best day, the stuff fairy tales are made of. I had my prince charming and my dream wedding barefoot on the beach.
A month later, in Chicago, we had a huge reception celebration aka wedding part duex to dine, dance, and party the night away.
Fate stepped in once again when (surprise) we found out we were pregnant only 5 short months after getting married. We were overjoyed to start our new journey into parenthood. With a growing belly we moved to the north suburbs of Chicago for a fresh start...and more space!!
Life was coming together and we were so excited for all our new grand plans. We anxiously awaited the arrival of our son. Little did we know he was busy making plans of his own. He came 12 weeks early...and the crazy ride began!!
We have been through a lot as a couple in only a short time. With love and support some how we made it through the impossible and have come to a place where we are so grateful for each other, what we've accomplished, and our beautiful son.
Being a parent to a special needs child comes with many challenges and struggles and also great joy. I am learning as I go and taking it one day at a time. My son is my everything and without Derek I wouldn't be half the parent I am.
Being a parent to a special needs child comes with many challenges and struggles and also great joy. I am learning as I go and taking it one day at a time. My son is my everything and without Derek I wouldn't be half the parent I am.
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