, , , , , , ,

Twenty Twelve

, , , , , , ,

I'd say it's pretty obvious that 2012 was amazing. Big thanks our friends our friends Jenny + Will, Jen + Jonah, Rebekah + Ben, Jeff Marsh, Phil Chester, Lauren Grove, David McClain, Tyler Hoff, Anthony Slusher, and a whole bunch of our previous clients for  referring weddings, giving advice, helping us out, and for being such good friends to us this year.

 
Progression.
Spent the morning shooting with @wearethescenery. I love breaking away from our routine and shooting new content, and of course it’s awesome to work with friends. #wearethebrauns
I have to brag on this woman. If you know her, you know that @mindybraun is amazing. It’s highly likely she’s the best mom on the planet, and I know for certain that she’s the best woman for me. I woke up on Mother’s Day thanking God for giving me the perfect partner, and for our “compatibility,” or whatever that thing is that just makes us “work.” I love her, and I am so proud of her. This weekend she shared Marlow’s story, it’s it’s (current) entirety, on the @motherhood_made_me blog. I really think you should take a few minutes to read it, because it’s beautiful. (The link is in their profile) #braunfamilyof5 #marlowjanebraun
This little girl came home from preschool today, so proud. Her little Easter egg is just so beautiful, and her daddy’s heart is happy. I had to share! #finleyjoy
 
“Put them on your skin so they know they’re yours” And those back rolls... I love my chubby newborns 😍 #marlowjanebraun #braunfamilyof5
This morning I had a meeting with CPS about @safefamiliesdayton and then headed to meet Cameron at the Library where he’s having a meeting for @veritasdayton. When I got out of the car I noticed a helicopter hovering overhead. It instantly brought tears. One of the few videos we have of Marlow is her taking off in her helicopter so their sound alone brings lots of memories and emotions with it. I’m not sure what this helicopter is doing in the sky today but it’s been 15 mins and it hasn’t moved. One would think that when something is hard to hear or watch, that it might be too painful, that I would go inside and escape it. Watching a show medical show or one where there’s a sudden death , researching Malrotation, being around new mamas, talking about Marlow, listening to helicopters hover... it’s all hard but it’s all so good at the same time. Call me crazy but feeling that pain feels really good. Why? Because it brings me back to her. It reminds me of her little life and her presence here on earth. She wasn’t a dream, even though it was short her life happened and it mattered. The pain reminds me of my love for her and that is more comforting than running away from it. So right now I’m going to sit in the warm sunshine and listen to the helicopter above and think of my Marlow Jane. #marlowjanebraun #braunfamilyof5
People have asked about Marlow’s birth story. @motherhood_made_me was created by a friend to give mamas a place to share how motherhood has shaped them. I’m thankful they gave me the platform to write it all out and share my heart. So grab your tissues, stretch your scrolling finger (it’s no short post) and read the story of Marlow Jane. The link to the blog post is in my profile. #braunfamilyof5
I’m the mom I am today because of many women in my life but the one that shines brightest is my mom. She’s my biggest cheerleader, she’s my support system. All three of my children’s birth she was the first one there to greet them with all her nana love and has selflessly given up so much of her time many times over the last 8 years to care for us all. My mom was the one person that never left our side during our few days with Marlow, even though she was completely exhausted she was our rock. Most importantly, she was the first one to show me Jesus and that foundation is what’s carried me through parenting my own children and held me together these last few weeks. I love you mom and are thankful God have me you! See those smiles in that photo, they are evidences of God’s good grace. We were in awe of his beautiful creation shown through Marlow. #braunfamilyof5
 
Cart (0)