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The mornings are getting cooler and the leaves are

The mornings are getting cooler and the leaves are starting to fall, I’ve been slipping into a routine of heading outside to enjoy the crisp air and a warm cup of coffee. The Ines slide by @tkees is easily becoming my go to for fall. So effortless and comfortable!

Use code Brandi10 to order yourself a pair! #tkeespartner #fallstyle #chicagoblogger #weareveryougo #tkees

Long live summer and the memories we make! ⠀⠀

Long live summer and the memories we make!
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What’s one thing that you loved about your summer? I’d say our last beach trip to Crystal Cove State park was probably one of my favorite days! No one argued, there was minimal yelling on my part, and we had burgers and shakes on the beach... who could ask for a better day?

#filmphotography #summeronfilm #filmisnotdead #pentax645n #shootfilmnotmegapixels #summervibes #crystalcovestatepark #thoughtsbybrandi

I HAVE FIRST GRADERS!! I was so nervous for the ba

I HAVE FIRST GRADERS!! I was so nervous for the babes today... a new school, new friends, new teachers, but they did so great and my mama heart can rest easy tonight. I’m so proud of them!

Our last day of summer didn’t quite look like th

Our last day of summer didn’t quite look like this but this is how I’ll always remember this summer... on to the next big adventure!
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Lunches are packed, labels have been printed and applied, backpacks are full to the brim with all the supplies, outfits laid out, kids bathed and clean... am I missing anything? So excited for FIRST grade tomorrow! 🎉

#backtoschool #firstgraders #twinmama #summervibes #lagunabeach #filmsnotdead #filmphotography #midwestmom #chicagomom #riverforestillinois #chicagofamilyfilmphotographer #chicagofamilyphotographer #chicagobloggers

Summer days with these two... half chaotic, half e

Summer days with these two... half chaotic, half enjoyable but I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else... well, maybe in Mexico, I’d take a trip to Mexico for sure.
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Moving is a little like a grief process, letting g

Moving is a little like a grief process, letting go of the past to fully be present in the future isn’t something that comes easily to me. Last week I felt all the feels about this move. I grieved the passing of our time on our tiny island in San Diego, the simplicity of beach and baseball days by bike. The ease of living on 2x2 mile island, even if it was only 6 months. I grieved our old home in Mission Hills, the familiarity of every corner, the work, blood sweat and tears that we put in to the home, the pride we felt after every project was finished. The fact that we brought our babies home to that house. I grieved every inch of San Diego, the parks, zoo, beaches, hikes. All our favorite activities. The people, oh how I’ve grieved the people. I miss my friends so much.
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Thankfully, Chicagoland has welcomed us with open arms. I spent last week grieving San Diego and letting the past be the past, I’m so grateful for so many memories we left with... I’m feeling fully present and ready to immerse into this new life. A renovation, a new found freedom with kiddos headed back to school, and a new routine with new friends and places to explore.
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Have you made a big move? How did you adjust? So many people left the sweetest messages with tips, I think I’ll share them this week on my blog! #militarylife #movingtips

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