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Meet Rayel...

In April 2020, I became a mother to our sweet son, Arden. Though medical motherhood and disability parenting hasn't been easy, it has given me a sense of confidence and pushed me to share the real me with the world. I love being creative, sharing my outfits and inspiration, decorating my home for real life, and talking about our trials and tribulations as parents of a wonderfully made, medically complex little boy.

Our Little Family: Rayel, Brodi, & Arden

The Lockharts live on an acreage in Northern Alberta, Canada. Brodi works outside the home as a physiotherapist, and Rayel is a teacher, but is currently full-time caregiver and stay-at-home-mom for Arden.

I believe that every day that we are here should be celebrated and cherished. I strive to live a simple life filled with everything that creates happiness and fulfillment for me. Life comes with hardships, but every challenge presents us with an opportunity to grow and persevere. The universe never gives us more than we can handle. All seasons of life are important. It's up to you to see the beauty in every moment.

RAYEL LOCKHART

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03/16/2021 Daily Look for Mama & Arden

March 16, 2021

We’re having a happy Tuesday! Hope you are too! Arden had a visit from his OT & PT today and they are very happy with his progress. Yay! Rayel’s Outfit: Dress is Buffalo from The Bay, Tights are H&M Arden’s Outfit: Adorable Mickey Mouse sweatsuit…

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Arden Goes Outside!

Today we ventured out onto our back deck for a little bit of pre-spring sunshine! This was the first time that Arden has spent any time outside besides making the quick trip to and from the car for our medical appointments. When it’s cold out,…

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Free Instagram Story Highlight Covers

March 15, 2021

Lately I’ve been feeling creative! So, in the quiet moments when Arden is asleep, I’ve been playing around with a couple little projects. I’ve started creating some digital resources, including story highlight covers like the ones below. Download these freebies for use on your Instagram…

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Update on Arden’s Heart Rhythms

March 11, 2021

Shortly after Arden received diaphragm plication surgery at one week old, he developed ectopic atrial tachycardia, or E.A.T. for short. (Remember when I mentioned that I ran up a broken escalator at two weeks postpartum? Well, I just checked my journals, and it turns out…

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Easy DIY St. Patrick’s Day Garland

March 10, 2021

When we finally made it home from the hospital with Arden, I told Brodi, “Every holiday is now a celebration!” and I wasn’t joking. I want to cherish every moment, and hold onto all the memories that we create at home. So naturally, Christmas is…

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03/09/2021 Daily Look

This morning we made a trip into town for Arden to get a routine ECG and a holter monitor to check up on his ectopic atrial tachycardia. It was a quick trip and Arden did great! He didn’t even complain too much about riding in…

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03/08/2021 International Women’s Day Daily Look

March 8, 2021

Put your hands up and #choosetochallenge for International Women’s Day! Today and every day, we can choose to stand up for the rights of all women. #iwd2021 XO, Rayel Top: Old Navy, Flare Jeans: Old Navy, Belt: Thrifted…

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My Loves on a Happy Saturday

Last week was busy, stressful, and long. But not for Arden! Our little man has been having some of his best days lately, and his big smile is the proof! XO, Rayel…

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Staying Present

I remember being in the PICU, and saying that I could only handle one day at a time. There were so many days that felt like never ending marathons. At that time, we had already experienced some of the hardest days of our hospital stay,…

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03/07/2021 Daily Look

March 7, 2021

I keep checking the time this morning, thinking it’s way later in the day than it actually is! I can’t believe how bright and sunny it is this morning! Spring is coming! XO Rayel Duster: Winners, Jeans: Old Navy, Top: Old Navy, Earrings: Thrifted…

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