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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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02/25/2021 Daily Look

February 25, 2021

The mornings are getting brighter every day! I am crossing my fingers for an early spring this year! Top: Urban Planet, Jeans: Dynamite, Belt: Dynamite, Mug: Thrifted XO, Rayel…

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Entryway Before & After

Plant & Stand: Homesense, Mirror: Homesense, Stool: Homesense, Garland: Michaels XO, Rayel…

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02/24/2021 Daily Look: It’s PINK SHIRT DAY!

February 24, 2021

Today is Pink Shirt Day, so Brodi and I are wearing pink to show our support! Arden doesn’t have a pink shirt yet, but as he grows, I hope we can raise him to be a kind, caring respectful little boy. His life has already…

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A Few Uneasy Weeks

The past few weeks have been a little wacky around here. Arden has been his adorable, casual little self most of the time, but he’s also kept us on our toes lately. These days have reminded me that as stable as Arden has been since…

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Doorbell Hack for Home Care

We have to have night time caregivers every night for Arden, and this doorbell has been so handy! It was a suggestion from our “Nurse Nana” (our home care case manager), and it was such a great idea! We have it on the wall next…

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A Little Taste of Spring…Indoors!

February 23, 2021

I can’t wait for Spring! It is still very much winter here in Northern, Alberta. And you know….it’s probably going to snow later this week. But I’m ready for some green and it’s happening inside our house regardless of what it looks like outside! Bedding:…

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02/23/2021 Daily Look

It has warmed up a little bit outside and I’m so ready for spring! It will likely snow later this week, but I’m pretending it’s spring inside our house! Romper: The Bay, Tights: H&M, Earrings: Thrifted…

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02/22/2021 Daily Look

February 22, 2021

We didn’t have night care for Arden last night. So Brodi and I took shifts staying up. I’ve been up since 2AM, and there’s no way I’m changing out of my PJs. Loungewear Set: Walmart, Slippers: Winners XO, Rayel Follow my blog with Bloglovin…

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Boho Window Seat & Book Shelf Combo!

Last year Brodi built me this book shelf, and I was so excited about it! I got to design it myself, and he made my idea come to life. As a child, I always dreamt about having a window seat. Of course, built in window…

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Happy Monday! Organization: Medical Mom Style

This week will likely be a busy one, as we are heading to Edmonton for an appointment with Arden’s pediatrician later in the week. After our last trip back to the city, I reorganized and created some new systems for travel, including how we pack.…

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