Capturing Cultura

Dear new mama,  I know that it will be a hard journey being a working mom, but this will only strengthen your bond with your child. You will remember these days, the anxiety you felt, the fear that consumed you knowing that you will be separated from your weeks old baby. But you will be okay. Everything will work out. This will help you become a better mother and better woman for yourself. ... Read the Post

Whenever I think of Fourth of July now, I think of my husband. He is a former Marine and currently serving in the Air Force Reserve. This journey has made us a unique and blessed family. In the military, families almost have to live fast in order to live the moments. I am so thankful that we have not gone through any deployment just prolonged instances where my husband is away for weeks at a time. ... Read the Post

San Diego will always feel like my home away from home. Every opportunity that I get to go back, I take it! It had been months since I had been back to San Diego and family was coming in from out of town. My husband's brother had a baby girl two months earlier than our daughter and we were finally going to meet her.  SeaWorld was planned as a family outing and I jumped at the opportunity to ... Read the Post

I was looking back at my maternity photos  and reading what I wrote during the first months my daughter was born. I loved experiencing that excitement of being pregnant and the joy of being a first time mommy. It is the best gift, blessing, and journey.... It's true! Motherhood changes you completely. You are no longer the same person. You become a less selfish, more humble version of yourself. ... Read the Post

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.  Psalm 139:13-14 When I was pregnant, I never wanted to think about labor. I refused to be consumed by the fear, the pain, and the unknown. Instead, I focused on happier thoughts like getting her nursery area ... Read the Post

I like to have bucketlists because they are goals that I set for myself. By writing these down, I constantly go back to my list and feel inspired and motivated to accomplish these. It also adds adventure to my life! I started writing down my list as soon as the new year began. We are well into the year and I have been able to cross some of the items off my list.  1. Go on our first family ... Read the Post