Harlan Eleanor Aker 12/10/2020

This kid didn’t have a name until today AND I just changed it minutes ago because after saying it all day, I didn’t like her previous name as much.

I am this person

December 9th at 9pm I felt some liquid leave my body.

My water broke as the first sign of labor AGAIN!!!! But this time I didn’t have any contractions accompany it.

I almost cried, but then I laughed because, of course my water broke first again. Why not.

So now I am on a clock. I have to give birth in 24 hours, and I wasn’t having any contractions at all.

But, I’d chosen to birth with the amazing Jaime at Shreveport’s first and only freestanding birthcenter (holla, cause I cannot fathom the undertaking that was as a fellow business woman who is intimidated by every step of business ownership!)

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So, we are pretty particular about the food we eat. I know many people are not, and I’m not judging anyone.

But I want everything as close to the earth as possible. Aka limiting artificial things in food and choosing organic.

When my sister started using Natalie for her birthday cakes, I wasn’t as aware as I am now of the problems with artificial things in food.

But, I knew she made AMAZING cakes that were always gorgeous and delicious. They were over the top with the design too!

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Have you ever found an artist that just completely jived with your loves?

Someone that seemingly peered into your soul and created art from that? (I know my clients feel that way about me)

Well, that is what it felt like when I walked into the Magnolia Creative Co booth at the Red River Revel. (side note, I love the revel. It’s been a big love since I was a kid. We have always gone 💜)

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If you’re looking for some of the best, what I’d call comfort food, in town The Missing Link is your place. Seriously.

It makes my mouth water and I wish I could eat it everyday until the end of forever.

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