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We are Robert & Christina: husband & wife, photo takers and adventurers, living in Phoenix, Arizona with our baby boy Oliver Lennon. New Darlings is a lifestyle journal dedicated to our life as a family in the desert.

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Finding moments of calm and setting some intentions and goals for the week ahead. 💫My to-do lists often are filled with what work we have in front of us + meal planning and things like that. I usually fall short on adding the fun stuff or relaxing stuff, but I’m trying to be more conscious on being intentional even with the quiet time. 🧡
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What are your goals for the week? I’ll start: (work related) make some progress on a creative project I’m excited to share soon + (fun/personal) watch ‘Sylvie’s Love’ with Rob and cuddle up for a movie night. 🧡 trying to always find that balance over here ☺️
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Sunday with my love. 🥰One thing 2020 has taught me is that it’s ok to slow down and when we do, amazing things can happen. My level of gratitude for our family and this man right here has grown immensely. We do a lot together, and in the wake of a pandemic, being with your partner 24/7, raising a tiny human, working together and so much more…well it’s easy to get lost in it all…to become a little robotic at times. We’re all guilty of it. When Oliver gets frustrated or things get too chaotic in the moment, something we say to each other is “let’s pause”. Yes, our 1 1/2 year old now says “pause” and takes a breath (or three) with us. It brings us back down, refocuses us, and gives us a sense of calm in a moment that could feel too frantic. Taking a few extra breaths myself, and pausing on my own to look around me and recognize the good in each day has been incredibly rewarding. Nothing and no one is ever perfect, but loving my people fiercely and appreciating every little moment has definitely been good for my soul...and of course being silly with this guy. 🧡

A happy moment from Christmas that I really want to hold onto. 🥰This is 1 1/2 years old: a little more clingy lately, which I’m happily welcoming all the cuddles, saying “please” and “love”, wanting to grab anything from around the house that he recognizes in a book, getting ready together, brushing our hair and teeth, sharing snacks (even with they’ve been dipped in cups of water or previously tasted 😆🙈) ...man it’s a good age. I’ve found myself saying “please don’t grow up” under my breath a few times this week, but I know it’s only going to get better. I was not ready for the exhaustion that comes along with parenting (but I was definitely not ready for the light this little one brings to my life and I can confidently say there’s nothing better. 🧡 #motherhoodrising #parenthoodunplugged #letthembelittle

A cozy little corner that has been bringing me joy: treasured books new and old, found pottery, delicate ceramics and a good dose of greenery to keep us all balanced. Rob got witty this year and wrote little surprise notes + hints on the tags of a few gifts. It felt very “Gone Girl” and I loved it. One note said: “For the girl who loves arranging and rearranging shelves…” 😉 He knows my admiration for @virginiasin__ ‘s pieces runs deep and also surprised me with one of @elise__mclauchlan’s handmade sculpture sets. It makes me so happy to see these shelves adorned with such special pieces and art. 🧡 #newdarlingsHOME
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Trying to go easy on myself these days and give my body what it needs. Also, trying to let myself get lost in the creative projects I want to do more of vs what I think I should do more of. Kicking off the year with a home blog post in the kitchen, answering one of your most ask questions: where are our shelves from? 😜 I rounded up a few ready made options so you can easily recreate the look in your own space. And after a few years with these shelves, I still don’t regret ripping out the upper cabinets! 🤔 Is anyone working on a kitchen project this year? #newdarlingsHOME
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Woke up with a crick in my neck, ate cinnamon buns for breakfast, made a tent in the living room, threw on our jackets and hats, sipped coffee outside, counted all the squares on the ground, and watched the birds while we snacked together. Some days we feel extra sleepy but know the chill in the air won’t last long, so we make the most of everyday outside while we can. 🥰

Been taking the last few days to soak in every moment with these two. The cooler weather and slower pace after the holidays has felt really good. Set some small goals for the month and shared it on the blog today. It’s nothing crazy, but I’ve been back to making lists and staying organized keeps my anxiety at bay so cheers to a new month. 🥂🥰🧡 how’s everyone feeling now that the holidays have passed?
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Matching jackets from @ryleeandcru 🥰👶🏻
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2020 was not what any of us imagined. It was a year filled with confusion, heartache, and loss for so many people. A year of new challenges and personal tests. I think the pandemic and this year overall has taught us how connected we are: how much we need each other and the importance of community. If you’re reading this, you made it. You made it through heartache, trauma, exhaustion, worry and everything in between. You are strong and resilient. You’ve worked hard, despite how messy things have been. You’ve been there for your loved ones and community. 🧡
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We usually recap the year with our highs and special moments, travel adventures, and favorite things. 2020 will be the year we look back on with gratitude for our health, home and each other. It’s the year that taught us to stumble with grace, have patience, and sit in the messy beautiful moments because those are the moments that hold true meaning, that shape us and heal us. Thanks for being here and connecting with us this past year. Wherever you are today, however you ring in the new year, we hope you’re safe. We’ll be in bed, keeping our fingers crossed the fireworks don’t wake up our one year old, while laughing at how “old” we sound and convincing ourselves we’re still “cool” parents. 😆

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