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03.28.17

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Aug 6

Off to the pool! 💦 I thought yesterday was the weekend since we’re in summer mode and I’m loving every moment. We’re seeing cousins this weekend, grilling, and enjoying the ☀️

Am I the only parent who zooms in on their baby or toddler’s face in photos? Swipe to see Kate 😂

I shared some updates on my blog: our closet install, where I’m at with masking, travel toys, what I’m watching, and some misc. links.

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Aug 3

Just rolled out our new @annieselke custom sisal rug (gifted) and it looks perfect ✨ There’s a lot to do in this room (needs some color, a little pattern, and furniture), but it’s coming together.

Someone please come hang my TV and watch my CHILDREN (not 🐓 that was a typo I am thriving) so I can stay in here all day? Thanks. 😘

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Aug 2

I still can’t believe we’re here 😭✨ We celebrated the end of treatment last week with 🔔🦄🌈 and our super girl. All the details are on my blog! Link in bio.

Photos by @katiekett

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Aug 2

7.28.22 🔔 was a magical day for our super girl. 🌈☀️🦄💕 And tomorrow, I’m sharing the details of how we celebrated.

Life is almost unrecognizable. We held on to some old, wonderful friends, and some relationships came to an end while on this journey, as they do. We met some new ones along the way and other friendships unexpectedly grew. We’re in a new house, my career is different, and no. more. chemo. ✨ I’ll never be the same and hate that she went through this, but am grateful for where we are today.

balloons by @99hausballoons
photo by @katiekett

#supermargottotherescue

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Aug 1

Details ✨
Paint: @benjaminmoore snowfall white
light: @circalighting

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Jul 30

Our stair runner should be here in the next few weeks! Just need some art and maybe some furniture. Swipe to see a look at our living room.

New @circalighting sconces are up (but the electric isn't done yet) and our marble surround will be installed in a few weeks. And we're really hoping to have our sofa here by Christmas.

Need a hashtag for our new home. Any ideas for me?

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Jul 30

I don’t know that I’ve ever been happier than I am right now. We’re seeing friends, booking trips, and making up for all that we missed out on the last few years. Life looks and feels so different.

I took the girls to breakfast this morning and we’re heading to the pool, then @sharisshares is coming over for dinner. Her daughter Colette quickly became Margot’s best friend - we went from not seeing them for 8 months to seeing them 3x in one week.

This is as good as it gets. ✨

photo by @katiekett

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Jul 29

After 798 days (over half her life) in treatment for Leukemia, Margot rang the 🔔 marking the end of treatment yesterday. It’s amazing and surreal and a million other feelings that we will probably process for a while. But right now, it feels pretty incredible.

Thank you to our team at @luriechildrens. To every nurse and doctor who fights for these kids every day. To the friends and family that stood by our side and to each and every one of you who cheered us on and helped us raise over $255,000 for @alexslemonade and $100,000 for @luriechildrens. To our girl who never stopped dancing.

And now…we live. 🎗💛✨

Cover photo and end of treatment photos by my dear friend and photographer @katiekett

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Jul 28

Ring this bell
Three times well
Its toll to clearly say
My treatment's done
This course is run
And I am on my way

🔔🔔🔔

#supermargottotherescue #ringthebell #endoftreatment

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Jul 28

This may be my favorite space in our new (old) house. We removed the carpet, refinished the floors, added crown molding and the most beautiful wallpaper, lighting, softest rug, and woven shades (that raise and lower with a remote!) ✨

Everything’s linked on my blog - just search “furniture sources.” I’ll link in my stories, too.

rug: @annieselke
window treatments: @hunterdouglas LiteRise in burlap sack (blackout)
lighting: @circalighting
wallpaper: @colefaxandfowler

And when my 2 year old walks in her room and says “Flowler loom. So butiful! Best whole world” it feels pretty magical.

#beforeandafter #homedecor #interiordesign

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Jul 27

I waited years for this. For moments that were otherwise expected. And for those of you who are in it, let this be a reminder that the sun will shine again.

I hate what it took to become this version of myself and to have the perspective that I do. I would give anything for my daughter to have not gone through years of Leukemia treatment. Would I undo it all if I could? Of course. But am I beyond grateful for the little moments, time together, those who stood by us, and the fact that we’ve raised almost $250,000 for @alexslemonade and another $100,000 for @luriechildrens.

We are less than $6,000 away from 250. Please help us get there by the time Margot rings the bell tomorrow 🔔💛

I am forever changed. It’s a new life, and I am ready to start living it.

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Jul 26

One of the best parts of being a mom is making magic for my kids. I am NOT a DIY-er, so much that when I sent a photo of this project to one of my best friends, she replied with, "What's going on? Are you ok?" 😂
But I really wanted to do something fun with @wileywallaby since it's one of our favorite treats, and I love a theme. So I glued dinosaurs to mason jars, spray painted them, and filled them with kate's beloved "waterlemon" 🍉 licorice. These were a HUGE hit with the kids (adults too) and could be done in any color for any theme. #ad

Here's what you need:
@wileywallaby licorice
mason jars
spray paint
figurines

I added a few other easy party favors to the reel, too, but if you're looking for fun and easy, and a treat all the kids will love, @wileywallaby is the way to go.

#DIY #partyfavors #dinosaur #wileywallaby #licorice #masonjar

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Jul 24

Margot took her LAST DOSE OF CHEMO yesterday! After almost 800 days in treatment, we are *finally* done! I can’t believe it. I debated sharing this moment here but you’ve been here for us the last few years and should be a part of the joy.

Even on the hardest days, she always got back up again. She danced. And this morning, for the first time in years, we didn’t prep her medicine. Because she is DONE. I’m so proud of her, and so grateful for all of you. Thank you for cheering us on and for helping us raise over $320,000 for @alexslemonade and @luriechildrens.

And a reminder that through July 28, I’m matching up to $7,980 for our Alex’s Lemonade fundraiser. Link in bio.

WE DID IT! ✨🎗💛

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Jul 24

We *finally* celebrated Kate’s 2nd and Margot’s 4th birthdays today! 🦕 Everything went wrong this morning - we had a ton of water in the basement, pushed the party back a few hours because of rain, the bounce house couldn’t be set up since it was pouring, and the dinos on the cakes were both broken. But none of that mattered because we know what does. ✨ So we cleaned up the water, the sun came out, and @maggiemakescookies cookies make the perfect cake toppers. We basically had an open house from 11-7 with a party at the end and it ended up being perfect. And really, nothing could bring us down today because Margot is DONE with chemo! She did it! WE did it. I’m so proud and happy and grateful to be here. To our friends and family and all of you for showing up in the most beautiful way. Thank you! ✨🎗💛

I’ll share more party details (and party favors) next week!

Thank you @everydayparisian for snapping these family photos before you left. 💕

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Jul 23

Through Thursday, July 28, I am matching up to $7,980 to our @alexslemonade fundraiser for pediatric cancer research to commemorate the 798 days my little girl spent in treatment for Leukemia. I’ve shared these stats before but ~ 45 children are diagnosed every day yet only 4% of government funding for cancer research goes toward our kids. Our treatment may be done, but this isn’t magically over for us. And it feels like my fight to make things better for these kids is just beginning. Link to donate in my bio. Thank you all for your support. We love you 💛✨🎗

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Jul 21

My daughter takes her last dose of chemotherapy in 2 days. In honor of her 798 days in treatment, please consider donating $7.98 to @alexslemonade to help us fundraise better research options for the ~ 45 children diagnosed with cancer every day. Our protocol ends in 2 days, but we’re not done fighting. So proud of you, my super girl. ✨💛🎗Link in bio.

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Jul 20

First coat of floor stain is done. ✨ Can’t wait to get the walls and doors painted. And don’t worry, we’re keeping the original light fixture. Details on my blog.

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Jul 16

Kate (age 2) walked in and said “Flowler room. I love it!” Me too, Kate. Me too.

Swipe to see the before. It’s amazing what refinished floors (they were under that carpet), new baseboards, molding, and the most beautiful wallpaper can do.

You did an amazing job, @wall_of_sound_designs. If you’re looking for someone to install wallpaper in the Chicago area, she’s your gal.

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Jul 13

Came outside to see a family of 🦌, turned around, and loved the way the evening sun hit our home. Moving exhausting but I love it here.

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Jul 12

Today was 🤪 and there are boxes everywhere but we’re home ✨