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Just Enjoying Life

July 9, 2009 by Juliann

I am busy and yelling my head off all the time, but I am also trying to enjoy each day. my 15 year old son keeps busy having his pals over (all the time) but I’d rather him be here than where I cannot see him…….even though when we are low in finances it is hard to feed everybody.

My thirteen year old and eleven year old girls have been enjoying life on ‘farm’ just hanging out with the chickens and the goats. We won’t be vacationing this year because we cannot afford to at this time, but who cares?

The girls are actually going back to Burns, Oregon with their cousin for a few days at my sister’s cattle ranch. A five hour drive. (I hate long drives.)

I took my girls and two year old to an indoor swimming park yesterday, and I actually enjoyed swimming with my little one. He has not been exposed to many swimming pools in his life and he really loved the toddler pool and the wave pool.

I was wearing cut off denim shorts and a tank top, because I just do not feel comfortable in a swim suit, even though I am almost back down to my pre-baby weight.

In the women’s locker room, as I was frantically trying to pull my jeans onto my still damp body, my little Braxton went aroung checking out the naked ladies…….how embarrassing!!!!!!! I couldn’t grab him fast enough!!!!!

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Just Enjoying Life

July 9, 2009 by Juliann

I am busy and yelling my head off all the time, but I am also trying to enjoy each day. my 15 year old son keeps busy having his pals over (all the time) but I’d rather him be here than where I cannot see him…….even though when we are low in finances it is hard to feed everybody.

My thirteen year old and eleven year old girls have been enjoying life on ‘farm’ just hanging out with the chickens and the goats. We won’t be vacationing this year because we cannot afford to at this time, but who cares?

The girls are actually going back to Burns, Oregon with their cousin for a few days at my sister’s cattle ranch. A five hour drive. (I hate long drives.)

I took my girls and two year old to an indoor swimming park yesterday, and I actually enjoyed swimming with my little one. He has not been exposed to many swimming pools in his life and he really loved the toddler pool and the wave pool.

I was wearing cut off denim shorts and a tank top, because I just do not feel comfortable in a swim suit, even though I am almost back down to my pre-baby weight.

In the women’s locker room, as I was frantically trying to pull my jeans onto my still damp body, my little Braxton went aroung checking out the naked ladies…….how embarrassing!!!!!!! I couldn’t grab him fast enough!!!!!

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Juliann, founder of Beautiful Moms

Welcome to Beautiful Moms!

Hi! I'm Juliann, wife of 33 years to Jon, a mom to four amazing children, and a proud grandma to five precious little ones. I live in Oregon.

When I started Beautiful Moms in 2008, my goal was to connect with other moms who were also raising young children. It became a creative outlet for me to share my thoughts on motherhood, review products I loved, and work with brands that help make family life a little easier.

More importantly, I wanted moms to feel seen. It's so easy to lose ourselves in the demands of caring for everyone else and forget that our own well-being matters, too. Every mom deserves to feel beautiful, valued, and appreciated, no matter what stage of motherhood she's in.

Over the years, Beautiful Moms has evolved right along with me. My children are now all grown up, and I'm blessed to be a grandma.

Life changes so quickly

One thing that hasn't changed is my passion for encouraging other moms—it's simply expanded to include every season of motherhood—from pregnancy and baby's first years to raising teens, becoming an empty nester, navigating healthy aging, and everything in between.


Myelie, contributor at Beautiful Moms

I'm excited to have my daughter, Myelie, join the Beautiful Moms team as a new contributor. As the mom of a newborn and a busy toddler, she brings a fresh perspective on modern motherhood.

She lives in Alabama with her military husband, so she also understands the unique challenges of military life, frequent moves, and building a happy home wherever life takes you.

Follow Myelie's journey as a military mama:
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