
VIDEO: Nile Alexander born in our Tokyo home!
Hubby and I sat down to recap and record Nile's home birth story. Still can't believe we had a baby, in a birth pool, in our dining room!

Well, that was one for the books! Japan to the US and back [with littles] during Omicron
Navigating the desire to fuel those connections while also trying to make sure we all dodged the Rona...was A LOT.

10 years with my soulmate! Here’s what’s worked for us…
No doubt about it, God brought us together so we could grow into the individuals he needs us to be, to do the work He’s called us to do...

Fall in love with this carrot zucchini soup
Three cheers for this carrot, zucchini soup recipe that left the whole fam satisfied! #hubbyapproved #toddlerapproved

The end of our fourth trimester
...As we ease out of the fourth trimester, I can feel Nile leaving my body. I'm coming back to myself and he is becoming whole...

Pregnant in Tokyo: In-home prenatal visit
37 weeks + 6 days full of life. We had an in-home prenatal visit today! It was dreamy.

Fall Fun: Apple Picking in Japan!
I swear I'm falling more and more in love with Japan. The rainy season, and hot as hell summer were rough! But so far, our first Autumn...

The Power of Inner Peace During Pregnancy
Intentionally choosing peace during pregnancy and the powerful ways my husband and I saw that decision impact our baby, birth, marriage...

2020 Photos: Social Distancing in Tokyo
What a time! March - May 2020 in Photos: Social Distancing in Tokyo.

The first time my husband saw his bride
Our First Look! I’ve never shared most of these photos before, but my heart feels ready!

Swapped my To-Do List for a List of Promises to Myself and everything changed
...Best of all you’ve kept a promise to yourself, so NOW YOU TRUST YOURSELF to take on more, and the Universe does too!
Navigating COVID-19 as an expat family in Tokyo
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Described by the World Health Organization as, “Public enemy number one.” The following Q & A was taken from a...
Keeping it real for 21 months: A candid convo about our breastfeeding and weaning journeys
Breastfeeding Savannah Rose was an answered prayer. And the thing is, it wasn’t just my prayer. It was my grandmother’s prayer, and her...
Our first #datenight in Tokyo: Dinner under the Tokyo Tower, drinks in the sky!
Now that we're reunited and no longer doing #LongDistanceLovinWithLittles (You can read all about that adventure here:...
New Decade, New Adventure: Welcoming 2020 in Tokyo!
Our first New Year’s Eve in Tokyo was epic! I shared everything live in my Instagram stories: https://www.instagram.com/lovealwaysjas_ ,...
Angel Baby's dedication ceremony on Coronado Beach
Savannah Rose is our Earth Angel. The morning of July 27, 2019 on Coronado Island. Julian and I, along with some of our closest friends...
Cheers to doing Wine Country with Littles
When Hubs told me he wanted to run his first half marathon, I was excited for him to crush another goal! But when Hubs told me he wanted...
Life, love + dads finding their footing after childbirth
To say Julian and I were juggling crazy work schedules after Savannah Rose was born would be the understatement of the century. 12 weeks...
Photoshoots with Boss Babe Regina Hayes-Pacheco
Ragina Hayes-Pacheco…Co-Owner of This.x.That -- a San Diego based styled event/photography business. Regina and I have been friends since...


















