Coleen Garcia Crawford

Not captured: the fun, relaxing hours we spent floating in our life jackets, and Amari’s first time to see corals and sea creatures through his goggles 🥰 📍 @pearlfarmofficial 📸 @daim.vi

This made Amari fall in love with sunsets. Core memory unlocked ✔️ 📍 @pearlfarmofficial

‘Tis the season to be jolly! 🎄 But it’s also the season of last-minute errands, heavy traffic, multiple large gatherings, a steep hike in expenses, and an endless to-do list. And don’t even get me started on all the unhealthy food. 😅 It’s a good kind of stress, but it’s still stress, and it can show physical signs on your skin. I’ve been having little breakouts here and there, but trust me, my skin has seen worse days! 😄 My Aveeno products have been giving it that much-needed feeling of calm in the midst of all the chaos and noise. When you’re moving at a quicker pace than usual, it makes it all the more important to take the time to slow down and catch your breath. And what better way to combat holiday stress than with Aveeno’s calming, stress-relieving products? 🌿 #StressFreeHolidaysWithAveeno #AveenoPH

Not exactly our favorite Halloween costumes, but at least Amari got what he wanted. 🤪

With Aveeno, #SensitiveSkinWontStopUs! 💪🏻 Aveeno Face and Body products are available in the nearest Watsons, and on official e-commerce shops! @aveenoph #AveenoPH #SensitiveSkinWontStopUs #EczemaAwarenessWithAveeno

We had our first @storkstudio sesh as a family of four when Austin turned one month 🌟 It was also Amari’s first time to hold him in his arms. 🥹 That was only a couple of weeks ago, and he’s already grown a lot since then! Amari loves being a big brother. 🤍

You are our sunshine, our second sunshine ☀️ ♥️

I won’t get to live in these moments forever, but they will always live in me. 🤍 #Anmum #AnmumPH ASC Ref. No. F0255N100125A

Video clips from @benjohilariofilm 🎊 Planning & Coordination: @labellefete Event Styling: @randylazaro_ Photos: @nextbymetrophoto Catering: @carlitoscateringph Kids’ Meals: @mamapaz.kitchen Food Carts: @hotlinksph @frose.cocktails @coastalsfinestph Cake: @cubcakesphilippines Venue: @brittanypalazzoph Inflatables: @cityjumpnslide Play Area: @theinflatablesbyjulianna Pillow Souvenirs: @mccreativecreations Giveaways: @moosegearkids

Amari’s request for his 5th birthday was an Encanto-themed party—and we fully committed! 😆 It had been less than a month since Austin’s arrival, but planning this event was a breeze, thanks to @labellefete and @randylazaro_ 💞 Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this special day possible! And of course, thank you to those who took the time to celebrate and enjoy it with us. 🥰 Planning & Coordination: @labellefete Event Styling: @randylazaro_ Photos: @nextbymetrophoto Catering: @carlitoscateringph Kids’ Meals: @mamapaz.kitchen Food Carts: @hotlinksph @frose.cocktails @coastalsfinestph Cake: @cubcakesphilippines Venue: @brittanypalazzoph Inflatables: @cityjumpnslide Play Area: @theinflatablesbyjulianna Pillow Souvenirs: @mccreativecreations Giveaways: @moosegearkids

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY TO OUR FIRST BABY 🥹 They say when you have another baby, your firstborn will suddenly feel so big. And now, I feel it every day. 😭 Hay, Amari… You may be growing so so fast, but the smiles you put on our faces every single day are enough to last a lifetime. So many core memories that I will hold on to forever. If I could keep you this little, I would! But at the same time, getting to watch you grow has been the biggest blessing and privilege. God has wonderful plans for you, and I can’t wait to see how far your patience, gentleness, sweet heart, creativity, and love for building will take you one day. I look forward to every stage ahead and every step we’ll get to take together. 🤍

On August 17, we welcomed our beautiful baby boy, Austin, into the world. And it was the experience of a lifetime. 😆 The plan was another water birth—this time in @stlukesmedicalcenter. We decided to go to the hospital when I was already in active labor, but after getting checked, we thought it was gonna take a lot longer since my water hadn’t broken yet, I was only 3cm dilated, and contractions weren’t painful or uncomfortable despite being so close together for hours. I was still walking around, killing time, feeling totally normal. After some time, they did start to get painful. I was then brought to the delivery room right away. When we got to the room, I stood up from the wheelchair, took a couple of steps toward the bed, then suddenly felt a tiny urge to push while I was still standing. I did once, just a little, for relief—until I felt his head coming out. I had to stop mid-push and say the baby was coming! My mom quickly got down to check, and true enough, part of his head was already out! On the next push, he slipped out so quickly that she was the one who caught him! In just two quick, silent, and surprisingly painless pushes, he was born EN CAUL(!) straight into her arms. It all happened so fast! I was supposed to get an IE, dim the lights, play some music, soak in the tub.. Instead, I gave birth like two minutes after entering the delivery room. 😝 I was still standing there in the same spot, looking down at everything—everyone in the room completely shookt—and all I could say was: “Well.. that happened.” 😅 I was laughing about it, while my mom was stunned and holding the baby in disbelief. My first birth caught me off guard and left me with some trauma because I didn’t know what to expect. This birth was the opposite. I was prepared with things I packed but never used, techniques I didn’t really have the time to apply, and plans that didn’t unfold the way I imagined. Both births were special and beautiful in their own ways, and God carried me through each of those journeys just as He always does. I felt His presence all throughout, and it shielded me from fear and anxiety, reminding me once again that His plan is always greater than mine. 💞