#familyofseven

[coast2coastcreative]

Let's start with a history. I grew up in BC. Loved the ocean. Wanted to be a marine biologist. The whole 9 yards. But, life didn't turn out that way. Instead, just before my 21st birthday, I ended up facing homelessness and moved to Ontario, hoping to find more job prospects. Well, I found that, plus a husband (eventually). We did some post secondary education, had 4 boys, and then moved to Montreal for work. Never thought I'd end up in Quebec. Wish I never had. I'll just say it wasn't good for any of us and leave it at that. Anyway, in October 2019 we took a road trip to see the Maritimes. We'd never been there before and since we were homeschooling we thought we'd go off-season and avoid the crowds. Best decision ever. It. Was. Gorgeous. The leaves were all changing colour but hadnt started falling yet, so every drive we took (and there was a lot of driving. We saw as much as we could over just one week.) was absolutely breathtaking.

Back in Montreal, we had to decide between moving in 2020, or trying for one more baby (hopefully a girl this time). I didn't want to move while pregnant (BTDT) and didn't want to put off a baby until I was nearly 40, so we decided baby first, then move. Well, Christmas morning we got the good news that I was pregnant already. And then the pandemic hit. So, we hid in our home, not knowing what covid would do to a pregnant woman or the baby, and then after giving birth (to our 5th boy) trying to keep him safe from everything.

We had a deadline though. Homeschooling in Quebec was getting harder and harder as the government put pressure on parents to educate their children the "right" way (i.e. their way. No room for change if your children have different interests, strengths, disabilities, etc). Even in the pandemic, with children being forced to go to school in buildings with failing air systems and very little options for kids with compromised immune systems or high risk family members at home, the government still kept putting more pressure than ever on us. I knew that in the 2021-2022 school year, they would be implementing mandatory exams (ensuring we followed their curriculum to the letter), so we needed to move before then. And if we could move before June 15, 2021 then I wouldn't have to submit the year end reports (which can be dozens of pages long for each child, and I had 3 to report for, while taking care of a newborn). I looked at the Ontario housing market and knew immediately it was still out of our league. But the Maritimes? That we could do. I got a realtor, a mortgage specialist, and started searching. We found an amazing home and put in an offer, but it was priced to be very competitive and we lost out. But the next home we put an offer on was accepted! We had our home! And then Nova Scotia closed its borders a few days later. Ugh. Luckily we didn't have to change our closing date, and we were able to get into our new home on time, after a 15 hour drive with our 5 kids and 3 cats piled into the back with as much stuff as we could fit in. (The moving truck came a couple days before so we had enough stuff to keep us going without our possessions.)

So, now we're here! We finished our quarantine and have started to do a little exploring. And I've started to do some redecorating. I thought some people might be interested in the before and after, or the process,so I'm here. I hope you get something out of it 😊

And since I can't figure out how to delete pictures from here yet, here's some of the before!

[sookiesookster]

THE ELLISON FAMILY! 

alright, this is a family i’m very passionate about! like legit hardcore, why? because i’m opposite with the dynamic that is the ellison brothers! (halea has the other jdm so be on the look out for information there but yesss!) okay so basically a bit of a history. after turning eighteen, rebel enlisted in the navy and was on the straight path of life. knowing what it was he was going to be and that was a navy seal -- which yes he did get there in his career of course. though it was while in the navy that he meant his beautiful wife. and after meeting her, rebel never looked at another woman the same. they got out of the navy within weeks of one another and after that they really started to focus on their family. 

meet the fab five, legitimately fabulous! you’ve got the oldest son who wants to be like his father. the oldest daughter who inspires to do great things. you’ve got the twins who, much like their older brother, are following their fathers footsteps in ways. and lastly the youngest who is the absolute apple of her fathers eye -- freshly turned eighteen look at her and he will murder you -- and be able to cover it up. 

basically, rebel here is the president of the motorcycle club - austin - while his twin brother is president in dallas. they built the club together with the help of buddies just over 20 years back and it has been thriving in the south since. all three sons are patch members and while his daughters hang around, he doesn’t want them involved as much. his wife on the other hand? she is a patch member as well. they’re legit an elite power couple that should be feared. like think gemma teller but not as much over the top dramatic, but in the i’ll kick your ass and not think twice be? i mean she was in the navy for christ sake! 

this is a very close family. when i say close, they probably tell their father and mother everything. knowing that their parents would do absolutely anything for them. obviously these are suggestions when it comes to faces, but fuck me look at the perfection of the family!? ages are set in stone! just give rebel the most important people in his life. 

rebel ellison - 55 - jeffrey dean morgan (jamie)

first ellison - 45 - jessica chastain (available)

first ellison - 24 - cody christian (available)

first ellison - 23 - sophie turner (reserved)

first ellison - 20 - ethan dolan (available)

first ellison - 20 - grayson dolan (available)

first ellison - 18 - sadie sink (available)

[kmkleiner-blog]

New blog post. This week I tackle feeding seven people on a small budget utilizing my back stock. #foodblogger #foodblog #mommyblog #mommyblogger #familyofseven #feedingalargefamily #pantry http://www.whoneedssleeps.com/week-2-menu-utilizing-your-back-stock/ (at Parkersburg, Iowa) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0yhvyUHMKi/?igshid=13mdjo6mvvkza

[tikiba]

Hello we are fine. The lady is on vacation at the moment and can take care of us a lot, of course there are also the three children ... the youngest annoys us sometimes, but we have as you see very nice retreats where nobody disturbs us #spanishdog #podenco #labradormix #galgo #galgolovers #galga #pippa #naomi #rescueddogs #dogsofinsta #doggo #dogoftheday #familyofseven #dogstagram #dogs #windhund (hier: Sauerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4DtSYdhQeI/?igshid=1qw5be6oaqs91

[jessicaleigh38-blog]

Homemade pizza = the Brown family’s excuse to eat a truckload of cheese because melty cheese = happiness #amiright #allthecheeses #familyofseven #$100worthofcheese #noreally #wellalmost #pizzaequalshappiness https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo5N_i6hVuK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mf2bxj6a3gca

[asideofcrunchy]

In just 30 minutes this all happen. #beforeworkfun #kidsplayroom #kidsbedroom #cosleeping #cosleepingfamily #cosleepingkids #sharedspace #largefamilylife #largefamily #familyofseven (at Marlins Park)

[neoscorpiox]

🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨My favorite organization at TAMU is showing OUT in 2019! Not only did this org raise me but now they introducing me to my future wife???? God Bless @msc_wbac 🙏🏽 . . . . . #afrolatino #love #dance #afrolatina #blackgirlmagic #latina #travel #melanin #latino #curls #africandiaspora #blackexcellence #curlyhair #latinx #morena #art #music #entrepreneur #afrocubano #fashion #cancer #naturalhair #yoga #photography #familyofseven #urology #trippy #salsa #pcos #iamlatina via @hashtagexpert (at College Station, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHYLSXgp_n/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bbnccddwzinh

[epicrealistyoutube]

For those who don't know that I have 5 kids (or the few morons who didn't believe me when I told them) 😒 😂 . Yes, this means stay the fuck out of my inbox, men. Happily MARRIED! Our 11th #anniversary is tomorrow! 😍😍😍 #familyofseven #blackmarriage #blacklove #ilovemyfamily #sahm #fuckoff https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXrbF7hVMO/?igshid=sn98lezkqvzb

[tikiba]

Pippa is always looking for a deepening in the couch! Maybe I should post a 5 facts photo, because each of our dogs has its peculiarities 😊. #podenco #podencomix #labrador #labradormix #doggo #dogoftheday #dogofinstagram #dogstagram #rescueddogs #spanishdog #sauerland #nrw #lovemydog #twodogs #familyofseven https://www.instagram.com/p/B3oZSfIh3bE/?igshid=fabyg8rq8es2

[jessicaleigh38-blog]

Just kidding— I made two. I may have to hide this one from the hubs so he doesn’t eat it for a midnight snack! #extralasagna #familyofseven

[asideofcrunchy]

What a morning we had from packing snacks for all her friends to daddy giving out money for no uniform day. #morningslikethis #familyofseven #crunchyliving #blog #blogger #followme

[theycallmemiriamelaine]

When you get us together, trouble is bound to happen. Had such a great little weekend with my brothers. Can't wait until next weekend! #brothers #famILY #mommadidntraisenofool #yeswearethatgoodlooking #bejealous #mybrothersarebetterthanyours #imthemiddlechild #familyofseven #fresno #minivaca #twentysixteen #drinkdrankdrunk #uselesshashtag #needanotherhashtag (at Fresno, California)

[wondermom319]

This girl and her kittie #catsofinstagram #familyofseven #familypet

[leighsnee]

#familyofseven #latergram #McSherried

[epicrealistyoutube]

Walking through #nature is fun. ❤ #familyofseven

[tikiba]

she is very tired now! This afternoon the weather was just so nice that both enjoyed the opportunity to run properly again! #galgo #galga #galgolove #galgoliebe #galgoespañol #galgos #rescueddog #doggo #dogoftheday #dogsofinstagram #doglovers #bestfriend #familyofseven https://www.instagram.com/p/B3kRS33BNfv/?igshid=1uf94xsumt6mi