One of last months projects i never shared though was the book shelves i made for the end of nella s bedsa project im particularly proud of because i figured it out myself, with no help from the people who build things in my life, even though it involved things im normally intimidated by like measuring and buying lumber. Nella looked different than her sister, lainey, had at birth. This blog grew from an itty bitty space to a bigger floor plan in 2010 when i wrote about the birth of our daughter, nella, who was born with down syndrome. The story of nella s first year or, more accurately, kelle hamptons first year with nella is what this memoir is all about. It chronicles the first year of kelles life with daughter nella, but anyone dealing with something.
Yet gradually kelle embraced the realization that she had been chosen to experience an extraordinary and special gift. The author of the popular blog enjoying the small thingsnamed the bumps best special needs blog and the blog youve learned the most from in the 2010 blogluxe awardskelle hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter nella, who has down syndrome. From her sadness to her celebration, bloom is intensely honest and deeply personal. She has been recognized as a babble top 50 mom blogger, and her blog was named the best special needs blog by the bump and the blog youve learned the most from in the 2010 blogluxe awards. If i could sew, id make pretty yellow pillows and invite you to sit on them. Aug 10, 2014 by now most of the internet knows that blogger kelle hampton caught some major flack for posting a full frontal of her daughter, nella on instagram. I read it and cried because parts of it were touchingbut there were parts that i just couldnt relate to at all. Finding beauty in the unexpecteda memoir, which can be purchased at a lower price at. Kelle hampton x oxford pennant yes you can camp flag. This book was a wonderful story of grief, friendship, and unconditional love. When nella was born, hampton and her husband were devastated to learn that their second daughter had down syndrome.
We will hold our precious gift and know that we are lucky. Kelle hampton x oxford pennant every day is a gift pennant. Kelle hamptonreminds us that life may not always look pretty or perfect, but it is always beautiful. If you dont know about it yet, heres an article from today. Finding beauty in the unexpected, left for the hospital to give birth to her second child with everything just perfect, packing not only the birth music, the blankets shed made herself, the babys cominghome outfit, a special nightgown, and a crown for the babys big sister but. Allie shared kelles blog with the other moms in our book club to see if we might be interested in preordering the book and receive a chance to skype with the author kelle hampton. Bloom is kelles memoir of the first year of nellas life, as she adjusted to a very different mothering experience than she anticipated and learned to delight in her new daughter and her new normal. Mar 27, 2012 watch the book trailer below, featuring kelles photographs. They hadnt tested her in utero, so the news came as a shock to them. Thats all you need for a basic ribbon wand, but weve gotten fancy with all these wands weve created and are always looking for ways to impress nella with something new and interesting. Poignant, eyeopening, and heartsoaring, hamptons bloom is ultimately about embracing life and really living it. Apr 12, 2012 kelle hampton, the author of the eyeopening new memoir, bloom.
Posted on july 22, 2012 by mrs odie this article is the second in my series of query commentary wherein i take the queries that lead readers to my blog and respond to them. For a while now, ive been wanting two twin beds in nella s room. One of the most emotionally stirring books ive ever read. In her tender and genuinely beautiful memoir, kelle hampton encourages us t. See more ideas about kelle hampton, enjoying the small things and party time. Weve done the big bunkbed thing for a few years, and its just so largea bit of a wallhogger that served us well for a few years, but it was time to move on. Jun 11, 2012 a lot of people read the blog, and one sent me kelle hamptons blog about nella s arrival. Kelle hampton and the down syndrome unicorn effect with a.
An advocate for individuals with down syndrome, she has been honored by both the national down syndrome society ndss and the national down syndrome congress ndsc, receiving the ndsc national media award in 2010. The story of nella s first year or, more accurately, kelle hampton s first year with nella is what this memoir is all about. From the outside looking in, kelle hampton had the perfect life. From there, i wrote a book, bloom, about our first year with her.
I recommend this book for any mom, dad, relative, or individual who desires to understand what compassion and support look like. Kelle hampton knows the moment nella is placed in her arms that she has downs syndrome, something her family and friends either dont notice. Bloom is ultimately about embracing life and really living it. Kelle hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter nella, who has down syndrome. Apr 02, 20 the author of the popular blog enjoying the small thingsnamed the bumps best special needs blog and the blog youve learned the most from in the 2010 blogluxe awardskelle hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter nella. I admired the money she raised for ndss assuming, of course, that the money isnt going to padded salaries but rather to assisting individuals with down syndrome. Bloom is kelles memoir of the first year of nellas life, as she adjusted to a very different mothering experience than she anticipated and. Kelle hampton x oxford pennant yes you can rainbow banner. A portion of all proceeds benefit rubys rainbow, a charity who supports adults with down syndrome seeking higher education. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Finding beauty in the unexpecteda memoir by kelle hampton in chm, djvu, fb2 download e book.
She has been recognized as a babble top 50 mom blogger, and the blog was named the bumps best special needs blog and the blog youve learned the most from in the 2010 blogluxe awards. Writer and photographer kelle hampton chronicles the simple joys of motherhood and daily life on her popular blog, enjoying the small things. This naples, floridabased writer had already grown a sizeable following by sharing her life as a mom to a toddler, daughter lainey, and stepmom to two boys when she welcomed her second daughter, nella now 9, who was born with down syndrome. Kelle hampton book club party what dreams may become. She was certain that nella had down syndrome a fear her pediatrician soon confirmed. Ive been reluctant to read this book ever since i first heard, months ago, of its impending arrival on bookstore shelves, given that ive been turned off by the whole kelle hampton brand since her now famous birth story first started making its way around the internet over two years ago. By now most of the internet knows that blogger kelle hampton caught some major flack for posting a full frontal of her daughter, nella on instagram. Kelle hampton she doesnt need much color in her room. Kelle hampton and the down syndrome unicorn effect with. Matthew logelin, new york times bestselling author.
I could wait no longer so finally, a few weeks ago, i succumbed to the itch and bought several cans of glossy green paint. Kelle hampton, the author of the eyeopening memoir bloom. Lately, weve sewn felt embellishments on the wand end which also disguises the screw eye. So i took the leap, set up enjoying the small things, and threw a welcome mat at the door. Kelle i searched all night for the right bible verse for what you went through. Its like a good book i cant put down, but so much better because i know you. After attempting cute wall displays of books in nellas room, we had to get rid of the wall shelves because a. The author of the popular blog enjoying the small things interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter nella who has down syndrome and celebrates the beauty found in the unexpected, the strength of a mothers love, and, ultimately, the amazing power of perspective.
And while difficult to read as an expectant mother of a down syndrome child, kelly and nella s story is a great encouragement and story of. Finding beauty in the unexpected, left for the hospital to give birth to her second child with everything just perfect, packing not only the birth music, the blankets shed made herself, the babys cominghome outfit, a special nightgown, and a crown for the babys big sister but also hand designed, beribboned favors to pass. She has indeed made of her life something wild and precious and her book, like her two beautiful girls, is a bundle of joy. Nella and maude enjoying the small things kelle hampton.
Blogger kelle hampton, mother of sweet baby girl nella, who was born with downs syndrome, shares the emotional story of her daughters first year of life. We first started reading kelle hamptons motherhood and lifestyle blog, enjoying the small things, even before we had our own kids. And soon her fears were confirmed when she and her husband were told that their new baby had down syndrome. Since i cant, i stitch words and photos together and put them on this blog. Life changed in an instant for kelle hampton when her second child was unexpectedly born with down syndrome. The author of the popular blog enjoying the small thingsnamed the bumps best special needs blog and the blog youve learned the most from in the 2010 blogluxe awards kelle hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter nella. This item is part of a collaboration with kelle hampton, a new york times bestselling author. When kelle hampton learned she was pregnant with her second child, she and her husband were ecstatic.
Kelle hampton is a photographer, speaker and new york times bestselling author of bloom, a memoir. Her selfreflection has solidified and encouraged my own, and i have quotes from her plastered throughout my notebooks. When nella was born, hampton and her husband were devastated to learn. Finding beauty in the unexpected, left for the hospital to give birth to her second child with everything just perfect, packing not only the birth music, the blankets shed made herself, the babys cominghome outfit, a special nightgown, and a crown for the babys big sister, but also handdesigned, beribboned. Apr 06, 2012 but after nella was born, hampton knew something was wrong. The book that just climbed its way in to my top 5 childrens books list. She was born a downs syndrome child and the book describes beautifully the first year of nella s life. Matthew logelin, new york times bestselling author of two. Inspired by these books and nellas love for them, ive been wanting to do a personal writingphotography project and turn it into a book for.
Thoughts going round and round in my head about her stupid crown post. But the moment her new daughter was placed in her arms in the delivery room, kelle knew that something was wrong. Hampton s insights into life, love, friendship, and the beauty in the unexpected will make you laugh and make you cryoften on the same page. In 2009, the 31yearold author and her husband, brett, already parents of a twoyearold girl, lainey, welcomed their second daughter, nella. Kelle hampton x oxford pennant everyones invited camp flag.
Kelle hampton knows the moment nella is placed in her arms that she has downs syndrome, something her family and friends either dont notice or choose to avoid. Kelle hampton books list of books by author kelle hampton. As her friends and family celebrated, a terrified kelle was certain that nella had down syndrome a fear her pediatrician soon confirmed. Nellas first birthday, bloom givesnew meaning to the term open book. Nella cordelia was born in january 2010, and she unexpectedly has down syndrome. Kelle hampton x oxford pennant i like you just the way. In her tender and genuinely beautiful memoir, kelle hampton encourages us to not. After sitting at my computer in tears reading kelle hamptons account of her daughters birth a couple of years ago, i was thrilled to find out that she had published a book. I knew what i was looking for but didnt know where to find it. Bloom kelle hampton paperback harpercollins publishers. Hampton family, ive read this story more than once. Kelle hampton the author of the popular blog enjoying the small things interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the story of the first year of her daughter nella who has down. Then she has nella, her daughter with down syndrome and she. It made me so grateful to have discovered her blog and followed her story.
I thought i was the only person in abbotsford who knew of her, until i discovered many friends i knew were also on the enjoying the small things. Kelle hampton talks about her birth story with her daughter nella, who was born unexpectedly with down syndrome, and just how rubys rainbow. I read nella s story and i cried harder than i had cried in a long time. Hampton describes her immediate shock and distress at nella s diagnosis, but those feelings were quickly replaced by an overwhelming sense of gratitude. When she learned she was pregnant with their second child. The book celebrates how important every life is and how we should treasure each life. In her tender and genuinely beautiful memoir, kelle hampton encourages us to not simply accept the unexpected. Kelle hampton s memoir is one of the most inspiring and moving books ive read this year. This beautiful memoir is a reminder for us all to embrace the unexpected and find beauty and wonder in our children. In bloom, she relates the griefand the joythat little nella brought her.
Bloom is beautifully written, and hamptons photographs add a visual energy and intimacy to the book a thoughtful examination of motherhood and facing unexpected difficulties. Kelle is the mother of two beautiful little girls, lainey who is 4, and nella who just turned 2 and was born with down syndrome. I love that one of you and nella like 3rd to last or something where youre both smiling so. Bloom is the new york times bestselling memoir where author kelle hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter nella, who has down syndrome. The author of the popular blog enjoying the small thingsnamed the bumps best special needs blog and the blog youve learned the most from in the 2010 blogluxe awardskelle hampton interweaves lyrical prose and stunning fourcolor photography as she recounts the unforgettable story of the first year in the life of her daughter nella. I saw the trailer and thought bloom sounded inspiring. Bloom, by kelle hampton, is a memoir about the first year of the authors daughters life. Kelle s book, bloom, is a story about her relationship with her daughter nella, who was born with down syndrome. About the author writer and photographer kelle hampton chronicles the simple joys of motherhood and daily life on her popular blog, enjoying the small things. Kelle hampton audio books, best sellers, author bio. May 26, 2012 kelle hampton, from enjoying the small things blogs about her life and most recently a huge surprise she received at the birth of her second child, nella. See more ideas about kelle hampton, enjoying the small things and precious children. Her blog enjoying the small things is a celebration of family and the. While i personally think a full frontal of a child, any child, crosses the line, i do think the photo has been taken out of context.
I had arrived in a comfortable place with my feelings regarding kelle hampton. Kelle hampton x oxford pennant everyones invited banner. About this blog kelle hampton enjoying the small things. In her tender and genuinely beautiful memoir, kelle hampton encourages us to not simply accept the unexpected circumstances of our lives, but to embrace them like the things we wished for all along. End of bed book shelves enjoying the small things kelle hampton. No, kelle, its not the crown that made you look like a complete pretentious asshole, it was the fact that you had all that crap in your hospital room, party favours, champagne, all those people and oh, yeah, the utter disdain for your daughter. Finding beauty in the unexpected should be a handbook for all parents with downs syndrome childrenand especially for those without them. She starts her book off with her perfect life a life full of friends, good times, fun, and things. Mar 28, 2017 kelle hampton talks about her birth story with her daughter nella, who was born unexpectedly with down syndrome, and just how rubys rainbow is helping the world see a brighter future for people. An interview with kelle hampton of enjoying the small things.
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