Apryl Evans

To say that we’ve been having a rough couple of days is an understatement. We are on our way to a specialist for genetic testing for Jameson’s yet-to-be-born baby sister. I was hoping my next post would be our big “It’s a GIRL” post since we just got our genetic testing back, but it turns out baby girl is high risk for Trisomy 21. I’ve been going through such a range of emotions - fear, anger, sadness, grieving, and depression. I know that the test could be wrong, but this is just far more than I can handle right now. Please keep us in your prayers today. For the full story, click the link in my bio. I wrote a blog about it so maybe I can help another mama going through the same thing. #nipttesting #nipt #trisomy21 #scarypregnancy #pregnancy #amniocentesis #maternit21 #scaredmama #scaredmom #prayersneeded #babygirl #bigbrother #boymama #girlmama #preggo #rockstarmom #rockstarmomsisterhood #nashvillemom #nashvillemomblog #springhilltn

🌟 SURPRISE!!! 🌟 We’ve been holding back on everyone lately, but it’s time to finally spill the beans... The Rockstar Mom Sisterhood home base is growing by ten little fingers and ten little toes!!! Jameson’s new position as Big Brother begins in April 2021!!! Scroll through the photos to see the progression of his reactions... Photo 1: WHAAAAAT?! Me? A BIG BROTHER? Photo 2: Wait...I have to share Mommy?! Photo 3: I can’t handle this sharing thing!!! Waaah! Photo 4: I’m just going to hide here... Photo 5: Ok ok...I’ve slept on it and it’s cool. Playmates for life! 🤣🤣🤣 Anyone else with 2 under 2?! Pretty sure I’m in for it!!! Haha! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #babycomingsoon #nashvilleblogger #family #pandemicpregnancy #pregnancyannouncement #nashvillemomblogger #maternity #pregnancyjourney #momlifeisthebestlife #babycoming #babycomingsoon👣 #momblogger #rockstarmom #signmaker #comingsoon #pregnant #pregnancy #werepregnant #customwoodsigns #nashvillemom #rockstarmoms #bigbrother #babyontheway #pregnancyreveal #bigbrothers #godisgood #rockstarmomsisterhood #boymom #farmhousedecor

So here’s the thing: We’ve had almost ALL of our big plans for the year cancelled and I’ve been feeling such a sadness for all of the experiences that my little man has missed out on. I mean, we were supposed to be at DISNEY for his 1st Birthday with all of our extended family, for crying out loud! I know, I know...”he won’t remember it”, but that doesn’t change how the experiences shape his little life. So we’re embarking on a long staycation weekend here in the Nashville area and we kicked it off Sunday afternoon with a Mommy and Son Date Day to the Nashville Zoo! Ps Did you know you can reserve 1/2 price passes for after 1pm? And kids under 3 are free! It cost $16.50!!! It was honestly a little weird having to wear a mask and walk down one way paths everywhere, but we got past it and had a blast! What are you doing to adjust your big plans that you missed out on? What’s your normalcy amidst the chaos? .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #nashvillefamily #nashvillemomblog #nashvillemomblogger #springhillmom #nashvillelife #boymom #babyboy #springhilltn #thompsonsstationtn #motherhood #middletennessee #nashvillezoo #nashvillemom #staycation #nashville #musiccity #mommysondate #mommyblogger #nashvillestaycation #rockstarmom #momblogger #rockstarmomsisterhood #nashvilleonabudget

So apparently it’s World Breastfeeding Week and no one told me until today - aka the last day of the week! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I couldn’t NOT celebrate this week with a post about my breastfeeding journey. I swore up and down my entire adult life that it was something I’d never do because it was “too weird”. (I mean, let’s be serious...it is pretty weird when you think about it. Am I wrong?!) But when I truly learned of the benefits for baby and mama, I figured why not give it a try. If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. It was a STRUGGLE at first in the hospital as a new mama, but after an unplanned c-section, I was determined to make it work. I was so angry that I couldn’t have my planned natural birthing experience and at least ONE of my goals had to be accomplished, damn it! (Did I mention that I’m a perfectionist?) 🤷🏻‍♀️ I did it wrong. I cracked. I even bled. I know, I know. TMI, right? But I still pushed through thanks to some AMAZING lactation consultants in the hospital. “I am committing to this for 6 weeks,” I told myself. Then it was 3 months. And then 6 months. “Ok, ok... a year and I’m done.” We are 14-1/2 months strong today and I’ve decided that my son will wean when he decides its time. Some people may not understand nursing beyond a year old, but it’s truly different for every child. At this point, I feel it would hurt him to make him wean. I am letting my son make that choice. It’s been one of the greatest bonding experiences for my son and me, a sentiment I couldn’t understand until I experienced it. It’s also providing him with the exact nutrients that God intends him to have (in addition to whole foods of course). I went from the mama who would “never breastfeed” to the mama who tells everyone to at least give it a try. It’s not for every mama (and that’s ok!) but you just may end up being a proud breastfeeding mama like me! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #breastfeedingmama #nashvillemom #nationalbreastfeedingweek #momlife #breastfedbaby #momsofinstagram #worldbreastfeedingweek #happyworldbreastfeedingweek #boymom #breastfeedingjourney #fedisbest #wbw2020 #rockstarmomsisterhood #momblogger #godisgood #normalizebreastfeeding #worldbreastfeedingweek

So I’m seeing some new faces around here (HEYYY GIRL! 👋🏼) and I figured you should know more about the crazy lady you’re following, so allow me to reintroduce myself... ⭐️ I’m Apryl Evans 💁🏻‍♀️ ⭐️ I started my career as a singer/songwriter, dabbled in modeling, and now I’m a Mom Travel and Lifestyle Blogger for …Rockstar Moms like yourself ;) ⭐️ I was born in Queens, NY, raised in Jersey (no it’s not pronounced Joizey 🤬) and now I live in Spring Hill, TN. ⭐️ I married the love of my life almost 2 years ago and we have a one year son, who is my absolute heart and soul. 💙😍 ⭐️ I’ve never been camping and have no desire to do so...unless it’s glamping...WITH WiFi 🤷🏻‍♀️ ⭐️ I am obsessed…and I mean OBSESSED…with Disney everything! In fact, I was planning on buying an annual pass and taking my little man there multiple times this year right before COVID broke out. That plan is still alive and well…I am just waiting on better timing. ⭐️ I think mushrooms 🍄 , olives and zucchini are absolutely disgusting. Like SO gross! It’s 100% a texture thing. ⭐️ When it comes to makeup, I am no expert but I love trying new products and learning new techniques. YouTube tutorials are my guilty addiction. ⭐️ I am a HUGE DIY-er and this has definitely become my quarantine obsession. I can’t wait to start sharing my projects with you and how you can do them too! 💗 Tell me something about YOU! I can’t wait to learn more about you!!! 💗 ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #mommyblogger #adventuremom #nashvillemom #momblogger #reintroduction #trustgodsplan #blessed #boymom #funfacts #nashvilleblogger #weirdmom #rockstarmom #disneylife #rockstarmoms #reintro #disneygram #rockstarmomsisterhood #disneyobsessed #womenwhohustle #godisgoodallthetime #momlifeisthebestlife #thehappynow #disneymomblogger #motherhoodunplugged #disneyblogger #disneyfan #godisgood #gettingtoknowyou #travelblogger #disneymom

Let’s face it, Mamas... We have been through the *𝑅𝐼𝑁𝐺𝐸𝑅* this year! I mean, can I get an 𝐴𝑀𝐸𝑁??? Between homeschooling, cancelled vacations, being petrified of sickness and quarantine, I think we’ve all earned a well-deserved pat on the back! So I’m here to give that to you in my latest blog post where I remind you that YOU ARE AMAZING! Link to the newest blog post in my bio... Tag a mama who YOU think needs to hear this today! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #celebratemom #momlife #mommyblogger #momlife101 #bestmomever #boymom #boymomsrock #womenempowerment #travelblogger #mommingainteasy #celebratemoms #mommybloggers #amazingmama #blessed #momlifeisthebestlife #mother #survivingmotherhood #mompreneur #rockstarmoms #positivevibes #movemountains #rockstarmom #proudmommy #momsofinstagram #nashvillemomblogger #bestmomintheworld #nashvilleblogger #momminglikeaboss #proudmama #godisgood

☀️ Happy weekend, beautifuls! ☀️ I’m just ova’ here drinking lots of coffee and getting ready for some fun events this weekend... 😉 ☕️ What’s your go-to coffee order? I always go for something unique and fun, cuz let’s be honest, I’m a little weird and ALLLL about adventure! Haha! ✨ Tell me what you drink and what it says about you! ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #adventuremoms #weekendvibes #mommyblog #blessed #weirdmoms #nashvillemomblogger #adventuremom #coffeetime #nashvilleblogger #morningvibes #morningcoffee #coffeelover #rockstarmom #mommyblogger #weirdmom #boymom #happyweekend #lattelove #bossbabe #whatsyourpoison #coffeevibes #momlife #positivevibes #motherhoodunplugged #momblogger #nashvillemom #coffeeaddict #rockstarmomsisterhood #rockstarmoms #nashvillemoms

They say silence is golden. As a mom, I have to say I completely disagree. I LOVE the sound of baby laughter and tiny babbles of words that don’t even make sense echoing through the house throughout the day. But every once in a while,  I love a moment to myself. That’s when my ideas really start flowing! This past month, I spent some time building this tiny little window bench seat for just those rare moments of silence. How about you? Where do you go to escape the craziness, even if it’s only for a moment? ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #rockstarmoms #rockstarmom #nashvilleblogger #rockstarmomsisterhood #momminglikeaboss #boymom #motherhoodinspired #quiettime #mommyblogger #bossbabe #momblog #parenthood #motherhoodsimplified #honestmotherhood #momblogger #joyfulmamas #momsofinstagram #goals #momlifeisthebestlife #momescape #mompreneur #toddlermom #workfromhomemom #motivation #momblogge #selflovemomma #workfromhome #beyourownboss #motherhood #momlifebelike

The ability to capture a moment in time with the click of a camera button simply amazes me, especially since we now all have a camera in our pockets *basically* 24/7. There are a ton of once-in-a-lifetime memories that I love to reminisce looking through old photos, like my husband and me on our honeymoon in paradise. But there are some day-to-day moments that make my heart happy too, like going for a dip in the splash pool on a hot summer day with my sweet little lovebug! I need to make an effort to take more pictures of the everyday joys so I can cherish the memories forever. What is something that brings you joy everyday? ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #rockstarmomsisterhood #choosejoy #lovemyson #toddlermom #letthembelittle #boymomlife #simpleliving #magicofchildhood #makingmemories #mynameismama #loveyourlife #summervibes #summerfun2020 #nashvillemom #childhoodunplugged #liveinthemoment #boymom #motherhood #summerfun☀️ #rockstarmom #dailyparenting #firsttimemom #inthemoment #momlifeisthebestlife #momblogger #momofone #joyfulmamas #mybabyboy #positivevibes #boymomsrock

Just like plants require sunlight and water, dreams take a TON of TLC, too! I may not have a green thumb - henceforth my love for artificial flowers 🤣 - but I do know what it takes to keep my dreams alive! Perseverance, prayer, creating a VISION of what you want and a “fake it ‘til you make it” attitude is what it takes to achieve even the wildest dreams! In my music career days, it may have taken me DOZENS of performances to get to that “big cheering crowd” moment, but I ALWAYS believed it would come. I swear I daydreamed it into coming to fruition. And then that moment arrived and it was more magical than I could have ever imagined! So whenever I think that I can’t do something, I think back to those days. And ps - if a nerdy, shy girl from a small town in NJ can do something like that, y’all can do sooooo much more! *PROMISE* What about you? How do you nourish your dreams? ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #achieveyourgoals #nashvilleblogger #mindsetiseverything #nashvillemom #dreambig #dreambigworkharder #musician #songwriter #goforit #entrepreneurgoals #trustgodsplan #momblogger #boymom #chasingdreams #blessed #singer #bossbabe #dreambigworkhard #nevergiveup #rockstarmoms #nashvillemomblogger #motivationalquotes #musicblogger #believeinyourself #mommyblogger #godisgood #inspiration #goalsetter #rockstarmomsisterhood #rockstarmom

So here’s the thing. I’ve ALWAYS been a dream chaser. From all the years of songwriting and rocking out on stage to my new endeavor of blogging all about mommyhood and travel, I’ve ALWAYS thought outside the box. It may seem almost selfish to some that I chase these dreams so hard, but the truth is - I have a much bigger reason for being so diligent. More specifically, it’s all about WHO my reason is! I chase these dreams for my beautiful 13 month old son, who is the absolute light of my life. Even before he was a twinkle in my eye, I knew that I’d want to set a wonderful example for my future babies. It’s an honor to be able to work with the hopes of making him proud and showing him that NO dream is out of reach! And what about you, friend? Who do you work for? ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #dreambigworkhard #momtrepreneur #momgoals #bossbabe #mommyblogger #nashvilleblogger #joyfulmamas #momliferocks #befearless #travelblogger #rockstarmom #mombosslife #godisgoodallthetime #movemountains #chasingdreams #motivation #babyboy #dreambig #believeinyourself #rockstarmomsisterhood #boymom #chaseyourdreams #motherhoodinspired #rockstarmoms #boymomsrock #momblogger #momlifeisthebestlife #confidence #thisismotherhood #socialcurator

Is it just me or has this pandemic left you feeling just downright sad too? Between seeing sickness and loss and dealing with every aspect of our lives being turned upside down, it can leave even the strongest of us feeling as though we’re unraveling at the seams! What I’m here to tell you is that it’s ok to not be ok. It’s ok to take some time to yourself and focus on self-care and regroup. I did just that these last couple of months and it has made a world of difference as far as my mental health goes, and the truth of the matter is that we can’t be there to help others if we aren’t ok ourselves. If I could only choose 3 emojis to describe how I’ve been feeling, I'd use: 😱😢🤦🏻‍♀️ What 3 emojis would you use to describe how you’ve been feeling during this time? ⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ .⁣ #mommyblogger #motherhoodthroughinstagram #momlife #mamabear #parentlife #stayhealthy #choosejoy #covidquarantine #rockstarmomsisterhood #socialcurator #positivity #rockstarmom #thehappynow #positivevibes #selflove #boymom #mindset #uniteinmotherhood #nashvillemomblogger #depression #motherhoodunplugged #mentalhealthawareness #pandemic #inspiration #covidkindness #selfcare #mentalhealthwarrior #momblogger #loveyourself #mentalhealthadvocate