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Beatrice sandwich! And some of the very best pizza we have ever eaten behind us 🍕@pizzeriabianco
These two are obsessed with “Fancy Like” and mostly obsessed with watching @walkerhayes dance to Fancy Like with his family 😎😎 It’s currently their top pick for the bedtime song🎶 and here’s a snippet of what went down last night! #fancylike
“Mama— take a picture of this face…” he says. And I’m grabbing my camera and trying to contain my laughter as I think to myself, “I’m just the absolute luckiest to know this kid.” 💛 Everyone needs a mister Conrad in their life.
When you convince (bribe?) the entire family to take a family photo with the real camera 📸 ps- spot the camera remote😂
Sometimes I raise my voice. Sometimes I beg. Sometimes I make ultimatums. Sometimes I hate bedtime to the freaking goodnight moon and back.
But then they’ll grab my chin and cheeks and lean in close to tell me they love me. And they’ll thank Heavenly Father for “no witches and no robbers” during their bedtime prayers. And insist on giving each other 17 silly hugs before the lights go out because “I’m gonna miss her so much when I sleep.”
I’ll take the 48 minutes of squatting between their beds for back scratches and the unexpected trip to the potty 12 minutes after the last potty trip if it means they keep this bond forever. Witnessing their complete love and sisterhood changes me. Even when I say I hate bedtime with my three-year-olds, I’m such a sucker for this stage of life with them.
A few photos from life lately over here - enjoying family time and life in Arizona. Thanks for being here while I’ve kind of been away for a little while… haven’t been doing well physically (some health issues) but that doesn’t mean I haven’t stopped taking one too many photos☺️
The game of “Who Can Stand on Mama’s Back and Wiggle Their Feet Around Without Falling Off!” …which is really just code for “mama would like a back massage” but they think it’s crazy fun and my back knots are screaming happy so everyone wins. #momhacks
One wall and pipe at a time, the home renovation is coming together. 💛 #renovation #homedecor #wallpaper (wallpaper is @riflepaperco🌸)
Just over here holding all my (not-so-little) babies close and stepping away from pretty much everything else. Trying to cuss less and write more. Often feel on the cusp of big breakthroughs I want from my life (yay!) while simultaneously giving too much power to my anxiety (ugh). Clinging to my evening prayers and favorite yoga class and busting out the Christmas music a season early. My footing might be terribly wobbly at the moment and who wants to hear the girl on the verge of nervous tears dish out any kind of life advice, but for anyone else in a similar rut (I’m so sorry) – might I suggest the biggest serving of strawberry shortcake as a remedy. Plus standing outside during a warm rain (Arizona, you healer with a perfectly timed monsoon season, how’d you know?)… and maybe put the phone down more. Or whatever version of these three things might float your boat. I’m sure chocolate soufflé with a dose of sunshine instead of shortcake and rain could also do the trick. The phone one I’m sticking by though. Sending you lots of love.
Bringing our summer along with us forever by way of new freckles scattered across most of our faces! ✨ …you can see B’s first sprinkle of itty bitty dots across her little nose and cheeks in the 2nd pic and even with all the lathering of sunscreen and my blessed daily nagging about sun hats, I’m nothing but proud in this moment!🥳 #summer #motherhood #magic
We are slowly making our way back to Arizona this week (my kids school year begins August 2nd😱) and we’ve never been more out of routine (definitely missing black out curtains right about now) BUT we’ve clocked in so many striking sunsets and got to hold and hug so many loved ones, it’s been everything.
I meant to share earlier this week that Amazon is running a promo on my book right now through the end of the month (until 7/31)— use the code 3YELLOW for $3 off your book purchase!
If you’ve been considering purchasing, it’d mean so much to have you do so! Thank you for supporting me and my book and I hope you find it worth your while and time.
For those of you who have already purchased and read— if there was a takeaway or something that resonated with you as you read, would you consider sharing in the comments below for new potential readers to see?
Thank you again for your support! This has been such a vulnerable and thrilling and challenging and exciting and scary endeavor and I’ve really appreciated the support. 💛
Just trying to keep up with these three on the mountain and ignore how sore my butt is from my saddle😅
On a boat! With a lot of laughs! And a few tears. Plus a whole lotta sunscreen and a couple of epic tube flips 🚤
Our summer adventures are getting a little jumbled when it comes to me sharing anything in chronological order (a part of my brain is freaking out right now but another part of my brain is feeling a little bit more free.) Sparklers are our family’s happy place so we continued our 4th of July celebrating tonight with a few on the deck. Of all the summer activities so far, a box of sparklers a few days post holiday was Samson’s favorite. He hugged me so tightly at bedtime as he told me for maybe the 18th time how much fun he had tonight. Somehow I forget anything else I loved this summer… his enthusiasm for an evening of sparklers brought sparklers to the top of my favorite summer activities list, too. 🧨
The BEST time learning all about bees 🐝 with the bee expert herself @mckayjo in Salt Lake City. We haven’t stopped talking about all the impressive things those hard working bees do each day and somehow honey has made its way into more of our meals this week 😋 Thank you for having us, @mckayjo!
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH I want one!
pick me pretty please!
I think it's beautiful, the leaf looks so delicate. However it's not something for me, so please make someone else happy with it, but I do want to say that this giveawayconcept is very sweet!
Wow. What a stunning peice of jewelry… and the rest of the collection is just as amazing!
http://www.pot-meet-kettle.blogspot.com
i want.
so pretty. fingers crossed!
Well I dont know if I qualify being from South Africa, but Im entering just in case :)
P.S Love you blog – its the happy-go-lucky life I want to lead :)
BEAUTIFUL necklace! I love your pieces!
This piece is stunning! And I must say I think it would look quite charming around my neck :)
i love your little introduction of darrah. what exquisite work she creates.
oh my, oh my, oh my!!!! I want. . . no-NEED to win this. SO so pretty!
beautiful!
Beautiful!
what a lovely shop full of so many beautiful things! i just love jewelry that is made from real leaves
this is gorgeous!
as is your blog, and you, and your hubby.
it would make a beautiful belated birthday gift!
pick me pick me pick me!!!
This necklace is so pretty. Hope I win! :-)
lovely!
That necklace is gorgeous! It looks so delicate.
that is stunning! i love it.
how pretty! i love the laurel leaf!
how pretty! i love the laurel leaf!
I love me a good Laurel leaf….
i'll give it a shot.
Oh my! I love this way too much. Simply lovely!
This is lovely. I have no doubt it would feel at home around my neck. Thanks for sharing the love.
Love it! So pretty and perfect for my new red dress! :)
so many delicate and wearable items!
They are beautiful!
love love love!!!
So beautiful! :)
I would give it the best home. Seriously, my throat is always clean, and I think I have an excellent clavicle that would show it off very nicely. Just saying.
Such a beautiful piece! I love pearls!
Such a beautiful piece! I love pearls!
Beautiful necklace! I want want want.
This necklace is terribly handsome!
So pretty!
So beautiful. Pick me!
I adore this:) The pieces are beautiful, especially the empress necklace!
That is a gorgeous necklace! I'll definately have to do a bit of shopping… ;)
Beautiful. Just beautiful!
Gorgeous!!!
So pretty!
that is lovely!
beautiful!
Looovely :)
xxxx
I can't help but think Lord of the Rings when i see this. Beautiful!
So different and classy. The perfect addition to my jewelry.
naomi, this is so lovely!
loveitloveit
pick me, pick me!
yes, please. i'd like one.
So many beautiful things in this shop! I love this and dark angel
Gorgeous!
Yes please!
Wow…I love that necklace! It could go with anything!
Ooh, I want! Super fantastique~
oh i would love that, pretty please with sugar on top?
my fav necklace just broke– fingers crossed!
So pretty!
gorgeous necklace!
gorgeous necklace!
Yes please! Fingers crossed.
ahhh!!! i adore!! one can never have enough nature-themed accessories!
ooh lala. how pretty!
this necklace is screaming my name!!
SO beautiful!! *hope i win! ha*
i just came across your blog…love it! :o)
its so pretty!
I hope i'm not too late!
gorgeous! i'm glad to have stumbled upon your blog!!
I'm in love…..please, oh please let this be my lucky day!
Adorable necklace…I would wear it constantly…and my baby boy would probably try to nibble on it! :)
What an adorable necklace! I would wear it constantly…and my baby boy would probably try to nibble on it. :)
what a perfect way to immortalize nature…just beautiful!
really love the network lattice pattern in leaves :))
So pretty! I love the little pearl drop!
So pretty! It must be so rewarding to make such pretty things!
Otis B has such beautiful jewelry.
Lariat necklaces are divine!
Her jewelry is stunning! Such great pieces! Love your blog and what a great giveaway!
~Joyaby
it's so so pretty…and a great site with lots of lovely things!
Oooh, never heard of otis b until now. Very nice.
Pick me, pick me; pretty please.
Pick me, pick me; pretty please.
Loooooooooove it!
Loooooove it!
Holy crow!! It is bee-you-tee-full!!
Lovely items!
oooh pearls and leaves clash so well!
thank you for your awesome giveaways!
love, christa
That's beautiful!
oh , i just looooove the things you are making…
i will keep my fingers crossed for this lovely necklace !!
x
nan
misspolkadot @ live.nl
This is beautiful! I hope I'm not too late!!
So gorgeous!
That is so pretty and delicate, but yet a great statement piece!
i love the Swarovski Crystal Briolette on Sterling Silver Chain, With a Freshwater Coin Pearl drop
Gorgeous. I've been looking for the right lariat for a while now, and this one looks like it might be it… please?