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!
Love, love, love this necklace! Also, just discovered your blog through a friend & love, love, love it!
oh, i love it. i want to own everything in that shop!
yay pretty please!
yay pretty please!
pretty pretty pretty things! I love Old Soul New Heart's stuff – it is wonderful!!
Here's hoping :)
perfect for rockstars! thanks!
such a lovely necklace. I keep my fingers crossed!
it's not even possible for me to explain how much i love this – i am already thinking up outfits! oh universe…fingers crossed!!
ahhh so cute :)
want.
love how it can be formal & casual at the same time! definitely a versatile piece any girl would love to have! and i'm SO one of them! :D
p.s i'm from singapore, and i loveee reading your blog! stay in blissss :)
How lovely…
Great give away wouldn't it be amazing if i were to win this beautiful necklace!
<3
This is super cute!!! It would go well with so many pieces!
gosh.. it's so pretty.
xoxo
Such a cute necklace! I love the whole look :)
Love it!
i gush over all their products, especially this necklace and their headbands! so lovely!
Soo cute!! Love it! :)
oh this necklace is absolutely lovely.
i'd love to win it!
I absolutely love this necklace and this store!
So very, very pretty! :)
xo
I love it! It's so unique! fingers crossed!
I hope you and Josh are well and having a great new year. Tell him I said hello and give your cute new dog some TLC for me.
hmmmmmm yes. this is beautiful. as are all your giveaways.
That's a fun necklace!
I NEED this. NEED.
Love all of the Old Soul New Heart stuff! And you're pretty great too!
Great necklace! Would be perfect for an upcoming trip to Paris … hint hint.
So fun and sassy!
oh, how cute! fingers crossed!
Great necklace. I'd wear it for work and play :)
-Michelle
so classy and fresh!
so cute!
Wow..great stuff! I am especially loving the Lily Rose belt! Maybe my new year's resolution should be to start wearing belts! :)
I've come across this site before and absolutely loved the hair bands. I had not really scrolled through it to see what other goodies were posted.
Crossing my fingers!!!
oh my. that is….well, i don't have the word…i just love it.
ohhh love it love it love it.
very vogue-meets-geek.
and i am one big geek.
That is the CUTEST necklace I have ever seen in my life!!!
so cute! I am already thinking of fun outfits this could go with…
HUGE old soul new heart fan. would love to win. i especially like the chains on that necklace.
Such a cute necklace! And perfect for dressy OR casual. I love it!
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oh so pretty and unique!!
so cute! i would love this!
hi! i love your blog and the necklace, you guys are adorable!
-jenn :) ([email protected])
Very cute and perfect for my grey obsession!
LUH THIS!
So cute and chic!
I'm loving this sooooooo much!! We just found out we're having a baby boy so I think this would be PERFECT!!
So cute and cool. Love it!
Oh I love I love I love… bowties are my fav (sort of because they are hubby's trademark, but sometimes, I steal)! I hope I win, but if I do not, I will just have to purchase one anyway!
Lovely! So pretty!!
This piece is fabulous. I've been a fan of her work for some time. Adorable accessories and a wonderful name…beautiful creativity.
It is absolutely doll!
Not a look I would normally go for, but I'm all about trying new things. I'd love to win it! :)
i love your posts and this necklace!
hope i win!
how precious, i will definitley start shopping here, these accesories are lovely!
how precious, i will definitley start shopping here, these accesories are lovely!
LOVE this necklace… I have been dreaming about getting one of their necklaces for awhile!
i hope i win it!
Oh What a BEAUTIFUL necklace! I know just what to wear it with :)
wow! thanks for sharing taza! would love this :)
i've been reading you guys blog for a while now ever since my girlfriend fell in love with your stories, we started one as well. i haven't been able to gift her a present yet because of moneey issues, and this piece would mean the world to her :) hope you choose me!
That necklace is to die for! Where on earth do you find these wonderful things. Thanks so much for the hip tips. :)
very beautiful!
I need an awesome necklace. This would be great!
i just dedicated two days to reading rockstar diaries. is it possible to be in love with a blog? i think so… maybe it's just you guys and your precious story. a love story. i love this necklace, but most of all i love you guys.
bisous,
hayden hamrick
i absolutely love this!!!
looove jewelry! especially their designs! so cute.
This is so clever and cute! *fingers crossed FTW*
The necklace is so adorable :)
Thanks for the giveaway opportunities~
that is so cute. i've been wearing my grandfather's pocket watch this way and get so many compliments. love it!
gorgeous, love the combo of menswear lite and daring damsel
I LOVE THIS!!!! I love bow!!!
cute! and i have a blazer just like this!
~katie
I just spent like an hour looking at all the pretty things on their website! I'd love to win!
I just love their pieces, so amazing! I NEED this necklace I have just the ensemble to wear it with!
This is adorable! Perfect mix of masculine and feminine!
So in love with their fun baubles! I need some more in my life!
Oh man, I've looked at this necklace before but..I'm a teacher so I couldn't purchase. :) I would looooove it!!!
Love it!
yes please
love the necklace and the shop!
oh my god such a cute necklace = ) old soul new heart has such amazing stuff
that is incredible. love the whole ensemble too!
oh, i just love it!!!
oh so pretty & hip! love it!
I love it! So so cute :)
i love love LOVE this to pieces! old soul new heart's designs are ultra-inventive and down right rad. [crosses fingers] hoping i'm the lucky one :)
so cute! I love all the things they make!
love every single piece in their shop. I need it all, but especially this little bow tie number!
oooh lala, how classy and flirty at the same time
i love old soul new heart, i browse through their website all the time! love that necklace!
"She said the man in the gabardine suit was a spy…
I said, be careful his bow tie is really a camera…"
Beautiful! Fingers crossed.
PS – I just got a new puppy – a papillon – so am loving all the Kingsley posts.
loooove the layered chains and the bow tie is so cute! ready for some new vintage added to my wardrobe. :)
I never win anything and I want this so bad!
fantastic necklace! I can't wait to go look at their site!
i'd love to wear that!
Love this! Hope I win!
Love it!
Yes please! I love the silver and black. And I have a fetish for bows.
I LOVE that necklace,it is honestly the prettiest bow necklace I've ever seen. And the chain – it's so gorgeous!