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.
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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!
ah paris in the summer looks wonderful! went there for Valentine's day last Feb with the bf and my family. Unfortunately it didn't turn out too well, it was very cold and wet for the three days we were there :( glad to see you are enjoying yourselves! Love the last pic of you! very pretty! xo
Aw… these are some of those once in a lifetime pictures that you will look at for the rest of your life!!! So so pretty!!! Have fun!
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you look prettyprettypretty!
the pics are really cute!
hope that you`re having a wonderful time!!
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You ladies are beautiful! Love these photos. Glad you're having a great time in Paris! Can't wait to see all the fun photos you come home with :)
So so cute :)
oh this time exactly last year i was in paris! i really want to go back, it was such a great holiday.
It will be a year next month since I've been back to Paris and I feel like I already need to go again… Maybe in the fall when the weather is nice! You always look way too gorgeous Naomi!
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All beautiful brunettes! So jealous of your mysterious travel adventures in Paris and other amazing france places.
pretty pretty.
How lovely the three of you look together =)
You look so cute in that last photo! I am dying to go back to Paris…
these are so fun, I hope you are having a fantastic time :)
looks like you're having SO much fun! i especially love the leaping photograph; makes me want to go take one of my own!
You look very classic – I'm sure you're fitting in just fine :) Me and my fiance have been here for about 5 months :) Check out our Paris blog!!
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jealous! i want to go to paris one day! enjoy it for moi. :)
J'adore Paris!! Your photos are fabulous – I love love love them!!
Beautiful pics, love the jumping one!
How cute are these photos?? Love 'em! Hope you have fun!
I am jealous ;-)
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Gisela
Ahhh i LOVE these pictures!!
Have a fabulous trip.
xx
Nikki
Amazing!! I really need to get to Europe someday, it looks absolutely awesome! I hope you're having a great time!
awwww this is so cute…would love to visit Paris one day and you just made me realize it would be so much better with friends….
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What beautiful photos!
Awww awesome photos! I keep checking the blog in anticipation of photos…I didn't want to get my hopes up this morning…but yayyy! THere were photos, and words to go with them! hehe
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love. ps – so weird…I was just going to say that I was in Paris the other day and then I saw a comment from Emma Ann Robertson (who I was visting in Paris the other day)…what a coincidence
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great photos! looks like yall are having a blast. :)
also, just wanted you to know i blogged about a cute photo of yours!!!: http://getthewordsout.blogspot.com/2010/07/5-loves-on-monday.html
so jealous! enjoy your time!
Absolutely gorgeous–you're glowing from the inside, so happy you're having such a wonderful time! :)
Have a fabulous time! The photos you have posted are both fun and beautiful, which I hope is exactly what the holiday is like :)
where oh where did you get that skirt?!
The last picture is so great! You look so beautiful, happy and healthy:-)
Beautiful pictures! May the memories outlive them.
wowza! wish i was in paris! make sure you go to the latin quarter and get some shwarma, fritz and fanta. it was like 4 euro last time i was there!
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sooooo cute!!
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You're so so cute! I love this pictures, the eiffel tower looks really stunning.
These are all frame worthy! Enjoy your trip!
I need to go back to Paris or just Europe immediately.
Have fun in Paris, love the pictures of you and your friends…so pretty!
Sweet! So sweet I want to hug you!!!
:)
Have a beautiful time, deary!
such cute pictures!
ahh! i love how you are a dancer and how you are pointing your foot in the jumping photo!
say bonjour to the musee d'orsay for me.
you girls are so beautiful!
i am excited to see more photos from your trip!
oh paris. kiwi and i went there on our honeymoon! it really is a magical city.
i hope you guys are having an amazing time! eat your weight in baguettes for me.
oh how lovely!
i'm so glad you are in paris! you are a lucky lady! i hope you are enjoying yourself very much. can't wait to see more photos!
i love that striped skirt! where did you get it? if you don't mind me asking :)
oh my gosh I love these pictures!
Such gorgeous photos. I love Paris in the summertime. And you look so chic.
Your clothes are always phenomenal. But I MUST know, that long dress in the photos on Nicole's blog today…where can I get one?? It is unbelievable!
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cute photos…love it!
so SO cute! I love these :)
Go-rgeous! You got the best snapshots ever. Paris is on my list of cities to visit in the next year so hopefully I'll get there soon. Enjoy it!
Awesome
Awesome
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& SOOOOOO pretty :)
really great pictures!
I love paris! It was a fun trip!
enjoy yourself and be safe! :)
Looks like so much fun! I'm excited to see your photos from the workshop. How do you like Paris so far?
I love your hair in this last photo…it look so light!
And Nicole is already a super mom. Jumping and prego? Sheesh.
Oh la la!!! Paris c'est tres belle :)
such nice photos!! have a nice time!!
Beautiful!!
Aren't I the luckiest guy? Naomi, you're so stunning!
beautiful! aahh, i bet you're having a magical time!
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Amazing! You look so french as well, love the outfit x
You look fabulous! Love the outfit. I'm completely jealous! One day I'll visit Paris! xo
you are SO adorable. loveloveeee that skirt! hope you're having a amazing time!
beautiful photos!
looks like a splendid time with splendid girls!
Ahhh, summertime in Paris is always so nice. I sit here in envy as I look at your wonderful photos. Looks like you girls are having a blast.
Au revoir!
Dana
Hello hello! Beautiful city you are in. Enjoy. xx
so cute! love the last pic!
just beautiful! that last portrait of you is definitely one for the mantle :-)
Naomi, I am loving the black & white striped skirt you are wearing lately. Where did you find it? What material is it – cotton stretch?
awwwww Josh's comment :)
omgosh you girls are adorable!! Love the shot of you jumping – it's almost perfect, I'd say.
So freaking adorable! Love these…
Pretttyyy. Btw, how do you do your hair? I love it! (But can't seem to be able to do it myself :'( )
We will be there tomorrow!!! =D
so. jealous.
so. freaking. adorable.
so. happy. i. follow.
PARIS! Wish I could got there :(
you are beauuutiful! the hair, stripes and smile, too pretty!
The last photo is especially wonderful! x
I see that several others asked where you got this striped skirt…and i'm so curious too! i have spent way too much time looking for one like it online, so thought it was time to ask you! Thanks for being so cute!
ps.i'm headed to France this summer too!
@smorrison, it's from urban outfitters. have fun in france this summer! xo