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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.
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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!
Love the icecream! Great pics.
Oh man, I LOVE Paris! So much fun! You two look so chic in your Anthro skirts!
wow. such great photos!!!!!! i totally think jcrew should hire you! xo
what an awesome trip !
that red and white skirt is so cute!
Yes, I needed to take a break from my driving-me-crazy to-do list and visit paris for a moment. THANK YOU!!! :)
Yes, I needed to take a break from my driving-me-crazy to-do list and visit paris for a moment. THANK YOU!!! :)
so adorable. A city to fall in love with!
ok. you make me want to go to paris again now.
and god, the architecture there is something unbelievably beuatiful!
hugs
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These are beautiful….I'm now hungry for sweets! Yummmm
wow naomi, your pictures are wonderful! this makes me want to take a trip to paris. it looks like you had a great time :)
that macaroon castle thing is so cool.
also, i think you could wear a burlap bag and still look dazzling. jus' sayin, girl!
og my gosh it looks so gorgeous there! Looks like you are having a beautiful trip!
xx
Nikki
Looks like you had a ton of fun. Has anyone ever told you that you and Marci look alike? I thought that was you in the fourth picture until I realized you haven't cut your hair.
And is that an ice cream flower?!
i'm thoroughly jealous now. :)
you both look so darn parisian and cute, i can't even stand it!
HOW did you get your hands on a fall Ketti Handbag already? Those wait lists are so long! I want that bag so badly!
Cute Paris pics!
omg you went to my favorite ice cream place! Petals ice cream is the best. this pics are making me long for paris again.
Memories, memories… I love your handbag!!! Where did you get it from??
it looks dreamy :)
wow!! absolutely stunning. i'm so jealous! i need to go back! :)
Oooh!
What goodies did you come upon in that open air market?!
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The ice cream looks delicious :D and such lovely pictures :)
The macarons and Marci's skirts are drool worthy!!
what kind of pastry is that? it looks like something i need to try baking for breakfast tomorrow!
AWESOME
all of your pastries and treats from paris look delicious! i love that artwork above too your looking at! such a fun trip!
Are you SURE you and Marci aren't related in any way?? That last picture you two are identical!
love the photos! paris looks amazing.
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1 – you always have the most fabulous skirts :)
2 – i'm in love with that purple door!
3 – That flower-looking gellato (i presume) is pretty sweet!
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the photo of Monet's waterlilies is so pretty and interesting. I bet a thousand snapshots have been taken of people looking at this famous painting – but this one one is so fresh. Love it!
looks so amazing. paris is just perfect.
looks like you had a fantastic time… I'll be in my corner of the world dreaming of paris! gorgeous!
It all looks so beautiful! Paris and the two of you! I really hope to make it out there next summer.
ahhh! all the sweets look amazing! i love the photo of you by the painting (?) very candid and a good shot!
such awesome photos! I want to go!! ps, you look adorable!!
beautiful pics!
xoxo
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aww love the photos – this makes me want to be there!
love love love love love love…. obSESSED with montmartre–aren't you? it even has its own label on my blog! :) glad to see you're having such a wonderful time!
Those are some amazing pictures!!!
I used to live in France and you are making me nostalgic!!
Hope you are having a blast
xoxo
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you are hands down the classiest little lady ever
Oh my goodness that ice cream is beautiful!!! YUM
beautiful!
anthropology skirt! love it. so pretty.
You look very pretty in such a lovely city! :)
You have found your fashion sister! It doesn't hurt that you both have faces framed by fantabulous smiles and foreheads of fringe.<3
Flower-shaped ice cream cones!? How lovely! Also…how breathtaking is the sight of that church when you're standing down by the carousel?
LOVE 'em! I want to go so badly.
so i just now realized that your name is probably naomi. i've been calling you taza in my head all this time because of your url. but if your name isn't taza, where does that come from/what does it mean? i know it means cup in spanish (like one cup measure) but i doubt that's relevant to your blog at all.
That ice cream looks amazing! How did they get it to form like that? Glad that you enjoyed your trip :)
just dreamy… i can't wait to go someday. :) thanks for sharing these, naomi, it looks like such a beautiful trip!
You went to Amorinos!!! My absolute favorite gelato in the world! I solely blame Amorinos for coming home after I studied abroad and not being able to fit into any of my pants. It was horrible but completely worth it : )
Looks like you really enjoyed your time there!
Wonderful wonderful photos! I want to see more more more. :D
you are making me miss paris so much! i loved having little picnics on the lawn in front of the eiffel tower.
you girls are tres chic in your sweet skirts!
Oh what a dream trip!! It has been years since I have wondered the streets of Paris!! Gorgeous pictures!!
oh my gosh, these photos are making me burn with envy. i must go to paris sometime soon!
Great pictures. I wish I'd taken more!
Beautiful photos. You went to my favorite gelato place, Amarino. When I was studying in Paris I went there every Friday. So so yummy. I looks like you had an amazing trip, I can't wait to see more of your wonderful photos and read about your adventures. xoxo H
Beyond beautiful! I love these photos.
Paris looks like so much fun! Lovely photos! xo
beautiful pics, I especially love the one of you in front of the Monet.
Just finished a great book about Paris, "Paris to the Moon" that you may enjoy reading.
Loving these photos! It really shows that you guys are having an awesome time!
I'm so happy that i'll be there again soon. Is the 9th photo taken in musee d'Orsay? It's beautiful!
These photos are beautiful. It looks lovely, we're off to Paris for the weekend in August and this is making me super super excited!
Everything about that post just made me insanely happy.
a) PARIS
b) the clothes and patterns and colors
c) Monet — 'nuff said, & DaVinci
d) fooooooood & architecture
More, more pictures!
Very much in awe! Gorgeous friend, pictures, clothes and adventures.
safe travelling
love these! hoping my husband and i can visit paris one of these days. you have a good eye! love the icecream photo especially.
You dolls are such Anthro girls – I heart all your outfits! And that rose-bud ice cream? Incredible! How'd they do that? Paris looks so fun!
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First of all, you are making me hungry. Secondly, Paris looks SO BEAUTIFUL in your pics. I would love go there. And lastly, I wish I had HALF your fashion sense.
You blend right in with your cute skirts!!
Paris looks as amazing as I would imagine it to be :). And now I want ice cream….haha.
What a beautiful city! How fun that you got to spend time with Marci there!! You pics are all gorgeous… looks like a great summer so far. ;)
looks amazing- love the photos!!!
-kellie
Beautiful photos! I love the one where all we see is your back, such an awesome photo!
great pics
I love these pictures so much! Isn't the Orangerie such a great little museum? And so many people pass it by–I was happy to see you stopped there. :)
These pictures are LOVELY! Note to self: Go to Paris one day!
Love your last outfit! V inspired!
I love living vicariously through you! Paris looks amazing–I want to book a flight now:)
I just have to comment on this, because it is such a strange coincidence, I just got back from paris earlier today. I was there for 10 days with my mum and it was wonderful. It is pretty weird to see pictures of you in places that I just was a few days ago, I really loved paris and I hope you did too!
You both look so pretty!!!! lovely images of paris!!
So jealous!! I would love to go to Eurpoe in the Summer, it looks so lovely there. Your pictures are amazing!!
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gah! Your pictures of Paris are so much better than mine. Arrr. (I was in Paris recently, too.)
your photos are amazing! love the macaroon tower! :)
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Wow these pictures are really, really beautiful! I love Paris! xo
Looks like you guys had a gorgeous time and hit up all the good spots :)
aah, now I want to go back to Paris again…I love this city so much :)
have you been to Montmartre?? And beautiful pictures you´ve got here ;)
Cuddles :)
What a sweet blog! :))
Come visit mine hon, I think (hope :)) you'll really like it! I can't wait to hear from you!
Have a nice day!
xxx
These photos are FANTASTIC. Seriously. And I noticed you have one of those gorgeous Ketti Handbags. I want one of those so bad. Do you love it?
Rose ice cream, perfect blouses, hats, and skirts! What a vacation. Honestly.
I think Marci's red and white skirt is a vision of perfection. I'm wondering where she got it?
XXs,
Mae Lu, thereafterish.
Please tell Marci Hi for me! How is she doing? How are you doing!? Does Marci have a blog? You're a beauty! :) love, Daile
@angie, i LOVE it. you need to get one. it's genius.
@thereafterish, marci's cute skirt is from anthropologie. i know, it's stunning!
and HELLO daile!!!! marci and i talked about you in france. i miss you. and yes, marci has a blog, it's linked in this post. hope you are well. come visit me soon!
xo
Naomi, these are lovely photos! I recognize just about every location except for that very top one…where is it? It looks like a fun neighborhood and great for people-watching :) If you think of it, I'd love a heads up!
p.s. you are such a gorgeous model and it's fun to see pictures of La Maisonnette with you in them!
@stephanie, that top picture was taken at a carnival right by the Lourve while we were there. It was pretty amazing!
xo
The Sacre Coeur is one of my favorite places on the planet! :) Seeing your pictures of Paris made me smile.. France is the only place I would like to go back before I cross all other places off my travel wish-list.
P.S. It will be a pleasure to follow you and your bully! My husband and I actually have a Frenchie named Kingston – although he was almost Kingsley :D haha
O.M.G you had ice cream at AMORINO! I can't believe it!! That was my favorite ice cream place in Paris :)
I found your blog yesterday and I've been reading all your posts! Its amazing. What a wonderful family you have!!