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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!
Poe Kingsley.
looks just like the diaries I used to write in elementary school :)
Cutest letter ever Kingsley! So sweet.
Kingsley and fam sound like they have a fab weekend ahead of them! Lucky dog.
And anytime Kingsley needs a buddy, Scrapple the French Bulldog, enjoys evening strolls in Lincoln Park.
Have a wonderful trip!
hahahaha this cracks me up!
ingsley, you are way too cute! ;)
**kingsley
Awww. That's so cute! <3
kingsley is love
kingsley is so funny! :]
adorable!
Look at it this way, Kingsley. Having a little brother or sister can be fun. You get to torment them! LOL…
Ahh! I love his p.s. I really hate grasshoppers and I'm glad he had one for a snack.
hahah harper ate a stink bug on his walk yesterday. he breath was stinky all day, gross.
Kingsley you are the cutest :]
i love little kingsley letters :) doggie room service? what a treat! i can't let roxy read this, she will be green with envy ;)
i just love this letter~ to friggen' adorable!
hey kingsley! no worries, i'm sure your mom and dad will continue to shower you with love!
xoxo
Doggy room service? He does have it pretty darn good over there! lol
I love your dog. I hope you can get picture of him with baby. When baby is big enough of course. Oh they will be so cute together!
haha. this is hilarious! i bet that grasshopper was yummy!
That is so adorable! My daughter had a puppy/child first too … then the baby. Baby just turned one and the other day she and the dog where fighting over a toy just like siblings! It was hilarious and the toy had to be put away – no one got to play with it.
Good luck Kingsley! At least you are expecting your life (as you know it) to change, because it absolutely will!
baahhahaha.
oh i love it when kingsley writes.
and doggy room service? hello…awesome!
have a great time in NYC.
I'm going in october with my man – he's never been so he's european small town eyes are going to light right up!
take care naomi,
xo
hahaha i love the p.s.
doggy room service? what a treat. enjoy mr. kingsley!
I could just squeeze him…he is just precious!! Have so much fun in NYC!!
Wow, I love this dog! And such a great writer… ;)
This is really funny!! He he!
with experience from my dog. i am pretty sure he will become best friends with the new baby. and share all kinds of secrets!
haha that last line cracked me up! the new baby will just be more fun to play and cause trouble with ;)
i love bulldogs!!!! He's so cute!
loving this post. i'm a (dog) mommy too. my baby, olive, can do no wrong, either : )
i´m a cat mother but that doesn´t mean i don´t love dogs to. you rock, kingsley! ps. don´t be scared of the baby, you are going to love him too :)
so cute, little kingsley!! i work at starbucks and LOVE it when dogs come through the drive-up (with their owners driving of course:)
i should have my puppy write a letter, too. fun!
enjoy your last month as a star, kingsley :)!
Wow doggy room service?! You do lead a charmed life Kingsley :)
You and my cat gigi sound like two peas in a pod traveling around and staying in hotels!
You can read more about her here:
http://anchoringgemini.blogspot.com/2010/08/happy-weekend.html
Have a great weekend :)
Kingsley buddy, this Sunday you should drag your mama and daddy down to the Lower East Side for "Apples on Orchard." http://www.lowereastsideny.com/NYCAppleDay.html
I'll be there and if I see you I promise lots of lots of belly rubs!
Kingsley, my puppy Lars would love to meet you, if only you weren't so far away. He thinks you and he would get on real good. :)
Kingsley I heart you!
What is doggy service though? Do they take you out on walks?
So cute. I love the P.S. I hope the grasshopper was extra yummy!
very sweet!!
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My dog knocked over my 1st external hard drive! We both learned our lesson on messing around near the computer!
For a dog that was punished, he's one lucky fellow to be getting "doggie room service" in NYC. Cute post written by Kingsley and I hope you, Mom, Dad have a fantastic time in NYC. Thanks for sharing!
Dana
Haha… This was fantastic. I'm jealous of Kingsley's doggie room service.
aww very cute… wish i was going to NYC!!!!
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xx
aww very cute… wish i was going to NYC!!!!
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xx
So funny! Yes, Kingsley – I'm sorry to break the news. I'm quite sure your life will change significantly when baby arrives. Enjoy your trip!
Have fun in NYC!
Too cute!
Have fun in NYC :)
Haha. That last grasshopper comment made me think of this picture: http://imgfave.com/view/636928 :P SO CUTE!
I love your blog and you and your husband are so cute together :)
This makes me wanna get a pup so badly!
I found your blog once week ago and i felt in love with you guys and kingsley (:
Much love from germany (:
How cute is Kingsley. have a great time in new york city.
aww so sweet! have fun in NYC!
Have a great time in NYC, Kingsley! Make sure mom and dad treat you royally, but let them have some fun too ;)
dear kingsley,
i really think our moms should hang out this weekend while you're in town. i bet they know a lot of the same people, since we're in the manhattan first ward and all. also, i ate a napkin off the side of the street yesterday!
xoxo
peter pan
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Great letter Kingsley – you expressed yourself very eloquently. :-))
this made me laugh out loud. love it.
oh kingsley. don't worry after awhile you and the baby will be the best of friends :)
Oh Kingsley..you're too cute! I hope you enjoy NYC! The fall weather is perfect for you to strut your stuff on Fifth Ave : )
-Samantha
http://sincerelysamantha.com
Oh Kingsley..you're too cute! I hope you enjoy NYC! The fall weather is perfect for you to strut your stuff on Fifth Ave : )
-Samantha
http://sincerelysamantha.com
I love the Kingsley letters. They make my day so much brighter.
Hang in there Kingsley -now you'll have someone more your height to play with -yay!