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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!
OMG that is so cute! The second photo is my fave :3
That is so cute! They couldn't get enough of each other and just wanted to hold hands ha. Great puppy photo session!!
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Aww bless, they're so cute :D
I love when pups play. And as long as Kingsley still gets lots of play time with other dogs I'm sure him and that baby will be best friends.
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Awh that is so cute! Ever since reading your blog, I am desperate to buy a bulldog as soon as I am able to. I truly think I'm in love! xxxx
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ADORABLE! I waaaaaaaant one!!!!!!
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I love when pups play. And as long as Kingsley still gets lots of play time with other dogs I'm sure him and that baby will be best friends.
Ramblings of a Small Town Girl
Watching dogs play is so great. I can't take my little one for a walk without seeing at least 5 dogs, and of course they have to sniff and play for a bit!
The fence picture is SO CUTE! Kingsley looks so little compared to Winston!
OMG, kingsley is the cutesst! *squee*
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These pictures are great!!!
I´m sure he will be gentle with the baby…. I hope!
xoox
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I think you'll be needing to put Kinsley in a playpen…
So I was having a really bad day until you posted this. Thank you.
most adorable thing ever!
This is sooo sweet! They are so adorable!
Oh how cute! We have a bulldog too I think they would be best of friends, like look the same too!!
Cuteness! ….you're going to have one jealous little dog when your baby arrives.
Aww they are too cute!! I have a bulldog and he doesnt know how to pace himself either. He plays with my cousin's Newfoundland then sleeps for ages!
-Samantha
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Aww they are too cute!! I have a bulldog and he doesnt know how to pace himself either. He plays with my cousin's Newfoundland then sleeps for ages!
-Samantha
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Aww they are too cute!! I have a bulldog and he doesnt know how to pace himself either. He plays with my cousin's Newfoundland then sleeps for ages!
-Samantha
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that is so adorable! ah my goodness i love dogs. and i bet kingsley is gentle with the new baby. out dog is all protective of any babies that come over to our house. she loves them.
Animals often seem to have a way with babies. It's like they know the baby is delicate. I'm sure Kingsley will be a wonderful friend. CUTE PICS!
Could this be any cuter?!
Just wait till we see pictures of your baby playing.
How adorable! Doggy BBF!
How adorable! Doggy BBF!
Thanks for making my day with twice the rolls! :) just love them!
this is ADORABLE beyond belief. So super cute. I just really love muscles dogs. :)
xox,
Bre @ http://theredbungalow.blogspot.com
SO adorable. I can't wait to see pictures of kingsley and the babe together. They'll be bffs for sure!
Ahhh…Too cute!
I love them both – and I LOVE their names! Also, I love the yellow skirt in your header. It makes me happy :)
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Oh my gosh, SO cute! My boyfriend wants one — mostly to name him either Tugboat or Porkchop!
this is seriously too cute! i always love watching my dog baby play w/ her doggie friends.
Just found your blog. Love at first sight :)
Aww that is so cute :] We have a golden retriever named Winston!
Too cute! Dog friends are so adorable.
Aww they played paws! Too adorable. And Winston looks very dapper. Totally fits his name. ^_^
soo cute!
my bullie does the same thing with our neighbors frenchie and their bullie.
i think its the cutest.
Gah! Kingsley (& now Winston) make me want one soooooo bad! ;o)
I won't lie, I've never been an animal person. But Kingsley is really cute. Also, your belly is the cutest thing ever, and when you say that it's been making up for lost time you are full of it. You are still tiny!
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Haha they are so cute together!
ahhhh! so cute!
I want a puppy!! My 8 month loves dogs! The first time she ever squealed in excitement is when she saw a dog. My heart melted! Kingsley is the cutest!
awww best friends!!!
OOh what cute dogs!! They look like they where having a good time:)
AHH! How adorable is the second picture?! DIE! ♥
So cute! I want to steal them both.
so adorable! i love the fence picture as well!
aw. this is really cute. sometimes kingsley reminds me of my baby niece… is that bad?
They are so cute!!! best friends!
xoxo
b
awwww they are so presh :)
Oh my goodness – this is sooo adorable! And I love how they both kind of have old people names… in the cutest way! :)
I would have melted if I saw these 2 playing. Too cute!
I have a little Bulldog named Fergie and she is so gentle with my 11 month old. They are best buds! Austin (baby) will go over when she is chewing her bone and grab it from her and then wave it in front of her face to tease her. It's really cute :) Bulldogs are the best!
oh my goodness, the pic of them with their paws holding hands under the gate makes my heart swell!!!
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that is so cute. when the baby comes make sure to still give kingsley plenty of love and attention too. dogs get jealous too.
Every post you make just oozes with out sweet and adorable you are!!
You are a beautiful person with such a beautiful blog!!
oh that photo of them playing under the fence is too cute. i love watching lucie, my boston terrier playing with other bostons, they just are so cute with each other. i love winston and kingsley!