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!
What a gorgeous post! I went to Flagler College and lived in St. Augustine for 4 years. Met my husband there! We live in DC now and miss it! Such a sweet little city, thank you for posting :)
bailey
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Ohhh the candy apples and the green shutters!
All beautiful!
Well aren't you the cutest soon-to-be Mom! You're glowing!
@bailey! i am so jealous! what was it like living there? i wonder about all the tourists and crowds since it's so small. but it's also so quaint and beautiful, i don't think i'd mind them! hope you get to visit often!
xo
That looks like a fun place to explore! Those caramel apples look delicious!
ps. how do you get your hair to look so beautifully wavey like that?
oooo i looove st augustine too! everything there is so cute!
all the photos are so cute and so fall! ps – i guess you are one of those people who gain a total of, like, 4 lbs. while pregnant? :)
naomi, it was amazing living there! funny though, Flagler gives tours of it's beautiful dining room which was also our dining hall. freshman year, we'd be all sleepy coming to breakfast and there'd be tourists with cameras everywhere!! glad you enjoyed the oldest city!
i just love looking at your photos. it looks like you guys had a great time :)
p.s. what kind of camera do you guys use?
My husband and I visited St. Augustine for the first time in May. http://aurajoon.blogspot.com/2010/06/beach-week-roadtrip-to-st-augustine.html
It was wonderful! Didn't you just love how historic and charming it felt? Did you by chance visit the museum?
The beaches were so beautiful there, and I loved, loved the little downtown area with all the adorable shops. We got some wonderful fudge. My husband insisted that we move there someday, but my heart is in the mountains.
Wow it looks beautiful!!! I love that house! =)
I LOVE St. Augustine! My husband's parents live in Jacksonville and we took a short trip to St. Augustine once but we didn't even get to get out of the car. I had the same reaction: I want to live here!!! It is so charming. Your pictures of it are beautiful and you are too adorable with your pregnant belly!
that's where i got married! i grew up in jacksonville beach. i love st. aug!
What a beautiful little town. I always dream about living somewhere like that, that's warm and quiet and cute. You look adorable as always. Love the colors. And the hair!
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my mom went to flagler & i wanted to but they said it was too far from north carolina. st augustine is such a beautiful place!
and I would really really like to eat those caramel apples all day long today.
mmmmm.
must make some soon.
ps. kingsley is QUITE photogenic these days.
such cute pictures! and your baby bump (and pregnancy outfit) are just adorable :)
Love your blog! Your baby bump is sooo cute! Congrats and good luck to you guys! :) BTW – I love your hair!
Yumm those toffee apples look delicious!
And how CUTE is you little baby bumb! :)
I looove your beach hair!!! Do you put anything in your hair to get those waves?
Very pretty pictures, that candy apple looks delicious!
xoxo
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You're gorgeous, Kingsley is adorable as always, the husband is a cutie and those apples look scrumptious!
What wonderful pictures! :D
I just love that house!
The candy looks good! And I love the look of your pictures.
The candy looks good! And I love the look of your pictures.
I've always always always wanted to go to St. Augustine! :)
Now even more. Lovely pics.
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I live in Jacksonville Beach! Been in Florida my whole life, there's nothing like the east coast of Florida. Hope you're having a great time! Once it starts snowing in D.C. you'll want to come back :)
Those candy apples made my mouth water!
I'm another Flagler grad (living in the DC burbs) and St. Augustine is a magical place. It is so beautiful! I never once took all the historic buildings, packed streets, and beautiful scenery for granted! I was in awe everyday, and everyday I found something new I loved about the place.
I loved the pictures, for a moment I was transported back to the Oldest City!
Jessica
loving-fast.blogspot.com
Too funny!! I was in St. Augustine Saturday afternoon as well. We were attending a wedding there and I honestly had the thought "I wonder if they came here on their vacay"! Funnily enough we were there at the same time. :) Love the pics!
I wish we lived in an era where you could still give caramel/candy apples to trick-or-treaters! I want to DIY some of those m & m covered apples asap.
Can I have one of those apples? And can I be that adorable with a baby bump? You guys are adorable.
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woah awesome pics, love the candy apples!!!!BTW if you have time feel free to stop by my blog I am having some awesome giveaways going on!
Another Flagler grad here living in DC. Is there something in the water? Naomi, you're so cute! What are you going to be for halloween this year?
PS – Because Husband and I lived in St. Augustine after we got married. Our doggie's name is "Ponce de Leon"! :-)
wah I want to eat one of those RIGHT NOW!!
Look at the SIZE of those toffee apples! I so badly want one now!
I've loooved these past couple of posts! I went to Flagler then lived in Jacksonville for a few years after. I'm glad you enjoyed your time in FL!
Can I just say… I love your hair. Please tell us your secret! (products, tools, etc. you better not say "it's natural") Looks like you guys had a lovely time. Love the pictures :)
OH MY WORD…you are possibly the prettiest pregnant woman EVER! You're pictures are beautiful & make me so happy it's FALL!
OH MY WORD…you are possibly the prettiest pregnant woman EVER! You're pictures are beautiful & make me so happy it's FALL!
Such a cute post! Love all the pics of Florida. Kingsley fits right in!
xx
Nikki
I love St Augustine..it's so pretty! And those caramel/candy apples look amazing- as do you, by the way! I adore your hair!
-Samantha
http://sincerelysamantha.com
I love St Augustine..it's so pretty! And those caramel/candy apples look amazing- as do you, by the way! I adore your hair!
-Samantha
http://sincerelysamantha.com
I spent some time there too a few years back! I LOVED that place! There was also a very delicious little gelato shop there where I'm pretty sure I tried every flavor they had. I had almost forgotten about that…glad your cute pics could remind me! :) xo
Naomi you and your husband are all together lovely!
hello, i've just stumbled upon your blog & i instantly adored it! gorgeous photography.
i've never been to st. aug but i'd love to go. it looks so charming. enjoy the rest of your stay!
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from now on, can you tell us where you're clothes are from–specifically the skirt you're wearing. if it's stretchy, i want.
We went there for our 1st anniversary and completely fell in love with it. This post made my heart swell. We want to live there too, I don't think any other place in the world would make me as happy.
This is my hometown!! I grew up there and lived on Anastasia Island (right by the Alligator Farm) until I moved to Los Angeles 5 years ago. But my mom and dad still live there and I love going back for holidays. It really is a beautiful, sweet little town, and I think I only fully appreciated for what it is after I moved away. I love Los Angeles, it's my home now, but someday I may end up back in "St. Auggie", I miss the fresh seafood! So glad you got to visit. :) Take care,
Ruth
Is there any other way to eat an apple? so cute. xo
St. Augustine is like a teeny tiny, less dirty/smelly/drunk New Orleans. SO gorgeous. Oh, and you are gorgeous too. :)
you are absolutely adorable! how come you look amazing in whatever you throw on? ps i want your striped skirt!!! :)
hope you guys have a fabulous day!
love, lindsey
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those apples look amazing, as do you dear friend. Your baby bump is super cute!
I love St. Augustine!
I got to school in Jacksonville and make a trip to St. Augustine every Monday to work at a school there.
St. George Street is so fun!
Glad you all are having a great time :)
Very beautiful and the candied apple looks to die for.
We love taking mini vacations to St. Aug.
You're glowing! Soak up the last few months! I crave being pregnant again! ha. It's addicting!
oh i can't wait for our holiday!
you look amazing !!! prettiest mum to be ever.
i love george street too. i only live 30 minutes away so i try to visit when i can. did you go to the outlet malls off the st. augustine exit on 95?? they are the best. my favorite is the j crew one :)
-kellie
Those candy apples look amazing!
so nice. i have to visit there someday. thanks for posting.
Even though I've lived in South Florida for all 32 years of my life, I have never ventured up north to St. Augustine. This post has convinced me I need to change that, and soon. Great pictures! :D
You're lookin' beautiful with your bump lady! Florida gets so cool the more I learn about the town and history, like Miami and the art deco architecture it sports. Glad you had fun!
oh this is so great! i'm from a beach town just south of there and i love st. augustine!
if you get to go back, you should check out the tasties at gaufres and goods on aviles st., right off the main tourist area. they have the most delicious waffles and polish food i've had besides what my grandma used to cook! not to mention it's adorable and very quaint.
i hope you and your family enjoyed your stay!
wow I never knew Florida was so cute and quaint. And your hair looks great…not to mention your cute growing belly :)
You are officially THE cutest little pregnant woman I've ever seen.
they look delicious!
i would LOVE to be in florida right now. . .
Those apples looks delicious! Your hair is amazing, I wish mine would look like that too :)
you look adorable, what a wonderful trip.
oh man… those apples are making my mouth water! so. good. i want.
Such beautiful pictures! Omgosh, the doggie is so big now! I remember when you guys first got him as a puppy:)
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Looks like a really nice and calm place :)
Lovely pictures!
And oh the chocolate thing you are holding looks so tasty !!!
i love those carmel apples.
SO MUCH FUN to see pics on your blog of some of my favorite St. Augustine spots!!!
You look great! i hope i look this good when i'm prego's. Where did you get that black and white striped skirt?? i LOVE it!!!
@laina, the skirt is from UO. got it this summer.
thanks everyone! can't believe how many of you have lived or live close by st. augustine! what a wonderful place…
Wow such a beautiful place. I am going to have to go there someday.
i loveee st. augustine.! we've been there twice now. it's such a beautiful old city. it's pretty amazing, all the history there. :]
leah
those pictures are all so good! that candy apple looks scrumptious!
You have the sweetest little baby bump. You are just glowing! Congratulations mama!
Super cute and CONGRATS on the Washingtonian Magazing…that is huge! You both look FABULOUS and I am so happy for you! Great pics for the celebration as well! Those shoes are to die for and I'm loving the orchid necklace…it's one of my favorite flower! :)
Liesl :)
love the swoop bangs!
so happy to have stumbled upon ur blog! ure now on my blog roll list :)
cutest pregnant belly ever!!
beautiful pictures!
how do they turn out like that?
the colours are so nice.
also, where is your striped skirt from???
Really great photos. i just love your baby bump. looks like the cutest little/grand place!
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It looks like a lovely place to live, I want the candy apples to jump off the page into my hand right now, they look so delish! :)
Miyan
http://www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com
your baby bump keeps getting cuter and cuter!
shoes info? where are the shoes from? please and thank you.
@jesslope, what shoes are you talking about? i don't see any in these photos… sorry!
a post about St. Augustine! yay!!! I have been visiting there since I was born and it is absolutely one of my favorite places. I almost went to Flagler (too bad I didn't from what @bailey said) It looks like you guys had such a great time. My favorite memory is going to this restaurant/store that had the best vegetable soup and then there was a court yard filled with ducks, roosters and other birds…pretty weird, but totally awesome!
Hey, just wanted to let you know I used your photo, with credit, on a blog post I did about maternity style. I think you look great! Just comment or email me ([email protected]) if you want me to take down the photo.
link to the blog post:
http://allthisknavery.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/my-personal-guide-to-maternity-style/
-Megan
Hey, just wanted to let you know I used your photo, with credit, on a blog post I did about maternity style. I think you look great! Just comment or email me ([email protected]) if you want me to take down the photo.
link to the blog post:
http://allthisknavery.wordpress.com/2011/06/13/my-personal-guide-to-maternity-style/
-Megan
i love that photo of the door and window against the pink wall…it's positively dreamy & has such a great composition. and you look (or, looked) beautiful! you look so different these days but you're beautiful every which way.