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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!
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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!
You both look so great in your outfits! I love your friends top and skirt!! It's always nice to reunite with friends you haven't seen in a while.
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How fun! It's always such a joy to have good friends over. It makes life that much more refreshing!
isn't it wonderful to have friends you don't get to see a lot of when you do it's like you were never apart
At first I thought she was one of your sisters! :D You do look alike! :D Happy Monday!
xxx
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com
cute photos! and what cool stroller! what kind is it?
http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com
One of my besties came to visit me this past weekend, as well. And she hadn't met Little Dude yet, either. Isn't it just the best? So glad you guys had fun!
i love her top/outfit in general.
and friends who make you want to be a better friend are the BEST kind.
Loving the mix of prints, you two look fabulous.
Miranda
http://www.indcfashion.com
That's so great! I just met up with one of my oldest friends, I hadn't spoken to her in over a year! It's so good to get back in touch.
I love Mrs. Marci!! I'm glad you two still get to see each other. Looks like a lovely weekend!
Great pics! You and Marci both have such great style!
Gorgeous picutes! Your are both suhc trendy wendys ! Love it xx :o)
Ah! Could y'all be any more cute and stylish?
Coveting the outfits right about now ;)
D.C. looks beautiful! Blooming like crazy.
P.S. I've seen this striped ruched-sleeve top everywhere on blogs. where in the world is it from??
I said it on Instagram already but i Love your skirt! The way you mix patterns is so great. And your friend's outfit really goes well with yours!! Stylish pair. I know the feeling of missing far away (or not so far away) friends, but it's always so great when you're reunited and it feels like no time has passed at all!
You could be a more adorable mama? I don't think so!
I have to say, I am always astounded by the beauty and style of each one of your friends. My guess is that fabulous attracts fabulous.
Aw I'm off to check out her blog now – thanks! :)
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xo
Marci and I went to Junior High together. She is the sweetest person ever and can I just say she's a decorating goddess!! We stayed in her apartment last year and it's amazing! She needs to do some interior decorating on the side.
Nothing like good friends to make your weekend a special one.
BTW- you look amazing. I cannot believe you had a baby. You are tiny!
wow….your photos area always really really great and bright. I am your fan! May I know what camera do you use? Do you do editing to your photos?
so glad you got to spend some time with a friend! It's really tough to find someone who will be there by your side! you ladies look beautiful!
How fun…it's always nice getting to see friends that you haven't seen in a while! Glad to hear you had a good time!
My best friend lives over 1000 miles away so I can totally relate to missing close friends. Btw, loving how you mixed those patterns!
What an awesome visit! & I just checked out her blog- it's so sweet!
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hey! love love your blog and love you as a new momma. :) i too delivered a sweet baby girl back in november! it's amazing! anywho…just a quick question: where are we gonna get swimwear that fits our new momma-bodies?! any suggestions?!
thanks!
xox
glad you got to have a friend come to town and see your adorable little girl!
I know everyone says this but you are the epitome of perfect style (or maybe we just have similar tastes?! i'd still go with the former, haha) and you're a new mom! you really are a rockstar, Naomi (& an inspiration!!)
i love that you're not afraid to live life and be free while still being a mother….you are a breath of fresh air!
I don't see her enough either!
Seriously, who looks that adorable just to go on a walk?! I hope Marci can come back and visit you soon, you are both so sweet.
So sweet! You both look fab!
X
Mandy
look how flat your belly is just months after having a baby! lucky you! and both of your outfits are so stylish
I always treasure time spent with you. And Eleanor is an absolute delight! Much love.
Oh my goodness I love your long hair SO much. I can't wait for mine to grow out lots more. Also, I must ask- where is that skirt from? It is fabulous.
I also adore seeing friends that you don't see nearly enough. Although, it is the mark of a really great friendship when you can pick up right where you left off.
It's so nice seeing friends who live far away. I live overseas but none of my friends have made the trek out to see me yet :(
p.s. I love your neighbourhood. Looks like a storybook.
Have you been working out a lot since you've had Eleanor? You can't even tell you've had a baby (though you were tiny other than your baby bump when you were pregnant, but still)!! However you did it, share your secrets with us please!
Sarah
http://www.lustingafterlife.blogspot.com
I love your glasses! :)
This post makes me so excited to see my BFF in June! :) Love both of your senses of style.
It's always the best when you finally reunite with friends… Isn't it amazing how you can just pick up where you left off? Like no time had actually passed?
Glad you had so much fun!
It should be illegal to look that fabulous! yay for good friends and printed tights!
beautiful young mum, beautiful friend…ladies, you rock!;)
Natalie
http://natalie-pol.blogspot.com
i love when friends are in town! smashing outfit!
http://www.spencerandkylie.blogspot.com
This post made me think of all my close friends from college and school. It's so nice to have those kind of people in your life:)
I bought that skirt you're wearing a few weekend's ago, and I have that too! Maybe I read your blog so much I'm starting to receive your style wave-lengths? (One can only hope!)
Where do you people get your fabulous tights?
@caroline, not sure where marci's are from but mine are from h&m.; :)
and @janie! i have no clue, and prob won't be getting into one for a long time! if you find any, let me know! will probably just try to squeeze into one of my old ones if i go anywhere near water sometime soon, which is unlikely.
xo
@Caroline: My purple tights are hue – available lots of places.
this is so cute and is making me miss all my friends in SF.
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Love this post! Such rockstar ladies! Naomi- where did you get that darling skirt & those shoes?
You guys are so cute! :) Love the glasses!
You are both gorgeous! Looks like you had a great time!
xoxo Lauren
http://happylifeinnyc.blogspot.com/
@carolyn, the skirt is from Jcrew and the shoes are sanita danish clogs. thanks!
Both you and Marci are so fantastically fabulous. I adore you both and I'm glad our paths crossed during our brief time in Harlem.
You have such a great blog and your daughter is so cute! This is one of those "instant-follow" kind of situations. Can't wait to read more!
I love your glasses!!
Love spending time with good friends :)
-Erica
http://www.koalaandtree.com
That has got to be the coolest stroller I have ever seen! What a cute Momma you are :)
Delighted Momma
absolutely killing the outfits you pair are wearing! really love you style!