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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!
e looks super cute, as do you! I love her constant hair accessories :) have fun with your friends! xx
E is soooo cute! That little smile just gets me every time, what a sweetheart!
Seeing E makes me even MORE excited to meet our Little! The countdown is on – 4 weeks till the due date :)
♥
Talia Christine
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I went to junior high with Lauren Edson who is a dancer with the Trey McIntyre Project! What a small world!
@talia, congrats! 4 weeks is sooo close! although in my opinion, you should probably count 6 weeks to help with the *waiting*. ;)
I do love that skirt. Eleanor is gorgeous, just like her mama!
Elanor has the sweetest expressions!! Have fun with your friends this weekend. xo
Look how happy Eleanor is, getting all that lovin'. ^_^
I love TMP!
So I loved the first picture – e is laughing, looking so cute, your friend is funny kissing her but the last picture is amazing!!! The look on Chanel's face and Eleanor's face are classic. She is such a precious baby Naomi – congrats over and over again.
awh yay brett! i wish i were in boise to go see the trey mcintyre project :/ they had this one performance at a hotel and in each room it was differently themed. i am pretty sure it was for that. anyways. these are so cute. brett is so sweet :)
hope youve been well! xoox
You guys are adorable! Eleanor looks SO much like you x
Eleanor is so adorable, and I LOVE your outfit!!
oh my heavens. that first face of E is sooo classic! Perfect face for what's going on in this picture. so funny/adorable!
spoiled baby :)
You guys are adorable!! (:
she is such a cutie!
beautiful photos :)
wow these pictures are so great! everything about them is happy!
I love your blog! Such cute pictures!
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I love your blog! Such cute pictures!
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I love your blog! Such cute pictures!
http://heelsink.blogspot.com/
I love your blog! Such cute pictures!
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I can't get over how cute your daughter is, seriously she could be a baby model or something. These photos are adorable!
eleanor's face in the first picture!!!! i can't handle it.
She is sooo cute!
I want to bite those tiny baby legs & feet!!!!
She's so cuuute!!!
Begüm
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Eleanor has the most beautiful and graceful baby smile ever. You are truly blessed!
Her expression in the first photo reminds me of expressions your hubby makes in some photos! Your friends look really nice! Have a lovely weekend. xo
Every time you post a pic of your darling baby…I totally can't help grinning…thanks for giving us all a little bright spot to grin about! Hearts, Janna Lynn
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E looks stunning in yellow! I love how happy she looks with you and your friends!
E is so adorable!!
your baby girl is more beautiful every single day! she is so precious!
Omg! Eleanor is sooo cute in these pics! She is totally digging having so much attention. lol
So cute! those pictures are awesome! please tell us all about the show too later =)
presh-ious.
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happy weekend!!!
eat some pizza! heh.
I just got that same asos skirt in the mail….so cute, you style it well. as for miss E – oh the cuteness! x
your baby girl gets cuter every day!
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I used to read your blog religiously when I blogged more often and then life got busy and I got out of the habit. I've started up again and it's lovely to see that you have a beautiful little baby now – the photos in this post with you, her and your friends are gorgeous, everyone looks so happy.
You've definitely made one crazy beautiful little girl
It is a great feeling to meet up with old friends!!
Ah. So darling.
You are gorgeous.
Eleanor is the most adorable baby. I just love her!
Just too cute!
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I love your skirt! Where did you get it?
Hilary
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What a fun little outing!! Great friends!
Eleanor's squeezy legs are to die for!
where do you get her little cute hair bows???
aww must be so fun to reconnect with old friends! Eleanor looks soo happy…love that smiley face!
your baby is just so darn cute!
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I hope you had a lot of fun!
It certainly looks like you had!
& I couldn't stop giggling at Eleanor's face in the last picture , she just looks so confused & distracted !
Beautiful as always – both of you!
xo
I can't get over how cute Eleanor is!
Great shots seems that you both are having a lot of fun when you are together ;) and the baby is an absolute princess
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I just found your blog today, don't know why it took Google Reader so long to recommend it as dancer, 2+ year DC transplant, baby+dog lover, and much more are things we absolutely have in common!
I work at the State Dept. with the Bureau who's sponsoring Trey McIntyre Project as Dance Ambassadors and it's been great to work with them. Hope the performance went well!
I just finished browsing through all your posts that I have missed. I am down with measles, all alone while it's raining outside but your blog put a smile on my face. So happy for you and your little family.
Lots of love and admiration,
Jaycelle
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These are adorable pictures of e and I love your skirt and shoes!
Oh my goodness I am obsessed with your blog! I showed my mom and she asked if you were a real couple or a made up one… so cute! Just wondering where did you get your tortoise glasses I am in LOVE with them!
you are so pretty.
and your baby girl is the prettiest.
i love your skirt! where did you buy it?
Your baby is so adorable. And her cute head band compliments her cuteness, eh. Love those photos.
Thanks for sharing,
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I live in Boise and was lucky enough to see TMP – Chanel and Brett were amazing! It must be so fun to get to watch your friend perform :)