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!
those glasses make me so happy
jeaaaaalous! shake shack is awesome! makes me think of summer in NY…and andrew & carissa must be amaaaazing. fun times :) :) :)
your familly is lovely!
Your daughter is the most adorable little girl ever and what a super cute outfit…I want it! :) You always look like you are having so much fun and these pictures just make me smile! I'll be in D.C. in July and might have to check Shack Shack out…and I didn't realize there was one in NYC too…I'll be there too!
Liesl :)
Love the shake shack!
:-) This is terrific!
your photos bring so much joy. nice :)
ooooh, i like josh's watch (i know, a non-eleanor related comment, can you believe it?).
awww all so lovely, andrew and carissa truly look like divine people :)
Your little girl is soooooo cute. Such a photogenic girl :)
I love those two! Their blog is full of such warmth and I wish them the absolute best of luck with Rinah.
you always can tell someone loves a child when they make ridiculous faces if it makes them smile. :) i've been craving those fries dipped in that custard even since…
I wish they would open a Shake Shack in London – their burgers look so good, I am dying to try them. Maybe I'll have to come all the way to the US to try them. I would seriously go all that way for an awesome burger.
Oh yes and you already know this of course, but Eleanor is one of the cutest little things I have ever seen. Every photo you post of her makes me smile :)
That yogurt looks amazing. Love it all!
Kacie
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Guess who gets to eat at the Shake Shack THIS WEEK? Me.
I'm going to DC and NY in three weeks and we are going to the Shake Shack in Madison Square park. I can't wait! Any suggestions on what to get or is it all good?
Raspberry granola crunch frozen custard??? You've gotta be kidding me! That sounds amazing. And that little apple outfit on your baby is so adorable too =)
– Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
I can't believe the east coast finally has frozen custard! That looks amazing. Our friends would come out to visit us in Wisconsin and of course we would introduce them to frozen custard. Best thing ever!!! You guys are adorable!
Your mini rockstar is absolutely precious. Haha she gets cuter every single post!
I love all of your tips for sightseeing around D.C. My family almost moved there when I was little, but chose Seattle instead. I haven't been since I was 5 and I'm dying to visit!
❤ Katherine
Amazing photographs. Your baby girl is the cutest, may she be protected by the angels.
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Oh that burger and fries looks really good right about now.
I am planning a trip to DC this summer so this will have to be a place we definitely visit. Thanks!
Oh my goodness. I'm so happy to have stumbled upon your blog! Such a fun read. I love the pics! :)
Yummy ice cream, friends, and adorable outfits for Eleanor? Sounds like a perfect day to me!
Looks yummy! What are your thoughts on Shake Shack vs. In n' Out? I've heard different opinions. Being a CA girl, I'm a big In n' Out fan.
Love E's cute dress!!
~Angela
grahamandangela.blogspot.com
Dude. That cheeseburger looks SO good right now! And once again, your little smiley child has made my heart melt :D
aw, so cute! eleanor is such a happy baby!
Xo
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I'm so excited about shake shack too! Can't wait to try it out.
You have the most adorable baby EVER! I've been wanting to say that for so long :)
Me and my sister love shake shack! Its a must everytime we're in the city ;)
Crinkle fries are the best.
just looking at pictures of your cute little family makes me happy!! E's outfit is the most adorable thing ever…
looks like a lovely time!
OOOO I wish we had one in Cali soo bad! We finally started getting 5 Guys which is yum!! And I say this all the time but could Eleanor get any cuter?
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OOOO I wish we had one in Cali soo bad! We finally started getting 5 Guys which is yum!! And I say this all the time but could Eleanor get any cuter?
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OMG! Unbelievably CUTE!
Oh my goodness, Eleanor is adorable. Look at her cute little outfit, aaaah!
So. darn. cute.
That raspberry granola crunch frozen custard looks so yummy. I need to go and try that.
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looooove E's little outfit. She is so cute. And holy cow those fries look goooooood.
Now that we live in NYC, we have a Shake Shack two blocks away. I plan to gain 25 lbs. At least.
And I don't think there are words to express how adorable your daughter is.
– S from Following the Walkers
ooh, that place looks wonderful!
Your little munchkin is just the sweetest thing. Also your glasses are so amazing, they give me glasses envy!
so so so cute :)
Wow, Shake Shack is really expanding. They got really good veggie burger.
Good heavens. Eleanor keeps getting cuter!
Hey Naomi! What kind of camera are you guys using these days? I love the quality of your images!
I've only been to NYC 3 times, and Shake Shack is my must go see. Yum!!
You have the prettiest baby I have ever seen! She is beautiful! (just like her mother!!) I am 6 months pregnant with a baby girl and reading your blog makes me hope that my family is just as close as your's.
Eleanor is such a cute girl <3
My heart skipped a beat when I saw that raspberry granola crunch frozen custard cone… Sigh.
these pics made me go awwwwww! you have the cutest family ever:)
xx
SHe is so freaking cute!
Love the matching glasses and that. frozen. custard. looks. delicious!
aw… it is because carissa is the sweetest!
What a lovely family and the baby is so CUTE! Love the little outfit!
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Eleanor and her strawberry outfit = the cutest thing I've ever seen!!!
Eleanor is so happy all the time, I can see it from the pictures, and it always makes me smile!
E's outfit is THE cutest!! So adorable.
She's my idea of perfection
she couldnt be more adorable.
nope
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Lovely pictures!
Carol – From Brazil
I just went to NY and had the frozen custard at the Shack. Super yummy! Eleanor is sooooo cute!
That food looks amazing! And E's outfit is adorable!
I want a family as lovely as yours one day.
Those fries definitely made me hungry (and it's 1 in the morning… bad idea)…
I tried Shake Shack for the first time this past Spring Break when I went to NYC.
I just found this part of your blog, I'm a fairly new reader but I LOVE everything about your blog. Anyhow… I'm a Washingtonian and I've been hunting around for the best burgers and milkshakes (SUCH a milkshake fan) in DC also. I found the Shake Shack disappointing, especially after all the hype! However, I see Good Stuff Eatery is missing from your blog! Have you tried it yet? It's down in the Eastern Market area on Penn Ave, and honestly, the BEST burger I've ever had AND best milkshake. Absolutely incredible. Thankfully it's nowhere close to where I live, otherwise I'd be there ALL the time. Also, I just tried Bobby's Burgers on K Street and it's almost as good as Good Stuff. Not quite though :)