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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!
oh my, her eyes! she's a doll
those cinnamon rolls look like they're to die for!
yummm!
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Super cute socks! Boys always do have the best ones…
Wow Eleanor's eyes are amazing! and I really want a cinnamon roll right now… YUM!! :D
E's eyes have turned green :)
I am making those rolls this week! I have to! and her eyes… they're such a pretty green! She looks so much like both of you now.. it's so neat!
She's a heartbreaker for sure!
and can I please be invited next time? Those look so delicious. I'm salivating.
E's eyes are amazing and it looks like you had a great weekend. I love weekends when I can stay home with my husband and my golden retriever and not go anywhere at all. Those are what make it the good life :) Bravo on the cinnamon rolls btw. YUM.
Brittany
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sounds like a lovely weekend! mine wasn't quite as relaxing… i ran the st. george marathon! oh man was it hot! conference is always the best isn't it? especially accompanied by cinnamon rolls… i'm drooling.
i know you're told this 20 millions times a day but man you two made one beautiful child.
Good gracious, that baby of yours is gorgeous. Her eyes and eyelashes are just precious. Looks like it was a love-filled, delicious weekend!
looks like perfect conference weekend to me :) sweet pictures!
wow. a man who makes cinnamon rolls. you are lucky!
Sounds like a great, relaxing weekend! Conference was so great {as always!} I love E's onsie, so cute! Did you make it? Those cinnomon rolls look amazing by the way!
@mindee, the onesie is from Lou and Lee on etsy! we bought it a few years ago and i don't think she's making onesies anymore (but she does have darling headbands).
xo
those cinnamon rolls look to die for and Eleanor is the cutest! I also can't believe it's October already.
are we getting addicted to cinnamon rolls? well, you guys got us berlin kids on it a least. eleanore is cute as ever and your weekend looks just perfect to me!
Your little one is so so cute… look at her eyes! :)
Do you mind sharing your cinnamon rolls recipe? They look so good!
@tammy, we used paula deen's recipe and it's linked on my blog in a few posts before this one.
xo
Fun weekend, but then again general conference always is! : ) Also she is just precious!
Natalie
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Ah her eyes are gorgeous! I love her! :)
After all your salivating photos of those cinnamon rolls, I just had to go bake some myself. They were (and are thanks to leftovers) delicious. Thanks for the suggestion!
such a precious family. :) eleanor is so blessed to have these memories for her to look at someday. <3
eden
What a dolly! And those cinnamon rolls are calling my name…mmm
Dear Taza what a wonderful photos and what a beautiful baby!!! :)
beso!
I think I'm in love with you. haha Such cute photos!
Conference+cinnamon rolls=always the best weekends
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oh my goodness! E's eyes! are they green?!!?
xo TJ
Your family is so gorgeous!
Is that a doily on E's shirt? Absolutely darling :-)
I was wondering where that breakfast place was in DC, we are always looking for new ones in the area
You have got to post the recipe for those cinnamon rolls! I am dying here… mmm.
Oh my goodness! Those cinnamon rolls look so good! You should definitely post your recipe. I would love to make some!
I was so close to making those cinnamon rolls this weekend for conference….but we didn't have one ingredient and I was too lazy to go to the store! Cute socks!
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Oh man, I wish my boyfriend would make me cinnamon rolls from scratch ;) && love the socks!
I wonder if I can get E's shirt in an adult size. :) Super pretty!
Also, my boyfriend and I plan on getting a bulldog after I graduate college & I move out of this crampy apartment. Just to let you know, though…I may or may not have sent my man a picture text of the Kinglsey picture in this post with the words: "Be still my heart." He's such a cutie(!!).
Argh! *Kingsley.
My goodness! Your family is too adorable! :)
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love the socks – and your baby, too precious! and those cinnamon rolls look sooo delish!
I need those cinnamon rolls in my life!
I totally agree. I feel like time is moving so fast!
Oh and the cinnamon rolls look aaaaaamazing!
Your family is just too cute! I melt every time I look at your pics! Glad your weekend was wonderful!
Looks like a great weekend! I wasn't able to watch conference-had to go to a prep course for my LCSW exam, all day Sat and Sun. No fun!
Love that one of Kingsley!!
Angela
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our weekend sounded very similar…but not as many naps as I'd hoped for! guess that's how it goes with a 6 month old though?
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goodness, E is darling! and those cinnamon rolls look sooo good!
Yumm! My mother-in-law showed me how to make cinnamon rolls last Christmas and I have yet to try them without her by my side but you have motivated me.
She's seriously such a pretty baby! And wasn't General Conference wonderful?!
Those have got to be the most perfectly rolled cinnamon rolls ever. OH, my gosh.
The cinnamon swirls almost had me salivating!
Men's clothes are always more comfy and better in general, it's just a law of the universe
I know this is echoing what everyone else has said but those cinnamon rolls look fab and I love that your husband bakes.
Kingsley is the cutest doggie ever!!!
Your little girly looks so much like Josh, I think that every time you post a pic.
Adorable family!
simple but lovely week end!!! such a funky blog!!! i like it! And your daughter, so cute!! kiss from french reader
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Awesome post! thanks for sharing. cute family!
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E have a beautiful eyes!!!!!
i LOVE those socks- so cute!
hubby gets mad when I steal his! :-)
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love these socks, such cute photos
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xx
Did you ever noticed that Elenoar has pretty impressive brows for a baby?
She is so beautiful.
lovely pictures!
and: you´re right! the socks are the coolest :D
cozy!
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!! I JUST LOVE TO VISIT YOUR BLOG TO SMILE…
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KISSES
great photos!
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Eleanor is just absolutely gorgeous. Those cinnabuns look wonderful as well :)
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sounds like you had a great weekend!!!
I live for the weekend — to bad it's tuesday!
Are you KIDDING! Freakin' bulldog socks? I need some NOW.
LOVE Eleanor's shirt!
Ooohhlalaaaa These cinnamon rolls look perfect!! A
nd nothing better than a chillax weekend once in a while! I'm planning to have one very soon!
♥ Mandy (MENNEPEN)
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i was wondering what those icons were on your socks. lol. cuuuute little bulldogs.xD beautiful pics as always! ps: i love breakfast in bed at 3:30pm too. eheh.
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looks like a great weekend! :)
you truly have one of the most adorable babies in the world!
and an awesome hubby, those cinnamon buns look to die for!
Your baby and my baby could be sisters, seriously.
beautiful, beautiful photos. i would about die to have one of those cinnamon rolls right about now… :)
Your weekend pics are SO making me want to whip up some cinnamon buns! We had a waffle party – I bet I could incorporate some of the leftover toppings into the buns :)
You have an absolutely incredibly beautiful child, although i am sure you already knew that :)
My man doesn't like socks "over or touching the ankle" but I love it- but I bought those exact socks for him anyway since he has a beloved bulldog:)
Her eyes are the most beautiful green ever!
Cambria
Sounds like you had a fantastic weekend!! Eleanor is so precious & a beautiful angel!!!! I love Kingsley's expression!! The cinnamon buns look absolutely delicious!
that all sounds so wonderful!
I love conference weekend. And I love your blog!:) Those cinnamon rolls look DELISH. Recipe???
Seriously, I can't even deal with that precious babe of yours. She is such a beauty.
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those look so amazing and now i want to run home and make homemade cinnybuns!
Those cinnamon rolls are to die for! …and I'm dying to make someon my own – Recipie?