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!
that is freakin' adorable!!
Oh goodness that is cute!
Oh, Kingsley. What an adorable video. Well done sir!
Pretty sure you have the most adorable baby and pup, her smile :) melt. Does E look like you or Josh when you guys were babies?
oh my gosh i want a baby and a dog right now.
Thats just so precious! I love those little doggie kisses!!!! Cute, cute, cute! Hearts, Janna Lynn
This is seriously so adorable! :)
xo, Samantha
http://theadventuresoftwosams.blogspot.com/
Ha! very cute and funny!.
This is THE funniest. How adorable.
My favorite song too :)
kingsley will be the death of me. i love it when he takes over.
xx,
natali
I just want to squeeze them both!
PS. The Black Keys video for "Tighten Up" rocks my world :)
Probably the best video you have ever showed! Seriously adorable!!!!!
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eleanor is just seriously such a happy baby!!!
Why do dogs have a fixation on our faces? My dog loves to lick up into my boyfriends nose and in his ears! I bet he's trying to get his brain. So gross but so funny to watch :]
Love seeing your furbaby with your little E! Double dose of cuteness!
lol. so cute that they are bff's ♥ and Black Keys -Amazing. She's so adorable and has beautiful eyes.
xx-Myrna
http://mybeatboutique.blogspot.com
"baby i'm howlin' for you" how precious! i'm sure this video will be provoking lots of "awe's" tonight.
Oh my goodness this is the cutes post and video ever…LOVE it!!! Thanks for making me smile! :)
Liesl :)
that is BEYOND adorable!
such a sweet post, it's awesome how happy your world makes people!! i love that its positive and uplifting, all the "reality tv" that's so popular right now should take note, you don't need drama and raunch to be appealing!!
AHH!!!
So many kisses!
i love seeing how much e and kingsley get along. so precious!!!
xo TJ
That is so so adorable! Those two couldn't be any cuter. xo, rv
http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/
Absolutely adorable! So doing this when I have kids. Haha!
so cute my heart melts!
Wow, Kingsley! I'm pretty sure you will be the next Spielberg with those mad directing skills. I can't wait to see what you come up with next. :)
that video is precious. my parents already had a dog when i was born (a golden retriever) and i grew up with him. he was my best friend! i foresee the same happening with e&k.; :)
Awww! This is so adorable! :D
<3 Sharmaine Ruth
underpeachtrees.blogspot.com
That is so stinkin cute! He is so gentle with her and you can tell they are BFFs already. I can only hope when we have kids (soon I hope!) that our dog will be as sweet as Mr. Kingsley.
Loved the video.
xoxo,
natalie
Khihihi! It's so funny! E is the cutest lil thing, no wonder K can't resist licking her sweet face and she takes him so for granted. Love and kisses! You know, I'll probably visit the apple farm tomorrow with my kids who're out of school… Have an great WE!
What a good pup! Love the sneaky little butt sniff in there.
Love! It just goes to show you that your first baby (the dog) can get along and love your first child. We have a Rottwieler and she is so great with our baby.
oooohhh so cuuuuuuute! Its a great thing they get along so well. Eleanor seems happy around him and he sure loves her! again..Very cute!
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awe the sweetest <3
this is too cute. love the video. sure looks like doggy loves baby.
Lindsay
Very cute! Love the music.
Awe Kingsley … You're awesome and so talented too!
Loulou Downtown
i've always been such a huge fan of your diary by kingsleys! such a creative idea!!
http://xoxo-carolinalove.blogspot.com
:D
D'awww! I love puppy kisses!
I think I just melted into hot chocolate.
So cute! My pug was the same way with all of my nieces and nephews when they were babies – licking them and rolling around with them! You can't beat a dog's love!
Haha! this is so funny, lovely vid! Kingsley you rockstar!
http://www.mrsrogero.blogspot.com
Awww Kinglsey really loves Eleanor! Must be the best life to spend your days with those two cutiepies.
When I'm older I wanna have a baby like Eleanor, who loves my dog so much, too! :)))
I'm so jealous. I'm 30 weeks pregnant and I don't think I could trust my little one to do this with my dog!
So adorable! E and Kingsley together just melts my heart!
this is too cute, remind me of my cat and baby :)
this is too cute, reminds me of my cat and baby :)
Naomi
(www.writeaboutme.com.au)
this is so darling! and I love that you chose that song. it happens to be oscar's very favorite.
that is so cute and funny! i love how he kept licking her and she just kept on playing. love the editing and music and of course eleanor, she is the cutest baby!
oh my goodness. this video is so cute!!!
There aren't many things that are cuter than a dog kissing a baby… i'm dying from cuteness overload.
Eleanor is the cutest baby, ever. :)
Way to slobber her with kisses mr. Kingsley!!
Tanandmeg.blogspot.com
Looks like she enjoyed the puppy kisses!
This is so stinking cute.
I adore your little Eleanore. Such a happy little girl. Always makes me smile.
What a perfect way to start my morning! Love it!
I love Kingsley's Diary! The video is adorable…
Oh my goodness too cute! Im 14 weeks pregnant and my husband and I have a 2yr old English Bulldog who LOVES to lick ears! This just makes me flash forward to what he with be doing to our baby someday soon! Love it! Thanks for sharing! :)
Awe they love each other!
how cute!!! :)
cute!!
adorable! great video of those 2!
Yay for Kingsley posts and for the Black Keys. We are HUGE fans. We discovered them on XM a while back. Seriously this video is so fun!
– Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/
Jajaja!!! Very cute and funny!!!!
Oh my gosh! Doggie baths are the best, I love how she doesn't even seem to mind. <3
That's great! So cute!
I love how his constant licking doesn't even faze Eleanor. They are so cute together!
oh my goodness that is adorable! it is so funny how kids will just let dogs lick them all over and not even blink! the little boy i nanny does the same thing, only he sometimes tries to lick them back (he's only two so i don't think we need to be worried yet:)
sarah
About the cutest thing I've seen this week!
Oh my goodness!!!!!!!!!!! that is the cutest, sweetest most adorable thing ever!!!! This actually just made my day, week and maybe even month. I think I might just sit here now and press replay a few more times :o)
I love how she isn't scared of him or anything. SO super cute!
hahaha, she is very tolerant of his licking! so cute.
lol oh my gosh!!!! I LOVE it, they are both too cute
So precious!
haha wow that was just what I needed to see during a break from studying! Love it! So happy and cute! :) xxx
http://www.skiptomalouuu.blogspot.com
I love your taste in music so much! Do you have any other good band recs?
Awww, look how much he loves her, so many kisses! This rocks, Kingsley.
jajja adorable!
so sweet! Baby/puppy love is the best!!
oooh my goodness.
Adorable!
There are few things that could make a video more cute than a dog and a baby :)
http://masteringthesaturnreturn.blogspot.com/
They are sooo sweet and i love The Black keys!!
Great blog by the way!
xx
too sweet. our french bulldogs also love giving millions of kisses.
teri
http://www.bockting.blogspot.com
i LOVE it