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!
congratulations!!! that is so awesome!! you look so beautiful! your whole family is beautiful!
Congratulations to you both! E. is going to be a great big sis'!
Cheers from Paris!
Awesome! Congrats! Happy Holidays!
CONGRATS!!!!
Congratulations, i'm so happy for all of you! I'm sure Eleanor will make a wonderful big sister! Wondeful news.
Congratulations, i'm so happy for all of you! I'm sure Eleanor will make a wonderful big sister! Wondeful news.
I was wondering if you guys might announce another cutie on the way soon. So excited for your cute family! We are doing the same thing with our Christmas card. I am due in June as well!!!! :) This is our first.
Congratulations from Italy! With love, Sara
Congrats!! You have an adorable family!
How exciting!! Just when I thought your family couldn't possibly be any cuter, you go and get yourself another baby bump! Congratulations (:
I'm due in June too! So fun! Congrats!
Congrats!! My sister who lives in Hong Kong is due June 2012 as well!
aww, thats awesome! congrats! (:
How fun!!! Congratulations!!! I am expecting baby #3 in June 2012, too. ;)
OMG congratulations, another cutie pie on the way, how exciting! Also you guys look great!
Natalie
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How sweet is your growing family! Kisses and hugs to all of you, including Kingsley and baby #2!
congratulations! wow!
Congrats!!! :)
Oh my! Congratulations! I can't wait to see how beautiful your new addition is!
So excited for you! Kingsley looks grumpy at the thought!
YAY!!!! That's SUCH exciting news. CONGRATS Naomi! I'm so excited!!! I'm not gonna lie, I started reading your blog when you were pregnant with Eleanor and just fell in love with this little blog.. so sooo excited for this new little baby :) woohoo congrats again
You don't even understand, I feel like I'm having a baby! I am so happy and thrilled for you. I feel like Christmas came early this year! Ah!
insane cute–congrats chick! that is so uber exciting~
Yay! Congratulations :D xx
Congratulations are your new little one! Your are gorgeous parents and so I'm sure your baby will be just as beautiful. :]
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So thrilled for you. So many blessings in your life.
Love,
Kacie
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Wonderful news! Morning sickness and a serious need for naps aside, it just doesn't get much better than this!
Congratulations!! Super cute Christmas card too!
oh my goodness, so completely adorable! congratulations! what a beautiful growing family :)
Congratulations!!!! I can't wait to see all the sweet pregnancy updates and see baby E's new little sibling! Your family is way too beautiful, please post tons of photos!!! :D Merry Christmas!
Woo hoo ! Congrats!
Awwwwww CONGRATS Naomi!!! You're adorable family is about to get even more adorable (which I didn't think was possible)!!! Happy holidays!!! =)
HUGE congratulations!
Congrats to you and your darling family!! What a great blessing :)
what lovely news! congratulations! :)
EEK! Congratulations on baby #2, and well done on your adorable Christmas card!! Elanor is just too cute, I can't imagine the cuteness overload you're going to have with #2. Yay!
yay! That's so exciting! congratulations!
love the look on kingsleys face in the photo.. like HEY! wait a minute.. there's going to be another someone taking away my attention! awesome photo and happy happy dance for y'all!
CONGRATULATIONS! You are such a precious little family!
Oh my goodness!! Congratulations!!! You're card is so cute!!!
Where do you and Josh buy your glasses?!
I'm so happy for you guys! What a fun thing to announce via your Christmas card.
Congratulations!
congrats to you and your fam! Beautiful pic
you guys look amazing! congrats to all four of you. xoxo.
this made me so happy! I just wanted to keep coming back to see your christmas card! congrats from BYU!!
Amazing news, such a cute little family. God bless you :)
Congratulations Naomi!! Great Christmas news!! Wish the best to all of you!!
xx
(from Portugal)
What an adorable family you all make and the best Xmas card I've seen! Congratulations on the lovely 'bump' and soon to be addition to the family.
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YOU ARE SO SO BEAUTIFUL!
and this blog is so original and inspiring – so wonderful to read, I will definitely be visiting again.
lepenta.blogspot.com
I'M SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW! EEEEK! MADE MY DAY!
yay, that's great news! congratulations!!
congratulations!!!! xxxo
Congratulations! :) :) :)
so cool!
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Awwww, congratulations! x
So precious. What an adorable idea. Congratulations!!
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Kingsley doesn't look too happy…
Congratulations! Adorable card too :)
Congrats! You two make beautiful babies! :)
And just when I thought your life couldn't be more picturesque and perfect…seems like you accepted my challenge.
Congratulations!
happy x mas
congrats on your growing family! I just love your dress – where did you get it?
cutest thing ever!!!
Congratulations! Also, those shoes are fantastic. Merry Christmas :)
This is absolutely precious!
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CAN'T LOVE THIS MORE!!!! :D
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From Switzerland : Félicitations – Auguri – Congratulations for the new baby to come !!! Have a Merry Christmas and a wonderful year 2012 !
Congrats! So exciting! My brother and I aren't even a year apart (three days less, haha) And that's the way to do it. Me and him share a special bond since we share ages for a few days. It's great.
Hey Naomi this would mean the world if your were to reply
well I'm shanna I'm 13 and I'm on student council I'm very energetic and outgoing, my bestfriends mom passed away from skin cancer that spread to her brain, I would just like to say, that you remind me and haley ( my best friend ) so much of her mom she was over joyed when I told her about you and your lovely family. She would just like to say that your beautiful and so is your family.
also congrats on bby # 2 !!! That's great news !!
have a very merry Christmas <3333
hey Naomi. I'm shanna, and this would mean the world if you replied. One day while I was telling one of my good friends about how I had 100 followers on instagram!! and I was so overjoyed because I come from a pretty small town, so while I was telling her I was saying how you are one of my most favorite people to be following and I love the little updates about you and your family. I showed her a picture of you when you were going pumpkin hunting and he mouth dropped I asked what was wrong and she said that looks like my mom. When haley and I were in kindergarten together her mom passed away from cancer. she got a little upset and then happy she said she's so beautiful in a little voice! I just wanted you to know this because she said and looked me in the eyes and said " around theses times I miss her the most ! And in a weird sorta way this woman gives me inspiration" I just thought I'd share with you bc she was a little happy so see another woman with the resembelance of her mother with a baby girl and another on the way:)
hey Naomi. I'm shanna, and this would mean the world if you replied. One day while I was telling one of my good friends about how I had 100 followers on instagram!! and I was so overjoyed because I come from a pretty small town, so while I was telling her I was saying how you are one of my most favorite people to be following and I love the little updates about you and your family. I showed her a picture of you when you were going pumpkin hunting and he mouth dropped I asked what was wrong and she said that looks like my mom. When haley and I were in kindergarten together her mom passed away from cancer. she got a little upset and then happy she said she's so beautiful in a little voice! I just wanted you to know this because she said and looked me in the eyes and said " around theses times I miss her the most ! And in a weird sorta way this woman gives me inspiration" I just thought I'd share with you bc she was a little happy so see another woman with the resembelance of her mother with a baby girl and another on the way:)
How exciting – congratulations!
Also, those shoes are absolutely adorable – if it's not a secret, could you tell us where they are from? Thank you!
HI!
just to say that i´m a fan from Portugal. Your family makes smile all the time, and is very similar to mine. we just have a french bulldog instead of a english one, and our baby Petra has just 3 months =)
Merry Xmas to you <3
Patrícia Bastos
ah! I just yelped! Congrats <3 and Merry Christmas!
How adorable…
ur family looks great
n tht is such a pretty picture
Merry christmas n happy holidays to u and your whole family
How exciting!! Congratulations! xoxo