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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!
I love the Hailee Blowfish shoes. I'm obsessed with them. Would love to win that and the whole album.
♥ xoxo.
I want a pair of Bonlook glasses!
i would LOVE to win any of these! first choice would be the bonlook Bonnie & clyde or midnight express. Such good giveaways!
There are some really cute flats on Blowfish- don't know which I'd choose!
bon look glasses are always a want and i can always do with those super cute brown boots!
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THE AVIATOR TORTOISE so cute! :)
I wear glasses every day and have lonnng wanted a pair of big frame, beautiful glasses! Fingers crossed my name gets picked!!
LUSTER SANDALS FROM BLOWFISH so cute! :)
The glasses are marvelous, and I've been in need of a new pair for quite a while!
I would LOVE to win new glasses from Bonlook. I've actually heard of the company before, but I just didn't have the funds to buy new glasses. I desperately need them, mine barely fit my face anymore, they're so worn out!
If I miss out on the chance to win new specs, new shoes would always be lovely! I have a pair from Blowfish and they are the best! I would love one of their more unconventional pairs.
First I would choose the Urban Dandy in black for my husband! Because he is such a wonderful husband and I would love to surprise him a new pair of glasses.
2nd. I looked at Blowfish shoes and I think I would choose the gypsy shoe in the natural color.
All great items! Thanks for your blog I love it. One my favs!
kimberly
I've been dying for a pair of bonlook glasses!
I love the Hooverville in Brown from Bonlook!
i'd love the Midnight Express in tortoise BonLook glasses!!!
I absolutely LOVE the J'Dore style in Tortoise and Brown & Gray!
Nordie flats. super cool
These are all such great giveaways! I've been a fan of blowfish shoes for quite a while and I'm definitely going to have to check out the CD. In the end though… I'd have to say I'd loooove a pair of bonlook glasses.
chelsea
incense-owls-by-night.blogspot.com
Ooh, what a great giveaway! My closet can always use a new pair of shoes.. :)
i would love a pair of glasses from bonlook!!!
Love the Tortoise Aviators. It's time for an eye exam, no more squinting at people as they pass by or finding the perfect spot to hold my book in front of my face. One trip to the eye doctor with those frames and my eyes would be in heaven.
I would love some sweet flats from blowfish. And some new glasses, since my baby keeps grabbing mine and they are crooked now :)
Love the blowfish shoes! I've been meaning to buy a pair, but thought I'd try to get some for free here first. ;)
I would love the third pair of glasses if they could make me look as cute as you!
Do they come with lipstick? ;)
I'm obsessed with the black j'adore glasses from bonlook! I'm desperately needing a new pair so…it would be quite serendipitous if I could just win some free ones.
Also loving the Rulla wedges at blowfish and EVERYTHING Jack and White come up with. They're incredible.
But I really need a pair of glasses.
i desperately want a 5 O'CLOCK TEA
HAVANA from bonlook!!! i cant find like these glasses in my town so please please please let me get what i want :)
I love, love, love the SIMPLY FABULOUS frames
in brown from Bonlook!
:)
The square Hooverville brown glasses are FABULOUS. I am in dire need of some new glasses…especially cute ones like these!!
You know, I love the Sango shoes! The patterns are so cute, but also the J'Adore frames from Bonlook are excellent. Too many choices, honestly!
I love your blog!
Would love, love, love some Bonlook glasses. Been trying to win some for a while now!
I would happily take any of those bonlook glasses! but the first pair is definitely a favorite.
Glasses, shoes and music..oh my! I would love to try a new look with glasses, but am always afraid to spend the money only to get bored later with the style. These frames look fun.
Love the blowfish giveaway!
I love the malka shoes in orange!!!
I need the chocolate tortoise glasses
Wow! Not only are the honeybadger glasses adorable, but the name kicks ass. Fun contest!
I really need some new glasses, but I have no idea which ones I'd choose — too many cute options!
Boots and glasses both- goodness! :)
The Bonlook tortoise specs would be the best for this kid while sitting in class!!!
All the Blowfish shoes are so great – I love the Saleri and the Huxley flats.
How fun! Loving Bonlook's Honeybadger glasses in the chocolate tortoise!
hmmm.. I love the urban dandy glasses! And any of the flats from blowfish! I'm always down for new music too! Thank you for doing this!
I love the Blowfish Terrabiza espadrilles for spring/ summer! Thanks for the giveaways!
I've been lusting over the Bonnie & Clyde frames from Bonlook for weeks now.
I love Bonlook!! my glasses recently broke and i could use a pair of those hooverville glasses. glorious.
I wanna rock out in those 'smoking hot' glasses for sure! Pick me pick me ! ;)
I would very much love a pair of BonLook glasses!
love the natassa flats from blowfish! i'd love one in every color!!
smara flats!
I absolutely love the Urban Dandy optical frames in Navy from Bonlook, they are magnificent!
The Blowfish Baylee sandals in red are sooo cute! I would love a pair of those for spring.
Lovely giveaway!
Love the Natassa ruffle shoe, and I'd love a pair of horn-rim glasses!
So fun, I could definitely use a new pair of glasses!!
i want these!
http://www.bonlook.com/product/whisky-tortoise
and these!http://www.bonlook.com/product/whisky-tortoise
pu pu PLEEEZ!
Firstly the glasses from bonlook are awesome! So vintage, versatile and all round lovely. I loved trying on all the glasses xP lots of fun ~
In blowfish two pairs of shoes really caught my eye: sango and madoka. Very cute pairs of shoes!
I need new glasses! Bonlook all the way- love their classic styles.
i'm loving all the tortoise glasses from bonlook <3
Omg Omg Omg! I love Blowfish shoes! I could really use a pair of the Noellas right now.
The glasses are super cute too and I especially love the Flanagan
Tortoise & Turquoise pair!
Pick me !!
I would love a new pair of glasses!
I would LOVE glasses from Bon Look! I've been gazing lovingly at the Honeybadger frames in Chocolate Brown for a while now!
I love (and need ^^) Bonlook glasses. :) I tried some of them and I really really like… :)
I LOVE those top frames! It'd be amazing to get a new pair.
FUN STUFF! I'd love a new pair of flats from Blowfish. The Noella in black is so fun!!
A fabulous giveaway indeed. Great CD, Love the frames, and the flats at blowfish are so much fun!
OMG I want the 3rd pair of glasses.
I LOVE the Honeybadger rims in black! The Smara shoes are to die for!!!! Jack and White's music already has a special place in my heart. Great giveaway!! You and your family are darling!! Thanks!
Oooh I would love some Bonlook glasses! My favorite are the Honebadgers in black, adorable!!
Yes, Those glasses from Bonlook would be amaaaze!
Thanks, you are adorable!
I'll go to the eye doctor if I win.
Oh my gracious, it is hard to decide which would be the best–so much cute/fun/awesome stuff. I think I'd have to go practical and pick some new frames from Bon Look…my old eyepieces need to be replaced desperately!
those bonlook spex. yes please.
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I had LASIK a few years ago BUT I wear glasses for driving. A cute new pair would be awesome! I am also doing a no clothing challenge for a year, so winning new shoes would be awesome!
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I can never have too many shoes! And I love Blowfish.
I would love a new pair of shoe from Blowfish!
spectacle lust…
i would love the gypsy wedges from blowfish!
I'd LOVE a pair of bonlook glasses! I keep entering to win a pair but never do. I hope I do this time :) I want some SO BAD!!!
I love Jack and White!!
Also, I could use a new pair of glasses! I love BonLook! I love the Avant Garde in purple!
I hope I am not too late for this :/ I'd love to be able to get a new pair of specks! I feel like my eyes get worse each year & it's time to replace my 2009 frames. I really like urban dandy black, honey tortoise, and hooverville brown.
bonlook glasses pleease! this girl just learned that she needs glasses and I need super cute ones from Bonlook!
i ADORE the last pair of glasses on your blog! what an amazing give away! xx
I want the Sangos SO BAD
I LOVE the Bonlook glasses!!! I would love to win a pair. But, really, I love Blowfosh and Jack and White too! You have such great taste.
I would love some of those adorable frames. My favorite is the second pair. <3
I'd love it all.. but what girl doesn't need more shoes!? blowfish is amazing.
Ohhh I would lOVE to win some bonlook glasses! beauties!!!
I love all the sandals from Blowfish! And they're reasonably priced which is AWESOME for a broke college student like me!
I would love the TIMO wedges or some of the vance heels – so cute!! I don't have glasses unfortunately – and I always love new music :)
Any of these would do.
seriously.
but I'm mostly crossing my fingers for new shoes :)
How'd you know I was looking for some cool glasses? These are gorgeous! Honeybadger in tortoise are the ones for me! Thank you thank you!
to follow up my last comment..
The next day i actually broke my glasses while washing the car.
no fun.
however, Ive had xyz on reply ever since cause i guess breaking glasses, thats life (:
-Mika
i was just getting ready to order the jungle chic frames from bon look! seriously love them.
and i have loved brooke white since those american idol days.. haha. i think she was on the last season i even watched?!
Boots from blowfish! They are all so amazing..
ooohh… Id love to win this… Im really liking the Bulla wedges from blowfish… ive been obsessed with wedges lately… :)
i would love to win a darling pair of frames!
I would LOVE the glasses, but the cd is pretty rad, too! bon chance a moi
I'd get the Jungle Chic in Midnight Blue for the hubs :)
ooo from bonlook- jungle chic in tortise
from blowfish- the nordie!
and fab music is fab music.
oh, the glasses for sure, i need some new one's so badly!