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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 Maasai bracelet.
Really love the Bambina Cameo ring!!! LOVE!
I love the Atlantis Pendant!
wow they have some great pieces! love!
I feel like the Always Have Paris ring is timeless. I'd love to win it!
I would love to have an Athena bracelet! Love love! Thanks girl! xo
Oh ilove the Lady Noir Ring.. The green one! LOVE THEM
I love the maria ring! It is so elegant yet a little funky
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I love the aqua bomb ring and the gehry cuff!
Thanks for the giveaway – I would most likely choose the Tiger Cabochon ring :)
Oooh! I love them all, but I adore lucky charms necklace! Thanks for sharing the love. :)
Love the love story set! Its so elegant!
Luxor ring. My hands need some dressing up!
My favorite is the Urban Tribe Necklace.
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love love love the urban tribe necklace!!
I love the nesting pearl set!
Love the Cristo earrings!
Love the Dahlia Blossom Ring!
Love Zuni Bracelet ♥
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Thank you! :)
These are gorgeous! I signed up and would love to win the Lucky Charms necklace :)
I LOVE the Bow Tie bracelet!
I love love the love story set!!!
That Je t'aime ring is pretty amazing!
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The bracelets are so pretty!
In love with the "Always have Paris Ring."
Thank you for the great giveaways!
I'm a member! I love the garden party rings.
I was just looking @my Jewelmint yesterday, dying over a few of the new pieces. I loooove the "Always Have Paris" ring! Want it!
Thanks!
I love the Roma Bracelet, but everything is so pretty! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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Beautiful! Crossing my fingers ;)
I would love to win the Love Story Set. So adorable. Thanks!!
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I would love to wear the Briar Beauty Necklace all summer long! What a beaut!
I like the bow tie bracelet best.
Love the "always have paris ring!" Soo adorable!!
Hi!!
I am wishing for the Cinema Americano bracelet!!!
Thanks for the giveaway.
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loved the smooth sailing necklace and the natural beauty bracelets!!
atlantis pendant! oh me oh my!
atlantis pendant! oh me oh my!
I love the Aqua bomb ring and the natural beauty bracelets! Tuquoise is my favorite color its such a peaceful color <3
it's hard to choose but Natural Beauty Bracelets are the most beautiful <3
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I LOVE the "Bossa Encore" earrings!! Thanks for the kind giveaway :) xx
I really love the Natural Beauty Bracelets, the Athena Bracelets and the Plume Divine Necklace!!
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One of my favorite pieces is the CASABLANCA NECKLACE
I would love the Athena Bracelets!
pick me please
I am in love with the nesting pearl set!
The Maria ring is absolutely gorgeous!
Love the Night Owl Necklace! Thanks for the giveaway : )
Loving the Je t'aime ring!!
Too pretty, I cant choose just one!! :))
I love the Midas ring! colors for summer!
Love the Athena bracelets but the sorbet sixties bangles would be fun!
Love the Athena bracelets but the sorbet sixties bangles would be fun!
Ahhhh i LOVEE jewelmint! I would lovee the "Love Story Set"! Thanks!!
i love the athena bracelets!
I love the jet'ame ring!! oh my goodness!
Cute shop! I love the briar beauty necklace!
I love the aqua bomb ring!
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I'd pick sorbet sixties bangles!
Its weird that we can't see all items. Im seeing different items with my friends, even though I clicked more recommendations.
I'm absolutely heartbroken that the Cinema Americano Bracelet is sold out, because that would have been my choice, for sure! Sooo, maybe the Heavy Metal Necklace?
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I love the Seventies Flare Ring!!
I would love, love, LOVE the Maria ring!!!
Now, i'm a member !I love the bermuda earrings :)
I love the Atlantis Pendant too! <3
I love the cute Aqua Bomb ring!
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I LOVE the Athena bracelets!
I love love love the Nesting Pearl set!
I love love love the Nesting Pearl Set!
The Dane City Bracelet is pretty amazing. ((:
Love your blog, love the Mint sites and LOVE the natural beauty bracelets!
I love love love the Nesting Pearl set!
I love love love the Nesting Pearl set!
I also love the tough love rings!
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love that bean necklace that you love! can’t find it on the site though!!
would love a funky ring for summer
I love the garden party rings!
In love with the besting pearl set!!