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!
love the polka dot suit! so cute.
Samson is growing into such a handsome young man :) I'm a little bit in love with his baby Mohawk!
ahh that last binky shot! how cute are your two?! :)
I love her suit and his hair!! And the last picture? So adorable!
iPhone pictures are the most honest little peek at life, and yours is becoming so beautiful with Samson showing up! Love Eleanor cradling him in the last one; it's true love.
So sweet, as always! And Samson is amazing!
Brooke
Congratulationi per la tua famiglia, che è davvero bellissima!!!!
E buoon viaggio!
So cute!! Your daughter looks like she enjoys being a big sister!! Love the red shoes and polish!! So Fun!
I love following you on Instagram. the pics of your little ones just make me melt. and i've been dying to do a chalkboard wall for my little Jude too!
adorable pictures :)
xo, cheyenne
Such a blessed family <3
love it <3
Beautiful pictures! :)
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Such a gorgeous bunch of photos, esp. the ones with kids playing together :)
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Well thank you the iPhone of Naomi and Josh! =) You really brightened my dull work day.
I just love E's chalkboard wall. The bunting drawing is cute. I saw on twitter you are in the LA area. You are going to have so much fun! Go to the downtown LA library. It's amazing =)
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ok, seriously. you two make some adorable little people. c:
you have the cutest little family!
omg, what a cute photos! Samson from day to day more sweeter :P Those eyes!!! I love they are! :D U are really fortune with ur amazing childs! :)
It is so nice to see snapshots of the everyday life of another family with small kids. It is interesting to imagine how the family life in a different continent is. Samson is a beautiful little baby-boy! Wish you a relaxing weekend!
aww eleanor is going to be such a sweet sister to Samson! i love the last photo of her holding him :)
Your little boy is plumping up beautifully! And E looks to be making the loveliest big sister. Savour every minute, Naomi!
So sweet! Which stroller is that ? It's seems to be really big!
So very cute, looks like life is good :)
Zoe
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Adorable photos!
Rose Eva
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This post is making me die of happiness a little inside. Your kids are so adorable!
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xo
You honestly have some of the most adorable children. It's ridiculous!! Rhi xx
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lovely fotos!
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cute green dotty swimsuit for little e
& i love your red shoes :)
you are such a beautiful family!
i love to read your blog, your photos have very special and loving atmosphere!
you seem like a perfect family! :))
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The kiddos are adorable – love visiting your blog to find a new enrty – I'm totally hooked! Love & blessings, ash & lola x
Oh goodness, the pictures with Samson and Eleanor are just too cute. You have a beautiful family! xx
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you have the cutest instagram!
you have the cutest instagram!
you have the cutest instagram!
you have the cutest instagram!
you have the cutest instagram!
you have the cutest instagram!
that sweet girl's got so much personality!
Panda in the fountain with Miss E- too cute!
Love the photo of E and Kingsley!!
You have a wonderful family! look at those cute chubby faces :)
your kiddos are as gorgeous as they come :)
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so precious! love the b/w of the two bebes and, of course, the last one. you are one lucky mama!
Love the last one of her helping put Samson's paci in, so cute!
Love the last one of her helping put Samson's paci in, so cute!
Every single one of these pictures are adorable! Ahhh! <3
Eleanor looks so cute as a big sister. They are both just adorable.
Hi Taza, I found your website this week and your family is incredibly adorable. I can feel your love and light for them coming through your photos and words. It makes me happy to share in a small piece of your rockstar world. Cheers!
So many cute pictures! Hope you guys are having a blast in California.
The picture of her reading as he sleeps is precious ♥
Your little family is dream worthy!
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I've said it many times before but I'll say it again… your kids are THE CUTEST!!
Love the two little cuties interacting! And E splashing in the fountains ;)
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The interactions between the two of them are just so sweet!
You two should have as many babies as you can handle, you create such adorable little ones!!
The pics are so lovely:)
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Ok, so I'm not a "baby" baby person. I don't want to hold everyone else's kids or make cooing noises in their direction. But the eyes on that boy of yours would make any heart melt! So much expression for one so young. Just too sweet.
xo
shalan
Seus pequenos são realmente lindos! Muito fofos! *-*
Que Deus continue abençoando você e sua família linda! :D
Qué bonito está el bebé, y cómo cuida su hermana de él…unas imagenes muy bonitas!!
besitos
I LOVE ALL of these pictures! The one with E pushing the stroller, the one where she is reading while Samson is sleeping, the one where she's cradling her little brother and is (I'm assuming helping him) hold his binky:) You can definetely tell they are siblings because they are both georgeous!
Your littles are SO cute. E looks like she really enjoys being a big sister!
looks like eleanore is all over the place!
what a happy baby!!!
xo the egg out west.
what a beautiful familyyyyyy
xoxoxo
Oh, baby mohawk! LOVE! I think he's starting to look so much like you, Taza! Your kids are gorgeous. Cheers.
That very last picture on the right is too precious! You have a gorgeous family!
Love, Jazmyn♥
Gosh, that little Eleanor is just SO IN CHARGE isn't she?! You can see her energy and go get 'em in every one of those pictures :)
e has the most adorable little outfits. i love them so much!
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Love the pictures of your babies! Makes me remember when mine were just born and 18 months old, so precious. Now they are (almost) three and four and a half and best friends. Found your blog recently and really enjoy it!
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These photos really made me smile – your family are adorable and it looks like you're always having fun :)
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They are so adorable!
/Sophie
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Looks like so much fun! Samson is getting so big! xo
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can't wait to see my two little boys interacting like e and samson. i have a 2 year old already and another due to arrive next saturday! i get all warm and fuzzy when i see your photos of the two of them together.
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Cute, cute, cute!
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where do you buy leggings for E? i love the burgundy ones and the striped ones–i'd love to get them for my kiddo.
tops are also swell. maybe you could do a post about that?
please share!
thanks!
Those babies are just so precious. Eleanor has an old fashioned Gerber baby quality about her. She reminds me so much of a baby Shirley Temple.
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Ur children are so adorable! You have a lovely family ♥
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Hello! Eleanor is beautiful! I always love your photos! I've been trying to contact you about sponsoring! I've tried emailing you twice & tweeting you. No replies! I'd love for a spot on your blog! Please contact me: [email protected]
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Thanks! XoXo
Hi Naomi, is there an email where I could send you some important questions? Or I must do it only with comments? Please and thank you.
PS: sorry about my english, but I'm from Spain =)
Such cute kids!!
oh gosh, i just love looking at all of your instagram shots. they are always so beautiful. and what perfect children :)
xo TJ
I recently found your blog and love it. I, too, have an Eleanor. Love the pics!
Such a lovely little family!
Hello Taza, I'm Ellice from Indonesia, your new blog reader :)
Your blog is full of happiness and both of your children are adorable :)
Your kids are preeecious :)
Val
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Taza,husband,Eleanore and Samson
You have the cutest family I have ever seen in my life! :) u have inspired me in your amazing style thanks so much for sharing your beautiful family on your blot. You are so blessed
again thanks
sierralynn :)