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....
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...
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. 💛...
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!...
Last time I’d been on this train I was their age! Reporting back that as a grown up, it’s still just as fun! Swipe for photos. Also— Utah is showing off. Such beautiful views out both sides of the train car. Swipe for more photos!...
today we have an exciting giveaway for you from our sponsor, sole society! there will be two lucky readers who walk away with a new shoe closet (5 pairs each of their choice!) sole society is great because they release a new pair of shoes every day. and most are priced at $49.95, with free shipping both ways. also, they have some of the cutest flats ever.
to enter to win, please visit sole society. then come back here and leave a comment below telling us which shoes are your favorite. the winners will be drawn at random and announced next week.
ps. sole society is offering $15 off your first purchase (US only) with the code ROCKSTAR15 at checkout. expires 10/31.
update 9/30: congrats to our winners below! please email me your contact info. rockstardiaries {at} gmail.com. thanks to all who entered!
I like the peyton!
i loooove the "KRISTA" shoes! thanks for the chance!
The riding boots are great! New boots for school, yey!
i LOVE the dahlia platform pump in ruby it's so lovely!
I love the Dale flats in gray, but they have quite a few beautiful pairs of shoes.
I like Lizzie and Alisa.
Love the gabby booties! so perfect for fall…love the earthy colors.
I love the Hope shoes! They are so lovely. I like that they have just a tiny wedge but they appear more like a ballet flat.
so many to choose from but i loved stella and nadia!
The Sydney wedges are to die for !! I'm reading and reading this block and it's like an infusion of love ! Thank you !
rumer in taupe!dahlia in ruby! beautiful
Wow, so many cute shoes and boots! I LOVE the two-tone Carolyn riding boots. What a great giveaway!
Please plesae please gift me with riding boots. What a wonderful way to start off the new year!
these are my favorite :) Shiloh Snakeskin Wedge
I LOVE all the flats! This store rocks!!
I love the peony flats and carolyn boots!! They would be perfect for when I teach! This giveaway is awesome!
i LOVE the poppy and peony flats! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
I just love the Monica ones.
I fell in love with the Ilene platform sandal in green and the Elisa suede bow pump in Chili Red, I couldn't choose between them, all of them are so pretty it was too hard to pick just one!!!
The Lizzie ballet flats are to die for! So cute!
The Lizzie ballet flats are to die for! So cute!
my feet are so tired of heels so those megan's are calling my name right now.
love the dahlia and the elisa in red, the carolyn riding boot (too perfect!), and the kacie nude pump– sure does look like a pretty classic! but in all seriousness, i am loving this store– such great offerings for someone trying to readjust their shoe closet for dc livin' :)
I love the Audrey, Nikki, and Lizzie shoes!
Ahhh I love this website!!! After a quick shop I could go for the Valerie, Monica, Cameron, acacia, Leona and Halle just to name a few!! Praying that I win!!!! Thanks
I like the peyton!
i loooove the "KRISTA" shoes! thanks for the chance!
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The riding boots are great! New boots for school, yey!
i LOVE the dahlia platform pump in ruby it's so lovely!
I love the Dale flats in gray, but they have quite a few beautiful pairs of shoes.
I like Lizzie and Alisa.
Love the gabby booties! so perfect for fall…love the earthy colors.
I love the Hope shoes! They are so lovely. I like that they have just a tiny wedge but they appear more like a ballet flat.
so many to choose from but i loved stella and nadia!
The Sydney wedges are to die for !! I'm reading and reading this block and it's like an infusion of love ! Thank you !
rumer in taupe!dahlia in ruby! beautiful
Wow, so many cute shoes and boots! I LOVE the two-tone Carolyn riding boots. What a great giveaway!
Please plesae please gift me with riding boots. What a wonderful way to start off the new year!
these are my favorite :)
Shiloh
Snakeskin Wedge
I LOVE all the flats! This store rocks!!
I love the peony flats and carolyn boots!! They would be perfect for when I teach! This giveaway is awesome!
i LOVE the poppy and peony flats! Thanks for the awesome giveaway.
I just love the Monica ones.
I fell in love with the Ilene platform sandal in green and the Elisa suede bow pump in Chili Red, I couldn't choose between them, all of them are so pretty it was too hard to pick just one!!!
The Lizzie ballet flats are to die for! So cute!
The Lizzie ballet flats are to die for! So cute!
my feet are so tired of heels so those megan's are calling my name right now.
love the dahlia and the elisa in red, the carolyn riding boot (too perfect!), and the kacie nude pump– sure does look like a pretty classic! but in all seriousness, i am loving this store– such great offerings for someone trying to readjust their shoe closet for dc livin' :)
I love the Audrey, Nikki, and Lizzie shoes!
Ahhh I love this website!!! After a quick shop I could go for the Valerie, Monica, Cameron, acacia, Leona and Halle just to name a few!!
Praying that I win!!!! Thanks
I love the dakota and tanya ones! :D
xx
I love the dakota and tanya ones!!
:)