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!
happy mother’s day (weekend) to all of the women in the world! but especially to my sweet mama, and josh’s mama, who i know have personally gone through so much yet happily and courageously give of themselves entirely to their role as mothers. i’m so thankful for all you do, and love you both.
hope everyone gets a back rub or homemade card or a chance to sleep in!!!!!! ;)
happy mother’s day!!!
OH MY WORD that picture of you e and samson is so sweet i can’t even believe it. happy mothers day to you lady!
<3becky
http://www.loosefromthezoo.com
Happy Mother’s Day to you, too :)
happy mother’s day! i’m sure just seeing your lil cuties sunday morning will be enough “mother’s day satisfaction”, but hopefully you at least get a few extra hugs and kisses ;)
Happy Mother’s Day to you and your Mama and Mama-in-law! I love the baby pics – ah the joys of being children of the 80’s!
happy happy day!
lovely photos, so much love
Precious memories/photographs! The world be nothing without our dear sweet mothers! I’ll miss mine this year and the distance between us for the first time ever… but I thank God I’ve been blessed with his mercy and I have not only a Mother but two wonderful Grandmothers, and amazing Aunties, cousins and girlfriends who fill my life with such joy! God is so merciful to us let’s not forget to thank Him for our Mothers as well :)
Happy, happy day to you too! :)
Happy mothers day!
xo,
http://www.dysfunctionaleverafter.com
Happy Mothers Day to you Naomi!!! Im still getting use to the fact that Mothers Day is for me too haha–hope it’s a great weekend! P.s. I am doing a Kate Spade Tote bag giveaway (camel and hot pink!!!) on my Color Issue blog! (hey just sayin’) :-)
Happy Mother’s Day to you! I have learned so much about the type of mom I want to be from reading your blog, thank you for that. Enjoy your weekend xoxo
Those are such precious pictures. I hope you have an amazing day!
http://mollycurley.blogspot.com
xo Molly
Happy Mothers Day to YOU!
You seem like an amazing mother raising an amazing family!
xoxo
Juliette Laura
http://juliettelaura.blogspot.com/
I hope you have a very Happy Mother’s Day too Naomi.
I think I need to see more baby Taza & Josh photos!
i wish you also a very happy mothers day!
i hope the sun will shining.
xo from berlin
dana
Love these old school pictures. Happy Mother’s Day to you!!
Happy mothers day to you! Hanna
Happy Mother’s Day, i hope you enjoy it with your little ones.
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Happy Mother’s Day to you!!! I hope you are having a wonderful Weekend!
xoxo
Happy Mothers Day!! xoxoxo
So sweet. Hope you have a wonderful Mother’s Day!!
I’m still trying to figure out how you looked so fab right after giving birth! ;) Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to you too! My husband already told me that I will be sleeping in on Sunday and that him and my babies (2 and 3 years old) will be making me breakfast! :)
Aww, what sweet photos! Happy Mother’s Day! :)
Happy Mother’s Day to you too. Definitely getting a spa day this year especially after just giving birth. Hope you get to sleep in!
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happy mother’s day to all mamas out there! Agree that homemade cards are the best ♥♥♥
http://smittenbyangels.blogspot.com
Happy Mother’s Day to you and to all of the wonderful mothers out there!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Happy Happy <3 Mothers Day Weekend to you too Naomi!!!! Its an extra special one for me being 7 1/2 months pregnant with our little guy & having my exceptionally awesome daughter at my side. <3 it! Enjoy this gorgeous East coast weather!
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Happy Mother’s Day to you! My two kids are almost exactly the same ages as your two kids – can you believe how fast the time has flown by? Motherhood is truly a miracle.
Happy Mother’s Day! Have the best one yet.
Happy Mothers Day!
You sure are a great mommy.
Happy Mother’s day to you! You are such an inspiring mother, I hope to be like you when I have children :)
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Happy Mother’s Day =)
xo,
Katie
http://hellolittlebean.com
Hi,
happy mother’s day to you! I enjoy reading your blog and seeing all the great pics you put up! I really love the picture of you and your kids you included in this post. I recognize you are wearing a nursing tank, and I just think that’s such a endearing little thing! I like to read your blog because I have a girl born in January 2011 and another girl born in August 2012, so a lot of what you post really resonates with me. Sometimes when I read your blog I just say “Awwww!” sometimes I laugh and sometimes I cry!
thanks for sharing!
-Linnea taylor
Happy Happy Mother’s Day!
xoxo
H&H
http://hemingwayandhandbags.blogspot.com
Happy Mother’s Day!!! =)
Happy Mother’s Day!
Btw, do you license your photos to other sites? I saw some familiar faces here: http://elitedaily.com/category/life/wellness/ and wanted to make sure you were ok with that :)
i don’t. thanks for letting me know!
Oh, goodness. The top picture (I don’t know if it’s you or your husband) looks JUST like Samson to me. So adorable. :)
Happy Mother’s Day! Love reading your blog and the beautiful photos of your family!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Wonderful post,
Happy Mothers Day to you
These photos are lovely
Lots of love
Kate xo
http://www.and-kate.blogspot.com
Happy mother´s day for you and your family aswell…
Hope you find some sleep…
Hope I find som sleep :)
My only wish for this day ;)
One day I want to be a mama just like you. You are great with your kids and you still look so stylish and perfect.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! SO SWEET :) This definitely made me smile. :)
xo,
Henna
http://hennablossom.com
your family ist so beautiful!
happy weekend :)
http://ofmoonsbirdsandlove.blogspot.de/
Happy Mother’s Day to you as well!
xoxo from San Francisco
http://oururbanplayground.com/?p=1500
this is a beautiful sweet mothersdaypost! Love it!
happy mothers day girlfriend! have fun rockin’ out with the fam ;)
Chandler
A very Happy Mother’s Day to you, Naomi! Have a wonderful time with your lovely family!
Happy Mother’s Day to you and your family. Hope you enjoy it!
Happy Mother’s Day ! I hope you are having an awesome day !
So cute!
x
http://thewearwithal.blogspot.com/
Hi, Taza!
As a part of a mother’s day entry, one of your pics is used in a blog, you can check in:
http://www.bebestilo.com/2013/05/cosas-con-estilo-42-feliz-dia-de-la-madre/#more-5879
Best regards
happy belated mother’s day to an inspiring one! xo
Awwww, a belated Happy Mama’s Day to you!
Maria xx
http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspot.com