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!
lovely pictures:-) this is a bit random, but is kingsley alright? haven’t seen pictures of him in ages! x
Lovely photos! So glad I follow you!
xoxo
Juliette Laura
juliettelaura.blogspot.com
I love your site. It’s so uplifting! So much positivity has got to be a good contribution to the world. :)
Samson’s smile is pure gold.
Love these pics. Make me want to be a kid in NYC. Thanks for sharing.
S is getting SO big!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
You’re such a beautiful mama! You’re smile brings one to my face. I love the matching saltwater sandals as well :)
xo, Jenna
http://www.mamadazeblog.com
So cute! What brand is your stroller? I’m in the market for a double!
:)
You seriously have the best instagram photos. Those kids kill me with their cuteness! Also, pictures of bunches of flowers always turn my frown upside down. :)
Same as the first commenter- how is Kingsley? :) I started following your blog way back in the day because of my love for that pooch.
<3
what a sweet little family!
thank you for sharing it with us
P xx
thispeculiartreasure.wordpress.com
Pics of smiling and sleeping babies are the best! xx
you look so cute on that bike, sister! was thinking the other day how long i’ve been reading your blog (5 years?!), and how much your beautiful family has grown! love following along your nyc adventures via IG. xo
I love your braids.
I love these photo updates! Hanna
You guys are all too cute. Seriously, I hope I meet you in real life one day and we become fast friends.
I want your family to have a reality show so I can watch you guys do cute and fun things all day long!
That picture of E in the party hat with her little purse is the cutest!
Hello again!
I keep wondering how you assemble the pictures like that. Which program do you use for that?
Thank you for the hint :)
And I absolutely love checking base with you/your family!
xx Taty
http://taty-in-newyork.blogspot.com
in photoshop!
Some people take pictures ALL THE TIME ;) Seriously, though, I wish I took more pictures to document the every day life. You take great pics.
LUVing your pics! :)
Such a hilarious photo of you with the camera & tripod haha. I love it.
Yeah yeah yeah, so we all know that bloggers tend to share only the good, sparkly, happy moments of their lives. …And we’re supposed to keep in mind that even the happiest of bloggers has a bad, gloomy day once in awhile. But, damn girl! You sure don’t make that easy to believe. These pictures are SO sweet and full of joy – it’s hard to imagine that you have too many bad days when you’re always surrounded by such special people, and in such a special place. SO cute :)
Such a great and lovely photos filled with fun, love and adventure :)
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
Love them!
Thank you for giving me a litle piece of happiness!
Have a nice day!
Ciaoo
cute family photos!! You have such cheerful kids :)
http://smittenbyangels.blogspot.com
I love the little pictures with this gorgeous hat and she looks so happy. Kisses and happy last Wednesday morning Friday.
Love these photos. Gosh, do they make me miss NYC! Seeing the beautiful images, smiling faces and fun times certainly puts me in a good mood for my day, thanks so much for sharing these little moments of happiness with us! :)
You have such cute kids!
Carina xx
http://www.carstina.com/
Cuteee as always!I love your iphone pictures!
And your braids!!How do yo do them?
: )
I am addicted to You guys! :)
Your my inspiration :)
Great family, amazing pictures!
You are very popular here in Poland :)
And i am your fan number one :)
Best regards from our family :)
http://cacynkaa.blogspot.com/ :)
Kisses and hugs
It will be really awsome to see u in my blog one day :)
you are blimmin’ gorgeous, as ever xx
Awweee I love your matching Saltwater Sandals!!! Such beautiful Pictures with beautiful Smiles!!!
xoxo
Happy Tuesday!
Fabulous photos,
Looks like you’ve been extra busy lately (as usual!)
I hope you and your family have an amazing Wednesday
Lots of love
Kate xo
http://www.and-kate.blogspot.com
Lovely photos! Samson is getting so grown up :)
These photos are all so summery! love it!
What an amazing place to raise kids! Eleanor & Sampson are twins, too! :) You’re kind of like super mom.
I spy shake shack!!! Love that place so much, I’m there all the time
I follow your life and your babies growing up….it´s really nice.
From Barcelona with Love.
Flor
I love that picture of E wearing her party hat! She looks SO grown up- how is that possible already?!
http://www.ciderwithrosiebee.blogspot.com
i love your lipstick in the photo where you’re wearing a blue maxi skirt with eleanor! great color on you :) looks like you all have been busy busy busy!
xo,
kristyn
Gorgeous, as always!
Beautiful pics as always! The kids in the birthday hats are too cute :-)
What a beautiful blog! Your family, photos, and site are really fun to look at. I have to start taking more pictures of my family. Thank you!
A-fricking-dorable as always! And look how big they’re getting!!
stop it. seriously, your family is too adorable. I can’t take it. haha!
Taza,
I LOVE your blog. The positivity shines through and always brings a smile to my face, thank you.
If you have the time in the near future, I would love to see a tutorial on that rockin’ braid you wore to the wedding and in some of the photos above. It looks like it would be a great Summer do’!
Big hug from Reno,
Courtney
Lovely pic, lovely moments…
Thanks for sharing all that joy! Love from France!
Lovely spring photos, everything looks so fresh and sunny :) I love your childens’ smiles!
http://lifeiswhathappensblog.wordpress.com/
Lovely and awesome pics – especially the way your red sandals match – I really would love, if you could let me know, where you get them from, would love to wear them together with my little one, too – are they maybe online available?
Thank you so much in advance
Best regards from Berlin!
Lovely photos! And I LOVE your white jacket in the bike photo!
xo Lisa
Making Life’s Lemons
Hi Naomi. I know you get a ton of blog comments, but I hope you take a second to look at and think about mine. I really do enjoy your blog and being able to see the sites in NYC from my computer in Boston. I also understand that blogging is a business venture, especially for one as popular as yours. However, the ads are getting to be a bit too much. I get the need for ad revenue, but the pop up ads that I need to X out of are frankly obnoxious. This is a blog, not a major for-profit web site. Banner ads are one thing, but the ones that take over the page make me not want to visit your blog at all.
Thanks for considering this feedback.
Clare
My favorite is the kiddos passed out on the plane. Makes for a nice snuggly trip :)
http://www.gonetribalblog.com
Where is your adorable trench coat from?
Excited that you were able to experience my city! Isn’t it fabulous!? I must say, I love yours, too. ;)
Taza how do you braid your bangs like that!? Any tips or tutorial recommendations?:)