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!
…and josh’s iphone, too.
I always love these posts. You have the cutest kiddos! Thanks so much for sharing, it really brings a smile to my face!
http://mollycurley.blogspot.com
xo Molly
Lovely. Your kids are always smiling :)
http://lifeiswhathappensblog.wordpress.com/
i love that those two look like best buds :) wish i had that when i was a kid!
It’s because of love taza that i purchased the vsco cam a week ago.. Judt like last friday (asia time) it went for free.. Any way.. Fun and light themed blog like yours are comparable to my favourite tv series.. The keep me hooked and wanting for more.. More power to love taza!!!
Your family is too beautiful for words! I must say that your blog has become one of my favorites! I love your honesty, your enthusiasm for life and, of course, your style! Seriously, you make me want to be a better person. So thank you for sharing!
Lovely as usual!
I’m totally addicted to Instagram too! Lovely xx
http://www.girlaboutchelts.blogspot.com
The picture of E with the pink Diana will always be a favorite :)
Damaris
http://www.thecatyouandus.com
I think my favs are E with the helmets and drying her nails, and S on the playground with those adorable legs! Super cute :)
your kids are so cute…..can’t get enough of your pictures!!!!!!…..maybe because my two little ones are just like yours…very close to each other(the 14 months age difference between them helps build beautiful souvenirs!!!!!!!)…..greetings from France ♥
Love these photos, they make me want to move to NY!
So many beautiful photos!!!!I love the one with Eleonor and the fan!hahahahahaha
your littles are precious! and i love seeing nyc through your iphone lens :)
thanks for sharing!!!
~S.
You have the perfect family! E & S with their perfect smiles!!!
Totally Darling! x
Those action-packed days of yours bring so many joyful emotions!
And behind your duties as a wonderful mama here comes the photographer capturing snippets of all aspects of life. I applied some of your tips from the Canon series to images from my latest post and loved the enhanced saffron hue I came out with. I happily linked your posts here:
http://bit.ly/JuicyLemons.
Have a lovely day!! xx
Those chubby thighs! Too cute!!
I love seeing our family photos! Your children are always so happy and cheerful. Little bundles of joy. :)
Our family adventures: http://smittenbyangels.blogspot.com
I literally can’t love the picture of E drying her nails anymore than I already do. So cute! She looks beyond thrilled.
Aw they look so sweet hanging out with their little friends! :-)
Haha Eleanor is soooo crazy & funny :D
I love her mimic in all of her photos :)
x
I don’t know what is cuter, Eleanor’s red toenails or Samson’s chubby little baby legs. Such beautiful children!
these pictures are so nice!! E and S are so beautiful!! love your style!!
http://www.thestelstyle.com
I always love your life according to pictures. You have such cute kids. Hanna
I think I’ll always die a little when I see the one of Eleanor with all the bike helmets, ready to go. So adorable!
These pictures are so fun!
Shannon
http://GBOfashion.com
I think the winner is E with the helmets ;)
Looks like life lately has been pretty great! The Mamas and strollers picture is fantastic! And the wheel spinning with the babies, innovative babysitting! Ill def have to try that one! Haha lovely family pix!
Lynden Laundry
http://lyndenlaundry.blogspot.com/?m=1
Your babies have the best smiles!!
xo,
Katie
http://hellolittlebean.com
oh, naomi, i love it soo much to follow you on instagram and get to see these little pieces of your days! thank you so much for blogging and sharing!
sending all my love to nyc <3
wonderful family!! a spanish follower!!!
a lot of love
I follow your blog daily and have been for such a long time!! I adore you guys as a family and the one thing that always stands out for me is the SMILES!
You all have BIG, HAPPY SMILES.
It’s contagious!
Much love, Bailey from Vanilla Blonde
Your blog makes me happy : D Sending your family love ! All the way from Seoul, Korea !
so sweet and precious; full of light and love and colour and joy
xx
http://petalandplume.blogspot.ca/
Oh those babies. They make me the happiest!
I love the photo of Samson in front of the fountain! He just looks so tiny. Very cute family photos Naomi :)
Your family is so precious!
Cannot get enough of these “Life Lately According to My iPhone Pictures”! They make me smile a whole lot :D
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LOVELY!
Has your husband ever been told he looks a LOT like Forest from Hellogoodbye??
XoOoXXxO
http://www.lovingphx.blogspot.com
Seriously. Always well dressed. Every single one of you. How do I do that?
I really enjoy your iphone’s pictures
So sweet
Hugs from Brasil
Rayani
This blog recminds of a Kelle Hampton clone. Totally both self absorbed and pathetic.
I really dig that colourful skirt and yellow dress! Also, as well as being preposterously cute, your babies appear to be better painters than I am.
Oh my gosh, these are the best ones ever. The photo of E in front of the fan!? Aaah! I die!! Thank you for sharing :)
I really like this summary. It funniest picture of all pushchairs. We see that life PLEASURE. Kisses and happy Tuesday.
Your kids are adorable! Makes me wonder if I should have baby 2 a little sooner than the planned 4 years! :)
http://www.hellomamamina.blogspot.com
Hi Taza ! I really LOVE your blog & your little ones! They are just so cute & adorable. I feel like that you are my best friend, you really connect with your readers! :) Happy Birthday in advance
Saba x
love the strollers at the beach! how cool!
Love the Instagram photos. Do you use a program to create the grid or do you post it like that somehow? I’d like to do my own sequence of pics. Love your blog – it’s an inspiration!
Cheers! KC,
http://www.mychampagnesunday.com
Your family is so beautiful! :)
Thanks for sharing!
I was not able to live a comment on your birthday wish list post – but I did want to say that I recently borrowed that book (Simple times) from the library and found it a little strange – there’s a whole chapter about making crafts with sausage and another one about love making (very distasteful).
Other than that your list looks great!!!
Love it! New post on my blog tonight! I use the same camera as Taza
I love samson’s bright smile!
The one with Eleanor drying her nails by the fan gets me every.time! I love it… her face is just so sweet and full of excitement :)
Such adorable pictures!
Only 27? You seem so much older
love these “life from my iphone” posts! Can you tell us what you do with the photos from your iphone? do you upload them to your computer and then delete them from your phone? I’m trying to find a way to keep them other than that! any suggestions??