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!
to be honest, it really didn’t take too long. between seeking out some of my favorite treats, this unreal 70 degree weather we’ve been having and spending time with good friends and my tiny family, it sure does feel good to be back in this city. taking it day by day, and of course each day has a few hiccups, but today, i’m a happy girl. hiiiiiiii again, new york!
hope you have an awesome monday!
So glad to hear you’re feeling settled in NYC again. That homesick-even-though-you’re-home feeling is a funny one! I love love love these photos, they’re some of my favourite I’ve ever seen of the city on your blog! Beautiful!
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I’m a firm believer in that it’s the little things that make the city you live in home! Love the NY snapshots- full of personality!
these pictures will definitely get me through my Monday all the way over in Texas :)
the colors are so vibrant — it just makes my heart happy! thanks for sharing!
have the best Monday!
These photos are wonderful!!!
I’m sure you’ll find other thousands reasons for falling in love with your city!
I love those sunflowers!
NY is the one of my dream city ,i hope i could see one day!
NY is amazing, you are so lucky for living in this wonderful city. This pictures are so nice!!!
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Beautiful pictures
I wish you a sweet week
Hugs
Rayani
Oh yay! I am so glad things turned around for you! These are beautiful photos!
xo, Juliette Laura
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Beautiful shots of New York Naomi! So happy to hear you are your city are back in love :) your bright and positive post here and on Instagram have made my rainy Monday a little more cheery!
xx
Faith
Lovely photos. Going to NY in a few weeks. Will try to stop at some of you fave spots. Your pictures sure inspire me! Who knows, I might even get my hands on a cronut. HA
I love these photos!!!
Great photos, goodnesss I love New York!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
glad to hear it lovely lady!
nothing like a good day out with the family to get your love back for a place (not that it ever really went away!)
love the pictures :)
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new york seems to lend reasons to love so easily..
happy monday to you!
xx
You make me love where I’m from. Thank you!
Beautiful pictures as always.
Have a nice week :)
Estelle
Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos!
Happy Monday!
ahhhh the babies shaking hands! so precious.
aw, looks like a blast! Love the photos!
xox
giedre
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Love! What on earth is that delicious treat in the early pics? Where can I get it??
Looks like a great weekend! I’m glad you’ve “re-found” the things in NY that make you happy :)
Such a colourful day! What a beautiful post, as always Taza.
-Jade
gracious-silhouettes.blogspot.co.uk
love these snaps! you captured the energy perfectly! x
One of the most wonderful (and confusing) things about motherhood is one moment EVERYTHING seems inconvenient… and then the next moment is absolute bliss. The blissful moments totally make up for everything ;)
So glad you’re loving the city again. With scenes like this though, it’s hard not to love it! And oh my god, how cute is the baby handshake picture!? xx
Awesome photos! Love the colors, especially on the bike one.
These photos are so sweet. Makes me wish I lived in NYC Hanna Lei
thanks for sharing this stunning photos! good to know you are feeling better about NY!
Gosh, I would love to visit New York soon. 7 years has been too long!
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Seems like Eleanor has a few good friends! Hope you had a great Monday too. :)
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This post put a smile on my face! I always find the little things help me love the city I live in even more! These photos are beautiful!
xo
Rachel
E’s hair is getting long :) so cute!
-Deana, from Birds&Oxfords
Oh yes! You nailed it with these happy pictures of NYC. I’m visiting the city soon and this post just makes me looking forward to it even more. Hoping the weather is still great!
These pictures are beautiful!! Glad you got your love for the city back :)
Glad you got your groove back! Enjoy the lovely weather!
Beautiful photos!
Brittanny //http://brittannytaylor.com/blog
coming home from a wonderful vacay is hard, no matter where you live!! even when i get to come home to sunny southern california beaches, for some reason i want to stay in rainy seattle, or hot utah, or boring nebraska (no offense nebraska) for just ONE MORE DAY! glad you’re getting your groove back. :)
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i’m glad you found your happy in new york again! these pictures emit joy :)
Great photos of a great city. I knew you’d find your love for it again very quickly. And I’m glad you did, because it’s so nice to have you share it with us here online!
So glad you’re loving NYC again! I’m living vicariously through you :)
Phew! I was scared you were going to announce you were moving out of the city. I live vicariously through your pictures. ;) Speaking of pictures, these are some of the best I have seen on NYC on your blog yet! Hip hip hooray!
I cannot wait to move to NYC next year for school ! ive always love the city and im so excited to call it my home soon :)))))
gorgeous photos!! so happy for you.
xxoo,
nikki
http://www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
Glad to hear you got your city back <3 I'd love to visit someday.
Rosie x | Every Word Handwritten
Aww love these pics, the babies shaking hands are too cute!
YIPEE! Glad you’re feeling back at HOME. :) So much life…and you guys really take advantage to living in the city. I think that’s the key.
I LOVED your Utah photos and I love that you have urban babies. I think it’s SO wonderful that your family gets to experience both! :)
xo,
Henna
http://hennablossom.com
My goodness is that Eleanor in that last picture? She is looking so much older, out of that toddler phase now. Beautiful, sweet little girl :)
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gorgeous photos. eleanor is looking so grown up!
This makes me fall in love with New York, too.
These are so lovely! After following your blog for so long, I finally worked up the courage to start my own. It’s mostly veggie/vegan cooking and other distractions from being a law student, but I’d love any feedback you might have!
Glad you found your NY again. There isn’t anything quite like it.
Beautiful pictures :)
I really like your family’s blog but can you please, please write about something other than NYC? Or maybe different foods in NYC besides donuts and burgers and pictures of bikes? There has to be so much more to NYC than that?
You photograph New York City so beautifully; it makes me proud to live in such a colorful and dynamic city!
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lovely photos. Eleanor’s hair is getting so long, she’s looking less like a baby and more like a little girl everyday!
We just got back from 2 weeks in Hawaii and I am having fun falling in love with my city again.
These shots are superb.
i chronicled our Hawaii trip and our first day back.
xoxo from san francisco
jen
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Sometimes, I get this crazy urge, a literal PAIN (well, just a heavy ache in my chest) to be in NYC… even for a day.
Just yesterday, I heard my sister and her friends (who all lived in NYC for a couple of years for business school at Columbia) talking about how NYC really drains you after a while – I hope I don’t have to experience this part of NYC for a long, long time!
You make me miss NYC so much. I can’t wait to come visit your beautiful city again and document it like you do!
LOVE the “Step inside for happiness”. Saw it online a couple of months ago and told my boss to do it in front of his shop. It is so funny how playful people become trying to jump over the “sign” etc.
oh and WELCOME BACK :)
Taty
http://taty-in-newyork.blogspot.com
On Monday it was not bad at all, very stressful but in the end of the day has been better. When you return to your city after the holidays is like discovering a new city right?. Enjoy. Kisses and happy Tuesday.
I was in NYC this weekend for the Jazz Age Party on Governor’s Island, and we stayed in the Lower East Side a block from Donut Plant – it’s so funny to see you eating donuts there a day after I did!
(you should totally check out the party next year, it seems right up your alley!)
I know exactly how you feel about city life – sometimes it breaks you down but then the smallest thing will make you fall in love with the city again. Sending love from Eastern Market!
amazing pictures I’d love to visit New York one day =) xoxo
Gina || daffodils and daydreams
You and little eleanor make the same faces and I think that is SO cute!
How lovely!
Valentina
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so good to hear!
x
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Beautiful photos! So happy you’re finding that love for NY again! I think when Fall comes around and the yummy seasonal warm drinks start coming to our coffee shops, you will fall even deeper in love (happens to me every time!)
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Oh Naomi, I’m so happy you found it again!
Xo Lisa
Making Life’s Lemons
Loved this post! you really help me refall in love with NYC.. however, I am not completely sure I was completely in love with it. It just seems so tough with my one babe! I can’t imagine how you do it with two!!!
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Hi! I am currently in Boston at the Hubspot Inbound Marketing conference, and the keynote speaker this morning was Arianna Huffington. Her topic was leadership in business, and she referenced the above article! She was truly inspirational, and a few takeaways were: lean back, re-energize, slow down, and sleep matters! Noone can lead if they are not truly in tune with their own imagination and well being – both in business and in relationships, parenthood, etc.
Thanks so much for sharing beautiful and expressive
Beautiful photos, as always! I loove how crisp and clear every one of your photos turns out, I was just wondering how you manage to keep harsh shadows off of your faces? That’s always my biggest issue, no matter what time of day/weather I shoot in. I’d love to see another photography related post, your pictures are flawless!
Happy to see your beautiful family back in NYC <3
That “Happiness Is” is my absolute favorite part of my city! Your photos are beautiful as always and the kids look so joyous and happy! Wishing you love and success in NYC – I Know it can be a tough one! xoxo
LOVELY
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Beautiful photos.. wish i got to see this side of New York when i was there to visit, unfortunately I got trapped in Hurricane Sandy
I really like that New York it’s the kind of city where you can find a circle of happiness inviting you to step in, drawn on the ground. I wish I will be able to visit it soon, and I hope I find it as colorful as your pictures show <3
isn’t it funny how “the grass is always greener” is usually so true? deep down we know we’re where we are supposed to be, but we somehow have moments of aching for somewhere different! if it’s any consolation, i love being in utah, but my heart aches for a little nyc… i’m sure you’ll look back and be so grateful you captured so much of your life in the city! thanks for letting us on the other side live vicariously through you! :)
Holy moly! Best post ever. These pictures are incredible! <3
I think it’s time for me to say hi to you guys. I’ve been following your blog since a while ago, and I’ve never dared to leave a comment! First, let me just say your blog just became one of my favorites. The funny thing is that I’m only 20 years old and I’ve never though I would actually enjoy this much to follow a blog that is so different from the ones I usually follow (fashion blogs). I mean, all your pictures are drop dead gorgeous and just make me wanna go out there and start to photograph so I can improve my skills. Well, basically what I’m trying to say is that you guys inspire me a lot! Plus, when I see your posts the only think I do is daydreaming and wishing someday I could have such an adorable and cute family as you guys do! :) <3
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