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!
a few iphone photos from our trip to amsterdam and paris last week! we took a lot of photos on our SLR camera also and once i have time to upload and go through them, i will share a few here…hopefully next week! glad to be back and readjusting to our time zone. new york looks especially wonderful with all the holiday lights and decor taking over. it’s a good time of year. feeling thankful.
Happy family always makes lovely photos :)
Beautiful family, beautiful photos!
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You had a wonderful time in Paris and Amsterdam :) Excited to see the slr ones! And even more excited about the Christmas lights in NY, it must be stunning!
Great pictures….I haven’t been blessed with children but I have a wonderful niece and nephew…its quite addictive watching their expressions when they find things funny or when they explore new things! ;)
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lovely pics…. looks like you guys had a lot of fun!
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Looks happy & colorful! And I see you tried the Dutch pancakes, good huh? These are my favorites! :)
the canals, the town homes, the bikes! beautiful Amsterdam. and beautiful family, of course.
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how lovely! i have a similar picture of that little yellow car, it’s the cutest thing!
xo, cheyenne
Looks like you had such a fun trip! Great places to visit!
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You will share a”few” photos? Don’t skimp on the sharing :). I want to see them all (okay…at least a lot). I think the last photo on the bottom right is my favorite in this bunch, Your family is extra adorable overseas.
ça c’est Paris !
ça c’est Paris !!!
i love these pics….so lovely. it’s clear you had a lovely holiday.
xo
n
Such a wonderful series of photographs. Looks like you all had a blast!
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I always love your pictures! Looks like such a fun time!
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This trip looks like such a blast! I’m so envious of you guys in all of those amazing food photos. The littles in their jammies reacting to whatever is on that screen made me “awww” out loud!
how sweet! i hope you enjoyed your trip! can’t wait to see more photos. :)
Awesome photos! :)
cute, cute cute!
looks like you guys have been having a lot of fun lately : )
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lovely! great memories in the making ;)
Hi Naomi!!!
I loooove all these photos!!
I have a question…I like a lot how you are dressed in the fourth photos..can you tell me where I can find those clothes!
Grazie!!!
Ciao!
Lovely pictures! Your blog is so inspirational and optimistic! :) Love that!
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I’ve loved all. That brings me memories of Paris … A Eleonor I see very old. Kisses and Happy Mondays.
The one of you guys Skyping with family is just too cute!
These pictures are adorable and just warm my heart. Hope you had a fabulous trip!
The one of you and your hubby in front of the Eiffel Tower is just too much! That neeeeeeds to be in print some how. Gosh it is perfect.
xo
Michaela
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Taza, could you do a post on helping kids adjust to the time difference? our family is leaving for a 3.5 week trip to Indonesia, which is 14 hours ahead of where we live now. Our kids are 3 years and 8 months old. Thanks so much.
such beautiful snaps!! love! x
Great pictures! Looks like such a fun trip! Your kids are going to be so worldly :-)
so cute! great pictures…
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oh, this family. what a vision! europe suits you.
xx
You guys are just TOO cute!!
The pic of the Van Gogh makes my heart ache- that’s the real deal- love all of these- such an amazing experience for your babes too.
I love so very much that you guys travel so much with small children. It’s really inspirational for me.
i love Samson’s pudgy legs!! looks like the most fun trip :) happy returning home!
I can’t wait to see the photos you took! Looking forward to those posts :) Happy Monday, Davis Family!
such a fun time! can’t wait to see the rest of the snapshots :)
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Your time in Europe was just lovely! You look like you stepped out of a Hallmark card! And I can only imagine how beautiful NYC would be during the holidays! Just lovely :)
xo TJ
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Lovely photos!
Love these beautiful pictures, especially with the whole family ones! Can’t wait to check out your SLR ones also :)
Thanks for sharing!
how wonderful! i love the picture of the kiddos laughing in bed… how precious!
Beautiful photos and lovely family. Thanks for posting!
Your family is adorable and I can not wait to see the rest of the pictures!
xx
Kelly
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You have a really beautiful family. Lovely pictures! :)
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I loved getting to follow along via your IG photos! So excited to see the ones from your SLR!
This looks like such a fun trip! You kids seem like they are very good with traveling!
Leah Faye
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Oh so fun! It was great seeing all of your adventures on Instagram.
Three mind-bogglingly beautiful and wonderful cities in one post – almost too much for me to handle!
What a fun trip! I bet New York looks amazing at Christmas time!
I love these pictures! Looks like it was such a fun and happy trip. Good for you guys.
This looks like so much fun!!
Can’t believe you were so close to me…! This is Paris!!
The lock thing is so cool! –Hanna Lei
love the pictures of you and your family! you all are having so much fun on that adventure! it is a joy to watch!
love your jacket in all these pics! welcome home!
xxoo,
nikki
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i admire you for being so confident in traveling with the kiddos. great memories and awesome experiences!
xo jenna
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The 190K+ people who follow you on Instagram already saw these.
Seems that you have a great holyday. Pics are beautiful but you family more!
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love love love – you have such a gorgeous family and how perfect that you travel with them.
Where did you get your yellow/green pom pom hat?!
The cutest little family!!! :)
Those are all absolutely adorable! I went to Paris on my honeymoon last year and these pics make me want to go back right now!
I seriously adore your little family!
Looks fun!
x
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What a gift you have to capture moments through the lens! I love them all, but the one of your husband feeding Samson is especially endearing. Isn’t it funny how we make certain faces when feeding our children? Love it!
Love looking at your lovely pics and beautiful little family as always xx
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Always lovely photos!!!!
i love the picture of the two nenes in the bridge of locks. i am so jealous i want to go there so badly :p such cute pictures. hope u enjoyed :)
Wow! These are incredible images! Are these taken with your phone? I can’t wait to check back later for the ones from the SLR! Beautiful family, beautiful travels!
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I love your blog, i am french and your photos make me dream
Where have you bought your marvelous red coat?
Have a nice day
So cute! Love all of your pictures! Your family is so adorable Naomi!
Great pics! Too bad I didn’t know you were in Amsterdam as I live next to this great city! It seems you enjoyed yourselves. Groetjes!
Amazing snapshots! Love the one of Josh jumping with Eleanor behind him.
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