My Closet

Today I got to spend the afternoon with these beauties and all of our children.

One of my favorite mommy bloggers and friends Tayli Stowers is the blonde in the middle. She is a mommy of three, a yogi, photographer/designer and blogs about her life, mommy things, parties, DIY things and lots of creative stuff. She really is one of the most talented people I think I have ever met. Everything she touches is gold and she is a super mom to boot. Really, there isn't anything this girl can't do!

Meet Chantelle Fowlks, the carmel beauty on the left. This knock out babe, mommy of two is just as creative as her sister (Tayli Stowers). Her instagram feed is one of my favorite to follow, so bright and cololful. You guys should follow it, and she is just as lovely in person and she looks. I count myself lucky to have spent the afternoon with her.

Then there is the crazy lady on the right haha...

So, if you haven't checked out Recycled Consign and Design then you have to, and you are freaking welcome! Amanda who created this amazing brand/store sells the most amazing designer fashion and this place is located in Cedar, Utah. So lucky me! Never fear, she sells everything online! Follow her on Instagram too!  All of these clothes can be bought so you better get your bum over to her site. 

Floral Crown by Wild Blooms

Dress and lace kimono found here

Floral crown by Wild Blooms

For those of you who don't watch Bachelor in Paradise, congrats for not being trashy like me! I admit it, I like it...maybe love it. These new metallic jewelry tattoos are all the rage. Which you would know, if you watched Bachelor in Paradise haha. Anyways you can buy them at here and here

Ring can be found here

Handmade necklace and bracelet can be found here

Knit kimono found here

Dress can be found here

Floral Crown by Wild Blooms

Poncho can be bought here

Hats similar here and here and here

Rock that Top Knot

I am not done rocking the top knot! I love trends that require little work and are simply easy breezy. So this is just a half bun, and I do this one all the time. Let me paint you a picture: day old, two day old, lets be honest four day old hair...my curls are nice and grungy, dry shampoo that baby and then half top knot it is! 

Outfit Details// My awesome shirt// Floral Kimono// Skirt

1. bobby pins

2. hair spray and maybe dry shampoo

Alright, now go and rock the crap out of that top-knot! 

9 Months Old

 My little lover boy is nine months old, this last month came and went so quickly I didn't even realize it. Scary! August was a good month, I got to spend some real quality time with this little babe.

Strider is turning to out to be as crazy and energetic as his mother! He is crawling everywhere, getting into everything and stands (on accident). Strider loves people and is always laughing, he makes himself the "life of the party" anywhere he goes. He has been growling at his hands and toys lately and it cracks me up every time. He is starting to mimic, he can make clicking noises, stick his tongue out and blow and my favorite is when he shakes his head back and forth (like a crazy man). He loves music and will start bouncing if you sing anything or he hears anything with a beat (I guess he gets that from his Dad). I am nervous for him to walk, I am not sure I can handle living with a human who is busier than me haha.

 I love motherhood and I am learning a lot through all the challenges and unknowns. I wouldn't say this has been an easy year for our family but without a shadow of a doubt this year has been filled with more love than I knew existed. Between my husband and I running our own businesses, marriage, religion, life challenges and Strider it's been busy but I feel that through all these things I am finding who I want to be. I can feel myself becoming "her", the woman I have dreamed of being since I was a little girl. Someone kind, patient, lovely, talented, brave and a mother who makes you feel like everything in the world is okay. I am definitely not there but I can feel myself becoming a little bit better everyday, and that counts. So far I have Strider fooled into thinking I am awesome, so that is good enough for now!  

I love these little party poopers...Oh, and Happy Sunday babes!