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Thank you so much for entering our #PARRISHFAMFAVE giveaway
with Tubby Todd + Munchkin this week.
I have enjoyed reading through all of your reviews + childhood memories
as well as reminiscing on my own.
Giveaway closes tonight – – –
the lucky winner will be announced at midnight MST on this instagram post!
Gooooood Luck my friends.

We got pregnant fairly quick after we got married,
which didn’t leave much down time to get to know people
in our neighborhood as well as I had wanted.
Given the circumstance, I’ll forever remember my first baby shower.
Our incredible Ward hosted a baby shower for me
right before Jonah was born + the very first gift that I opened
was a pack of these Munchkin Tub letters + numbers.

Each + every bath,
I’m reminded of the hospitality of genuine friends,
many of which I met for the first time the day of the shower,
who blessed me with friendship during those first motherhood moments.
What a blessing + constant reminder to pay it forward.
Jonah learned most of his letters in our tub + Rigg is on his way there as well.
I’m absolutely honored to be teaming up with Munchkin to give away a similar
bath time experience to another lucky family!

These little squirters seem to be a hit with Jonah + Roo.
The boys are pretty proud to show their fishing skills for Jon,
so the fishing pole set is also highly sought over at our house!

I have sensitive skin, but neither of the boys have shown any allergies
to any soaps or lotions we’ve used in our home.
BUT, when Jonah decided that he wanted to grow some hair
like his dad’s armpits + arms do,
he used Jon’s deodorant for the fertilizer.
You feel me? 🙂
Took me about a week to catch on.
By that time he had a rash all over the place.
He scratched + scratched until he bled + bled.
I had seen Tubby Todd floating around on instagram here + there,
but one specific review stood out to me because I felt like nothing else was working for this.
So, we ordered some product + gave it a whirl.

YOU GUYS!! Obviously Tubby Todd worked like a charm
because it’s been dubbed the magical cure all around here.
We tried the Dream Cream lotion on his tummy first
+ when he woke up without any itching, we were sold – – – hook line + sinker.

Then there’s the bubble bath – – – – THE BUBBLES LAST FOREVERRRRRRRRRRR.
And then a day. By only using like a dime size drop! This is not a trick or exaggeration.
If you’ve tried anything else, you know most bubbles
have disappeared by the time the tub is full.
Game changer guys! GAME! CHANGER!
I’ve since thrown out anything else for the kids + have no intentions of turning back soon.
Give me all the clean, rash-free soft skinned baby boys!!

PHOTOS TAKEN BY BECKY KIMBALL + STYLED BY MARI SPIKER



You’re welcome to enter The Parrish Fam Fave Giveaway we’re running this week with Tubby Todd + Munchkin!! Find details over at instagram on this post. Things wrap up tomorrow, so please let me know if you have any questions. I’m more than happy to help! xx

Rigg has always been a wonderful sleeper.
But uhhh, not this week.
Between going out of town every weekend / slumbering in Mom + Dad’s bed,
our routine has just been wonky. Nonexistent, really.

Jonah saying sorry.
Roo playing hard to get.
A typical scene around here – – – – – – – – – – #hidingmylaughs

I guess I could use a little more sleep myself,
because our failure of a nap session on Thursday just about did me in.
We got in the car + drove. Drove, drove, drove the I-80 for many-a-mile.
They were both zonked by the time we hit South Temple.

I’m blaming our Colorado road trip for my “long drive alone” craving.
For whatever reason, it’s so rejuvenating + empowering. Ever tried it?
Maybe I’m just lucky the kids sleep in the car so well. Not really sure!
We pulled over at a rest stop + got our wiggles out. Ended up staying for a good hour!
A little confused how I’ve lived in Utah forever + this nap time compromise
was my very first time visiting this beautiful place. It is seriously breathtaking.
We’ll be seeing you again soon, Bonneville Salt Flats! Nap time failure or not.

It’s always fun to be home. Home in my childhood roots.
To see how the boys faces light up when we hang the last right.
To smell the homemade cinnamon rolls.
To hear Bo barking from the pretty brown chair in the front room.
The place where we are always welcomed with a hug
+ farewelled with tears. This place will always be home to me.

I recently attended a women’s conference called Women Of Light.
I spoke on a panel with three other friends about prayer.
Boy, was I nervous. I felt inadequate.
I pleaded for strength from my Heavenly Father for weeks.
I did my best to get my heart where it needed to be.
The results didn’t come until I had the microphone in my hand.
It was humbling. It was hard. It was raw + I could hardly speak.
I felt a Love from above in the most sincerely soul piercing way.
God loves me. God loves you! HE KNOWS us.
Our faults, our fears, our strengths, our dreams.
I left that retreat a new woman.
These spiritual confirmations were a beautiful segue to General Conference.

The boys created a couple of Creature + Features tees
+ wore them so proudly the rest of the time.
Pretty much the coolest thing since sliced bread.
Fun to watch their personalities really shine through their designs.

I remember General Conference lasting for YEAAARSSSS when I was younger. Speaker after speaker, for two whole days. 😉 But I didn’t want it to end this time around. I believe it has to do with how much spiritual preparation I’ve been doing + where my heart stood. This talk from Elder Holland, Behold Thy Mother, particularly leaves an impression on me time + time again. Always something new that I need to hear! We’ve been spending a bunch of time in the car lately which has been a golden opportunity to re-listen to Conference snippets on the road. The counsel is priceless. So very grateful for this sweet family of mine, for our loving Church leaders + for a Prophet who guides our lives today.

And all through the house – – – – – the emotions were stirring, but mom was quiet as a mouse.

I could have sworn preschool started today. But it didn’t. Sooooo that’s not embarassing at all. The first day is tomorrow. #MOMBRAIN #FRIEDBRAIN I think God just knew we really needed a practice round before the real thing.

We need to get caught up on all of our immunizations for school so after I broke the news to Jonah about his first day being tomorrow, we set off for the Doctors office. He ran to the costume box before we left + found this cape “to help me be brave, Mom.” Queue the tears. My emotions have been alllll over the charts. He turned four yesterday + Wam-Bam-Holy-Crap-Ma’am, it feels like he morphed into an adult as well. Will our “day before preschool really starts” escapade make it to the sweet or the sour list this week?! My jury is still out.

Ready or not, Preschool life, The Parrish’s are coming in hot tomorrow morning!

Narrowing down one quote that I adhere to in motherhood for Petunia Pickle Bottom was a bit daunting. But alas, I did it. I also described a typical day in our life that you’re welcome to read about over on their site or their Steller Account! PPB is a brand that I believe in. They are more than just a pretty diaper bag. They are honest, hard-working friends who value relationships + know exactly what they are doing. Or so it appears to me 🙂 They fight for the underdog, care about the little details, go the extra mile + genuinely treat each customer as an individual. I have personally felt this love + will never forget saving up my pennies before Jonah was born to splurge on my first Cake bag! After detoxing our entire house over the weekend, that bag is the one I will be keeping around for a very long time.

Hope you’ve had  a wonderful week. xx

OUTFIT DEETS
GINGER:   Boots |  Overalls  | Texture Tee  |  Diaper Bag
JONAH:   Yellow Shorts  |  Suspenders  |  Shirt  | Loafers
RIGGINS:  Navy Joggers | Denim Top | Shoes

Scooby snacks, mustaches, sunscreen, hot-n-ready pepperoni pizza WITH bread + a whole bunch of oohhhh’s and awwhhhh’s came from our section of the Motocross bleachers. We rushed back the day after Mo + Tyler’s wedding to watch the finals out at the LHM Sports Park. It was approximately 119 degrees. Or so it felt that way. But I couldn’t help but think to myself how far I’ve come in this boy mom gig. I always envisioned myself with a gaggle of girls, but these “boy” times with my crew mean everything to me now. I wouldn’t change what we are, or the hand we’ve been dealt for anything else. Well, until they are the ones out there driving the motorcycles. Then you better re-ask me that question. 🙂