I have learned a thing or two about start up businesses since being married to an entrepreneur.
I am slower to judge, more open minded to new ideas + less talkative, more listenative(?? it flowed, okay?}
I will fully support pretty much anybody who is brave enough to launch their idea to the world.
It’s scaaaary + exciting + really nerve wracking, but also pretty dang rewarding all at the same time.
There is something about building your dreams from the ground up+ watching them grow
(or not grow) that really pushes you to your best self.
I’ve seen it first hand with Jon in all that he’s done the passed few years.
He’s such a go getter. As much as I wish that was in my blood, I tend to cling to my comfort zone with both hands. Go getting doesn’t come as easy for me, but I’ve learned that the real magic is made once you set your pride aside + embrace the risk.
With my two cents on the table, my friend pride is beaming for Whitney + LEMMON LANE!
They launched their site last weekend + I am absolutely thrilled for her.
She has done such a beautiful job, don’t you think? GIMME ALL THE PILLLLOWS.
Jon might not agree with me, but you can NEVER have too many pillows on your bed.
Whit + I both grew up in Cache Valley + we have grown close over the passed couple of years.
I turn to her for fashion advice, motherhood advice, the best party vendors + everything in between.
She’s one of the most gentle, loving + patient mothers you will ever meet +
she is oozing with creativity. I’m glad she found a way to channel her creativity
because it is very apparent how talented she is.
Congrats, Whit! I love you + am rooting for you every step of the way!
Today, Jonah + I are guest styled over on DUCHESS & LION Clothing.
Sunday Mornings are pretty much anything BUT easy lately.
I feel like I’ve been complaining about them a lot + I’m really sorry.
But at the same time, I have an appreciation for documenting feelings. The happy AND sad ones.
I know that one day, whether it be 10 years from now or next month or next November, I will look back + appreciate the harder times. I will be able to see how far we have come as a family, the ways I have grown personally + the strengthening perspective that I have gained.
S W E E T S: temple night with morgan | jackson hole | the state fair | grandparent day at library reading time | fresh peaches | social media detox, even if it wasn’t by choice | letters from my young women | long talks with ky #hiccups | visiting grandma in the hospital | the way riggins holds his arms back when he runs fast | walking in the avenue’s street parade | conquering the laundry | webb family reunion | grammy day + an extra 2 trips to the fair with grandpa gene + aunt ky | the flag wall | lucky charms on sale at smith’s | new glasses F I N A L L Y | orange canyon leaves | family picture outfits all picked out | riggins running to hide from the vacuum | not getting a ticket when we got pulled over | new chatbooks in the mail
There’s no music to my ears quite like my boys laughing together in the other room.
BUT, if they are laughing together AND there’s water splashing the kitchen sink, note to self, RUUUUUUN!!
G – “UH OH, What you guys doing in here?”
J – Ask Riggy.
G – Hey Riggins, what you guys doing?
J – Riggy can’t talk, Mom.
G – {trying not to laugh with my eyebrows raised a little}
J – Dad told us to fight the bad guys in the titchen today because it’s Riggy’s favorite.
G – Well, are you winning?
J – You happy mom?! Let me see your happy face!
They had absolutely no idea I stayed up waaay too late the night before making the kitchen shine,
BECAUSE:
A: dishes are not my favorite chore in the world.
B: It’s impossible if they’re awake, especially when Riggy snaps the dishwasher off the track 9 outta 10 times by standing on it.
A kitchen floor covered in water puddles? Forgetaboutit. We all got a good laugh.
The days are long but the years are short, at least that’s what they tell me.
I’ve got a hunch we’ll all get another good chuckle looking back on this someday.
“SOMETIMES BEING A BROTHER IS EVEN BETTER THAN BEING A SUPERHERO.”
That quote is perfect for the boys right now, they sure make quite the team.
My sweet friend Erin shared this thought on instagram + I can’t get it out of my head.
I find myself having this internal {to share or not to share} battle all to often.
I love my life. I love my kids. I love my family. That’s no secret.
But the struggle is knowing the best way to share my true feelings unapologetically.
It was Jonah’s birthday last Sunday + all morning I had this nagging feeling in my head
pressuring me to post a picture of the big birthday boy expressing my love for him.
Really? WHAT ON EARTH. Where did this come from? I was so annoyed.
No one put that pressure there but myself. No one is guilty here but me.
Is this all completely embarrassing for me to admit or what? {hand over eyes monkey emoji}
But you guys, it really bothered me that I felt such an obligation to share my feelings.
I know how I feel about him, he knows how I feel about him, + I know very well
that he doesn’t need an instagram shout-out to make him feel special on his birthday.
He could care less which friends remembered his birthday + which ones didn’t.
He is happy + forgiving + kind + pretty much the coolest little 3 year old I know. 🙂
I ripped a page or two out of his book on HIS birthday. He makes me better just by being here.
The best part about this story is that my phone totally broke on Sunday.
Like shattered, cut my finger tips if I touch it, broken for good, BROKE.
Perfect timing. I didn’t have a choice to post anything + it has been such a good week for me
to unplug + analyze which baskets my eggs are in right now.
Which of these baskets recirculate positive energy in my life + which ones are unnecessary.
I have loved spending less time on social media + more time “selfishly” documenting the
moments that mean the very most to me at the end of the day.
When you’ve got a friend like Erica Patten in your life, things get a whole lot easier.
She is loyal, she makes you laugh, she loves your kids, she brings you dinner without being asked,
she is positive, full of good advice + she has the best closet to choose from for family pictures.
I couldn’t ask for a more loving soul to laugh my way through motherhood with.
Erica loves her girls + is one of the most graceful mothers I’ve ever known.
I love the way her girls look up to her + hang onto her every word.
I love how excited Jonah gets to go play with Ivy Olive + Mae.
I also love how stoked Jon is when he hears Chris will be there too.
I could talk with Erica until sundown + I always leave feeling a little bit better about myself.
It’s very apparent the deep love that these guys share as a family. I admire it whole heartedly!
We are grateful to call The Patten’s our friends.
See it before everyone else!
