tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906742411044252342024-03-25T06:58:51.693-07:00a city born loveKrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-13041872430987768472018-10-17T18:30:00.000-07:002018-10-17T18:55:14.340-07:00T-H-I-R-T-Y.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">When I was a kid, pretty much any age in the “twenties” sounded pretty cool. Twenty-something, twenty-anything was still sexy and hip. But thirty-something...that was just ancient.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">And to be honest, I feel thirty. If you would have asked me two...three years ago if I felt twenty-seven or twenty-eight I would have laughed and told you I felt like I was still eighteen and just playing a super realistic game of make-believe. But no, these last couple years have me feeling nice and aged...and not like in a fine wine or cheese kind of way. Aged...like a wrinkly applehead doll. Did you ever make those in grade school? They’re super gross and creepy but I remember making two different ones in fourth or fifth grade. You basically let an apple dry out and then use it as a head for a homemade doll (anyone in need of a gross </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Halloween</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> craft--</span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/makallison91/apple-head-dools/" style="color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank"><b>check it out!</b></a><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My twenties---definitely the decade of the most change in my life. I think about where I was when I was just twenty and it’s almost too much--I’m not sure whether to laugh or to cry or to just turn on some Friends reruns to numb the awkward feelings.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">For starters--my early twenties--I had absolutely no idea what I was doing with my life or who I really was. Yes, I had dreams, plans, goals, and ambitions...but I was also twenty...so at the end of the day I was mainly just living in and for the moment. Living for the night. Living for the next experience. Just so curious and eager to gobble up life in feast and famine. I had strong opinions and a lot to say. I was selfish and narrow minded, eager and complicated, but I did learn a few things...I may not have realized them right in that moment but over the years I’ve come to understand that with every experience, every moment of pain and heartache, and with every turn--right or wrong--came a moment of truth and an opportunity to learn something.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I think I felt true heartbreak at twenty-one. It hurt—a lot—but with it I learned that sometimes in life you have to choose whether to walk away or try harder...and sometimes you may make the wrong choice. Sometimes you stick around for just a bit too long hoping that this time around it’ll suddenly work out. Learning to say goodbye—gracefully— is a necessary part of life. And is something I have never been good at. I don’t regret much about my thirty years. I don’t regret an experience or a person that didn’t work out...because they all helped make me into the human I am today. What I regret is not letting go when I should have--I regret the wasted time. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">At twenty-three, I did just that. I let go and moved on. I left behind the world I knew to start fresh. I took off to a new city--leaving behind pieces of me that I hoped would be just be lost forever to those lovely Wasatch Mountains. Leaving behind parts of the person I had become--the one that I honestly hoped to never see again. Praying that the west coast would be my saving grace. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Let go, breathe in and take a step forward. You never know what magic awaits you. I think this was the first time since I was a kid that I truly *lived* life. Waking up with an open heart and an open mind--with a desire to learn and grown. To not only accept people for who they are but to love unconditionally. It was then that I finally stopped worrying about every little thing (I’m an obsessive planner and worry about everything) and just embraced that moment of time. I’d have deep conversations with strangers, cab drivers and people on the Bart. I’d sit by the pier and listen to my own breath...inhale and exhale...consciously feeling my chest rise and let down.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Within my first couple weeks living there, I sat down with a new friend. She asked what my story was. I told her about loving big and falling short. Being broken. Searching for healing. The advice she then proceeded to give me changed my life. She told me that she had a similar experience--and that in order to truly fall in love again you had to accept that you’d never fill that hole--at least not in the exact way it was once filled. Because you won’t find another person exactly like the last. But what you can do is open your heart and mind….be willing to fall in love with the new...and not expect the old. I don’t know why it took me so long to process this--but there it was. Bam. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">“One new perception, one fresh thought, one act of surrender, one change of heart, one leap of faith, can change your life forever.” --Robert Holden</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Twenty-five. The year of possibly the most soul-searching and intense change in my life. The year I entered the world of motherhood. I always kinda assumed mothering would just come natural to me (ha!) I mean, that’s what they always say--that those maternal instincts will just kinda kick in and it’ll work out like a well planned Pinterest board, right? While for some that might be true, it was not so much the case for me. Being a mom has taken me to the lowest of lows, highest of highs and just about every stop in between. It destroyed me mentally, physically and emotionally. Basically broke me down into just tiny bits and pieces and then said--okay, now put yourself back together again---while a baby screams in your face! Funnnn! Oh, Motherhood. It’ll humble you...again and again. It will make you question everything about yourself. In my case, took me into the dark corners of my closet in tears as I battled through postpartum anxiety...which then led me into the arms of a loving friend who helped me realize it was all going to be okay and that I wasn’t a total freak. Yes, it’s really really hard. But I promise, it’s worth the pain and worth the struggle and worth the craziness. Worth every damn second of it. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">My kids are not just my life...my kids give me life. They are the reason I fight for the things I believe in--the reason I want to make the world a better place. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Twenty-eight. Became a mom for the second time. I learned a lot this year, but the lesson that stands out is actually not about motherhood--but about people in general. A little over one year ago our city of Houston was aggressively hit by the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey. It destroyed homes and took many lives. One afternoon--in the middle of the rains and floods--I watched my husband trek out into the road (now looking more like a river) to try and make it to a neighbors house to help them move some of their precious belongings to their second floor because the water was now at their front door step. Those few days were difficult, but what changed my life was what happened after the flood waters receded. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I watched as a city ripped to shreds by a natural disaster came together in love and unity in a way that I had never before witnessed. Our church volunteered for days, weeks, and months mucking houses. Once we could finally get out of our neighborhood, my husband went to help a coworker in a nearby area that had flooded badly. After helping muck one house he decided to walk down the road </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">and see if others needed help. He felt moved to knock on the door of a home that seemed to be empty--but was </span></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">surprised when </span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">a man who looked scared and overwhelmed answered. My husband asked if he needed help, and the man began to cry...telling him that he had just been on his knees praying and pleading for help when he heard a knock at the door.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Six weeks ago I had one of the most world jolting experiences of my life when I was rushed from an urgent care facility to an airtight room of the infectious disease wing of a hospital after being diagnosed with Meningitis—a rare virus that infects the brain. There are multiple types of meningitis and my tests had come back inconclusive. Because it could potentially be life threatening and very contagious, they kept me in the hospital for a few days until they knew exactly what it was.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I don’t really want to go into all the details--but I know I was incredibly blessed and looked after during a very scary few days and through a very lengthy ongoing recovery. I’ve felt an abundance of love from family, friends and people I don’t even know. Seriously I have the best family, the best friends and the best support system--you guys know who you are and I'll never be able to repay you for all you have done for me and my family. I'm so lucky to have you all. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">But back up to those few frightening days--starting with that ambulance ride to the hospital. It was the first moment I really processed that this was much more serious than just a bad migraine and a high fever. Realizing that my brain was infected and there was a small chance my time on this earth could end </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">abruptly, had me in all sorts of panic. And f</span></span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">olks, this may be the most important lesson in all my thirty years. I sincerely think God saved this one for the last month of my twenty-ninth year because he knew exactly when I would need this powerful wake up call.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may not be religious or come from the same religious background as me--and that's totally okay. Because what this boils down to is <i>what kind of life did I live</i>? I found myself wondering if I tried my hardest and continually worked at becoming a better version of myself. <i>Did I love and serve others? Was I selfless and kind? Was I a good human?</i></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Did I live a life I was proud of? And more importantly to me--could I stand before my Savior tomorrow and feel proud of the work I did here on earth? Did I show my God that I love Him?</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shortly after coming home from the hospital I came across </span><a href="https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/the-first-great-commandment?lang=eng" style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">this talk</a><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from a past General Conference held by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and it had such a </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">profound</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> impact on me. I highly recommend reading it, whether or not your are a member of our church--if you are familiar with the Bible you will be </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">familiar</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> with the story of Peter that is referenced, and this is one of my favorite </span><span style="font-size: 14.6667px; white-space: pre-wrap;">excerpts</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from it:</span></span></span><br />
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“What I need....are disciples—and I need them forever. I need someone to feed my sheep and save my lambs. I need someone to preach my gospel and defend my faith. I need someone who loves me, truly, truly loves me, and loves what our Father in Heaven has commissioned me to do. Ours is not a feeble message. It is not a fleeting task. It is not hapless; it is not hopeless; it is not to be consigned to the ash heap of history. It is the work of Almighty God, and it is to change the world." (https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/the-first-great-commandment?lang=eng)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">That massive wake up call was actually the perfect way to end my twenty-ninth year...and left me feeling so loved and moved and motivated to become a better wife, mom, and human being. </span><br />
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-11035601167737480442017-07-13T21:49:00.004-07:002017-07-13T21:49:42.319-07:00that impossible step.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It was the first vacation we had taken as a family of four. The trip was planned as a getaway just for our little family. There was no one else coming along, no one else meeting us there. It was our trip, just to be with each other. </div>
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We went to Disneyland, stayed in an Airbnb right by the ocean, rode bikes down Newport Beach, took the ferry over to Balboa Island, ate delicious food, slept in, and woke up to the sounds of the waves and ocean breeze.</div>
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It was the best and happiest I have been in a long long time. </div>
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As I reminisce back on that week, I always start to cry. Not so much out of sadness, because the memories are really the most beautiful ones and I will cherish them for all my life, but more out of longing. Longing to feel that joy again. </div>
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Since having Bronson six months ago, life has been the most intense and overwhelming roller coaster of emotion. My husband made a sudden job change, we lost a sweet (great) grandmother, my parents sold my childhood home and are leaving the small town we grew up in. We've had tragedy and drama within our families--that both took an emotional toll on me personally. Mila turned three and has the attitude and energy to prove it. I've been dealing with a handful of health problems, plus the normal and expected exhaustion that comes with having a small baby and a toddler. I haven't had a lot of family around, and I struggle asking for help, because I know that all my friends have their own hectic busy lives, and are dealing with their own set of problems--many worse than my own. I feel foolish thinking that my problems are worth anyone else's attention. They are so small compared to other trials. </div>
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Sometimes, I stop mid-track as I'm putting laundry away or picking up toys, and just wonder if I can make it one more step. It seems so daunting...like that one step might be just one step too many. One step that I cannot reach. I pause and seriously doubt my abilities--maybe even shed a tear--but then I hear Mila scream at me for a sippy cup or Bronson waking up from his nap. And I have no choice. So I smile and with all the energy I have left, take that step. The one I thought might be impossible...but never actually is. </div>
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And as I step forward--emotionally wincing--I go to my happy place. On that beach in California, with my babies and my husband. Smiling, watching Mila make sand castles, eating sandwiches, and feeling the sun on my pale legs. Everyone was so happy. That kind of happiness is magical. What is it about the west coast and happiness? Somehow I left behind my stressed-out reality before my toes even touched that sand...left behind the stresses of everyday life. Left behind my feelings of inadequacy as a mother. I left behind my anxiety and fears....</div>
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...or maybe the ocean just took them away from me for that brief period of time? Taking on my burden so that I could enjoy that week of heaven on earth. </div>
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I'm not sure how it happened exactly, but I was free. Free of it all, free of the prison of my own making and free to just be me and to love my people. </div>
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We returned home--and quickly jumped back into the norm. Play dates, work, grocery pick-up, library trips, church callings, family gatherings, 3am feedings, business trips, and doctors appointments. We're now in the middle of another big change for our family--another change that came unexpectedly and while exciting, has added some stress and anxiety to our lives. </div>
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But I guess that's what reality is all about. Reality can't be a work-free, stress-free, magical beach vacation all the time. And if that is your reality, please let me in on your ways! <img alt="🙌" class="CToWUd" data-goomoji="1f64c" goomoji="1f64c" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/e/1f64c" style="margin: 0px 0.2ex; max-height: 24px; vertical-align: middle;" /></div>
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I think God gives us those moments because they are something for us to hold on to when those dark moments take over. And while I know He wants us to be in the moment, living and breathing in whatever that day brings, there are those times when the next step seems impossible and we need to escape... </div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com163tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-17719067681826334872016-09-15T08:27:00.003-07:002016-09-15T13:16:05.930-07:00Happy Four Years!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Guys, I can't believe this was FOUR years ago today! What a magical and perfect day this was!</div>
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It's been a couple years since I've posted photos from our wedding, but as I was going through some of them last night--I just couldn't help but feel so blessed to have so many wonderful family members and sweet friends that helped make this day so special.</div>
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And of course--I feel so lucky that this amazing man wanted to marry me! </div>
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I can't believe that handsome face is mine forever. </div>
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I couldn't possibly share every photo, so I've just chosen some highlights...</div>
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So grateful for all these BEAUTIFUL people! The fact that they all came to support us on our big day just fills my heart with so much joy. Many of them traveled from very far distances to be with us--we have such amazing people in our lives.</div>
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It was a simple and elegant backyard gathering--just liked I had always dreamed!</div>
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(My only regret is not having a videographer there on this day--I ran out of money and decided it wasn't "that big of deal" but I now REALLY regret it!)</div>
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The entrance to our magical backyard reception!</div>
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I love these siblings of mine!</div>
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My family was such a huge help making our wedding happen! I'm so grateful for them.</div>
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Doesn't Robert's sister Heather just look like she was meant to be one of the sisters?! So gorgeous! Love my bridesmaids!</div>
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A sweet friend of mine made this cake for us--and Rob and I still talk about how delicious it was to this day. Seriously, one of the best cakes I have ever eaten! And again, it just makes me feel so loved that I have such amazing and talented friends that made this day so special!</div>
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Just so many wonderful memories, with good friends and family!</div>
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I'll remember this day forever!</div>
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It was also really fun to have our wedding featured in Utah Valley Bride Magazine! </div>
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I remember I had soooo many people ask about my dress--and I'm not going to lie, it was definitely one of my favorite details of the wedding! It is from J.Crew but as since been discontinued.</div>
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It was such a perfect day--and a perfect start to an eternity together.</div>
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I love you Robert!</div>
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Happy four years sweetheart!</div>
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P.S. I used to be much better at blogging, so if you'd to like read about our love story :) you can find it <a href="http://kristenashlyn.blogspot.com/2012/08/him.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> (I'm biased, but it's a dang good story)</div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com78tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-9718536755756424482016-05-16T11:32:00.001-07:002016-05-16T11:33:17.032-07:00family trip to destin, florida // video<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="https://vimeo.com/166737525">The Campbell Family</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user26001845">Nichel Warwick</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
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I am SO excited to share this amazing video that my sweet and talented sister made of my little family during our recent trip to Destin, FL! This is so special to me and is something I will cherish forever! Life is been so busy lately--and time is flying by much to quickly--these memories of Mila at this adorable age are so very dear to my heart.<br />
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We also took lots of amazing pictures! (Sidenote--Destin is heaven on earth! We are obsessed and plan on going back ever year as a family!) Hopefully I'll be able to get some of those pictures up soon! The backdrop of the crystal clear waters, bright blue sky and white sugar sand are simply dreamy--some of my favorite pictures we've ever taken.<br />
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Hope y'all are having a wonderful week--and that you're having better weather than we've got here in Houston right now (grey and rainy is the forecast for this whole week--and we're not thrilled about it) I may just keep re-watching this little video and dream of being back in that perfect place!<br />
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If you follow me on Instagram, you've already been spammed with a lot of these bluebonnet photos--and I'm sorry about that, but also not because this really was THE. BEST. DAY. EVER.</div>
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I hope to remember it forever and ever--and pictures are one way to make that happen. It was one of those days, when you're humbled and reminded of what is really important in life--where your priorities should be. </div>
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and none of it seems to matter anymore.</div>
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This is what it's all about.</div>
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These people right here are my eternity, and the experiences I make with them are what we're going to remember and are going to shape us as individuals and as a family.</div>
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I love these people with everything I've got--and feel so blessed to be a wife and mama to them.</div>
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And if you know me personally--you know that I can't and won't stop talking about my love for Texas--and this time of year is a huge part of that. </div>
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The weather is heavenly, the humidity has yet to hit in full-force, and these bluebonnets start spreading over hill-country--it's like a dream come true.</div>
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Pair the bluebonnets with this Texas babe, and it really is perfection! </div>
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Rob and I <span style="text-align: center;">hope to be able to stay in Texas forever and raise our kids here.</span><br />
It's such a perfect place to have a family.</div>
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And maybe one day build a little ranch out in hill-country where we can retire, buy some chickens and grow old...</div>
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yep, that's the dreammmmm.</div>
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Gah, I love it!</div>
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When I think of my love for these two, I always think of one of my favorite quotes from Gilead<br />
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“I’m writing this in part to tell you that if you ever wonder what you’ve done in your life, and everyone does wonder sooner or later, you have been God’s grace to me, a miracle, something more than a miracle."<br />
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Sweet Mila was a little cranky all day--mainly because she had been bitten right in between the eyes by a nasty spider. It was all swollen and itchy. Poor thing.</div>
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Church followed by dinner and an Easter egg hunt with the family--doesn't get better than that!</div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com132tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-88574995835254334222016-02-14T17:30:00.000-08:002016-02-14T18:06:26.467-08:00a different kind of valentines day ❤ [in memory of sister jeppson]<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I always write for Valentines Day. Not really sure why--I actually don't "love" the holiday of love. I mean, it's fine--I don't refuse to celebrate or anything like that, but it's not something I choose to put a lot of weight into. Don't get me wrong, I'm totally a romantic and for those of you that do get into the traditions and celebrating of St. Valentine, Cupid, and all those lovely sentiments I 100% support it! It's endearing and there is nothing wrong with it at all. In fact, I think it is why I always feel inspired to write.</div>
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Even though I may not get into it, I really do love the idea of a day when we all go the extra mile to show love to one another.<br />
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Looking back on my past Valentine blog posts is both embarrassing and comical. It's entertaining at how different I sounded from year to year. Some years it was just simple/standard words talking about love, other years you can sense the bitterness in my valentine-hating-single-girl rants, and then other years you can hear my hope for the future and belief that I will find that kind of love one day. I like those ones.<br />
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More than ever before, my life is overflowing in love. I have my best friend, husband and number one supporter. He's my rock. He'll always be mine--forever and a day--as we like to say. I have my baby girl, whose pure love I can feel daily. Her love is the closest feeling I've ever known to magic. It's perfect. And on top of that, I'm also surrounded by a solid support system of family, friends, neighbors, and individuals that I love and who love me. I can honestly say, I feel very loved and have the opportunity to give love daily. It's a beautiful life, and a definite reason to celebrate.<br />
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However, today I want to talk about something different-- well different from anything I have ever written before. It's personal and a little heavy, but I promise the message is a good one.<br />
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Recently my ward (another name for our church congregation) lost an individual who had a profound impact on many of our members. She had just recently returned home to Utah from an LDS mission here in Houston, where she had served in our ward and brought many hearts to Christ and His gospel. You can read about her story <a href="http://fox13now.com/2016/02/02/family-friends-remember-return-missionary-killed-in-centerville-carjacking-crash/" target="_blank">here</a>. It's tragic and heartbreaking. A beautiful soul taken from this world so quick and unexpectedly.<br />
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I only had a few small conversations with Sister Jeppson myself--two of which were while giving rides to her and her missionary companion. I didn't know her. I didn't know anything about her life story, only that she was a good person who made a noble choice to serve our Heavenly Father and share His gospel. News of her passing hit our ward quite hard.<br />
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It was difficult but also heart-warming to hear the different stories of how she had touched so many hearts, bringing love into their lives. Our ward alone is proof that she was an incredible missionary. And though her time on this earth was cut short, I feel strongly that she served a remarkable purpose here on this earth.<br />
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When I think about love this Valentines Day, that is the kind of love I'm thinking about.<br />
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The love that so many of our ward members are feeling--that so many of them felt from Sister Jeppson.<br />
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It may sound funny, but her example has been my driving force this week. It's been pushing and motivating me to share that same kind of love with others.<br />
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To give you some background leading up to this (on a more personal note) -- January was...rough...and drained me both emotionally and physically. I won't go into details, but it definitely took a toll on me, my husband, and my family. And I will admit that towards the end of the month I hit a breaking point. Yeah....I hit it and I broke. With tears streaming down my face, I desperately asked my husband "Why?"<br />
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None of it made sense to me. My whoa's seemed to be drowning me, and my heart ached not only for me but for people I loved that were also hurting (I'm a feeler--it's the best and the worst)<br />
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Sweet Robert reminded me that there were never any promises made to us that it'd all make sense or that life would always seem fair. He also reminded me that God has a plan, and He loves us.<br />
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A few days passed, and we got word of Sister Jeppson's passing. Again, I felt unsettled and questioned "why" once again. As Robert and I discussed it, I remember exclaiming to him that <i>if</i> <i>God knew this was going to happen--why couldn't he have changed the course? He could of had her drive a different way home...or stop the criminal from crashing into her. He could control that. So why not?</i> Robert reminded me--once again--that our Heavenly Father has a plan and more often than not, it won't make sense to us right away but that one day we will understand.<br />
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This weighed heavily on my mind. I felt confused.<br />
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And as the week went on, I continued to hear more and more sincere and heartfelt stories of lives that this beautiful girl had an impact on. And with every story I heard, my confused and heavy heart seemed to lighten. The burden slowly eased, and I came to the realization (and what I think Heavenly Father was trying to remind me of all along) that no matter the length or duration of your life--no matter what trials or heartaches you will experience--there is one thing that truly and eternally matters more than anything....<br />
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Love.<br />
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The kind of love that sweet Sister Jeppson shared with the people of our ward. The love that she changed so many lives with. She left behind a legacy of love, good works, faith, and lives changed forever. That's pretty incredible.<br />
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So, this Valentines Day I'm celebrating <i>that kind of love. </i><br />
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It's a selfless and sincere love. The kind where we look out for each other and for those in need. Look beyond ourselves, our problems, worries and wants, and find even the simplest of ways to serve. The kind that can not be found in a box of chocolates or new jewelry. It is charitable and never-failing.<br />
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It's a Christlike love.<br />
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This love is described in one of my favorite passages of scripture, "...if ye have not charity, ye are nothing, for charity never faileth. Wherefore, cleave unto chairty, which is the greatest of all, for all things must fail-- <b>But charity is the pure love of Christ, and it endureth foreve</b>r..." [Moroni 7:46-47]</div>
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<i>Charity is the pure love of Christ</i>--and that is what Sister Jeppson shared with our people here in Houston. Through her simple and great acts of service, she changed the world.<br />
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"Charity suffereth long, and is kind, and envieth not...is not puffed up...seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; rejoiceth not in iniquity but rejoiceth in the truth; beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, and endureth all things..." [1 Corinthians 13: 4-7]<br />
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I love those scriptures so much. They inspire me to examine my life and my priorities. We often get so distracted with the craziness of our every day lives--trying to be it all and have it all--and though our motives may be good and true, it is still very easy to lose sight of the eternal picture. But if we have that kind of Christlike love in our lives, everything else will fall into place. And just as Robert reminded me in my dark hours--it might not be easy or always make sense but it will all work out because God has a plan and He loves us.<br />
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Sister Jeppson has now joined our Father in Heaven and will carry on her work from the otherside, but her love and lasting influence can still be felt here in mortality--by the individuals and lives that she touched.<br />
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That right there is the kind of love I want to celebrate this Valentines Day.<br />
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Thank you Sister Jeppson.<br />
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Happy Valentines Day everyone <span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 18.2px;">❤</span></div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-2125853712247041072016-01-30T21:00:00.001-08:002016-01-30T21:03:00.233-08:00song of the day.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-8502052419848830012016-01-14T19:42:00.000-08:002016-01-15T17:13:34.131-08:00a [non] basic life.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I've recently been told that "basic" is back in the list of lingo the kids are using. You know, like "She's so basic." Meaning obvious, unoriginal, boring...anything along those lines.<br />
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Now, I've never used "basic" to describe someone, but I'm fairly sure it's not a compliment.</div>
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Being called unoriginal and boring isn't the worst thing one could be called--but definitely not something I aspire to. And as I was thinking about the new year and setting goals for myself--this kept coming to mind.</div>
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For a second I began doubting myself--<i>am I basic</i>? Has my life thus far been nothing more than a predictable, unoriginal half-assed story?</div>
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Caucasian blonde girl, big family, religious upbringing, K-12, college, dating, job, married, baby... I guess it could be summed up in a <i>basic</i> (i'm really starting to hate that world more and more) predictable way...but here's the thing y'all-- that wouldn't be true.<br />
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My life is anything but basic.<br />
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Because yes, even though that info may all be factual, it's only the bullet-pointed version of my own original, unpredictable, adventurous...very not basic reality.<br />
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A reality that no one but me will ever fully understand. Because it's mine.</div>
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In high school I read the book<i> Heart of Darkness </i>by Joseph Conrad. I struggled through it--I won't lie, but by the end I couldn't get it out of my head. It's a beautiful piece of literature.<br />
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These words are why I love literature with all my heart. These words give me goosebumps, inspire my mind and warm my soul every time I read them.<br />
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Of course I don't<i> loooooove </i>every thing I need and am required to do in a day. Shocking, I know, but a mom's work is not exactly attractive. Changing dirty diapers, washing dishes, grocery shopping, toddler tantrums, potty training, endless laundry, cooking...the list goes on and on. The sad part is that it all adds up, the days begin and are suddenly over---and sometimes I'm left feeling like I didn't accomplish anything noteworthy or great. Nothing that anybody would actually care about, nothing cute with beautiful lighting to post on Instagram, nothing Pinterest-worthy or cause for any outside recognition.<br />
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Sure, the work may not all be fabulous but in the words of Joseph Conrad, <i>I like what is in the work... </i>I like that I can see the excitement in my baby girl's eyes when we go to library story time every Monday (even though it usually ends in some sort of fit or tantrum). I like when I'm folding laundry on my bed, and she climbs up, giggles and jumps in...leading to an inevitable tickle fight. I like when we all sit down to dinner and she folds her arms to pray, even though she doesn't ever last the whole prayer before putting food in her mouth--I like that I know she's learning and growing and being loved every day.<br />
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I don't just like it, I love it. It is my beautiful reality in which I have found myself.<br />
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And just like Joseph Conrad says, it is my reality for me and me only. It is not for others. They will never know, and will never be able to see the depth of what my life reality is--and I don't need to prove that to anyone.<br />
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To any one reading this that thinks their life might fall under "basic" know that I really hate that word now and listen up...if you find joy, satisfaction or purpose in what is in the work that you do...whatever that work is, I can promise you that your existence is not basic. It's actually quite opposite.<br />
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Love your work and find yourself in it.<br />
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Here's to an anything-but-basic 2016 and a beautiful reality!<br />
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[Oh, and Ben Rector's cover of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BW_ugyj0lw" target="_blank">"I Wanna Dance With Somebody"</a> is my official happy song this week!]</div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-22077709174603576842015-10-22T19:15:00.005-07:002015-10-22T19:15:53.087-07:00my thursday thoughts. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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"Happy is the man who can brush of the offending remarks of another and go on his way."</div>
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Don't let others bring you down. You are strong & beautiful. You are doing your best.</div>
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Let's do our best to lift each other up and support one another. Occasionally we will be put in a situation where we could 1) choose to be offended or 2) not let ourselves be offended & weighed down by some silly words--and instead, go on with our lives, focusing on the positive.</div>
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Focus on the good. Focus on what brings you happiness. Focus on Christ, and choose not to be offended. Something easier said than done, but something I am trying very hard to work on.</div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-11585794149150083792015-09-15T08:27:00.001-07:002015-09-15T08:27:58.556-07:00a moment of clarity. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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For those of you who don't know our story, stop here and read<a href="http://kristenashlyn.blogspot.com/2012/08/him.html" target="_blank"> this post.</a> If you don't, the following may not mean what I want and need it to mean, and convey what I sincerely hope it will convey to whoever may be reading. <div>
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Okay now that we're all up to speed and you all know our story-- Robert and I really were blessed to have an <i>as close to a fairytale romance</i> as I believe emotionally and spiritually possible in this world. Of course it wasn't perfect, but for reality, it was pretty darn close.</div>
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After multiple long term relationships (that all ended fairly dramatically) I was convinced--and quite terrified-- that finding <i>my person</i> might be tougher than I had imagined. I was what I like to call,<i> a quiet romantic</i> growing up. People may not have guessed it because I was more reserved about personal topics, but I always pictured myself finding that "Meet Joe Black" kinda love--you know, the being swept away, levitating, singing with rapture and dancing like a dervish stuff (no idea what I'm talking about? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EV3DKPo-4U" target="_blank">Watch it here</a>--no really please watch it even if you've already seen it, because it's amazing)</div>
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Finding someone I could love like crazy, and that would love me the same way back...that was the dream. But that vision slowly faded as life happened and I grew up.</div>
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Falling in love with Robert was unexpected. I sincerely was not looking for it. In fact, I had moved myself to a new state because I needed a clean slate and a fresh start. I couldn't keep making the same mistakes. My body could only take so much more heartbreak. And my mind could only take so many more games. </div>
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A new city, new people, new beginning--and finding my person (at least right then) wasn't part of the plan. I knew I needed to focus on healing and finding myself before the rest of my life could continue on.</div>
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And it was true, because once I had found myself again God knew it was time to have sweet Rob enter my life. I was happy, confident, and most importantly--truly loved myself. I was in an open and loving state of mind. And it was time...</div>
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Never had a single moment made more sense to me then the initial moment of clarity I had with Robert. It was a single moment of time in my life that I will never forget. And as cliche as this sounds, it was from that moment on that things just fell into place. My mind was at ease--and that was such a delicacy in my life. I wish I could fully convey to you how extraordinary it is for me to have an "at ease" mind. I have diagnosed anxiety and am prone to endless worry...I am a people pleaser and an emotion feeler...and folks, an at ease mind does not come with that territory. And yet, there I was... a mind so crystal clear, a soul so entirely at peace. Without a worry in the world....</div>
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Stuff just didn't "work" like this for me. <i>This wasn't me</i>. Okay, it was physically me--but I wasn't alone. I was being guided and lead along the way. Because me all by myself would have not been so composed and able. Me alone would not have been so brave.</div>
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This was with the help of my Heavenly Father. He gave me all the necessary tools to make this one work, because He knew that I had finally found him. Robert was my person. He was and will always be my soulmate. And without God, I would have never been brave enough to move myself to a that city. Without Him, I would have never had the clarity and peace that I needed to fall in love and be married. </div>
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I would have messed it up somehow. I would have let myself tear it apart and find reasons to be scared--because as humans we do that crap when we don't think we are worthy of something. We search for a way out when something scares us a little bit, and it frightens us because we don't know if we can do it right. </div>
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But see, that's where our instincts are wrong. We can do it right. No, probably not on our own, because I'm impossibly difficult, selfish, and headstrong, and Robert is legitimately the most stubborn person I've ever met ;)....so no, on our own we'd probably fail...but with God as a part of our relationship, we can do it right. </div>
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Robert and I have been married three years today. </div>
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The Nob Hill Cafe...we sat on the lower level below the wine bar, next to the big street window. It was a quiet evening. He ordered some bizarre dish with bone marrow and some crap like that (he always orders the weirdest thing he can when we try new fancy places). We bonded over our mutual love for Diet Coke. I laughed at myself. I ate a butter-soaked brussel sprout. He told me a story. Then he looked at me.</div>
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And like I said, it wasn't a word or anything specific really...it was just a perfect moment I guess. His eyes were so blue, honest and beaming with life. I had never seen anything like it. It made me feel like I was levitating...like I could sing...and dance...and get completely swept away. And that was it.</div>
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Just a moment, when the sun and moon and stars aligned and I felt complete clarity in my universe. Suddenly every failure made sense and every turn that came at me unexpected now seemed so strategically mapped out. That was the single moment that changed my life. </div>
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Rob and I have fought more in the last three years then we can ever keep count of. We've had stressful patches and times when the days seem to drag on...but not one of those days goes by that he doesn't tell me he loves me. Even when he's furious at me, he still finds a way to sneak in an "I love you." It's pretty great. He's pretty great. Personally, I have a lot of work to do, but together, we're great. But we couldn't have made it this far without the support, guidance and love of our Father in Heaven. That, I know for sure.</div>
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I guess that's the message I had for whoever may have decided to read this. That's my 3-years-of-marriage <i>take it or leave it</i> advice to y'all. Keep God a part of your relationship, and even the toughest of times will work themselves out--and you'll be stronger, both individually and as a team. </div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-69595775258024912272015-09-08T18:20:00.001-07:002015-09-08T18:20:50.740-07:00california: table rock beach (my new happy place)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our first stop on our trip to California was Table Rock Beach in Laguna. </div>
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We just happened to stumble upon it after flying into Orange County and having a few hours to kill-- and it almost instantaneously became my new favorite spot in all of southern California. </div>
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It's stunning. </div>
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In fact, it was so beautiful that we came back up from San Diego later in our trip just to show our family. </div>
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We couldn't get enough. Here's some photos of our magical visit there...</div>
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The water was seriously that blue and the day was so perfect. No photoshop needed!</div>
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It was also the first beach experience we've had with Mila where she stopped being scared of the water! She was running into the waves and from the waves and being such a little dare devil. It was so much fun! </div>
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I'll forever remember this day.</div>
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Gosh I love California. And my sweet little family.</div>
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While in Utah this month, we were able to have some new family photos taken. </div>
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They turned out so beautiful, and it was extra special because it's the last family photos we'll have taken for the next two years that will include my little brother Dane--who left on a two year mission for our church this past week! He'll be spending the next 24 months serving the people of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. </div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-26037399709444278832015-07-15T17:21:00.000-07:002015-07-15T17:21:14.865-07:00a post about me (accompanied by my fave 70's country rock jams)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Okay let's begin this post with one of my all-time favorite tunes <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2EZUw2mvjs" target="_blank">James Taylor Sweet Baby James</a>. It's a classic, and many of you already know this, but for those of you that don't or aren't familiar with this time period's musical brilliance, I've included some of my favorite tunes as we go along...<br />
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So, it's been a while since I've done a formal introduction on this blog. There are so many of you out there that I love staying connected with. Many of you I know personally and many of you I do not--that's the beauty of our world today. We can live states, countries, or continents away and stay connected with the click of a button or upload of a photo (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_wJV1FQlGM&list=PL0gxBcF2Ofh5nXABF0nUVRKVl3E9Xal_P" target="_blank">cue James Taylor "You've Got A Friend"</a>)<br />
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That being said, I often feel like our "profiles" or the few lines of a photo caption don't give an accurate description of the real you and me. I had someone ask me something very simple about my life the other day, and it was almost shocking to me that it was something they didn't know! But after thinking about it for a minute, I realized that they don't know me in person--they only know what I post--so how would they realistically be expected to know that small detail?</div>
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It sparked the idea for a new introductory post. An official few paragraphs about me, my life, my family, and what makes me tick <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An2a1_Do_fc&list=RDAn2a1_Do_fc#t=1" target="_blank">(cue Neil Young "Old Man"</a>)</div>
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I'll keep it brief--because obviously this kind of post could go on and on and on. There are million things you <i>could </i>know about me---like the fact that I love to write. I was a huge book nerd growing up--like I devoured most of the mystery novel series my grade school library had in their possession. I eat so much chocolate it might be border line addiction status--specifically chocolate chip cookies. I'm scared to death of tornadoes and nutria (don't know what nutria are--let me tell you--<a href="http://www.texasinvasives.org/animal_database/detail.php?symbol=7" target="_blank">they are basically giant swimming rats that haunt my dreams and abide in plenty here in Texas</a>) So yeah...that's fun and all, but that info won't really help you understand the core of who I am, but there a few simple things I'd like to tell you that will leave you with a much better understanding of who Kris Campbell is.</div>
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It's important for you to know that I love my home. As much as my husband and I love to travel the world, I am a homebody. And I've loved<i> all</i> of my homes that I've had throughout my 26 years. I was born in San Diego, California and lived there as a child <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aK6JnyFmk" target="_blank">(cue Mamas and The Papas "California Dreamin'"</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-aK6JnyFmk" target="_blank">)</a> I've always felt a sense of belonging there. After we moved away we'd go back every summer growing up, and to this day whenever I return to that dreamy west coast, it's near impossible to get me to leave again. It's like the forces of nature are drawing my soul back to where it all began. I'll truly be a California girl forever. That being said, I also love my mountain home in Utah (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOB4VdlkzO4" target="_blank">cue John Denver "Rocky Mountain Home"</a>) Where I spent my jr. high, high school, and most of my college life. Those mountains melt me every time I fly into the valley. I'm not one for snow sports (I hate the cold with a passion) but summertime in Utah is as close to heaven as I could ever imagine. If you haven't been please do yourself a favor and go--sooner rather than later. Hike some Wasatch trails...venture to a peak above Park City...head south and perch upon a red rock formation, take a deep <i>deep</i> breath in and let yourself get lost in the beauty that is the great state of Utah. It'll do you good, I promise. And then last but most definitely not least--my newest home--the <i>great state of Texas </i>(sense my already adopted Texas pride obnoxiously dripping from every word) and folks, it's quite possibly my favorite home yet. I mean that. I love it here. Wide open spaces, room to breath, country roads to just drive and drive and get lost on for hours. People that are genuinely so good. While I was pregnant here last summer, I can honestly say I never walked into a store or building without someone holding the door for me--and we pretty much make new friends everytime we go out to eat now. I'm telling you, the people here are just good down-to-earth people. So much history and pride in one state (granted it is a ginormous state) and I can't get enough y'all. This is our home, where me and my sweet little family are putting down roots, settling in and creating our life. And guys, it's a damn good life (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZBQjTF_Hpk" target="_blank">cue John Denver "Country Roads</a>")</div>
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Next, y'all need to know that I love my family. Starting with the family that raised me. My brilliant father, passionate mother, gorgeous sisters, and adventurous brother. The people that I can always turn to, always count on, and 100%-without-a-doubt find unconditional love from. Together, they all made me who I am today. I like to think I get my deep-rooted love for 70's country rock from my dad and my eye for interior design from my mom. I'm the oldest of four, and my siblings are my best friends. From them I get my humor, my imagination, and the memories of being a child--that I believe make me a better mother today. And then we have my own little family <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO8kTRv4l3o" target="_blank">(cue Neil Young "Heart of Gold"</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pO8kTRv4l3o" target="_blank">)</a> Me, Roberto and baby M. The loves of my life. You know how people always use the caption "my world" when they show pictures of their kids or their family or their dog---or whatever it is that is that important to them...? It's kind of annoying right? But they say it because it's true! My family is my world. Without them I can't imagine how anything else would matter. My husband Robert is so different from me but so alike in many ways. It's almost toxic how stubborn we both are and how ridiculous our arguments can be over the dumbest things when we're both <i>in a mood, </i>but it's undeniably magic how well his extroverted-passionate-brilliance balances so perfectly with my introverted-creative-minimalist ways. We're soul mates--and I never believed in soulmates until he entered my life. He's the handsome-looking, opinionated-speaking, ex-football-playing, corporate-gigging, love-able gigantic teddy bear. And I'm the googly-eyed girl that loves every single bit of it. As Mila grows, her personality just keeps getting bigger and bigger--and I see so much of Robert in her, and at times see little glimpses of myself. It's so surreal. Part of who I am in a tiny perfect little human. And who really knows what good and bad traits she'll get from each of us, but one thing I do know is that she will be loved, because that is one thing we both do well. Yes, she will be so freaking loved. Our little sister golden hair (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIycEe59Auc" target="_blank">cue America "Sister Golden Hair"</a>)<br />
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And last my dears, I'd like you to know--on a serious but important note--that I love God and my Savior Jesus Christ. I don't express this enough via social media, but my religion--<a href="https://www.lds.org/?lang=eng" target="_blank">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (aka Mormon)</a>-- is absolutely a huge part of who I am. I grew up in a religious family of diligent church goers. It was second nature to me. I honestly didn't even give it much thought when I was younger--but as a grew up, attended school, and eventually stepped out into the world on my own, I remember having an scary realization that religion had to be my own thing. It had to be something that meant something to me--not my parents or friends--but to me. I needed to be able to stand tall and bear testimony of my Savior and His love for each and everyone of us. This may shock you, but I'm a very flawed human being ;). I make mistakes and I have my own personal struggles. And it's because of that, that my relationship with Jesus Christ has grown exponentially--once I realized that I could turn to Him for comfort in moments of need and guide me through the darker times, I found that my relationship with Him is the most important relationship of my life. "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved"- John 3:16-17<br />
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I'll be honest--I felt that I needed to include that in this post because I have been feeling anxious as of late, regarding the state of our country and the politically battles we have been facing. It saddens me that religion has become so "unpopular" and that so many religious voices are feeling intimidated to speak up. We are in tough times and I personally believe it's only going to get harder. And as much as I don't every have a desire to get into political battles (that's my husbands personality--not mine ;) I do want my friends, family and followers to know how important religion is to me and in my life.<br />
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(This one's not a 70's jam but I still love it--<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MN7aB92qYmQ&index=6&list=PLARP6-YX5i2_QurWMInl-M3-u2ItN7Bg2" target="_blank">cue The Lower Lights "Come Ye Children of the Lord"</a> and then this one is straight from 1970-- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kNGnIKUdMI" target="_blank">George Harrison "My Sweet Lord"</a> and is one of my all-time favorites)<br />
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So there you have it, those are the three main things I want you to take with you and remember about Kris Campbell from A City Born Love or from @kriswcampbell on Instagram.Y'all already know that I'm obsessed head to toe with my babe (based on the amount of pics I post of her) and y'all already know I love anything home decor or design related...and that my husband and I are serious travel junkies. That's the stuff we post about all the time and the topics that are so great for social media--but what I don't say enough are those three things. I love my home. I love my family, and I love God.<br />
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Okay, now let's end this with another fantastic tune-- The Marshall Tucker Band "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MUL68ZeclcA" target="_blank">Heard it in a Love Song</a>"<br />
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-38037577013437883262015-07-14T09:28:00.001-07:002015-07-14T09:28:29.843-07:00park trips with the babe<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Oh, and then take all that happiness and put it into a series of pictures of your one year old running to give you a hug...and then melt because it's so insanely perfect.</div>
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I love these kind of special moments-- especially the kind that don't have to be staged ha ha :)</div>
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And I have to give a BIG shout out to this new favorite top of mine by <b>Triple Thread OC</b>. If y'all haven't noticed, this shop is one of my favorites--not only because they have a really exciting variety of style but also because the people there that I have worked with are so genuine and good at what they do. I love that!</div>
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This button down color-block sleeve top is perfect for mom life. You can dress it up or down. It's also incredibly lightweight--which is so great for me here in our humid Texas climate. It drapes a little longer in back. I'm wearing a small and it's still a loose fit--which I'm all about!</div>
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This top isn't yet available on the site but will be soon! They're launching a new line (including this great top) on Thursday the 22nd! Eeeeek--so excited!</div>
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Like I said--this top is great for mom life :) Blowing bubbles, chasing babes and all!</div>
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I love my family. And love this man. He always keeps things fun and exciting. I'm so grateful for him and our sweet little babe.</div>
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We pretty much hit up our neighborhood park everyday--and I wish I could document it every time, because this little girl is always such a hoot...</div>
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but that would probably get boring and pretty repetitive for y'all ha ha and I'd be the only one that would actually enjoy that! #momprobz</div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-48545322908209769102015-07-13T13:39:00.000-07:002015-07-13T13:40:52.402-07:00diy floating wood shelves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have this tiny bathroom off my main living area--it's great for when we have people over, but is super small! I struggled figuring out the best way to make use of such a tight space. And then one day I came across<a href="http://www.desertdomicile.com/2012/09/diy-15-chunky-wooden-floating-shelves.html?m=1" target="_blank"> these shelves.</a></div>
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I decided they were perfect for this space--and I'm loving the way they turned out!</div>
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We followed the original instructions exactly. We didn't even have to modify (except for the width of your space obviously)</div>
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Check out the instructions<a href="http://www.desertdomicile.com/2012/09/diy-15-chunky-wooden-floating-shelves.html?m=1" target="_blank"> HERE on Desert Domicile</a>. </div>
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The wood stain we used is <a href="http://www.minwax.com/wood-products/stains-color-guide/" target="_blank">MinWax Provincial</a>.</div>
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<i>XOXO Sign: Hobby Lobby</i></div>
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This weekend we celebrated our babe's first birthday!</div>
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Her birthday is on the 4th of July--which we absolutely love! Our little freedom babe! It's always been my favorite holiday and now it's even better.</div>
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We had such a good time with our family and friends! </div>
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We're missing a few of the babies in this picture, but it was so fun to have all the cute mamas and babes running around. We're so blessed with such wonderful people in our lives!</div>
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Guys, I couldn't love this little ONE year old more. I cried and cried about her growing up, but I truly am so excited to watch her grow. She's got such a sassy, spunky, sweet, smart thing going on!</div>
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I cherish our relationship--and I know she'll always be my little bestie.</div>
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This was the day she was born--she will be one year on the 4th of July! I can't believe how wonderful this year has been, but even more than that, I'm so amazed every day at what an incredible father Robert is to Mila and how precious their relationship is. </div>
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Rob, thank you for being our rock. </div>
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I'm so grateful for the wonderful dad that you are to our babe. You are such a good example of strength, compassion, and optimism. I hope M will continue to watch and learn from you. </div>
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She already admires you so much. The way she watches and adores you makes my heart so happy. </div>
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Krishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03824716956488027495noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-190674241104425234.post-4266840062456614992015-06-08T11:41:00.003-07:002015-06-08T11:41:52.036-07:00houston, texas: buffalo bayou park<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This past weekend we ventured down to the Buffalo Bayou Running/Nature Trail and Park. It's probably one of my favorites in the city! We hadn't been down that way for a while, and I'm so glad we did...because it was the perfect day!</div>
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It's currently under construction--they have some AMAZING plans for it. <a href="http://buffalobayoupark.org/home/" target="_blank">Check out their site here</a>--it really is going to be stunning.</div>
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One of the new additions is the Police Memorial (picture below) How cool is that?! I love this artsy side of Houston :)</div>
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This park has a little bit of everything! Running/biking trails, a nature path, art/sculptures, dog park, a crazy cool skyline view, and the bayou! </div>
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I had no idea all the renovations and additions that are happening. They're even adding an events center that you can rent for private events! And I haven't done this yet, but while we were there we saw people kayaking down the bayou and it looked like so much fun. </div>
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Has anyone done that? I'd love to hear about it!</div>
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M's favorite part of the park was the big grassy area. Now that she's walking she LOVES wide open spaces with plenty of room to go and go and go!</div>
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Probably my favorite picture from the whole day. Nothing better, nothing sweeter, and nothing more precious than the relationship between a father and his daughter. I love these two. </div>
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Yes, yes we're a known for being a very industrial, hot, humid, extremely flat city and while that might all be true...we're also full of cultural, some of the world's yummiest food, impressive museums, beautiful parks, great shopping, and fun destinations!</div>
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I love Houston, love this little family of mine and am so grateful for them both!</div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">HOUSTON</span></strong> is a massive melting pot of culture, arts, food, and different backgrounds, but it also has those true Texas roots that I just can't help but love. It's the combo of a modern appreciation for diversity mixed with a true southern very American nature. Houston is unique, and I'm proud to call it home! And was so excited to put together this Houston Travel Guide!</div>
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I've lived here for a couple years now and decided it's time for my very own <strong>BEST OF HOUSTON</strong> list!</div>
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I've been adding to this list for a while, mainly because it seemed overwhelming to take on all at once and because I am constantly discovering new places, eats, and things I love about this place! Also, if we're being honest, I didn't want the responsibility of narrowing it down--and because of that I'm sure I'll be amending/changing/editing this list from time to time!</div>
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Organized by geographic neighborhood, I've listed out our favorite sites, to-do's and of course--EATS. We love our food, and Houston does not lack in that department.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Neighborhood: <strong>The Heights</strong></span><br />
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(Whether you're just visiting or new to Houston...or just have visitors coming into town, these are all great options and great photo ops!)<br />
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<strong>Adickes SculpturWorx Stuidio</strong> (aka <em><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/adickes-sculpturworx-studio-houston" target="_blank">The President Heads</a></em>)<br />
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These are just two of the many presidents that they have there! It's totally random, but a fun stop especially if you are in the city already. It's fairly close to some of the other heights attractions as well. The "We Love Houston" sign above is also from here, however it's recently been moved and is now off of the side of the freeway also in The Heights area.<br />
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Oh and this attraction is FREE. Always a plus! <br />
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<strong>The Beer Can House</strong> (<em><a href="http://www.beercanhouse.org/" target="_blank">Website here</a></em>)<br />
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Another very random attraction--yes, it's a house made of beer cans. Check out their website for some history. <br />
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$5/person (More info <a href="http://www.beercanhouse.org/visit.php" target="_blank">here</a>)<br />
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<strong>The Love Fence</strong> (10th & Dorothy Street)<br />
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One day we stopped by this fence when we were in the neighborhood, and the owner/artist happened to come out. We were able to chat with her as she touched up the paint. There are so many colorful sites and people in The Heights!</div>
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Also, on the side of <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/gelazzi-houston" target="_blank">Gelazzi</a> in the heights, you can check out this super fun mural!</div>
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<strong>The Art Car Museum</strong> (A fave of mine--<em><a href="http://www.artcarmuseum.com/" target="_blank">Website here</a></em>)</div>
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I've been to the Art Car Museum a few times now, and it never disappoints! They change up the cars every few months. I have never seen the same one twice. This will give you a fun taste of Houston's quirky side.</div>
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This attraction is also FREE, but--of course--you can always donate to the museum if you'd like!<br />
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<b>Buffalo Bayou Park</b><br />
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See my detailed post <a href="http://acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2015/06/houston-texas-buffalo-bayou-park.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. We love this park! There is a little bit of everything--bike/running trails, nature path, dog park, art, and a beautiful view!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/kraftsmen-cafe-houston-3" target="_blank">Kraftsman Bakery</a></strong>: A favorite brunch spot of mine--my sister-in-law and I went on a tour of the best French Toast in Houston and their's is still one of my favorites!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/lola-houston" target="_blank">Lola's</a></strong>: One of the first little places I went in Houston, and I always enjoy it when I'm in the area. Try the chicken and waffles!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/laredo-taqueria-houston-2" target="_blank">Laredo Taqueria</a></strong>: Legit. Get the tacos--obviously.<br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/zelko-bistro-houston-2" target="_blank"><strong>Zelko Bistro</strong></a>: Been here a couple times now and it's delicious. I really don't think you can go wrong.<br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/gatlins-barbecue-houston" target="_blank"><strong>Gatlin's Barbeque</strong></a>: It's delicious and very popular--so prepare for crowds. Some say it's the best BBQ in Texas. I would recommend going early for dinner or lunch because once they're out they are out!<br />
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<a href="http://pappagenos.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Papa Genos:</strong></a> I used to work right by this place, and it was so difficult not to go all the time! Get the #1 or the grilled chicken sandwich. Delish.<br />
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<a href="http://www.dacapospastrycafe.com/" target="_blank"><b>Decapos Pastry Cafe</b></a>: BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE EVER<br />
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Also, I recommend using Yelp when looking for good eats in The Heights area, because there is a lot. Yelp is used actively in this neighborhood and it has yet to let us down. You can see the highest rated spots--and see what is popular to get there.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Neighborhood: <strong>The Montrose/ Fourth Ward</strong></span><br />
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<strong>Texas Junk Company</strong><br />
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This store is true Texas, through and through! If you need some legit boots or just want a feel of Texas--make sure to stop by <strong>The Texas Junk Co</strong>. They are only open on Friday and Saturday from 11:00am-6:00pm and they only take cash or check. <br />
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<strong>The Menil Collection</strong><br />
Gorgeous collection of located in the Montrose/ Fourth Ward area. There is an interesting background/history to this museum. It really is a local treasure. I've been 3-4 times now and some of the exhibits stay the same, while others change. It never disappoints. <br />
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Also, I have no pictures from here because inside there is a museum attendant literally around every corner to keep people from taking pictures!<br />
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Check out their website <a href="https://www.menil.org/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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There are lots of small private galleries, eclectic shops, and second-hand shopping in this area. It's a fun place to spend an afternoon, grab some lunch and walk from store to store.<br />
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<a href="http://thebreakfastklub.com/" target="_blank">The Breakfast Klub</a>: Just go, you won't regret it. It's so good, but the line will get really long! It usually moves pretty fast though. Try some chicken and waffles. . <br />
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<a href="http://www.iloveroost.com/" target="_blank">Roost</a>: We just went here a couple months ago with some friends--I was still in the nausea phase of my pregnancy and hesitant to try anything new, but I was so glad we did. I haven't enjoyed a meal this much in a long time. Everything we ordered was tasty. And make sure to top off your meal with homemade donut holes at the end! Delicious. <br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/torchys-tacos-houston" target="_blank">Torchy's Tacos</a>: Great queso, great tacos, great everything. It definitely lives up to the hype. <br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/maine-ly-sandwiches-houston-3" target="_blank">Maine-ly Sandwiches:</a> Two words, Lobster Roll. Yum. Atmosphere is kinda weird, but we don't care--we just like a good Lobster Roll. It's not a cheap sandwich, but I usually just get a 1/2 roll. <br />
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<a href="http://www.marks1658.com/" target="_blank">Mark's American Cuisine</a>: Very romantic! It's built in an old church I believe, and it's such a unique atmosphere. Definitely not cheap, but we went here for our one year anniversary and it was such a special treat. The quail was delightful, but my favorite part was dessert! I don't think you can go wrong with any of their desserts. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Neighborhood: <strong>The Galleria/ River Oaks/ Highland Village</strong></span><br />
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<strong>The Galleria</strong> <br />
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Pretty much every store you could imagine in one giant shopping mall. Take an afternoon to do some shopping and maybe even stop off for some ice skating--there is an indoor rink! </div>
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They literally have every store here! Check out their <a href="http://www.simon.com/mall/the-galleria/stores" target="_blank">website</a> to see them all.</div>
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Just outside The Galleria, take a picnic lunch if the weather is nice--or at least make sure to take your camera. It's a classic Houston stop--and one of their landmarks that all visitors should stop by and see. You'll probably see some wedding or quinceanera photoshoots going on as well.</div>
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It is an outdoor shopping area (one of my favorites) with lots of home/interior décor shopping, boutiques, and high-end retail. Different vibe from The Galleria--and a little less intense. Check out the Apple store! It's beautiful! And if you're into desserts--there is a<em> Sprinkles Cupcakes</em> right next door. <br />
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Pretty much every home décor shop can be found here, along with J.Crew, Anthropologie, Lululemon, Kate Spade...all sorts of good ones!<br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/am%C3%A9ricas-river-oaks-houston-2" target="_blank">Americas Restaurant</a> (River Oaks): Fun vibe and great food!<br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tiny-boxwoods-houston?start=80" target="_blank">Tiny Boxwoods</a> (Highland Village): Literally is part of a garden/greenhouse and is so incredibly charming. Also, the have the BEST chocolate chip cookies that I've found in Houston.<br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/adair-kitchen-houston" target="_blank">Adair Kitchen</a> (Galleria): Delicious Chicken and Waffles!<br />
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<a href="http://riveroaksdonuts.com/" target="_blank">River Oaks Doughnuts</a>: Some of the only good doughnuts in Houston! (For some reason we don't have a lot of great doughnut options...which makes me sad)<br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/thai-gourmet-houston" target="_blank">Thai Gourmet</a>: One of our VERY favorite places in all of Houston. Pretty much everything is amazing but we usually go with the massaman curry, pad thai, and glass noodles! Please go here, it's SO yummy. It's 11pm at night when I'm finishing writing this review and I'm honestly salivating...suddenly feeling starved...wishing I could some of it's goodness in my tummy right now.<br />
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<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/korean-noodle-house-houston" target="_blank">Korean Noodle House</a>: This place is so legit. Get the seafood pancakes. For real, just do it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.phoeniciafoods.com/" target="_blank">Phoenicia</a>: Get the Chicken Shawarma. Never met anyone who didn't love it. Oh, and add some pita bread and hummus. Yummmmm.<br />
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<a href="http://ragin-cajun.com/restaurant/" target="_blank">Ragin Cajun</a>: Crawfish Po'boy for the win! And load up on the "Slap yo' mama" seasoning!<br />
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It's not about to win any "beautiful beaches" awards, but it's our Texas beach all the same! Another good beach option (and a slightly cleaner but smaller one) is <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g56110-d2356154-Reviews-Sylvan_Beach_Park-La_Porte_Texas.html" target="_blank">Sylvan Beach Park</a>! <br />
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We took this picture our first year here! Check out<a href="http://www.acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2014/04/texas-hill-country-bluebonnet-season.html" target="_blank"> MY POST</a> from last year's bluebonnets--with my baby bump! And see <a href="http://www.acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2015/04/milas-first-bluebonnets-texas-spring.html" target="_blank">our post this year </a>when we took Mila to see the bluebonnets for the first time! It was so lovely!<br />
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Bluebonnet season is most definitely one of my FAVORITE times of the year in Texas! Its absolutely stunning. I love this yearly tradition of ours--heading out into hill country and spending the afternoon in the bluebonnet filled countryside. <br />
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See my Kemah Boardwalk post <a href="http://www.acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2015/03/day-trip-to-kemah-boardwalk.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>. We just recently did this for the first time, and really enjoyed it. See more details and tips <a href="http://www.acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2015/03/day-trip-to-kemah-boardwalk.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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And then of course, we can't forget about the <a href="http://www.rodeohouston.com/" target="_blank">HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO</a>! The biggest event of the year around here. Nonstop concerts and fun for weeks!<br />
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Make sure to visit the carnival afterwards and get yourself a fried oreo--they are my favorite! But you can really get anything and everything fried that you can possibly imagine. </div>
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<em>It really is one of my favorite times of the year!</em><br />
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So there you have it! My <strong>Houston, Texas Travel Guide</strong>! My home sweet home! And as always if any of y'all have anything else to add, please comment below! I plan on updating this list frequently.<br />
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As y'all may have heard on the news, we've had a lot of rain down here in Texas over the past few weeks. It's been crazy, but this weekend the sun finally came out and it is amazing how green everything is! We decided to take a walk and soak up some of this gorgeous weather after church this weekend and watch the sunset.</div>
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Mila's face in this picture is just priceless. This girl is so cheesy these days. She loves mom and dad so much, and we're equally as obsessed with her. We're pretty much an inseparable trio. </div>
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This dress is a new favorite of mine! It's the Alice Dress (Green) from Shabby Apple. It's so flattering, feminine, and modest. The best combination!</div>
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This is one of those classic fun pieces that can be dressed up/dressed down. It would be perfect for a party, event, or in my case--a normal Sunday at church. </div>
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This little blueberry dress of hers is to die for! </div>
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She looks like such a perfect little baby-doll in it! She's my DREAM GIRL!</div>
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This little peanut is going to be 11 months old this week. </div>
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Guys, I wish I could freeze time, I really do. She's the best thing that has ever happened to us, and it just keeps getting better and better. We have hard days every now and then--and of course life presents twists and turns that you don't expect and stressful times do arise--but I'm overwhelmed with how blessed I am, especially when I look at this beautiful little family of mine. </div>
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My mom was always determined to keep us from becoming picky eaters when we were growing up.</div>
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She would never cut the crusts off the bread when we complained or let us eat too much sugar or allow us to leave the dinner table with out eating our veggies! At the time I hated this, but I am SO grateful she was that way, because now I love my vegetables and can eat anything.</div>
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Mila is still young, but I'm determined to be like my mom and make sure she likes healthy foods.</div>
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The <i>Nuby Garden Fresh Steam N' Mash</i> makes this so simple!</div>
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You simply cut up the vegetable you want to steam, add a little bit of water to main bowl (I add about 1/4 cup), cook for a couple minutes and ta-da! It also comes with the masher tool which is so nice, because Mila is still at a point where she doesn't have that many teeth and I like to mash things up so she can eat and digest easier. We like making mashed carrots--they're currently her favorite! And if we don't finish it all at once there is a lid that makes it nice and easy to store!</div>
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I really do love this product. It's simple, functional and well-made. I've loved using it!</div>
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Enjoying her fresh steamed carrots!</div>
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Love this lady and love my job of being her mama!</div>
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Does anyone have any recipes for steamed vegetable mashes that their kids like? I would LOVE some suggestions! </div>
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I'm excited to share our latest home DIY project with y'all today! After finishing our bed, we started trying to decide what to do with the rest of the room...and I fell in love with the idea of a vanity area! We were given this old piece that belonged to my in-laws. It was a little beat up, but such a beautiful piece of furniture. My husband and I immediately decided that if we could spruce it up a bit and add some new paint, it'd be just perfect for our room.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">>>BEFORE<<</span></div>
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We took apart the whole vanity piece by piece so that we could thoroughly paint it, then had to sand it down quite aggressively. After that was done we just primed and painted! (We did three separate coats of paint)</div>
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Behr "Creamy White"</div>
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This weekend we went to Austin (one of our favorite places in the whole wide world) and hiked to the stunning<a href="https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool" target="_blank"> Hamilton Pool Preserve</a>!</div>
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We had seen it online and in pictures many times always looking so pretty, but you just never know how "true" pictures are these days (with photoshop and filters and all that jazz) but this place was even more beautiful in person. Here are some pictures from our time there!</div>
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A couple of tips for those of you planning an adventure to Hamilton Pool Preserve!</div>
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We went on a cooler more cloudy day but they say during the summer/hotter times of the year the pool fills up really fast, and they only let so many cars in! We went early in the morning, right when it opened at 9am just to make sure we got in. </div>
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The pool is not always open for swimming, but we lucked out and it had just re-opened! So we were able to swim out to the waterfall. It was chilly but so crazy fun!</div>
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You can call ahead of time to see if it is open for swimming.</div>
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I LOVE this adventurous little family of mine!</div>
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Mila is yawning in this pic ha ha, but she really is such a hoot when she is out and about with us. She loves seeing the world and being with people. We joke that she hates missing out on anything!</div>
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Next time we go I'd love to take a picnic and stay for a good portion of the day!</div>
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It was just so gorgeous!</div>
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"Hi everyone!" - Mila</div>
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Our cute Austin/hiking crew! </div>
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It's always nice to have friends to travel and experience these awesome adventures with.</div>
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I also love that we live in a place with some many cool places to see and visit within driving distance.</div>
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Stay tuned this week for my Houston and Austin travel guides!</div>
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Any of you have any other "must-do's" for Austin?! </div>
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We'll definitely go back this summer, so I'd love more suggestions!</div>
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After a weekend of being sick with a cold, congestion and a nasty little ear infection, this sweet babe was finally back to her happy cheerful self today!</div>
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We still took it easy, but decided a little fresh air and picnic in our yard were just what we needed! The Texas heat and humidity has already kicked into full gear--so shade, cold water and sunnies are a must! </div>
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We take them to the park with us all the time, and they're so great because I don't have to stress if they get lost while we're out, but are so easy to wash and re-use if they do make it home! They are no-stress either way, which I love. I'm sure all you other mama's out there can relate to that! I appreciate anything that makes life less stressful so I can more fully enjoy time with my babe.</div>
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Mila loves these cups because they're lightweight and easy for her to hold! </div>
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They also come in bright fun colors!</div>
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Snap on spout lids</div>
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This is truly our favorite time of the year in Texas! We look forward to heading out to hill country every spring and enjoying the beautiful bluebonnets. </div>
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I love so many things about Texas and this time of year is one of them! Before the sticky humidity hits and the heat becomes almost unbearable, we get to enjoy some of the most lovely spring weather!</div>
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This year was Mila's first year seeing the state flower and it was SO much fun! </div>
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Kinda crazy to think that this time last year I was pregnant! </div>
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You can see my big pregnant belly in the bluebonnets from last year's post <a href="http://www.acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2014/04/texas-hill-country-bluebonnet-season.html" target="_blank">>HERE<</a></div>
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I remember thinking how excited I was to bring our baby girl back...</div>
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and now here we are!</div>
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Life is so magical, isn't it?</div>
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I love this girl so much.</div>
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Thanks for a beautiful spring Texas.</div>
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For more information on bluebonnets see<a href="http://www.acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2013/04/the-texas-bluebonnet.html" target="_blank"> here</a> & <a href="http://www.acitybornlove.blogspot.com/2014/04/texas-hill-country-bluebonnet-season.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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