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I feel like this is a partially good representation of me right now, minus the makeup & blow dried hair - always snacking, trying to find some kind of summer solace in this heat w/ this massive bump that feels like I’m hauling around bowling balls 😅 I can’t believe we’ve already hit the steady triple digits. I SO underestimated how brutal this last month of pregnancy would be when it’s this hot. If you need me, you can find me in the bed with the AC blasting or in a pool somewhere. Arizona mamas - any tips for surviving the home stretch in the heat are welcome! I need all the sage advice I can get while I’m over here making my list of all the reasons this kid owes me big time 🤣

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#ad Yep I’m still here, still super pregnant & feeling it 🤣 But on the upside, summer is here… well unofficially (and in my heart) at least! And to celebrate we’re sharing our annual fun, easy, pretty summer backyard entertaining setup over on the blog in hopes that we can inspire all your summer 2021 outdoor hangouts, with a little help from our favorite festive summer treats, Peanut @mmschocolate Red White & Blue Mix and SKITTLES® America Mix! So if you’re gearing up for this weekend & want to skip the fuss & up the fun, come see all the summer entertaining, tablescape and food ideas you'll love! I’m breaking down all of the elements that I think about + tips & tricks I’ve picked up along the way when I approach easy backyard summer entertaining 💙❤️🏖☀️

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I couldn’t let #nationalrescuedogday pass by without being a totally obsessed dog mom & gushing about the best good boy there is 🥰 It’s hard to even imagine a time when Elvis wasn’t a part of this fam. In the last month & a half I think our hearts have grown 10 sizes thanks to loving & being loved by him! We still feel so lucky that @followyourheart_rescue chose US to be his parents & we’ll always always always be grateful to his dedicated foster mom @followmetothemountains for letting us give him his forever home 😭 Even if you’re not in a place to rescue a pup & make it a part of your family, amazing organizations like Follow Your Heart work SO hard to give as many pups as possible the life they deserve & the care & compassion they desperately need & there are so many ways you can support that work by donating your time, money, services & more. But I’ll also never stop lobbying for pretty much everyone I know to open their hearts & homes to a pup family member because I know that they always, without fail, change your life & your heart for the better, furrever 🥰

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Happy Sunday, friends! Just over here being 100 years pregnant & loving life! 🤣 C grilled dinner in the backyard last night & Elvis was giving out free kisses so... what could be better? I’m having so much fun with this dog. He’s definitely puppy crazy, but he’s also so smart & the absolute best good boy. We’re so in love our hearts could explode! He’s also a pro snuggler which at this point in my pregnancy I really appreciate. Side note: our white oleander is blooming like crazy in the backyard right now, but sadly I think we’ll replace our oleander with something else back here because Elv is such a backyard explorer & oleander is no good for pups. What should we replace it with that’s pup friendly? 🤔

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Hi, friends! There’s a new post on the blog today all about our upcoming guest/kiddo bathroom remodel w/ before pics of the space & an inspiration board that shows you what we have planned (link is in my bio) & I’m extra excited about this one because it’s one of the very last spaces in this little abode of ours to be remodeled! I can’t believe it. It feels like we’re crossing some sort of finish line after 7 years here & I’m really loving it. Over the last 7 years we‘ve remodeled every space in this house, some of it with our own two hands & some with the help of friends, fam & a slew of professionals & it has just been so rewarding the whole way around. And to celebrate what feels like a fun little milestone in our home journey, I thought it would be fun to take you on a mini slideshow home tour here to reminisce (very mini - 10 slides just isn’t enough) & to get acquainted with all the new faces I’ve seen out there as of late. Welcome to our cozy little cottage in the citrus grove! 🍊

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Mothers mothers mothers. As the youngest daughter, youngest sister, youngest granddaughter & youngest cousin I kind of had a lot of moms growing up, with so much to look up to & so many inspiring examples of all the things a woman & a mother could be. Complex & capable. Soft & strong. Head & heart. Anything & everything. Mom, thanks for being my unwavering, unflappable best friend, champion & North Star for 36 years. I know I’m a handful & it’s not lost on me what a badass you are for all that you’ve done & continue to do as my mom. My two amazing sisters, thanks for being yet another set of built-in best friends, for never leaving me behind & always taking time to show me the way, especially now as I dive into motherhood! I don’t know how I got so lucky, but you better believe I’m endlessly grateful for my time with them every single day. Happy Mother’s Day!

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