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Hunnie’s Flamingo 1st birthday party

This post is sponsored by On-The-Go Gourmet. Our little lady just turned 1, and we pulled out all the stops with a …

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So let me tell you: THE most annoying morning. (I

So let me tell you: THE most annoying morning. (I wrote this 5 years ago today.) Husband is out-of-town, so I didn't get a morning workout, and I get a 3am email from him saying his cell phone isn't working (he's in Canada) so I had to call our cell phone company 4 times to change our plan, text hubby instructions to get it working, they didn't work, call and text again. You get it. Just a tedious, frustrating morning. The kids were teasing each other and whining and crying and I was yelling (a LOT) to try to make it out the door by 8:25am. After preschool drop-off, I decided to walk the 2 younger boys to a nearby cafe and take a breath. There was an angel who was there waiting for me. I've never met her before, but as soon as my double BOB came into view, her eyes lit up and she immediately asked if she could hold the baby. She was delighted to talk to the boys (and I took full advantage to run inside and buy myself a coffee). Her name is Constance. For the next 25 minutes, we invaded her place in the shade, and Constance held my kids and loved on them. She wasn't doing me a favor. She was just LOVING. She blessed me on a morning when I didn't deserve any blessing. When I was nothing but bitter and frustrated and feeling sorry for myself. Thank you, Constance, for taking my ugly day and making it beautiful again. You are the epitome of #SheJustGlows. Your joy is contagious and your delight is refreshing. Can you be a Constance today? The world needs more of HER.

Just a reminder that these squares mean nothing if

Just a reminder that these squares mean nothing if your family feels forgotten. 🌟 I turned my phone off all day yesterday, and it was positively life-giving. Screen-free Sundays used to be something I did every week, but I’ve gotten away from it lately since I use my phone to watch church and take photos. How do you set boundaries with social media?

Got a lot of unfollows after my post yesterday. Ap

Got a lot of unfollows after my post yesterday. Apparently people don’t like seeing moms in bikinis. So imma go ahead and post another k? 🤣👏🏻 Don’t ever apologize for being comfortable and confident in your own skin! The world needs more of it! 🔥 Post away and tag me!

NEVER let others dull your shine! 💥 Never stop

NEVER let others dull your shine! 💥 Never stop being sprinkles with a cherry on top because everyone else likes you vanilla. 💫 Never make excuses for being comfortable and joyful in your own skin. 💫 Other peoples’ opinion of you is none of your business. Double tap if you’re with me! ⚡️⚡️ #justdoyou #youarebeautiful

You have a spark inside of you that can change you

That awkward moment when you realize you never lef

That awkward moment when you realize you never left the 90’s, and I am so 👏🏻 here 👏🏻 for 👏🏻 it! 🎉 THIS IS ME. 🎉 Let your colors play and have fun with your life! Next up: blasting my favorite 90’s R&B Pandora playlist at the pool. I started it 10 years ago with I Know What You Want by Busta and the rest is freaking history. 🙌🏻 #ifyouknowyouknow😉 Also I 💯% went to pickup in this exact outfit. ⚡️

To my children, I am a place. And it doesn't matte

Trying on outfits for girls night last night and m

Trying on outfits for girls night last night and my little mini had to help. She tried on my lipstick and perfume and said Mommy take a picture. LIFE IS GRAND. Look in the mirror and enjoy the moment. Don’t waste this time being distracted and debating with other adults over minutia. 🌟 Stop the hamster wheel. Look in the mirror. See it. 🌟 YOU ARE BLESSED. 🌟

Another trip around the sun with my sweetheart and

Another trip around the sun with my sweetheart and another anniversary workout to celebrate! 💥 We have lost a combined 55 pounds since our last anniversary (swipe). I am proud of our marriage and the life we’ve built. 🖤

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