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September 7, 2020 in Family, Lifestyle, Motherhood + Kids, Thoughts + Feelings, Words

Noah’s 10th Birthday Letter

Noah’s 10th Birthday Letter My dear boy, 10 years ago today, we became parents. Your birthday rolls in each year, closing out summer ... feeling…

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A few years ago I held onto the saying, “You are enough” - as I struggled with feelings of not-enoughness and perfectionist tendencies that left me feeling let down by myself constantly. I couldn’t live up to the expected image I had created for myself.

But, a sweet friend unknowingly spoke truth to my heart one day and I was convicted. I spent time in the Word and in reflection and was led in a different direction.

Sometimes what, at first, seems to be good and true, might not be the truth you need. I didn’t need to hear that I was enough. I didn’t need to tell myself that I was enough. I needed to hear that God was. I needed to tell myself that God was enough. And, that truth has become a beautiful anchor in my life and balm for my soul. I don’t need to be enough. He is.

My boy turned 10 last Monday. His birthday letter is up on the blog today! ❤️💙 {link in bio}

Trying to make a game-plan for fall, but feeling overall uninspired. I thought taking a peek at my 2019 mantle might help, but 🤔, I’m still unsure. What vibe are you feeling this year? What look are you going for?
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👉🏼scroll to see my 2018 mantle as well...
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These older photos got a new feel with the @studiomcgee presets! 👏🏼😍

I’m not sure we were meant to sit side-by-side and walk virtually through 1st Grade together, but we were most definitely meant to throw on a little (or a lot in her case) leopard and walk through life matching and hand-in-hand! 🥰

Happy Friday! 🥳
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Let’s chat fall for just a minute — I’m impatient for fall weather to hurry up and get here, but honestly, it’s still blazing-hot-summer here in NC and it always feels super odd to me to see fall decor popping up or the Insta world breaking out their blazers 😂🤷🏻‍♀️. So, how do you ease in to a fall wardrobe when it’s still too hot for life?
For me, it’s just a subtle shift — ease in by moving to seasonal colors (more black, camel, burnt orange, olive), add more leather back in (usually with a bag at this point, since a jacket isn’t needed), add texture (think lighter weight, short-sleeve sweaters, thicker cotton, etc) and use pattern (I break the leopard out more in the fall and right now, that’s in the form of a headband usually or slides instead of sandals).
Happy Almost Fall! 😉☺️🤗

Felt like time for a little #housecrush today! 😍 Love this one from @gorgeous_houses_ — what a great front porch!
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Questions about what kind of Fall content y’all are looking for on Stories today. What fall items are you on the hunt for or looking for inspiration for?

“This is the season she will make beautiful things. Not perfect things but honest things that speak to who she is and who she is called to be.” (by @morganharpernichols)
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The greatest gift 👉🏼 friends and family that breathe life into you with their words and thoughtfulness. My birthday was nice, but the words that my dearest friends shared about who I am to them, how they see me, what my dreams looks like to them — it was truly a beautiful gift they gave. Their words allowed me to see myself with fresh eyes and lifted some of the heaviness that I’ve been feeling lately. ❤️❤️❤️
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This is 40.
40, honestly, I’m not sad to see you. I haven’t been dreading you. I’m not sorry that you are here. A new decade. It sounds weird, but it doesn’t feel scary. It feels hopeful. Fresh with possibility. Hello, 40. Pleased to meet you.
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A year ago I was having all the big feelings about my baby girl starting Kindergarten. And … if you don’t know this about me by now ... I let my emotions flow into words … clearly. New blog post today — When I wrote this I was feeling ridiculously sentimental. It was The End of an Era. A year later, so much looks so different. The sting isn’t as sharp, but if I pause, I can still feel it. Big time. The ache for the years with the littles ... So, if you’re baby is headed to Kindergarten this year, this one is for you. {link in bio}

I saw this painting in a magazine and had to hunt it down. It reminded me of my Harper girl (ugh, I miss her) and it made me smile. Plus, I haven’t really added much to our bathroom since we re-did it. It’s the perfect addition. ❤️
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Sometimes a replication print from @amazon and a custom frame job will do the trick! 👍🏼
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Andrew Wyeth’s 1965 original watercolor is called “Master Bedroom”.

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