PS I can’t wait to start reading Lena Dunham’s Not That Kind of Girl.
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Carly A. Riordan
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When a stranger offers to take a photo of you and your boys and it ends up being a framer 🫶🏻🥹 Jack is at the perfect age for fun adventures like a trip to the farm (and not just any ole farm, @oldmcdonaldhasafarm!). 🌽 🐄 🐷 👩🏻🌾 We fed the cows, played with the kittens, said hello to bunnies, watched piggies race, saw one month old calves… so much fun for an almost three year old! (And Rory is more than happy to come along for the ride!)
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Reposting because my brother in law was right, this is the better photo and I want it on my grid!! Can we pretend like it’s the first time you’re seeing it 🙊
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The night this photo was taken was one of the most beautiful evenings– we had dinner with our friends outside at Millie’s. Taking turns bouncing Rory and keeping Jack on track to eat his dinner. I couldn’t tell you a single thing that was discussed between rushed bites and standing up and sitting back down only to stand back up again. (In my memory, I was just completely preoccupied with trying to keep Rory out of the sun.) When the final drop of our margaritas were sipped and the last chip with guacamole was consumed, we all got up to go catch the sunset on the beach– bedtimes be damned! As we were walking, my brother in law carrying Rory and Jack on Mike’s shoulders (I was trailing behind with my phone snapping pictures), a man walked by us and said “it may not seem like it, but these are the best days of your life.” He got choked up telling us about his children; I got choked up thinking about how lucky we are. The air was cool and the sun was painting the sky with cotton candy colors and I said to Mike, “I’m so overwhelmed all the time but it’s the best kind of overwhelm.” I feel like I’m drowning most days– there’s always more to do and less time to do it in– and I’m touched out and overstimulated and my brain is most definitely mush. And they’re still the very best days. 🫶🏻
I’m Carly! I have been creating content online for over fifteen years- I started my blog my freshman year of college and now I’m a 34 year old mom of two little boys.
Right now I am finding the sweet spot of mothering and working. I am creating a magical, simple childhood for my boys while still finding time to do things that fill my own cup like working out, reading, practicing photography, and needlepointing.
I feel best when I put on a cute outfit in the morning and a tiny bit of makeup and have my hair blown out… but I also want to be comfortable and I am embracing my wrinkles and I’m letting my hair go grey.
My dream is to own a bookstore (one day!!), I am a huge homebody (major JOMO), and I’d love for to follow along! 🫶🏻
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I haven't read this book but I will have to pick up a copy!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com/
I'm always looking for new book recommendations because I've been reading so much lately but sometimes run out of ideas. Currently I'm reading Lena Dunhams books and love it.
-Alex
http://www.monstermisa.blogspot.com
I read this book and absolutely loved it too. Didn't expect to love it that much but the relationship btw the two main characters really drew me in. One of my fave books this year.
-Lauren
http://www.prettypiecesblog.com
I read it and loved it, I'm currently reading her most recent release, One Plus One. A little bit harder to get into, but I'm expecting it to pick up pace. I'm sure you've seen the previews or the actual movie, This Is Where I Leave You, but I finished decided to read the book before I saw the movie and it definitely did not disappoint, one of my favorite of the year so far!
xo. lauren
champagneandchambray.com
I really wasn't a fan of this book-I think the characters were cliché and the writing below average. The biggest issue was the message of the book. What a depressing, selfish view of life.
Meg
http://www.anaffairofcharacter.com
I read this book! I definitely cried at the end. It's a wonderfully sad book.
http://www.thechelseaway.com
We considered reading this for our book club this month!! But, instead we chose "The Circle" by Dave Eggers. I just started it last night & I'm hooked!
xo, K
http://www.BKCsquared.com
Im always looking for new book suggestions, thank you for these!
Caroline
http://www.eastcoastchic.info
I just finished her other book "The Last Letter from Your Lover." WONDERFUL. I cannot recommend it enough. A woman wakes up from a coma with only the last letter from her lover, and has to trace the pieces backwards to figure out what was going on. It's absolutely amazing and I finished it in two days I was so engrossed!
I normally don't fall into hyped up books but I recently caved and read Gone Girl. I've never liked mystery/thriller books but I must say, it was really worth the read. I wasn't a fan of the ending but the bulk of the book is a page-turner. I can't wait to see the movie and see how they adapted the book to the big screen.
This book is now going on my book list! I read another book by Jojo Moyes called The Girl You Left Behind. I really liked it and I wrote a review on it if you want to check it out: http://realnotideal.blogspot.ca/2014/05/borrowing-page-from-my-books-review-of_29.html
Another good book I read was Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt. I also wrote a review on this one: http://realnotideal.blogspot.ca/2014/03/borrowing-page-from-my-books-review-of.html
I love reading and hearing what other people have to say about books. Great post!