1/7/16

taking the long way home


it's funny how a car ride can put you in a better mood almost the second you get in it. i was in a lull over the weekend… thinking about this, that and the other. saying goodbye to what was a really good year to us, while opening our arms out to another. i have a thing with goodbyes. all goodbyes actually. and in some cases, it can get the best of me. good thing for that husband of mine that almost always seems to pick up on it even before i do… and can rescue me from going under. this time in the form of a car ride with all three babies bundled up in the back, sound asleep (thanks goodness, right?!). i'm telling ya, it was exactly what i needed. a couple hours of complete uninterrupted husband time, talking his ear right off while bon iver whispered his calming song in the background. gosh was it ever nice to drive through our city taking the long way back home, visiting neighborhoods we adore, driving by the quaint cafes and restaurants and bars we have on our date night bucket list, looking out our windows at the lakes that are now iced over talking about how cute it will be to see all three of our little ladies playing at the beach this summer, admiring how beautiful the city has updated the streets throughout the historic districts, all the while painting our big dreams for the new year.

staying cozy in my flannel shirt dress from shabby apple and my oversized scarf, smiling for miles because . . . . the long way home is always best.

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . two thousand sixteen, we have big plans for you. so stick around, friends!

* be sure to enter our $150 GIVEAWAY to shabby apple by following them on instagram and leaving us a comment here telling us your word or dreams or hopes or resolutions for 2016! the winner will be announced on instagram monday by twelve noon central standard time! 

**  flannel shirt dress: shabby apple // bag: lily jade // coat + scarf: free people last year // hat: lululuvs // boots: sorel 


16 comments:

  1. I want to be present more this year. For me that means quitting a job I don't live and taking more time to invest in my passions and my two precious girls!

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  3. I want to focus more on the things that truly make my heart smile...being a wife and mom, health and wellness junkie, and sharing my passions with others. I would also love to get back into some of the best shape of my life after baby #3...I can dream I will have time for that...right?

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  4. I'm focusing on being my best self this year. I want to be the best that I can be by being an awesome wife and a present mama. I want to stretch myself to do things that I never thought I could do. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  5. I want to have more patience and presence in things that make my heart happy, my boys. I don't want to hear them say "Can you play with me?" I want to already be in that moment <3

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  6. I hope to stay positive and thankful through what is sure to be a both wonderful and stressful time bringing our little one into the world this summer.

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  7. My main desire for 2016 is to be as present as possible! Being a visionary & a dreamer, I've always struggled with being content in the "now" moments. Since having our daughter 4 months ago, I'm slowly growing to realize how much I want to be more present with watching her grow and thrive! Family is so important and I want to be an amazing mother.

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  8. My word for 2016 is peace because I am not going to stress over the small stuff and worry about things that haven't even happened. Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com
    Instagram name @wildorchid985

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  9. I'd like to meal plan and bullet journal and blog once a month in 2016... But mostly I want to walk with Jesus moment by moment. That's what I'm hoping for this new year! Beautiful dress!

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  12. My word for 2016 is intentional. I want to be a more intentional woman, wife, mama, friend, and business owner. I want to take the time to make thoughtful decisions instead of rushing through things haphazardly. I'm also excited to be making a new pie every month of 2016 thanks to some great inspiration from a friend. Hope you all have a great 2016! Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
    Instagram: @laurenwsmith

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  13. Goals for 2016: making sure I get a little me time and have regular date nights with the hubby ;)

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  14. Patience, gratitude and light-heartedness - we have Edie (33 mos) and Lou (6 weeks - born on Thanksgiving!), and I hope to have the patience to be still and present with them, the gratitude that pushes me to embrace my blessings (and let go of the small stuff), and the light-heartedness to be silly and playful and infinitely loving (with them, myself and my husband).

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  15. Goals for 2016: be less lazy! Haha but really, incorporate a spirit of joy and gratitude in our home each day, and a renewed prayer life with myself and husband.

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  16. Excellent drawing! saying goodbye to what was a really good year to us, while opening our arms out to another. i have a thing with goodbyes. all goodbyes actually. and in some cases, it can get the best of me.Car Stickers

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