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She arrived at summer's doorstep only a couple week's ago, filling my heart with a happiness I didn't know I was lacking. I'm certain she was a product of learning my love languages + completing a strenuous semester + shifting stress levels downward (in a big way) + breathing more... Continue reading

Posted 8 hours ago at Colour Me Happy

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sense of adventure / jacks canyon.

No presents. No parties. He only wants a camping trip: a no-logistics-on-his-part foray into the wild à la me. Celebrating his birthday each year with blossoming cacti and warming temperatures is easily rising to the top of our favorite memories and adventures. I have wanted to share our recent camping... Continue reading

Posted May 6, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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senses / april love.

feeling: the morning air is crisp and intimate. It seeps through my collar bones, wrapping itself around my ribs. The coolness brushes over my cheeks, painting them an intense flush of red. The smell is of dirt and newly forming leaves; the freshness feeds my lungs. I am acquiring a... Continue reading

Posted Apr 18, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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spring.

There is a deep sense of excitement within me. I do not know what it is or from where it comes. Silhouettes of hope. Like passions stirring or confidence shifting. Awakening. Acknowledging. Flowering reminders of what is and what is not. Priorities, nonsense, niceties, essence...a greater sense of clarity settling... Continue reading

Posted Apr 9, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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Your life is amazing! I'm so happy for you.

Commented Apr 4, 2013 on "spring break" + living fully at Colour Me Happy

nice! I was thinking juice - like blueberry or blackberry - might work nicely. Thanks for the idea. Sent from my iPhone

Commented Apr 2, 2013 on a quick post / diy natural dye easter eggs + extra ideas. at Colour Me Happy

a quick post / diy natural dye easter eggs + extra ideas.

{{See end of post for updated dyes/colors.}} I meant to finish dyeing eggs early in the week to share a couple "new" ideas with you. It just didn't happen, and I'd rather get outside and play today. Quite frankly, I'm disappointed by the turn of our outdoor adventures today -... Continue reading

Posted Mar 30, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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Hi Elannah ~ please share a link once you try your natural food coloring - clever idea! Sent from my iPhone

Commented Mar 22, 2013 on homemade body butter / naturally tinting lip balm? at Colour Me Happy

"spring break" + living fully

"...you tell yourself: that's it, that's the last sofa I'm gonna need. Whatever else happens, I've got that sofa problem handled. I had it all. I had a stereo that was very decent, a wardrobe that was getting very respectable. I was so close to being complete." -narrator, Fight Club... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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I agree Lou. I have realized I personally do not like the phrasing "having it all" when it comes to women and the expectations we are meant to reach. It sets us up with an impossible bar to clear to attain "success". I think the feminist movement does society more harm than good by using this phrase.

Commented Mar 13, 2013 on musing / talking to young girls at Colour Me Happy

musing / talking to young girls

What if the first thing we said to a little girl wasn't how cute she looks or how pretty she is? What if it wasn't about her appearance? Would she believe her intelligence, personality, whit...held more stock in the bank of her self worth, if we ask what her favorite... Continue reading

Posted Mar 11, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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darn :( What about a bike race? I've ALWAYS wanted to try that. Also, have you talked to a running coach or other specialist just too see? Maybe it's something form correction might address.

Commented Feb 28, 2013 on what should we train for next? / post tough mudder at Colour Me Happy

Ooh what else is in the gladiator run? We'll have to look into it. This was 12, so 15 is definitely doable. The toughest mudder is marathon length...but in October in Pennsylvania..most use wet suits. Not my idea of fun. Where do you work now? As a CrossFit coach? Sent from my iPhone

Commented Feb 27, 2013 on what should we train for next? / post tough mudder at Colour Me Happy

what should we train for next? / post tough mudder

Dave asked me the above the very next day. I love his enthusiasm. It's contagious. We had never trained specifically together until Tough Mudder. The only focused-type training we did leading up to it was running. More running or mileage than either of us has ever done consistently. Every other... Continue reading

Posted Feb 27, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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Alicia, thank you for sharing your thoughts! I'm happy my random, sporadic musings had good timing for you. I hope you'll share more of your own experiences on your blog - let me know. :) Sent from my iPhone

Commented Feb 25, 2013 on make your body . . . at Colour Me Happy

make your body . . .

good for something. This is the only way I am able to begin to let go of certain expectations about how my body "should look". I am naturally competitive; so when working out transitioned into "training", pushing myself came easily. When I try something, I want to be perfect (an... Continue reading

Posted Feb 20, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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Thanks E. :) Tearing through the house is one of my most therapeutic enjoyments. It's crazy how easily so much "uninspiring" crap still sneaks in. Letting myself take a step back and become more mindful of consuming again feels good on our end too. I imagine it helps you stay more present with baby H. Such a beautiful momma.

Commented Feb 11, 2013 on around here / a glance at our new year. at Colour Me Happy

LOVE this idea. We're going to play it. Can you imagine? How would it be to actually minimize down to only 100 objects? Either way, it's definitely a great practice for being conscious/appreciative/selective of what you do choose to have. Thanks for sharing!

Commented Feb 11, 2013 on around here / a glance at our new year. at Colour Me Happy

I..............LOVE...........that you moved across the world with only a couple suitcases. so.awesome. Your perspective on travel and exploration is beautiful. Thank you for your sweet words, friend. :)

Commented Feb 11, 2013 on around here / a glance at our new year. at Colour Me Happy

Ooh, Spain. I'll meet you there. The climbing is supposed to be great. It is bizarre to have both snow and desert. I guess that's what you get at 7000 ft elevation with Sedona and Phoenix at our backdoor. I can only handle so much snow and sub-zero temps, so I'm GRATEFUL for the escape. At least winters are pretty short here.

Commented Feb 11, 2013 on around here / a glance at our new year. at Colour Me Happy

I can only imagine how a house changes with kiddos around. Sometimes I find myself thinking of some of the little - and not so little - things I'd want if we have kids. And, yes I knit the "groovy" scarf/bandana/cowl. :)

Commented Feb 11, 2013 on around here / a glance at our new year. at Colour Me Happy

It's supposed to snow here, so maybe soon if there is enough to sled. Phoenix sounds awesome right now - we keep checking the temps - I love the idea of giving them a checklist during the hike. So cute. Happy Anniversary :) We are hitting Sedona again in two weekends. Let's play soon!

Commented Jan 24, 2013 on around here / a glance at our new year. at Colour Me Happy

around here / a glance at our new year.

Numbing temperatures and lingering, shaded snow smudged with grime create a dreary, grey landscape as winter wanes slowly. In past years, my mood sunk with the temperatures; but Flagstaff somehow makes it more bearable, enjoyable even. I credit the lack of inversion and smog soup. What we miss about Salt... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at Colour Me Happy

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Alicia thank you. :) Your sweet words mean more than you know. There are times I really need to read just what you wrote. It makes my day. Thank you & have the happiest season. xo Sent from my iPhone

Commented Dec 22, 2012 on love. kindness. presence. / happy holidays at Colour Me Happy

love. kindness. presence. / happy holidays

A week has passed since we were rocked with the horrors from Newtown. I cannot relate or begin to imagine...but confusion still grips at my insides. There are times tears still fall for those sweet souls. I don't understand. At all. If nothing else, this tragedy has solidified the choices... Continue reading

Posted Dec 21, 2012 at Colour Me Happy

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