Reflecting on this past year, certainly the past decade, much was taken, yet it gave plentifully. It’s a balance (aka character building). Without those harder years at the beginning, and at the end, I wouldn’t have the stories to tell that matches the heaping pile of gratefulness in my heart. Thank you to all who have played a role in my year, and my life. I’m better for it. . #newdecade #reflection #newyear2020 #northshore #minnesota #makeitayeartoremember #friendships #familyships #lakesuperior #fullheart #rochmn #rochestermn

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A collection of whatnot’s. . #borntohugtrees #holztigeranimals #boyroomdecor #vintagetoys #tintoys #rochestermn #rochmn #ourpieceofsplithouse #scandidecor #woodtoys #imaginativeplay #geodes

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Avoiding laundry. . #thisismyhousegown #revolve #rochmn #pinkgown #rochestermn #dressforthejobyouwant #artist #mnartist #individualityisalwaysontrend #minnesotamom

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The sun rays have spoken! . Shopping for furniture (couches specifically) is not a good vibe for me. I won’t disclose the amount of time I painstakingly read every couch review. Couches would randomly show up in my dreams. One was even alive? Great conversation though. . Then, I saw an ad for @sixpennyhome and pulled the trigger 10 minutes later, sight unseen. I’m sitting on a giant, fluffy pillow wrapped in washable slip covers (toddler, guys). . You’ll find me here forever. (This is totally not an ad or sponsorship - I’m just that f-ing excited)

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Archeologist or dentist? Taking a bite out of the day @jurassicquest . #jurassicquest #babygap #twincities #childhoodunplugged #animatronics #minnesotamom #boymom #driverjax #rawr #mnmoms #thingstodoinmn

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Today I voted yes for my son, these girls, and every child that has a future with the Rochester School District. Regardless of your opinion, vote for something you care about. . #ourchildrensfuture #rochestermn #rochmn #rochesterpublicschools

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Motivational Speaker, Matt Foley. Happy Halloween! 🎃 . #snl #chrisfarley #mattfoley #iliveinavandownbytheriver #motivationalspeaker #halloween2019 #driverjax #minnesotamom #toddlerboy #rochestermn #rochmn #childhoodunplugged

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Honesty is the best policy. A huge thanks to @twelvetenphoto for capturing our humble reality. . #minnesotafamily #familybonding #toddlerboy #driverjax #strongwilledchild #rochestermn#rochmn #toddlerhood #familyphotography #fallinminnesota #anthropologie

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Throwback not Thursday. Swimming with the leeches made for one spooky October. . #sistersister #ethereal #minneapolis #bloomingtonmn #minnesota #yingyang #sistershoot #mnlakes #bondedpair #waterfeature #sissy #rochestermn

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Fresh ink and broader perspectives. Many thanks @deadvams !!! . #firsttattoo #inkedgirls #minnesota #minnesotatattooartist #lifeanddeath #peoniestattoo #floraltattoo #rochmn #freshink #officialbadass #tattooedmama #singleneedletattoo

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Forever seeking eternal sunshine. . #outerprojection #innerreflection #whoareyoumeanttobe #minnesota #mnmom #northshoremn #anthropologie #lovewhoyouare #naturalface #imhappy #rochmn

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We are fine. Everyone is fine. . #palisadehead #northfacekids #patagoniafleece #thegangsallhere #northernmn #exploremn #minnesota #visitmn #familybonding #stinkeye #palisadehead #northshoremn #lakesuperior #stillwetstillwild #getoutsideandplay #candidchildhood #mamaandson #driverjax

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Objects are wetter than they appear. . #splitrocklighthouse #soggybottom #minnesota #everythingiswet #literallyeverything #ohtheviews #visitmn #northshoremn #lakesuperior

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Toddlers are unpredictable, am I right? We found ourselves making plans, then breaking them. Now our trips consist of heading in a direction, turning left or right and welcoming said unpredictability. It works for us and I don’t think we’ll ever look back. . #familyexcursion #unpredictable #explorenorthshore #familyroadtrips #driverjax #lakesuperior #duluthmn #childhoodunplugged #alwaysseekadventure #gowithyourflow #minnesotamom #minnesota #visitminnesota

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Home. . #momsboy #rochmn #driverjax #snugs #everydayextraordinary #toddler #watchinghimgrow #toddlerhood #rochestermn

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Catching feels. So happy I got on this ride with Driver at the wheel. . #rochmnmoms #driverjax #parenthood #rochmn #takemorepictures #humbledlife #mnmama #babyboy #swoll #boymom #myheart #thatsmyboy #chubbylittleguy #chubbybaby

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Just a boy and his car. . #beepbeep @officiallittletikes #driverjax #almost2 #allboy #longhairedboys #toddlerhood #childhoodunplugged #gooutsideandplay #boymama

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The things these eyes have seen. . #googleeyes #bathroomwalls #secrets #downtowndenver #eyespy #eyelikeyou #evileye #bathroomstories #trypophobia #downtowndenver #denvercolorado #artwalls #dedication

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Rocky Mountain High. . #coloradorockies #rollingclouds #bluehour #landscapesofinstagram #anthropologiestyle #freepeoplestyle #mystyle #vibing #milehighwithlivnry #getoutsidemore #exploremoreoutdoors #lyonscolorado

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Ch-ch-ch-chillin’ . #easylikefridaymorning #takethevacation #coloradorockies #rockymountainnationalpark #coloradolove #travel #seekingtheoutdoors #anthropologiestyle #freepeople #nationalparks #mountaintop #milehighwithlivnry

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Savoring a few more donuts & sugar rushes. . #rochmn #driverjax #shoplocal #toddlerlife #toddlerboy #rochmnmoms #childhoodunplugged #boylife #hairflow #eyebrows #sugardonut #rochestermn

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A fulfilling weekend to say the least. . #fullheart #siblings #coolcousins #cicadaseason #daytripping

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Happy Birthday Sis. Only fitting that yesterday was #nationalsisterday - so I get to celebrate you twice! You know how I feel about you @minneapolis_makeup , but honestly, being your sissy has been one of my biggest adventures. Your spirit inspires others to be the best versions of themselves, and I’m first in line. It goes without saying how much you’re loved. Just keep being exactly who you are. . #sisterhood #builtinbesties #bonded #hbd #bigearrings #shecool #iloveher #minnesota #minnesotagirls #sistersister

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I mean. It’s a sloth pile. What more could you ask for? . #sparkingthejoy #anthropologiestyle @anthropologie #fauxmantle @cb2 #mystyle #makinghomehome #slothstuff @target #artbyme #smallhouses #minimalist #rochmn #splitlevelhouse #plants

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America, we love you. . #tbt #Nebraska #fortcodytradingpost #driverjax #babydriver #roadtrip #toddler #bluesteel #allboy #summatime

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“We are on a rock travelling around 1 of 100 billion stars. Our species is 1 of over half a billion that have ever existed. Our chances of being born are about 1 in 400 trillion. You're not special, but you are fucking lucky. Enjoy your amazing life. You'll never exist again.” ~Ricky Gervais . #oneinatrillion #wordstoliveby #liveitup #luckyaf #youdoyou

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Wet hot America summer . #4thofjuly2019 #🇺🇸 #letfreedomring #rochmn #mystyle #anthropologiestyle

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Really thankful for the time I was able to spend with my core these last few days. Flying by the seat of our pants and making decisions in the moment is not one of our strong suites. But it made us stronger together for doing it. I encourage anyone that has the opportunity to venture out on your own without a destination, and see where your feet land. Oh, and use booking.com. Yeah. . #bookingdotcom #travel #nodestination #goingnowherebuteverywhere #lifeisagardendigit #exploremoreoutdoors #nearfar #gypsies #exploremore #colorado #wyoming #southdakota #iowa #nebraska

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Big pile of rocks. . #naturesartistry #landscapes #southdakota #badlands #roadtrip #bandofgypsys #nodestination #vacation #naturesbeauty #shockandawe #exploremore #seekoutadventure

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Always a trip, Colorado. . #coloradosky #gooutsideandplay #hikes #adventure #rightorleft #nodestination #wanderers #gypsys #colorado #co #dadsrule

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I know a good dad when I see one - I get to look at one everyday. You are so loved. . #fathersongoals #happyfathersday #dadsallthat #rochmn #minnesota #familyiseverything

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Sons out, guns out. 💪 . #muscleman #toddlerhood #driverjax #babydriver #rochmn #allboy #cleftchin #eyebrows #childhoodunplugged #getoutside #hairflow

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Tomorrow I will miss this. . #getoutside #byronmn #oxbowparkmn #local #exploremn #rochmn #familyiseverything #toddlerhood #childhoodunplugged #anthropologiestyle

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Feeling a much needed power up after some sissy time. . #minneapolis #mpls #sissys #sisterhood #mn #minnesota #scandi #anthrostyle #blondies

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If nothing ever changed there would be no butterflies. . #minneapolis #minnesota #artinstallation #butterflies🦋 #interactive #kaleidoscope #visitmn #mobile

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Lucky #7. Happy Birthday Gretzky dog. . #muttsofinstagram #gretzkythedog #dogsofinstagram #happybirthday #whatsupdog #oldboy #goodboy #rochmn #girlsbestfriend #firstborn #ambereyes #catahoulaleoparddog

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Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms keeping it together. And not. You all deserve a crown. . #mothersday2019 #mothersday #biglove #boymom

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“I’d love to wear a rainbow every day and tell the world that everything’s okay.” *Johnny Cash . #oneyearphotos #driverjax #babyboy #chubbylegs #babyfashion #rochmn #rochestermn #studiosession #babydriver #soserious . She’s got skillz! @twelvetenphoto 🖤

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RBF 24/7 365 💯 Happy Easter, all! . #easter #easteregg #egghead #christhasrisen #rbf #rochmn #rochestermn #family #driverjax #babydriver #babyboy #soserious

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Stitchin’ is bitchin’ . #madewithheart #babycollar #babyswag #photoprops #sewhappy #makestuff #rochestermn #rochmn #craftymom #minnesota #happyhomemade

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Inhaling fresh spring air. . #mnspring #driverjax #babydriver #rochmn #childhoodunplugged #getoutside #🌸 #oneyear #banana

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Cruising for babes. . #babydriver #cozycoupe #rochmn #toddlerlife #eyebrowenvy #childhoodunplugged #minnesota

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Destiny is unknown. So make it a good day, humans. . #childrensstories #norbthealien #astrology #mnartist #procreate #cosmic #rochmn #outerspace #creation

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Creative remnants. . #craftyaf #paper #ribbon #upcycle #makestuff #neon #papercraft #rochmn #freshideas #happy

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Pretty & helpful. . #drinklocal #fleur #coffeeshop #wakeup #rochmn #mocha

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Tums. . #babydriver #driverjax #tummy #loveyourcurves #babyboy #rochmn #bodygoals

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There is a voice inside of you that whispers all day long, 'I feel that this is right for me, I know that this is wrong.' No teacher, preacher, parent, friend or wise man can decide what's right for you - just listen to the voice that speaks inside. by Shel Silverstein . #wings #streetart #rochmn #rochestermn #livegrand #grandroundsbrewpub #beerme #babydriver #newmom #babyboy

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This little lady got a facelift. Inspired by @shopadourn . #diyhomedecor #paintjob #sage #minimalism #boyroom #quotestoliveby #rochmn #myhome #ourpieceofsplithouse #sageadvice #minnesotamom

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All eyes on me. . #snacktime #snowedin #minnesota #mnwinter #snowdrifts #babydriver #rochmn #blizzard #minnesotamom

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Snow. A four letter word. . #mnwinter #babydriver #rochmn #snowstorm #snowpile #moresnow #snowbank #snowdrift #snowshoe #snowangels #snowinsanity #ilivehere willingly?

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