Life In The Evergreens

I can honestly say this place is truly magical. @timbercreekcabinwa what an honor to have stayed, explored and played here for the last few days! I wish we never had to leave. I can’t wait to bring all my family back here in the near future to enjoy this beautiful place. I’ll be sharing SO many pictures in the next week (or more!!) to keep the magic alive 🥰✨ #explorewashington #explorewashingtonstate #washington #upperleftusa #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 #getaway #serene #peacefulmoments https://www.instagram.com/p/CR0kDlUgFiZ/?utm_medium=tumblr

I’ll forever be in awe of where we live and our gorgeous golden hour. What a blessing to have a home of our own this season. In other news, if anyone local wants to shoot golden hour photos (family, pups, headshots, kiddos etc) just let me know! I’d love to make use of this cooler weather and gorgeous light for people! 🥰 #goldenhour #unedited #naturalbeauty #grateful #home #photoshoot (at Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ1ohlWAJ5P/?utm_medium=tumblr

Storms are my favorite. I’m always bummed when there’s not more lighting. ⛈🤷🏼‍♀️ #summerstorm #underwhelming #tea #oldpeopleporchtime #relax #pnw #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 https://www.instagram.com/p/CQKjup6AYSJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday a few weeks ago! But also a thank you to everyone who has helped me get to see my 30s.       They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also takes a tribe to get through life. And my close knit circle of people have pulled hard for me throughout the years, in ways I can never repay.      I’m so grateful to be seeing these next years and to be rid of my twenties.    I stumbled on a journal/scribbling page from probably six years ago, it had goals that seemed unachievable when I sat in my depression, debt I’d gotten myself into, and just overwhelm. Looking back now, I just want to say I’ve achieved so many of those dreams, surpassed those seemly unreachable accomplishments and am still here today.    I just want to say keep going, because things DO get better and there is too much life to be lived to toss it away. 💕      Best things I’ve learned this past year:   - You’re worth the effort. Work on yourself and you’ll watch other areas of life align.   - Life will never be perfect, so just enjoy it instead.   - Figure out what makes you happy and make sure you do one of those things daily or weekly depending on how big.   - Phones and technology suck the life out of you. Put it down and go cuddle your dog, cat or human instead.    - Small adventures can mean the most.    - Go for a walk. Just do it.   - Listen to those around you without distraction. It’s difficult but worth the effort.   - Go for the dreams that set your soul on fire.       Thanks for coming to my TEDTalk 😂  #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 #thirtyflirtyandthriving #stillhere #ittakesatribe #pnw #washingtonstate #yearlylifelessons #dirtythirty  https://www.instagram.com/p/CQCU905Acif/?utm_medium=tumblr

121 days and I can’t wait 💕 Photo credit: @rachjoce https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_c1ydgE2j/?utm_medium=tumblr

We’ve been so busy over here! Between home renovations, a new job, and a camper van overhaul we’ve just been going like CRAZY! It’s nice to take time away from projects though and just get outside, even if it’s just a short walk or hike. Living life through this screen is getting a bit redundant and monotonous if I’m being honest, but I know it has its place too. However busy you are today, don’t be afraid to try something new, take time for yourself or just soak in a bit of Mother Nature! Get out and explore, we’ve only got this one life to live...don’t spend it being miserable 💕 #bangsblitz #bangsambassador #bangsshoes #lifeupdate #onelifetolive #takeeveryopportunity #explore (at Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/COIw9yPAK5b/?igshid=1q7f0c62rulex

The happiest of birthdays to my adventurous momma! So happy to have so many memories of exploring this world and learning lessons together. From the top of the world moments to the quiet ones; so grateful for all we’ve shared! I hope today is full of beauty and joy for you! #happybirthday #momma #family #travelbuddy #anotheryeartocelebrate #livinglife #💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/CNfr7ntgAM5/?igshid=1x2bj60a1v1hc

This may not be my “true” home town but it’s where I’ve created home in the truest sense. It’s where I’ve fallen deeply in love, with the landscape, my loved ones and myself. What a place to explore on this crazy journey of life. So grateful for this hometown view of mine. #bangsblitz #bangsshoes #bangsambassador #crazylittlethingcalledlife #hometownviews #spring https://www.instagram.com/p/CMvtCoYAkAK/?igshid=a87e2363fqf4

Yesterday was international Women’s Day, and honestly I didn’t want to post this picture. Because it wasn’t the gorgeous pictures that I saw other women posting, there’s no lipstick and beautiful clothes here on this day, and it wasn’t me feeling strong or even myself. I’ve worked my ass off the past several months to get back to where and who I am, and on this particular day I didn’t feel any of that. But I’m posting it, because I want you to know it’s ok to have hard days, it’s ok to be finding your direction, it’s ok to have days you just say “WTF?” and work for a better tomorrow. It’s ok to not be picture perfect and what people expect you to be. This may not have been an ideal day, but I’m proud of the voice I’ve rediscovered and the steps I’m taking to fight for myself. I’m so proud of the ladies I know, whether you’re feeling picture perfect or not, whether your days have been difficult and less than perfect or they’ve been thriving and wonderful. You’re a power house, and don’t you ever forget that. ✌🏼 #womensday2021 #findyourpower #gooddaysandbaddays #keepingitreal #worththefight #purposeoverperfection #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 https://www.instagram.com/p/CMOZ6c8AOj-/?igshid=1odr4gre96c3h

  My favorite things aren’t necessarily things but moments these days. Mornings spent with my first soul mate, my soul sister, make me the happiest; her love and joy fills my world.     Wedding planning, loving life, embracing the new and unknown, embracing my core values, honoring myself, and settling into this beautiful life that I’ve been blessed with; these are the moments I cherish. I’ve been doing the hard work, looking at myself in new and uncomfortable ways...and suddenly I am one of my favorite things. 💕    #blitzday #bangsblitz #bangsambassador #favoritethings #blacklab #love #growth #embracenewmoments #lifecoaching #dothework #embraceyourwild https://www.instagram.com/p/CLmtXgTAVP9/?igshid=1m1pyw7ew9gwt

It’s a late post, mainly because I don’t love Valentine’s Day... but I do love my Valentines! 💕 Grateful for a beautiful day celebrating love in this lifetime. So thankful for our honest, goofy, and beautiful love. Laughing everyday with you is my absolute favorite, I’m so glad you’re stuck as my hunk forever 😜. Thanks for the absolute best Valentine’s Day babe. #valentinesday2021 #myvalentine #happyloveday #ourloveislaughter #forevermine #bestvalentines https://www.instagram.com/p/CLTXwC4g8FY/?igshid=9jqeyqpn6ywo

So let me get this straight....it was 54 degrees last week and now we’re at 8 with the windchill?! Why you gotta be like that winter? 😒 It’s too cold to even snow! #heywinter #winter2021 #❄️ #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 https://www.instagram.com/p/CLLJ2d9AT1h/?igshid=17ng1d8fwsv65

It’s this mans birthday today!     Words can’t even express how much this guy means to me, but I sure as hell am gonna try!          Whether we are chilling or going on a new adventure a day is never dull or boring with you. I’m so happy to get to call you my forever morning coffee companion, hiking and camping buddy, my third dirtbag, and my “expert” cider taster. I’m so glad I get to look forward to a lifetime of laughs before bed with you and walking through life’s new and old territories together. You make everyday better by being in it; I’ve learned so much from you and your daily genuineness, good humor and honesty. Watching you become the man you are today has been an honor and a privilege, one that I don’t take lightly.       So here’s to more snowball fights and snowmen, Stehekin summers, riverside days, frustrating DIY projects, more snuggles with Riley, new fishing spots and many more adventures!           Happy Birthday Babe! 😘    #happybirthday #myman #betterwithtime #thatswhatIappreciatesaboutyou #love #threedirtbags #happy #family #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKrceZBAIM3/?igshid=15r925rq0o44p

  𝚑𝚢𝚐·𝚐𝚎  /ˈ𝚑(𝚢)𝚘͞𝚘ɡə,ˈ𝚑𝚘͝𝚘ɡə/  𝚗𝚘𝚞𝚗  𝚊 𝚚𝚞𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚘𝚏 𝚌𝚘𝚣𝚒𝚗𝚎𝚜𝚜 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚝𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚟𝚒𝚟𝚒𝚊𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚎𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚊 𝚏𝚎𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚘𝚏 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚘𝚛 𝚠𝚎𝚕𝚕-𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 (𝚛𝚎𝚐𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚎𝚍 𝚊𝚜 𝚊 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌 𝚘𝚏 𝙳𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚌𝚞𝚕𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎).    Don’t mind me over here just creating the hygge cabin of my dreams! Coziness is my peak level of happiness. Cozy socks, big sweaters, candles lit, cup of tea (or hot toddy 😜), big fuzzy blankets, cuddles with those I love, all of these things are my vibe.   I know most people hate winter (and I do get tired of it by about March lol) but I couldn’t survive a whole year without gettin’ cozy! Celebrate the little things, the warmth of every moment, or the refreshment of crisp snowy air. Thankful for this cozy home and the constant improvements that we are fortunate enough to continue making.     I took the first picture prepared and ready to post. The second one was a happy surprise of snuggles that I just had to include, and it just so happened I hadn’t taken my Bangs shoes off yet. ☺️     Happy #Bangsblitz!   Now GO GET COZY!    #bangsshoes #blitzday #getcozy #sleepydays #bigsweaters #fuzzysocks #tea #bangsambassadors #hygge #creatingcozywiththeclevelands #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKfDBrgAZrs/?igshid=ylk8i40xjanu

  Happy birthday to my amazing sister!   From being my best (and only friend) growing up, to walking through life’s celebrations and hardships. Crying together, laughing together, dreaming together; I can honestly say there’s no one else I’d want to have the title of my sister. You’ve loved me, learned with me, taught me and challenged me. I’ve loved growing up (and now old!) next to you. Thanks for always looking out for us.  I hope you know we’re looking out for you.    I hope you’ve had the best day possible, and that I can see you soon!!! Happy birthday Morgan! #birthday #memories #sister #oldersibling #bestsister #pnw #celebrate https://www.instagram.com/p/CKXripfAUOC/?igshid=t3w2fw2qwa5s

“𝚈𝚘𝚞 𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚜 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚠𝚒𝚜𝚑 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚙𝚊𝚒𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚊𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚞𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚕 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚊𝚛𝚎 𝚐𝚘𝚗𝚎, 𝚜𝚘 𝚜𝚘𝚊𝚔 𝚞𝚙 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛𝚢 𝚖𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝.”    I’ve been doing some evaluating lately and deciding what in my life adds joy and radiance. And there’s definitely things that are draining me and not adding to my fulfillment. One of them being screen time and social media    I haven’t watched the Social Dilemma, and no I don’t like Instagrams new terms. But it’s more about living 𝚊𝚞𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚕𝚕𝚢 and in the moment, about less comparison and more joy. About living my life with my tribe while I have them and making memories while we can.     I’ve decided to not delete my account for now. But I am setting parameters for apps, 45min a day to start with. I might go up, might go down. But I’m not happy with the life-time lost to my screen right now.     I’m not asking for applause, or for you to do the same; I’m not posting this to be dramatic. I’m just tired of my time being so divided, feeling so unlike myself and feeling so overwhelmed and drained all the time.    I’m still selling Monat, I’ll still let you know about sales. I’ll keep track of progress on the house and make sure to keep anyone updated on those projects. I’m still here, just limiting social media’s power and control on my life. Love you all. Keep it real!✌🏼   #lessscreentime #inthemoment #keepitreal #liveauthentically #mylifemytime #moretimewithmydog #thisisme #life_in_the_evergreens2021🌲 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCxKxJAEmp/?igshid=v2z6mzmuqfci

Happy New Year!    I could write a long post about new beginnings, brighter futures, New Years resolutions blah blah blah... but honestly I’m just sitting here so damn grateful at the close of 2020.    It wasn’t a smooth year, and I in no way discount the hard year it’s been. But I’ve watched some beautiful things happen this year too. I’ve never gone into a new year so incredibly thankful for the one I’m leaving behind. And honestly, that’s what I’m taking with me into 2021. Immense gratitude.    So thank you 2020, I’ll never forget you.     #dailygratitude #joyinthejourney #2020notallbad #wedidit #life_in_the_evergreens2020🌲 #awildride #winterwonderland❄️ https://www.instagram.com/p/CJfhSPjgaba/?igshid=1gyean89flpuu