Nov 26, 2013
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gratitude

Lisa: dress & necklace
Avery: top(sold out), shorts, booties
Poppy: romper & boots
Goldie: dress & boots

{Avery-10}
{Poppy-8}
{Goldie-4}
{photos by: Pied Piper Photography}

It’s not very often we post about our personal lives on L&L however
I came home to Arizona over the weekend for Thanksgiving and felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the life I’ve been given. When I’m around my family I can’t help but feel grateful for the love and strength they give me and my children. I honestly don’t know how people go through the ups and downs of life without a strong support system in place. I was blessed with that, not only in my family but within my group of girlfriends. Since we moved from Arizona my appreciation for my friends and family has grown, a lot. I’ve always known how incredible they are but then choosing to move somewhere where I only knew a handful of people has reminded me even more so. I am still grateful for my decision to move to California and know it’s where we belong.
Being a mom in general is as tough as it is rewarding. Being a single mom can be really tough. It’s 3 against 1 all the time and I have to be honest, it’s kicking my butt! There are nights I go to bed wondering if my kids even know how loved and valued they are because all I can remember from the day is the amount of fighting and yelling that occurred. On the flip side, being a single parent has also brought my kids and I closer. I am their constant, their number one, go-to, only option parent and because of that we rely on each other. 
For everything. 
As much as I hope to marry again, I know that I’ll always look back on these years with gratitude for what they’ve taught me. 
By nature I am someone who craves stability, yet my life has been in limbo the past 7 years. It’s taught me that I don’t need everything to line up perfectly or know the answers and how things will play out. I have learned a great deal of patience these past few years and for that I have been humbled.
I’m grateful for the lessons of life. 
The good and the bad. 


“ You must take personal responsibility. You cannot change the circumstances, the seasons, or the wind, but you can change yourself. This is something you have charge of.”
{Jim Rohn}

“ You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do.”
{Eleanor Roosevelt}

“Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer.”
{Maya Angelou}

XXO


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  1. Your girls are lucky to have you! You have made such a good life for them. And everyone is gorgeous, as usual!

  2. It is lovely to get to know the women behind the blog. And how lovely are you? Thank you for sharing a personal glimpse, and best wishes for the holiday season!

  3. Your children are beautiful!!!! Thanks for sharing such a personal post. Hang in there, you’re doing great! Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

  4. Loved this! Its good to get to know the woman behind the blog a little better. Love all your posts. Happy thanksgiving. You are a great mom!!

  5. A heartfelt story. You are a gorgeous family as beautiful inside as out. You must be so proud of the photos. Happy thanksgiving hope you have a great day.

  6. This touched my heart. You are super strong, amazing woman! You are adored and loved by so many! Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy being family… (Avery has grown a foot since I last saw her!!) xoxo!