Geez people. Can’t a girl have a nervous breakdown/trial separation/midlife crisis/death/divorce in peace around here?! 😜🤣
In all seriousness, for those concerned, I’m safe and sound, happy and healthy, in love and grateful. 🥰. For those who’d rather focus on being critical and searching way too hard for darkness, good luck with that. 🙃
An opportunity for perspective and personal growth presented itself and with the unconditional support of my family and friends, I chose myself and betterment, knowing that my stay-at-home-mom job and my kids end-of-the-school-year needs were in the best, most capable hands.
My stoic husband who usually chooses privacy over posting, decided to share his love for me in messages that would find me in my travels. We look at Instagram like a digital diary. Most of the time, the world doesn’t pay too much attention. This time, he couldn’t say anything right and just about every news outlet picked up his “cryptic/confusing/attention-seeking/dramatic”pictures and captions. To me, they gave me exactly what my Words of Affirmation love language needed to get me through some serious self doubt and fear…and that’s all that matters. He doesn’t owe anyone any explanation or require permission to post what he wants to post and share what he wants to share. 💯
If you want to know the rest of the story, I will share in due time. For now, it’s back to our regularly scheduled programming – from a beach in Mexico! 🇲🇽 🏝️🤿
After all, nervous breakdowns and separations require much needed rest and relaxation! 😎
Our 20th chapter starts now…
and I couldn’t be more grateful. ❤️
#happy20thanniversary #iloveyouryansutter
#bestthingtoeverhappentome #HIF
#thebachelorette
Lots of emotions today. New school in a new city and yet her smile still shines. 🥹
The Vail Valley has been all she’s ever known since we brought her home from the hospital and even though she’s scared to get lost in big new buildings, make a whole new set of friends (hopefully…while still connecting with her besties from afar) and start her high school career while trying to focus on the opportunities that we believe await her bright future, she keeps putting one foot in front of the other in forward motion, putting faith in us, herself, and God that she can do hard things. ✨
#BlakesleyGrace I hope you see your beautiful potential as so many of us do. Just remember…You can face this and you are so loved! ❤️
#firstdayofhighschool #mybabygirl #proudmama
We do our best – to do and to be good, to live and to treat others well. We make decisions not knowing the outcome but hoping we’re on the right path – hoping the questions will be answered in time. We try to be a positive example, to care, to trust the process and to believe others will trust our intent is not malicious or misguided or mean. We do our best to live towards a purpose- to build meaningful relationships and experiences and to contribute to a common good. We do our best to remain easy in a difficult world, to be honest in deceitful times and to be open when it’s safer to stay closed. We seek balance – teetering mostly back and forth but sometimes…. Sometimes we land in just the right spot. Sometimes there are moments, moments like this one, in which we get a glimpse of just how beautiful life can be – how beautiful it is when we take time to appreciate the places and the people in them. To appreciate what and who we love most. They are always out there – these moments – though not always easy to find. But we do our best….
#love
Caption credit: @ryansutter
(I couldn’t have said it any better so, with permission, I’m sharing his beautiful words ❤️❤️)
Photo credit: @blakessutter
Grateful for a getaway with the guy I can’t live without and the friends and Bachelor Nation family that I love to do life with! ❤️
🌹
(And, to the grammar police, yes I know that I shouldn’t end sentences with a preposition. Sorry not sorry. 😜)
🌹
Thank you to @ginamodicamakeup and @caryfetman for my glam, @atlantameynier for letting me borrow your beautiful dress, @wagenknechtsusan for on point hair color and @goldenbachabc & @almost_famouspodcast producers for SUCH a fun 2 days!!!!
🌹
To @lesliefhima – know how my heart breaks for you and can’t wait to connect, @pilot.rachel – know that I meant what I said, @deanie_babies and @caelynnbell – cannot wait to welcome you to Colorado and see more of you, @jessclarke_ – cannot wait to schedule my facials, @bobguiney – thanks for the red carpet fun while Ryan got to keep watching Max play hockey on his phone, @joeygraziadei – cannot wait to see your journey, @jenniferlovehewitt – so glad they sat us next to each other so we could commiserate over our tears, ALL the golden girls – LOVE you so!, @higgins.ben and @ashley_iaconetti thanks again for allowing us to spin off Almost Famous into the OGs (and for everyone out there who hasn’t listened yet, you can anywhere you listen to podcasts!), @torispelling – loved finally getting to thank you in person for the testimony for my book! And to Gerry’s family, 1 word for you – BOOGIE! 😜
Grateful for a getaway with the guy I can’t live without and the friends and Bachelor Nation family that I love to do life with! ❤️
🌹
(And, to the grammar police, yes I know that I shouldn’t end sentences with a preposition. Sorry not sorry. 😜)
🌹
Thank you to @ginamodicamakeup and @caryfetman for my glam, @atlantameynier for letting me borrow your beautiful dress, @wagenknechtsusan for on point hair color and @goldenbachabc & @almost_famouspodcast producers for SUCH a fun 2 days!!!!
🌹
To @lesliefhima – know how my heart breaks for you and can’t wait to connect, @pilot.rachel – know that I meant what I said, @deanie_babies and @caelynnbell – cannot wait to welcome you to Colorado and see more of you, @jessclarke_ – cannot wait to schedule my facials, @bobguiney – thanks for the red carpet fun while Ryan got to keep watching Max play hockey on his phone, @joeygraziadei – cannot wait to see your journey, @jenniferlovehewitt – so glad they sat us next to each other so we could commiserate over our tears, ALL the golden girls – LOVE you so!, @higgins.ben and @ashley_iaconetti thanks again for allowing us to spin off Almost Famous into the OGs (and for everyone out there who hasn’t listened yet, you can anywhere you listen to podcasts!), @torispelling – loved finally getting to thank you in person for the testimony for my book! And to Gerry’s family, 1 word for you – BOOGIE! 😜
Grateful for a getaway with the guy I can’t live without and the friends and Bachelor Nation family that I love to do life with! ❤️
🌹
(And, to the grammar police, yes I know that I shouldn’t end sentences with a preposition. Sorry not sorry. 😜)
🌹
Thank you to @ginamodicamakeup and @caryfetman for my glam, @atlantameynier for letting me borrow your beautiful dress, @wagenknechtsusan for on point hair color and @goldenbachabc & @almost_famouspodcast producers for SUCH a fun 2 days!!!!
🌹
To @lesliefhima – know how my heart breaks for you and can’t wait to connect, @pilot.rachel – know that I meant what I said, @deanie_babies and @caelynnbell – cannot wait to welcome you to Colorado and see more of you, @jessclarke_ – cannot wait to schedule my facials, @bobguiney – thanks for the red carpet fun while Ryan got to keep watching Max play hockey on his phone, @joeygraziadei – cannot wait to see your journey, @jenniferlovehewitt – so glad they sat us next to each other so we could commiserate over our tears, ALL the golden girls – LOVE you so!, @higgins.ben and @ashley_iaconetti thanks again for allowing us to spin off Almost Famous into the OGs (and for everyone out there who hasn’t listened yet, you can anywhere you listen to podcasts!), @torispelling – loved finally getting to thank you in person for the testimony for my book! And to Gerry’s family, 1 word for you – BOOGIE! 😜
Grateful for a getaway with the guy I can’t live without and the friends and Bachelor Nation family that I love to do life with! ❤️
🌹
(And, to the grammar police, yes I know that I shouldn’t end sentences with a preposition. Sorry not sorry. 😜)
🌹
Thank you to @ginamodicamakeup and @caryfetman for my glam, @atlantameynier for letting me borrow your beautiful dress, @wagenknechtsusan for on point hair color and @goldenbachabc & @almost_famouspodcast producers for SUCH a fun 2 days!!!!
🌹
To @lesliefhima – know how my heart breaks for you and can’t wait to connect, @pilot.rachel – know that I meant what I said, @deanie_babies and @caelynnbell – cannot wait to welcome you to Colorado and see more of you, @jessclarke_ – cannot wait to schedule my facials, @bobguiney – thanks for the red carpet fun while Ryan got to keep watching Max play hockey on his phone, @joeygraziadei – cannot wait to see your journey, @jenniferlovehewitt – so glad they sat us next to each other so we could commiserate over our tears, ALL the golden girls – LOVE you so!, @higgins.ben and @ashley_iaconetti thanks again for allowing us to spin off Almost Famous into the OGs (and for everyone out there who hasn’t listened yet, you can anywhere you listen to podcasts!), @torispelling – loved finally getting to thank you in person for the testimony for my book! And to Gerry’s family, 1 word for you – BOOGIE! 😜
Grateful for a getaway with the guy I can’t live without and the friends and Bachelor Nation family that I love to do life with! ❤️
🌹
(And, to the grammar police, yes I know that I shouldn’t end sentences with a preposition. Sorry not sorry. 😜)
🌹
Thank you to @ginamodicamakeup and @caryfetman for my glam, @atlantameynier for letting me borrow your beautiful dress, @wagenknechtsusan for on point hair color and @goldenbachabc & @almost_famouspodcast producers for SUCH a fun 2 days!!!!
🌹
To @lesliefhima – know how my heart breaks for you and can’t wait to connect, @pilot.rachel – know that I meant what I said, @deanie_babies and @caelynnbell – cannot wait to welcome you to Colorado and see more of you, @jessclarke_ – cannot wait to schedule my facials, @bobguiney – thanks for the red carpet fun while Ryan got to keep watching Max play hockey on his phone, @joeygraziadei – cannot wait to see your journey, @jenniferlovehewitt – so glad they sat us next to each other so we could commiserate over our tears, ALL the golden girls – LOVE you so!, @higgins.ben and @ashley_iaconetti thanks again for allowing us to spin off Almost Famous into the OGs (and for everyone out there who hasn’t listened yet, you can anywhere you listen to podcasts!), @torispelling – loved finally getting to thank you in person for the testimony for my book! And to Gerry’s family, 1 word for you – BOOGIE! 😜
Grateful for a getaway with the guy I can’t live without and the friends and Bachelor Nation family that I love to do life with! ❤️
🌹
(And, to the grammar police, yes I know that I shouldn’t end sentences with a preposition. Sorry not sorry. 😜)
🌹
Thank you to @ginamodicamakeup and @caryfetman for my glam, @atlantameynier for letting me borrow your beautiful dress, @wagenknechtsusan for on point hair color and @goldenbachabc & @almost_famouspodcast producers for SUCH a fun 2 days!!!!
🌹
To @lesliefhima – know how my heart breaks for you and can’t wait to connect, @pilot.rachel – know that I meant what I said, @deanie_babies and @caelynnbell – cannot wait to welcome you to Colorado and see more of you, @jessclarke_ – cannot wait to schedule my facials, @bobguiney – thanks for the red carpet fun while Ryan got to keep watching Max play hockey on his phone, @joeygraziadei – cannot wait to see your journey, @jenniferlovehewitt – so glad they sat us next to each other so we could commiserate over our tears, ALL the golden girls – LOVE you so!, @higgins.ben and @ashley_iaconetti thanks again for allowing us to spin off Almost Famous into the OGs (and for everyone out there who hasn’t listened yet, you can anywhere you listen to podcasts!), @torispelling – loved finally getting to thank you in person for the testimony for my book! And to Gerry’s family, 1 word for you – BOOGIE! 😜
Grateful for a getaway with the guy I can’t live without and the friends and Bachelor Nation family that I love to do life with! ❤️
🌹
(And, to the grammar police, yes I know that I shouldn’t end sentences with a preposition. Sorry not sorry. 😜)
🌹
Thank you to @ginamodicamakeup and @caryfetman for my glam, @atlantameynier for letting me borrow your beautiful dress, @wagenknechtsusan for on point hair color and @goldenbachabc & @almost_famouspodcast producers for SUCH a fun 2 days!!!!
🌹
To @lesliefhima – know how my heart breaks for you and can’t wait to connect, @pilot.rachel – know that I meant what I said, @deanie_babies and @caelynnbell – cannot wait to welcome you to Colorado and see more of you, @jessclarke_ – cannot wait to schedule my facials, @bobguiney – thanks for the red carpet fun while Ryan got to keep watching Max play hockey on his phone, @joeygraziadei – cannot wait to see your journey, @jenniferlovehewitt – so glad they sat us next to each other so we could commiserate over our tears, ALL the golden girls – LOVE you so!, @higgins.ben and @ashley_iaconetti thanks again for allowing us to spin off Almost Famous into the OGs (and for everyone out there who hasn’t listened yet, you can anywhere you listen to podcasts!), @torispelling – loved finally getting to thank you in person for the testimony for my book! And to Gerry’s family, 1 word for you – BOOGIE! 😜
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
5480 days of the beauty & magic of you. 🥳
And even though the last 300ish of those have been at a new school and dance studio in a new home in a new city, you continue to light up our life in Denver with your strength, smile and sweetness. 💗
Whether I am snuggled next to you tuned in to our fave shows, watching with pride as you shine on stage, having a heart to heart about our peaks and valleys or just sharing this busy crazy life, I am so grateful to be your mom. You’ve made me a better person in a more vivid world and with each trip around the sun, your light continues to brighten.
Happiest of birthdays, baby girl. I love you and will forever be your built in bestie, biggest fan, and proudest mama. 🫶🏼
#happy15thbirthday #mybabygirl #blakesleygrace
I truly don’t know how I got so lucky. 🍀 🍀
Being their mom is who I am at my very core and although I’m far from perfect and have had plenty of stressful motherhood moments, I would not change one single second for anything in the world (except maybe to insist on more pictures with them!!!). #MaxwellAlston and #BlakesleyGrace – thank you for giving me an identity and a purpose for the past 16 years and @ryansutter – thank you for being THE best parenthood partner. I am one proud mama bear. 💙 🩷 #oneofmyfavoritepics #twoofmyveryfavoritehumans
#happymothersdaytome
To all my On Pace Preppers out there (or anyone else! 😜), here’s your reminder that @JCPenney has you covered for everything you haven’t already bought for the holidays! Whether it’s holiday party hostess gifts, festive attire, stocking stuffers, or even something special for yourself (because let’s face it, you deserve it!) head in-store or online to fulfill all those shopping needs and more! I sure did…and had so much fun doing it! Happy Holidays! 🎄❤️🎅🏼 #JCPPartner
Hey fellow parents! As the back-to-school season approaches, it can get overwhelming juggling busy schedules and endless to-do lists. But remember, taking care of ourselves is just as important as preparing the kids for their big day back in the classroom. 🌟
Eating right and practicing self-care has been a game-changer for me during this time of year. Nourishing my body with wholesome meals keeps me energized and carving out a little “me-time” allows me to recharge. 💪
That’s why I’ve teamed up with @PurelyInspiredNutrition to remind all of you amazing parents out there to prioritize your well-being too! 🌿 And guess what? They’re hosting an incredible Back to School Made Easy sweepstakes where three lucky winners will receive $250 cash to help with all those back-to-school shopping needs. 🛍️💰
So, let’s make this back-to-school season a breeze – together! 🎒❤️ Don’t forget to take care of yourself amidst the hustle and bustle, and who knows, you might just be one of the lucky winners! 🤞✨
#Sponsored #BackToSchool #SelfCare #PurelyInspiredNutrition #Sweepstakes #ParentingTips #PurelyInspiredPartner
#PurelyInspired_partner
Giveaway time!!! 👏🏼 As part of my being a #TENApartner I’m excited to share the chance for you and your friends to win some amazing self-care goodies (that my friends and I have and LOVE!!)!!
@TENA_usa is giving this fun care package to four winners! Click the link in my bio to enter for a chance to win the following:
🌟 daily skin mask with honey extract
🌟 silk scrunchie
🌟 the My Evolving Body card game that is designed to spark conversation with your friends about the changes that happen to your body during menopause, postpartum and beyond
🌟 lavender chocolate
🌟 sweet mint lip scrub
🌟 calming tea
🌟 face & body herbal tonic mist
🌟 TENA Sensitive Care for those dealing with bladder leakage as a part of menopause, postpartum or anything else who are looking for a product that is designed to be gentle on skin
To check out the videos of me and my friends playing the #MyEvolvingBody card game, see link in bio as well. Love my girls and It felt so good to get together to talk about our relationship with our body, menopause and so much more. I hope these videos empower you to talk more openly about your evolving bodies! Good luck with the giveaway! #ad
