I was rooting around on my computer yesterday, attempting to get my photo files organized. (I say attempting because the files on my computer are such a disgusting mess that I usually give up about a quarter of the way into the process.) It annoys Mr. to no end. Anyways, I found these pictures which I had completely forgotten about (another argument for getting organized) from the snowy morning I spent in The Crepery with my mom, my daughters, my niece and my sisters over Christmas break. What a lovely morning that was, tucked into that funky little restaurant on Mainstreet in Logan. Camped out on the eclectic furniture, eating Crepes, drinking Nutella hot chocolate, and being surrounded by all the women in my life.
I’m going to tell you something. I’ve been in a fog these past few months. A bit of a funk you could say. Life is hard sometimes. I’m sure it has something to do with all my post-partum hormones, among other things, but that’s how my life has been lately. A little hard.
When I found these pictures yesterday, I started thinking about all the women in my life, and how they have carried me for the past few months.
I was raised in a very female-centric family; five daughters will do that. I believe in the power of the female spirit. My mom, my sisters, my daughters, they know the worst thing about me, and it’s okay. They don’t mind if I call them up to cry and be irrational. They are fiercely loyal, and compassionate. They nurture, they love, they’re kind. And they are strong. My goodness it amazes me what I’ve seen these women do. What I’ve seen so many women do. And I’m so glad to be part of that. Part of the female population. I don’t know why we were ever called the weaker sex. There’s nothing so beautifully strong as a woman’s heart.
“There is in every true woman’s heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.” –Washington Irving.
love all these pics!!! gorgeous!!
XO Meghan
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You were in LOGAN! My friend owns The Crepery. :)
No way! Small world. I adore Logan, I’d move there in a heartbeat if I could. ;-) Tell your friend she’s a genius and I want to give her a hug, and then come make her decorate my house… ;-)
This looks like a beautiful day!
I love those swing chairs too. What a lovely afternoon :) xx
Love this post and I couldn’t agree more about the strength of women. I have three sisters and I don’t know what I’d do with out them!
Such a beautiful post. We are indeed strong. Love reading your posts. They are so genuine.
Xoxo
Cami
Oliviamoone.blogspot.com
Wow…I LOVE that quote. I stole it for a facebook update. Thanks so much.
Post-partum foggy funks are hard. How great to have such a wonderful, close support system. That looks like a really cute cafe. And your niece looks like she could be yours too! I bet all the cousins look a lot alike.
You HAVE been going through a lot lately, and hormones, along with sleep deprivation can really magnify any life problem we face. You’ll get through this. You are absolutely gorgeous (don’t obsess over how your body is changing now…you look way better than you may think), have a wonderful husband and beautiful kids, and fantastic parents and siblings. AND you are extraordinarily talented and smart. Phew…a lot of blessings right there. Peace to you and yours in the coming months…
This comment literally made my day. Thanks Abby. You’re the best!
Such a lovely post! I couldn’t agree more in the power of the female spirit. I hope that you begin to find the way to the answers to the things that you’re going through and know that you have an amazing support system.
Have a three week old and a two year old, and I feel you on the postpartum funk. I don’t know how you do it with four! I hope to have four someday, so I guess I’ll figure it out :) What a beautiful day with the women in your life!! Its the little moments like this that carry me through until I start feeling normal again.
What a neat, neat place! I’ve been dying to make some crepes with my mom’s crepe maker that she gave me before she moved…but going to a cute little crepe place seems like a safer bet!
I love the birds flying on the ceiling. I’d love to do something similar in my daughters room. What a lovely blog you have here! So happy to have discovered you. :)
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I’m a new follower from the Living In Yellow giveaway. I’ve followed a bunch of you but only a few of the blogs actually got me reading them and wanting to stick around. I noticed your thing that says “I’m a Mormon fashion blogger” and it’s funny because I am Mormon and I was talking to my SIL about how fun it would be to be a fashion blogger (given that you have the money to buy everything, etc.) but that we have certain…limitations to our style. Go you!!
Totally following you now sweet thing!! Happy Vday, love your blog!!
xoxo
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I am totally going to this restaurant when I get up to Logan! Thanks for sharing your thoughts about the women in your life — and how we can all be strong as women. You inspire me to do more with my life! :)
You were in LOGAN? I live there!! I love the Crepery so much. The ampersand table, the paper cranes, that place is BLISS.
my hubs and i spent last saturday in logan, and as we were driving towards the canyon, we passed that little crepery, and i hadn’t ever seen it before! we commented how we should try it next time we are up there. how funny that you now blog about it :)
oh, i grew up in a family of 5 girls too. it’s the best kind of way to grow up! xo.
Now I’m REALLY hungry for crepes.
That looks like the cutest place ever! I want one of those hanging chairs!
Just found your blog and am a new follower!
Wow, so many great photos, it looks like you had an amazing time! I found your blog through the $1,500 gift card giveaway (I would use the money towards a new MacBook) and I am so glad I did, I love it and I am now following you! Happy Valentine’s Day!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
These pictures are perfect, and those crepes look absolutely scrumptious! I hope you are feeling better girl, and out of the fog. In the meantime, I’m so happy that I stumbled across your blog today and can’t wait to read more ;)
xo TJ