2023

2023

Annalise Friedel
journal

in so many ways, i felt like this year pushed me to every limit. with the amount of changes in our lives, i had many moments of feeling a little bit unsure of how to pull it all together, a little broken. then i would wake up on the other side and realize that we did it all. but we didn’t even just survive. we may have thrived, learning our family dynamic, making incredible memories, and bonding in the most incredible and special way. every time i felt over extended, exhausted, pushed to the brink, i also realized that comes with being present in the moments i wished for over the years.

this week

this week

Annalise Friedel
journal, everyday

this upcoming week, i have a supplier dinner, wade has a holiday party, and we’re so excited for holiday festivities with friends all of next weekend. i have a ton of christmas shopping to finally finish, for the kids and friends. a few things i’m eyeing are in my links.

this week

this week

Annalise Friedel
journal, everyday

hi! another weekend in the books, and i can appropriately say my family is living for the holidays. we love a good excuse for a cookie, and we all are incredibly content snuggling into the blankets on the couch.

classic black

classic black

Annalise Friedel
style

so, i caved in on this swoon worthy sweater, and i’m so so happy i did. it is the coziest and warmest, but functional. i feel so chic every time i throw it on or over my shoulders.

this week

this week

Annalise Friedel
journal, everyday

the weather is really letting me live my best fall life, and i might feel basic, but i’m living for it. give me all of the cozy sweaters, sneakers, and layers possible. i’m also getting ready for my first 10k since my kids were born, and this is my favorite time to run, so i am loving it all.

...and we're back

...and we're back

Annalise Friedel
journal

So that’s where I’ve been - taking a quiet moment to give myself credit for the past two years, and the chaos of the past six months. I’ve been listening to my body tell me to slow down and focus on one thing at a time, and to be proud of everything I’ve done this year.

last week

last week

Annalise Friedel
everyday, journal

this week was a bit crazy in preparing for her birthday, and managing our day to day lives. work has been busy, but it’s been exciting to dive back into it and feel out my footing again. adding to the anticipation of maya’s birthday weekend, organizing and planning, i ended up with a tick bite, spending an afternoon at urgent care. this has made me fully lean into my life as a hat lady, using any opportunity to wear my favorite summer hats while i still can.

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