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January 31, 2020

My Journey with Fitness & My Winter Workout Uniform

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It is no secret that I LOVE to work out. And two of the most common questions I get asked is how to find time as a mom and my favorite inexpensive workout clothes. So I thought it would be neat to let you in on a little secret…

I didn’t always work out.

Actually, I didn’t lift a single weight until about 10 years ago. I never participated in team sports, only individual (horseback riding, tennis, etc), so athletic conditioning wasn’t a part of my life.

I got married at 20 and started a desk job. It took no time at all to pack on ten pounds and I just felt gross about myself. And as a newlywed, living in a new state thousands of miles from family and comfort, it wasn’t a great time for me. I felt awful physically, mentally frustrated and down on my physique, which affected all aspects of my life. I never had to think about what I ate or intentionally being active. All of a sudden my lifestyle changed so much, from working retail on my feet all day to a desk job and hitting up the snack machine and Pizza Hut too often (it was walking distance…) Still, I needed to make some changes.

Thus began my fitness journey.

Now I know, I was not overweight. But I didn’t feel good in my skin. I felt sluggish. I knew how it felt to be operating at a higher performance. I think bodies of all shapes and sizes are beautiful. But our bodies are a temple of God, and we need to take care of ourselves and be conscientious of what we put into our bodies and how we operate physically.

So with all that said, I knew I needed a change. I didn’t know how to work out. My job at that time had a deal with a local gym for very inexpensive memberships, so my husband and I decided to join. He was always very active and fit, but I didn’t even know where to start. So the first few weeks I would wander the weight floor and do his workouts with him.

I hated it.

I was bored. I wasn’t excited to work out. I didn’t see results as fast as I wanted, and I felt like I was wasting time. I was frustrated.

Then, I saw a friend from church who attended the same gym. She was leaving the group fitness room after a Les Mills step class. So I chatted with her about it, and decided to give it a shot.

It was AWFUL.

But. I had a blast! It was engaging. The music was pumping and exercises were dynamic. I felt challenged, and my mind had to be engaged the entire time or I would literally trip over myself and fall on the ground. I looked like a baby deer trying to navigate across the board and felt so silly. But I persisted. I continued to go to class, and every time I went I liked it even more. I got really good! And I got stronger. I tried to be more mindful about what I put in my body. I traded Pizza Hut lunches for Greek yogurt and granola.

I lost the weight I put on, but I gained more than that. I gained confidence in my body. I learned that exercise is more than losing that desk job fluff. I learned that sweat was good for my soul. I realized how empowered I felt when I could do difficult things with the body God had blessed me with. And how capable my body is.

I participated in Les Mills classes for the year I lived in Florida. I did step, dabbled in spin, and took a few weight classes. I got more confident in trying new things.

And then we moved to Connecticut. A close girlfriend of mine and my sister were avid runners. I was not a runner. At all. Like so much so that I couldn’t even run a half mile. I had exercise induced asthma, so I couldn’t take a deep breath basically as soon as I got going. I would get so frustrated! But I didn’t let that stop me.

A mile would take me 12 minutes. On a good day. But I kept going. I would run as far as my lungs would let me, then walk. And then I would run when I had breath again. It didn’t feel good and I had no idea why people would put themselves through this, and on PURPOSE.

I started with a mile. And then I started running more than I would walk. And soon I realized that I was running the whole mile without stopping! I couldn’t believe it.

My favorite headphones

I continued to take gym classes and ran when the weather was nice, but never going more than a couple miles. I focused mostly on weight classes and spin classes (warning- spin feels super awkward and uncomfortable at first. Stick with it to get the feel of it and you will LOVE it!).

Then I had my first child in 2013. I worked out throughout my entire pregnancy and attribute a lot of my easy delivery and recovery to being fit. I started running more. Being out in nature, alone or pushing a stroller, was very relaxing and I found a lot of peace. My mileage started to tick up. When Scarlett was about 5 months old, I competed in my first 5k. I didn’t break any records, but I loved the competition and feeling of accomplishment!

Fast forward to 2015, and I ran my first half marathon. My second child was about 8 months at this point and was a huge accomplishment for me (moms of colicky/attached babies know what I mean!).

In 2017 I ran another half marathon. We built a home gym which helped make sure I got my workouts in. At this point I work out every day, waking up at 4 am before the kids were up. My focus was mostly weight training programs and I completed 80 Day Obsession- taught me SO much consistency! (contact Natalie Erickson for details) and Move Sweat Shred– talk about challenging and amazing compound movements! We got a Peloton and my obsession for spin increased astronomically (Contact me for a referral code or if you have one, follow me @nicolewarner!).

In 2019 I started going to Barre and it challenged me in a whole new way. Small, refined movements that focused on form and function. It was what I needed, especially now recovering from carrying and delivering three babies. I got back into tennis which I played most of my childhood. I also ran more than I had ever in my life. I had finally reached the point where running was therapy, especially in the wake of Marcus’ death.

So basically, what I am trying to say, is you just need to start. Start somewhere. Anywhere. And keep going. Don’t stop. Keep working and you will see results. Be patient and consistent. Find a time that works for you and your life. Like I mentioned before, there was a time when my kids were super young and all at home, and the only quiet time I had to exercise without clobbering a child with a dumbbell was at 4 am. Before I had kids, it meant packing gym clothes before work and heading there right after. Now, it is more when the older kids go to school and I have just one (or no!) kid.

Plan ahead and prepare for success. Make it a priority, because your health IS a priority. Not only is it physically beneficial, it is mentally mandatory.

Keep. On. Moving.

It doesn’t matter where you start. It matters that you keep going. You will get better. You will get stronger. You will get faster.

Now in January, running in the (frigid) winter this year has forced me to think more seriously about my outdoor running wardrobe. I am not a huge proponent of inexpensive workout clothes because of the lack of quality and life, but I found these AMAZING leggings that I basically live in and changed my mind. The fit is perfect, the material is just stretchy enough but not see through, and they are only $29 (and come in a whole bunch of awesome patterns!). They are my most purchased item by far! I learned very quickly that layers are key. And the right accessories make all the difference.

Click here to shop this look and my favorite medium-cold (I don’t know if that’s a thing but I am making it a thing!) weather running gear! Also some of my favorite running accessories like my headphones and sneakers. The list is by no means all inclusive, but I have included some of my favorite items. Please reach out if you have any specific questions or requests!

AND speaking of running… if you are local to New England, make sure you register for Marcus’ Memorial 5k run/walk (& kids fun run and festival!) this fall! Check out the website for details.

Speaking of fitness goals, did you check out what I accomplished last year? Look here to find out!

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I am Nicole Fergesen, mama to four, new Iowan and part time New Hampshire girl. I believe in Jesus, live on coffee, and love functional fashion. I also dabble in home design and relentlessly find beauty in everything. Wife to Dustin, widow of Marcus, blending a family and finding grace in the journey.

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nicolefergesen

January 15. Miss you every single day. Today even January 15. Miss you every single day. Today even more, remembering the pain of that day, that moment. Wrapped in my dad’s arms, hearing those impossible words. 

I miss how he would make you feel like you were the most special person in the world. Strangers would feel his instant connection. His attitude, his view on life, always positive and exuberant. He loved me fiercely. His children were his world. It’s so sad to me they won’t get the opportunity to grow up knowing him.

Words fail me today. Spending the day playing hookie and enjoying family time. Remembering this incredible man who we love so much. 

Love you forever, Marcus. 

#missyou #ichoosejoy #haveanamazingday #heaveniversary #youngwidow #iloveyou #deathday #rememberingday #heavengainedanangel #widow #brokenheart
When life gives you lemons (ahem... clementines), When life gives you lemons (ahem... clementines), how do you react? 
How do you keep going when life isn’t what you wanted or expected? It’s keeping hope that it will all work out for good. It’s trusting that God has a plan beyond the one you had. Bad situations don’t mean a bad life. 

When things aren’t going my way, I often think:
“What am I learning here?” 
“Is this something I can control or change?”
“How can good come from this?”

While not every situation has a clear or positive answer, the goal is to not get stuck in our head and the downward spiral that will destroy us. The truth is, most situations we have very little control over. BUT. We can control how we respond. And that might mean putting someone else’s needs above our own. It might mean choosing their happiness over our own. Or even though the situation seems all negative, forcing yourself to find a positive. Teaching ourselves that emotions are important, but it’s important to not let them rule us. 

I’m reading Marcus’ book to the kids this week, and this quote resonated so much with me: “I believe there is a purpose in every circumstance of life, and it is my responsibility to love that purpose and engage with it- to participate in it rather than resist it- no matter what it may be. In fact, that purpose is often simply not clear in the short term, which is another way that faith holds life together. Faith understands that eventually, in time or after some time, the purpose will be clear.”

I tell my kids all the time that while we lost someone so special us, we gained understanding. Now we can help others we wouldn’t have been able to empathize with nearly as much. We can be sad and still do good. 

True perspective. 

Love that we are still learning from that man. 

So seize the day and make some freaking lemonade! 

I posted our yearly recap on the blog a few days ago. I love looking back on our year and seeing all we did, especially this whirlwind of a year!

Top is from @elegantees- go give them a follow and support and incredible mission! Everything else linked here: http://liketk.it/35RqI #liketkit @liketoknow.it #makelemonade #keepyoureyesup #positivevibes #beablessing #liftothersup
“Your dad would be so proud of you.” Thank yo “Your dad would be so proud of you.”

Thank you to the parents who teach empathy and kindness. To connect even when they don’t completely understand or relate. Our kids wanted to share about their daddy in heaven to their classmates this week, so they chose to bring their daddy books in. (It is SO good and healthy for them to talk and share about their daddy!) Today Scarlett shared her favorite pictures and stories with her friends, and one friend uttered those words. I wish I could have had Scarlett’s expression on video when describing the kind words her friend said. She was straight up beaming, and what a beautiful thing for another 7 year old to build her up. Scarlett was vulnerable to be sharing a part of her that hurts but is so special, and to have it be received with kindness is the greatest gift that could have been given to her. 

This girl has fought her way through some really hard places. She is learning how to use what she’s gone through and lost to help others. She will always wrestle with certain things, but there is one thing I am sure of:

He is proud. 

Keep raising great humans, friends. 

#raisinggoodhumans #positivevibes #raisingarrows #blessothers #beablessing #encouragement #liftothersup #childgrief #helpothers #makelemonade #igdaily #dailysmile
I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. Life I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. Life is complicated, hard, and the busyness of our current season makes it hard to process all the things. 
So I went back to therapy today. And it was awful. And wonderful. 
Awful because my painful wounds were exposed and poked and it resurfaced so much trauma. But it was also wonderful because the simple mention of some topics cued instant emotions, reminding me that they obviously need tending to. It allowed my words and emotions to flow freely, some of which I didn’t even realize were on my mind. A neutral sounding board and safe place to help process some really hard and complicated things. 

For a long time, grief and loss was all I thought or wrote about. And now that I’m remarried, I don’t want to give the illusion that all that pain and sadness disappeared. The truth is that time does heal, but the wounds will never go away. While grief isn’t always on the forefront of my mind, it is a part of who I am. I’m forever changed because of our loss. And certain dates and reminders are a jarring reminder of what we’ve lost. I’ve been mentally preparing myself for months for next week, and I’m still dreading it. 

The hard parts won’t last. These things become a part of who we are, and talking about them helps us to release the control they have over us. While it hurts at first, it helps us work through processing it all and eventually the pain will subside. 

Dustin and I are proactively going in a couple weeks too. Why not start our foundation off strong, especially considering the hard things we’ve encountered so far and now blending a family. Let’s normalize mental health and therapy. We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Admitting you need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 

#ichoosejoy #haveanamazingday #missyou #mentalhealthawareness #grief #griefjourney #remarriedwidow #ithurts #missyou #loveneverfades #youngwidow #griefrecovery #therapy #vulnerability #storytime #iloveyou
I never thought that I’d be so emotional about E I never thought that I’d be so emotional about Eloise, our youngest, going to school. She’s gone to part time school for the past couple of years, but we decided it would be better for her to be enrolled full time. Since we made the decision last month I’ve been all over the place! I mean, a full day with NO kids at home? Imagine all I could accomplish! Then I’d be immediately reminded of the fact that yes, I’d have no kids at home all day. A few months from now will mark 8 years as a stay at home mom. My whole existence for as long as I can remember has revolved around these little people under foot, and now they’re to the age where they are thriving more under the care of a teacher. I was so surprised at my emotions because as each child approached school age, it felt right and I embraced them at their stage of growth. (I’m not one of those “don’t grow up” people. Or am I now...). Now that they’re all in school, it’s just so weird. 
I am excited for a few hours a day to be truly productive instead of my attention always split with the demands of the kids. I’m excited to not wear all the hats at once for a minute, trying to maintain the house, teach the kids, work, help others.... And I know I will be more refreshed and engaged when they get home. But it’s still so hard!
Tell me I’m not the only one? 
So excuse me while I sob into my breakfast while also being so excited how clean my house is and how much I’ve accomplished before noon 😅

Photo by @lindseynicole_photo hair by @krystle__walker #alltheemotions #wedding #ighappy #emotional #happybutsad #growingpains #blendedfamily #blendedfamilylife #momlife #sisters #siblinglove #godanswersprayer #family #instagood #beautiful #happy #sad
A year filled with so much turmoil for most, and y A year filled with so much turmoil for most, and yet so much joy and excitement for us. So many unknowns and moments of fear and panic, and God delivered exactly what we needed at just the right time. Every time. It was such a gift to weather the storm that is 2020 with this incredible guy by my side. 
I love to reflect, especially at the end of the year. And this year was an adventure, to say the least! 

This year I:
Rang in the new year in Stowe with friends 
Took a trip to Cali
Trained for a marathon 
Met the governor 
Met a boy 
Got engaged
Sold two houses 
Moved across the country 
Organized a benefit race
Got married
Gained a daughter
Honeymooned in AZ & UT
Bought a home

We are excited to ring in the new year quietly with our family tonight. True to the rest of the year, we weren’t able to host the New Years party we were planning. But as always, it all works out the way it should. Early bedtime and more house organizing sounds just perfect ❤️

Just a reminder that God’s timing is greater than ours. 
He cares for us always. 
He knows the desires of our hearts. 

Hold on to those highs. Live and love intensely ✌🏼❤️

Here’s to a new year and more adventures ✨

Photo by @bekahlee33 
#newyear #2020 #reflections #highlights #highlightreel #igdaily #husbandandwife #ighappy #adventure #lifeisgood #happy #happynewyear #loveyou #
Now that we are officially settled into our new ho Now that we are officially settled into our new house in Iowa, I am dreaming of all the ways we can refresh and upgrade it, and master closets are high on that list. This closet will forever serve as my inspiration! And also reminiscing of warmer weather where I can wear these summer shoes again 😔
Check out the full post of the final result on the blog (ahem... three years later...) link in my profile! http://liketk.it/34TQV photo by @bekahlee33  #liketkit @liketoknow.it #closet #closetroom #whitecloset #dreamcloset #inspo #shoe #shoewall #designer #gucci #toryburch #jeffreycampbell #ninewest #summer #summershoe #sandals #warmerweather #vacationmode #inspiration #customcloset #reveal
“We celebrate at Christmas not only that Christ “We celebrate at Christmas not only that Christ was born, but that He lived.”
Christmas morning 🎄🎁(yesterday for us!). 
Only delayed 9 hours on our road trip due to unexpected whiteout conditions 🥶 nothing like waking up to a super white Christmas, even though we will end up in the northeast late tonight where it’s 60 degrees! Merry Christmas everyone! 

I linked the kids’ jammies on my @liketoknow.it- awesome after Christmas sales are starting! These are my favorites and last for years. Best quality and fit and made to last when the kids grow! Go follow me there, just search @nicolefergesen 🛍

#merrychristmas #christmas #christmas2020 #christmasmorning #heisthereasonfortheseason #family #igkids #cute #pajamas #roadtrip #christmasvacation #christmasmagic #christmastree #loveyou
Merry Christmas from our family to yours! @dferg Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 

@dfergesen #christmascard #christmas2020 #joy #light #family #chapter2 #blended #blendedfamily #happy #christmas #secondchances #love #loveyou #myworld #tistheseason #merrychristmas #joytotheworld #basicinvite @basicinvite photo by @lindseynicole_photo hair by @krystle__walker makeup by @beautecallmakeup @millfalls
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January 15. Miss you every single day. Today even January 15. Miss you every single day. Today even more, remembering the pain of that day, that moment. Wrapped in my dad’s arms, hearing those impossible words. 

I miss how he would make you feel like you were the most special person in the world. Strangers would feel his instant connection. His attitude, his view on life, always positive and exuberant. He loved me fiercely. His children were his world. It’s so sad to me they won’t get the opportunity to grow up knowing him.

Words fail me today. Spending the day playing hookie and enjoying family time. Remembering this incredible man who we love so much. 

Love you forever, Marcus. 

#missyou #ichoosejoy #haveanamazingday #heaveniversary #youngwidow #iloveyou #deathday #rememberingday #heavengainedanangel #widow #brokenheart
When life gives you lemons (ahem... clementines), When life gives you lemons (ahem... clementines), how do you react? 
How do you keep going when life isn’t what you wanted or expected? It’s keeping hope that it will all work out for good. It’s trusting that God has a plan beyond the one you had. Bad situations don’t mean a bad life. 

When things aren’t going my way, I often think:
“What am I learning here?” 
“Is this something I can control or change?”
“How can good come from this?”

While not every situation has a clear or positive answer, the goal is to not get stuck in our head and the downward spiral that will destroy us. The truth is, most situations we have very little control over. BUT. We can control how we respond. And that might mean putting someone else’s needs above our own. It might mean choosing their happiness over our own. Or even though the situation seems all negative, forcing yourself to find a positive. Teaching ourselves that emotions are important, but it’s important to not let them rule us. 

I’m reading Marcus’ book to the kids this week, and this quote resonated so much with me: “I believe there is a purpose in every circumstance of life, and it is my responsibility to love that purpose and engage with it- to participate in it rather than resist it- no matter what it may be. In fact, that purpose is often simply not clear in the short term, which is another way that faith holds life together. Faith understands that eventually, in time or after some time, the purpose will be clear.”

I tell my kids all the time that while we lost someone so special us, we gained understanding. Now we can help others we wouldn’t have been able to empathize with nearly as much. We can be sad and still do good. 

True perspective. 

Love that we are still learning from that man. 

So seize the day and make some freaking lemonade! 

I posted our yearly recap on the blog a few days ago. I love looking back on our year and seeing all we did, especially this whirlwind of a year!

Top is from @elegantees- go give them a follow and support and incredible mission! Everything else linked here: http://liketk.it/35RqI #liketkit @liketoknow.it #makelemonade #keepyoureyesup #positivevibes #beablessing #liftothersup
“Your dad would be so proud of you.” Thank yo “Your dad would be so proud of you.”

Thank you to the parents who teach empathy and kindness. To connect even when they don’t completely understand or relate. Our kids wanted to share about their daddy in heaven to their classmates this week, so they chose to bring their daddy books in. (It is SO good and healthy for them to talk and share about their daddy!) Today Scarlett shared her favorite pictures and stories with her friends, and one friend uttered those words. I wish I could have had Scarlett’s expression on video when describing the kind words her friend said. She was straight up beaming, and what a beautiful thing for another 7 year old to build her up. Scarlett was vulnerable to be sharing a part of her that hurts but is so special, and to have it be received with kindness is the greatest gift that could have been given to her. 

This girl has fought her way through some really hard places. She is learning how to use what she’s gone through and lost to help others. She will always wrestle with certain things, but there is one thing I am sure of:

He is proud. 

Keep raising great humans, friends. 

#raisinggoodhumans #positivevibes #raisingarrows #blessothers #beablessing #encouragement #liftothersup #childgrief #helpothers #makelemonade #igdaily #dailysmile
I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. Life I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. Life is complicated, hard, and the busyness of our current season makes it hard to process all the things. 
So I went back to therapy today. And it was awful. And wonderful. 
Awful because my painful wounds were exposed and poked and it resurfaced so much trauma. But it was also wonderful because the simple mention of some topics cued instant emotions, reminding me that they obviously need tending to. It allowed my words and emotions to flow freely, some of which I didn’t even realize were on my mind. A neutral sounding board and safe place to help process some really hard and complicated things. 

For a long time, grief and loss was all I thought or wrote about. And now that I’m remarried, I don’t want to give the illusion that all that pain and sadness disappeared. The truth is that time does heal, but the wounds will never go away. While grief isn’t always on the forefront of my mind, it is a part of who I am. I’m forever changed because of our loss. And certain dates and reminders are a jarring reminder of what we’ve lost. I’ve been mentally preparing myself for months for next week, and I’m still dreading it. 

The hard parts won’t last. These things become a part of who we are, and talking about them helps us to release the control they have over us. While it hurts at first, it helps us work through processing it all and eventually the pain will subside. 

Dustin and I are proactively going in a couple weeks too. Why not start our foundation off strong, especially considering the hard things we’ve encountered so far and now blending a family. Let’s normalize mental health and therapy. We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. Admitting you need help is a sign of strength, not weakness. 

#ichoosejoy #haveanamazingday #missyou #mentalhealthawareness #grief #griefjourney #remarriedwidow #ithurts #missyou #loveneverfades #youngwidow #griefrecovery #therapy #vulnerability #storytime #iloveyou
I never thought that I’d be so emotional about E I never thought that I’d be so emotional about Eloise, our youngest, going to school. She’s gone to part time school for the past couple of years, but we decided it would be better for her to be enrolled full time. Since we made the decision last month I’ve been all over the place! I mean, a full day with NO kids at home? Imagine all I could accomplish! Then I’d be immediately reminded of the fact that yes, I’d have no kids at home all day. A few months from now will mark 8 years as a stay at home mom. My whole existence for as long as I can remember has revolved around these little people under foot, and now they’re to the age where they are thriving more under the care of a teacher. I was so surprised at my emotions because as each child approached school age, it felt right and I embraced them at their stage of growth. (I’m not one of those “don’t grow up” people. Or am I now...). Now that they’re all in school, it’s just so weird. 
I am excited for a few hours a day to be truly productive instead of my attention always split with the demands of the kids. I’m excited to not wear all the hats at once for a minute, trying to maintain the house, teach the kids, work, help others.... And I know I will be more refreshed and engaged when they get home. But it’s still so hard!
Tell me I’m not the only one? 
So excuse me while I sob into my breakfast while also being so excited how clean my house is and how much I’ve accomplished before noon 😅

Photo by @lindseynicole_photo hair by @krystle__walker #alltheemotions #wedding #ighappy #emotional #happybutsad #growingpains #blendedfamily #blendedfamilylife #momlife #sisters #siblinglove #godanswersprayer #family #instagood #beautiful #happy #sad
A year filled with so much turmoil for most, and y A year filled with so much turmoil for most, and yet so much joy and excitement for us. So many unknowns and moments of fear and panic, and God delivered exactly what we needed at just the right time. Every time. It was such a gift to weather the storm that is 2020 with this incredible guy by my side. 
I love to reflect, especially at the end of the year. And this year was an adventure, to say the least! 

This year I:
Rang in the new year in Stowe with friends 
Took a trip to Cali
Trained for a marathon 
Met the governor 
Met a boy 
Got engaged
Sold two houses 
Moved across the country 
Organized a benefit race
Got married
Gained a daughter
Honeymooned in AZ & UT
Bought a home

We are excited to ring in the new year quietly with our family tonight. True to the rest of the year, we weren’t able to host the New Years party we were planning. But as always, it all works out the way it should. Early bedtime and more house organizing sounds just perfect ❤️

Just a reminder that God’s timing is greater than ours. 
He cares for us always. 
He knows the desires of our hearts. 

Hold on to those highs. Live and love intensely ✌🏼❤️

Here’s to a new year and more adventures ✨

Photo by @bekahlee33 
#newyear #2020 #reflections #highlights #highlightreel #igdaily #husbandandwife #ighappy #adventure #lifeisgood #happy #happynewyear #loveyou #
Now that we are officially settled into our new ho Now that we are officially settled into our new house in Iowa, I am dreaming of all the ways we can refresh and upgrade it, and master closets are high on that list. This closet will forever serve as my inspiration! And also reminiscing of warmer weather where I can wear these summer shoes again 😔
Check out the full post of the final result on the blog (ahem... three years later...) link in my profile! http://liketk.it/34TQV photo by @bekahlee33  #liketkit @liketoknow.it #closet #closetroom #whitecloset #dreamcloset #inspo #shoe #shoewall #designer #gucci #toryburch #jeffreycampbell #ninewest #summer #summershoe #sandals #warmerweather #vacationmode #inspiration #customcloset #reveal
“We celebrate at Christmas not only that Christ “We celebrate at Christmas not only that Christ was born, but that He lived.”
Christmas morning 🎄🎁(yesterday for us!). 
Only delayed 9 hours on our road trip due to unexpected whiteout conditions 🥶 nothing like waking up to a super white Christmas, even though we will end up in the northeast late tonight where it’s 60 degrees! Merry Christmas everyone! 

I linked the kids’ jammies on my @liketoknow.it- awesome after Christmas sales are starting! These are my favorites and last for years. Best quality and fit and made to last when the kids grow! Go follow me there, just search @nicolefergesen 🛍

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