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November 1, 2016

Why Start A Blog?

I am busy. I have three kids, three and under. I certainly have my hands full (and everyone is so sweet to remind me of that when I go anywhere in public). I have a wonderful and supportive husband, many amazing friends, a great church, and the most amazing life. But, I can’t help but feel the need to do something. Do something for myself. Something creative, something that may encourage me to get out of leggings or workout clothes (#SAHM), and maybe wear makeup more than just once a week. Yes, I just put away two laundry baskets of clothes that was washed on Friday, and I have two more loads of laundry that will be done soon (laundry is my nemesis). I haven’t wiped down the counters from breakfast. And my oldest decided today would be a good day to not nap, despite my most convincing attempts, even though we will be out late tonight.

But it’s ok. Life is a little messy. If I can survive the day-to-day with these young kids, then I think I can survive a blog on top of it. Because mama needs something for herself sometimes. I know that if I do something for me, it will make me a better mom. A better wife. And a better friend.
 

(From trunk or treat last week)

These people. They are my everything. 

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  1. Lindsay Waldron says

    November 1, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    I can’t wait to read more!

    Reply
    • nicolewarnerblog_p1mxd7 says

      November 1, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks for following along!

      Reply
  2. Marcus says

    November 2, 2016 at 10:51 am

    The coolest woman in the whole world!

    Reply
  3. Naomi Libby says

    November 2, 2016 at 12:07 pm

    I’ll be here following along! Love hearing other moms share their perfectly imperfect moments. It reminds me that we’re all in this together. šŸ™‚

    Reply
    • nicolewarnerblog_p1mxd7 says

      November 2, 2016 at 12:15 pm

      Thanks so much Naomi! ?

      Reply
  4. Kera says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:14 pm

    Good for you carving out time for yourself!! I always think to myself that I need to, but between Layton, working 40+ hours a week, house work, laundry, and cooking, I don’t know where to squeeze it in. Plus, if your like me, you feel guilty for taking those moments. Props to you for making it happen!

    Reply
    • Nicole Warner says

      November 3, 2016 at 8:17 pm

      It’s so hard to find time! And even harder to do without feeling guilty. But I just keep reminding myself that I am a better person when I put a little focus on myself. And if I can be a better mother and wife, then it is worth it to find the time! You should do it girl!

      Reply
  5. Jason Shook says

    November 3, 2016 at 8:47 pm

    It’s a very good opening blog. You have set the stage perfect for future reading. Good luck !!!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Warner says

      November 3, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  6. Whitney says

    November 3, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Couldn’t help but lol about your laundry status, as I sit here taking a break from folding my 5 loads from Saturday… Love the idea of your creative outlet! Keep it coming!!

    Reply
    • Nicole Warner says

      November 3, 2016 at 10:19 pm

      I know right! I just got those 4 loads put away yesterday. And have another load I need to do ? woes of motherhood haha

      Reply
  7. J Pepper says

    November 4, 2016 at 12:53 am

    This is awesome. Everybody needs an outlet, and I’m glad you found yours. Looking forward to your future entries!

    Reply
    • Nicole Warner says

      November 4, 2016 at 1:06 am

      Thanks so much J!

      Reply
  8. Suzanne Sepe says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:18 am

    I am not necessarily in your tribe but could be an elder. I know you have family but I am an objective empath. Been there, done that sort of , but no judgement.
    Support and love to you. I have a hard time finding time for self and spirit now! I am
    certain it is crucial and honor your awareness.

    Reply
    • Nicole Warner says

      November 4, 2016 at 1:28 am

      You’re the best Suzanne! You totally get it. The quest for well-being is a constant one!

      Reply
  9. Krystie says

    November 4, 2016 at 1:33 am

    Go you!ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø

    Reply
  10. Kelsey Beam says

    November 4, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    I have three loads of laundry to fold……. for two people! I wish you luck on your folding endeavors.

    Reply
    • Nicole Warner says

      November 4, 2016 at 4:49 pm

      Send help! šŸ˜‰

      Reply

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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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Today’s a big day in the Fergesen household. It Today’s a big day in the Fergesen household. 
It’s the day @dfergesen and I first knew each other existed.

That sounds absolutely absurd to me! We’ve LIVED this year. It’s amazing that when it’s right, it’s just right. Right now I’m sitting here with a hand on my growing belly, feeling the kicks of our new baby, just totally in awe of all that’s happened this year. An engagement, cross country move, wedding, new house, new baby, and starting our home renovation. All in a year. It’s overwhelming how good God is!

This day last year, the world was beginning to shut down. And ours was about to warp speed in a new trajectory. 

I want to encourage you that whatever it is you’re in the wait for, keep holding on. God’s timing and plan is unexpected and absolutely perfect. Do not believe the lie that you’re too much, or your story is too much for someone to handle. Keep dreaming. Keep your eyes on Jesus and watch Him work. 

I implore you to be sensitive to how God working in your your life, without concern for what others might think. Do not make decisions based on what you think they would do if they were you. And remember that what is right for you may not be right for someone else. This is YOUR life, and God has a plan and a purpose! God has given us this life to enjoy, and to live it abundantly. 

How are you going to live today?

http://liketk.it/3a1Us photo by @bekahlee33  #liveyourbestlife #dreambig #chapter2 #loveafterloss #john1010 #abundantlife #ichoosejoy #blendedfamily #bonusbaby #beautyfromashes #godstiming #youngwidow #rainbowafterthestorm #stronger @liketoknow.it
You woke up today. You, yes YOU, have a purpose. You woke up today. 
You, yes YOU, have a purpose. There’s a reason you’re here. There is a reason you have breath in your lungs and your heart continues to beat. No matter what you encounter today, know that God has a plan and you are a part of it. And when it feels hard, fight harder. Continue to discover that purpose and feel empowered in your life. Everything you need to succeed is already inside you, designed perfectly and given by God.

Keep breathing. Keep achieving that purpose. The world needs exactly who you were created to be. Believe it! 
http://liketk.it/39DMt #liketkit @liketoknow.it #keepgoing #yougotthis #keepbreathing #keepmovingforward #inspire #motivateme #godsplan #purpose #findyourpurpose #godisgood #lifejourney @elegantees
Work on the weekend surprise room makeover for E2 Work on the weekend surprise room makeover for E2 has begun! When we first got married Elliott and Eloise shared a room, but when we moved into our new house we gave Elliott her own space temporarily. Now that we are about four months out from baby, it is time to start on the nursery and get the two E’s back together! So to make the transition fun and exciting, we are surprising them for Elliott’s birthday with a whole room makeover šŸ¤«šŸŽ‰ we’re sharing the before (oh the paint 😫) and our plans in my stories if you want to follow along! Let’s see if we can pull it all off this weekend... 

#girlbedroom #sharedbedroom #surprise #bedroommakeover #homerenovation #beforeandafter #blendedfamily #homesweethome #renovation
We heard the heartbeat again today šŸ˜ there’s We heard the heartbeat again today šŸ˜ there’s nothing more miraculous and humbling than the creation of life. It’s such a precious gift from God! I can’t believe we are almost halfway there... and we haven’t thought about a single thing to buy for the baby šŸ˜… we need to get on that since we don’t have anything anymore! AND we find out the gender in two weeks šŸŽ‰ 
I’m bad about sharing updates on my actual feed so I’m trying to get better about that 🤣 We are working on a secret super fast weekend bedroom makeover for the E2 room, so make sure you keep watch on my stories! And our bigger renovation projects start in about two weeks 😱 All the things!! 
http://liketk.it/3915D photo by @bekahlee33 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #bonusbaby #heartbeat #partyofseven #bigfamily #blendedfamily #bump #midwestliving #iowalife #baby #genderreveal #happylife #godisgood #homerenovation #renovation #home
Life's so unpredictable And things might not be go Life's so unpredictable
And things might not be goin' my way
But it's gonna be a good day
Though things are goin' sideways
I got a smile on my face
And nothing's gonna bring me down
'Cause I know
Whatever happens, He knows
He'll never leave me alone 
I'll be okay
And it's gonna be a good day

Good Day by @strivetobe 

Our new school commute party song! Let’s have an amazing day everyone! 

Shop similar outfit here: http://liketk.it/38W1F Photo by @bekahlee33  #smile #happy #goodlife #positivevibes #positivelife #itsagoodday #ighappy #getit #liketkit @liketoknow.it #carparty #godsgotthis #heisable #motivateme #midwestliving #iowalife
Life is crazy, hard, chaotic, and messy. And there Life is crazy, hard, chaotic, and messy. And there’s no one in the world I’d rather do it with. Love you @dfergesen. 

Photo by @bekahlee33 #beautyinthechaos #embracethejourney #blended #lifeisgood #loveyou #secondchance #midwestliving #transplant #beautyforashes
When you see dad for the first time (since that mo When you see dad for the first time (since that morning) 🄰 #kidpile #handsfullheartfull
We are dedicated to raising good humans in our hou We are dedicated to raising good humans in our house. That means lots of time devoted to explaining what it means to have good character and how to be intentional with our choices and thoughts. @crafting_character was so kind of gift us the Grateful Gobbler, one of many award winning character developing systems for children. I was pleasantly surprised at the kids’ excitement and attention to the stuffed animal, book, and activity prompts. We are a few days into our activity but I can see a difference in their perception already, changing their mindset to gratefulness for even the smallest things. That makes me so proud as a mom! It’s also been a good reminder for me to slow down and look for all the blessings in our lives. Sometimes things get so fast and hard we forget how good we really have it! I encourage you to check out all the character traits at @crafting_character and begin the process of instilling solid character in your children. Check out some of our behind the scenes in my stories šŸ˜†

#craftingcharacterseries #raisinggoodhumans #characterbuilding #raisingarrows #fun #values #character #kidswithcharacter #grateful #gratefulhearts
Always and forever, Valentine. I couldn’t be mor Always and forever, Valentine. I couldn’t be more thankful for you, my best friend, amazing husband, and fantastic father. Love you more and more every day ā¤ļø 
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Today’s a big day in the Fergesen household. It Today’s a big day in the Fergesen household. 
It’s the day @dfergesen and I first knew each other existed.

That sounds absolutely absurd to me! We’ve LIVED this year. It’s amazing that when it’s right, it’s just right. Right now I’m sitting here with a hand on my growing belly, feeling the kicks of our new baby, just totally in awe of all that’s happened this year. An engagement, cross country move, wedding, new house, new baby, and starting our home renovation. All in a year. It’s overwhelming how good God is!

This day last year, the world was beginning to shut down. And ours was about to warp speed in a new trajectory. 

I want to encourage you that whatever it is you’re in the wait for, keep holding on. God’s timing and plan is unexpected and absolutely perfect. Do not believe the lie that you’re too much, or your story is too much for someone to handle. Keep dreaming. Keep your eyes on Jesus and watch Him work. 

I implore you to be sensitive to how God working in your your life, without concern for what others might think. Do not make decisions based on what you think they would do if they were you. And remember that what is right for you may not be right for someone else. This is YOUR life, and God has a plan and a purpose! God has given us this life to enjoy, and to live it abundantly. 

How are you going to live today?

http://liketk.it/3a1Us photo by @bekahlee33  #liveyourbestlife #dreambig #chapter2 #loveafterloss #john1010 #abundantlife #ichoosejoy #blendedfamily #bonusbaby #beautyfromashes #godstiming #youngwidow #rainbowafterthestorm #stronger @liketoknow.it
You woke up today. You, yes YOU, have a purpose. You woke up today. 
You, yes YOU, have a purpose. There’s a reason you’re here. There is a reason you have breath in your lungs and your heart continues to beat. No matter what you encounter today, know that God has a plan and you are a part of it. And when it feels hard, fight harder. Continue to discover that purpose and feel empowered in your life. Everything you need to succeed is already inside you, designed perfectly and given by God.

Keep breathing. Keep achieving that purpose. The world needs exactly who you were created to be. Believe it! 
http://liketk.it/39DMt #liketkit @liketoknow.it #keepgoing #yougotthis #keepbreathing #keepmovingforward #inspire #motivateme #godsplan #purpose #findyourpurpose #godisgood #lifejourney @elegantees
Work on the weekend surprise room makeover for E2 Work on the weekend surprise room makeover for E2 has begun! When we first got married Elliott and Eloise shared a room, but when we moved into our new house we gave Elliott her own space temporarily. Now that we are about four months out from baby, it is time to start on the nursery and get the two E’s back together! So to make the transition fun and exciting, we are surprising them for Elliott’s birthday with a whole room makeover šŸ¤«šŸŽ‰ we’re sharing the before (oh the paint 😫) and our plans in my stories if you want to follow along! Let’s see if we can pull it all off this weekend... 

#girlbedroom #sharedbedroom #surprise #bedroommakeover #homerenovation #beforeandafter #blendedfamily #homesweethome #renovation
We heard the heartbeat again today šŸ˜ there’s We heard the heartbeat again today šŸ˜ there’s nothing more miraculous and humbling than the creation of life. It’s such a precious gift from God! I can’t believe we are almost halfway there... and we haven’t thought about a single thing to buy for the baby šŸ˜… we need to get on that since we don’t have anything anymore! AND we find out the gender in two weeks šŸŽ‰ 
I’m bad about sharing updates on my actual feed so I’m trying to get better about that 🤣 We are working on a secret super fast weekend bedroom makeover for the E2 room, so make sure you keep watch on my stories! And our bigger renovation projects start in about two weeks 😱 All the things!! 
http://liketk.it/3915D photo by @bekahlee33 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #bonusbaby #heartbeat #partyofseven #bigfamily #blendedfamily #bump #midwestliving #iowalife #baby #genderreveal #happylife #godisgood #homerenovation #renovation #home
Life's so unpredictable And things might not be go Life's so unpredictable
And things might not be goin' my way
But it's gonna be a good day
Though things are goin' sideways
I got a smile on my face
And nothing's gonna bring me down
'Cause I know
Whatever happens, He knows
He'll never leave me alone 
I'll be okay
And it's gonna be a good day

Good Day by @strivetobe 

Our new school commute party song! Let’s have an amazing day everyone! 

Shop similar outfit here: http://liketk.it/38W1F Photo by @bekahlee33  #smile #happy #goodlife #positivevibes #positivelife #itsagoodday #ighappy #getit #liketkit @liketoknow.it #carparty #godsgotthis #heisable #motivateme #midwestliving #iowalife
Life is crazy, hard, chaotic, and messy. And there Life is crazy, hard, chaotic, and messy. And there’s no one in the world I’d rather do it with. Love you @dfergesen. 

Photo by @bekahlee33 #beautyinthechaos #embracethejourney #blended #lifeisgood #loveyou #secondchance #midwestliving #transplant #beautyforashes
When you see dad for the first time (since that mo When you see dad for the first time (since that morning) 🄰 #kidpile #handsfullheartfull
We are dedicated to raising good humans in our hou We are dedicated to raising good humans in our house. That means lots of time devoted to explaining what it means to have good character and how to be intentional with our choices and thoughts. @crafting_character was so kind of gift us the Grateful Gobbler, one of many award winning character developing systems for children. I was pleasantly surprised at the kids’ excitement and attention to the stuffed animal, book, and activity prompts. We are a few days into our activity but I can see a difference in their perception already, changing their mindset to gratefulness for even the smallest things. That makes me so proud as a mom! It’s also been a good reminder for me to slow down and look for all the blessings in our lives. Sometimes things get so fast and hard we forget how good we really have it! I encourage you to check out all the character traits at @crafting_character and begin the process of instilling solid character in your children. Check out some of our behind the scenes in my stories šŸ˜†

#craftingcharacterseries #raisinggoodhumans #characterbuilding #raisingarrows #fun #values #character #kidswithcharacter #grateful #gratefulhearts
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