Curating Life

[allisoncrotwell]

Counting down the last days of summer, Happy Labor Day! . . . . . . . . . . #summer #justplay #goplayoutside #summerfun2019 #makingmemories #labordayweekend #liveyourbestlife #omaginsiders #thesearethedays #childhood #parents #sprinklers #laborday #momlife #parents #brothers #funinthesun #alabama #birmingham #bham #vestaviahills #countrywood (at Vestavia Hills, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B14DpQdhoMx/?igshid=1a0o8e775zx9g

[allisoncrotwell]

Ready or not here we come. . . . . . . . . . #vestaviahills #pizitzmiddleschool #6thgrade #vestaviahillsschools #sixthgrade #momlife #omaginsiders #liveyourbestlife #mylifeinterrupted #birmingham #birminghamalabama #bham #middleschool #makingmemories #firstdayofschool #backtoschool #firstday #teachers #readytolearn (at Vestavia Hills, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B060325BKQ0/?igshid=o5g7ewvee52y

[allisoncrotwell]

Kicking off the 5th grade at Vestavia Hills Dolly Ridge Elementary School. . . . . . . . . . #vestaviahills #dollyridgeelementary #vestaviahillsschools #5thgrade #fifthgrade #momlife #omaginsiders #liveyourbestlife #mylifeinterrupted #birmingham #birminghamalabama #bham #elementaryschool #makingmemories #firstdayofschool #backtoschool #firstday #teachers #readytolearn (at Vestavia Hills, Alabama) https://www.instagram.com/p/B06vJOuB8Iq/?igshid=fs9s1h1wmp8z

[allisoncrotwell]

It was a beautiful day in Gulf Shores at the Gulf State Park. #nofilter . . . . . . . . #gulfshores #gulfshoresalabama #gulfshoresstatepark #vacation #summer2019 #familyvacation #familyvacation2019 #momlife #picoftheday #summer #summerfun #biking #omaginsiders #liveyourbestlife #lifeisgood #thesearethedays #mybeautifulboys #mylifeinterrupted #adventure #explore https://www.instagram.com/p/B0jy0eclopN/?igshid=18jghh471na70

[allisoncrotwell]

It’s shark week in Gulf Shores! . . . . . . #gulfshores #sharkweek #sharkweek2019 #summer #vacation #vacation2019 #familyvacation #omaginsiders #beach #gulfcoast #summerfun #gulfstatepark #alabama #momlife #brothers #mylifeinterrupted #souvenircity https://www.instagram.com/p/B0giglwhZLj/?igshid=1hohvo8z52kve

[allisoncrotwell]

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This is how I live my best life... #saturdayswithoprah #omaginsiders https://www.instagram.com/p/B0KG3K_h3DX/?igshid=1brxiud5m4txr

[allisoncrotwell]

Fourth of July flashback... . . . . . . . . #florida #vacation #fourthofjuly #fourthofjuly2019 #fourthofjulymemories #family #memories #miami #keylargo #keylargoflorida #liveyourbestlife #mylifeinterrupted #omaginsiders #cousins #liveyourbestlife #familyvacation #summer2019 #summer #summerfun #picoftheday #photography #momlife #miamiflorida #makingmemories #lifeisgood (at Key Largo, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0HC17_BXuy/?igshid=83o9hf7o1l1j

[allisoncrotwell]

Having a blast a the annual @jlbirmingham Member Appreciation Night at the @bhamzoo . . . . . . #birminghamalabama #birmingham #alabama #zoo #juniorleague @juniorleague #omaginsiders #family #animals #lions #tigers #kids #friends #picoftheday #monkey #snakes (at The Birmingham Zoo)

[allisoncrotwell]

My friend, @iamdaniellapigott is one of the most thoughtful and creative people I’ve ever met. She ordered this from @heykatbakes for each of London’s teachers and brought one by the house for me. I can’t help but think of it as a loving, subconscious gesture of double entendre because I love her kid like the daughter I don’t have. If only I could drink the wine, but I’m sure the cookies will pair perfectly with a nice Sauvignon Blanc; a great way to end the first day of the school year. . . . . . . . #friends #friendship #firstdayofschool #mom #momlife #teachers @vhcschools #alabama #birmingham @homewoodlife #heykatbakes #decoratedcookies #gift #cookies #omaginsiders #life #picoftheday #foodie #wine #kids #friendsarethefamilyyouchoose #ittakesavillage #keepcalm #thankful #wearegoingtobefriends @the_whitestripes #griffin #london #son #daughter (at Vestavia Hills, Alabama)

[allisoncrotwell]

And just like that, he’s ten years old... . . . . . . . . . . #boys #birthday #celebrate #growingup #mom #life #parenthood #bittersweet #memories #dad #brother #grandson #friend #cubscouts #soccer #soccerplayer #alabama #birmingham #10 #tenyearsold #bepresent #family #picoftheday @boyscoutsofamerica #omaginsiders #fun #smart #son @vhcschools @vestaviahillssoccerclub #reader #4thgrader #intelligent #loving #happybirthday #slowdown #greatgrandson #creative #gifted #witty #soloved #nephew #lego #winniethepooh @pooh @lego (at Birmingham, Alabama)

[allisoncrotwell]

I’m working on some huge thoughts that I can’t wait to share about the latest @oprah book club pick. I hope that The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life And Freedom On Death Row starts a much needed national conversation about our fractured criminal justice system. People need to be held accountable for crimes they commit but this book will make you reconsider the risks we take with the lives of others to get the answers we think we want. Check out the interview with Oprah and Anthony Ray Hinton. It only takes a moment to start a movement. . . . . . . . . . #omaginsiders #life @innocenceproject @richardbranson @desmondtutu @cityofbirmingham @marshallproj @laralovehardin @stmartinspress #thesundoesshine #read #think #bessemer #birmingham #alabama #faith #rights #innocence #innocenceproject #family #friends #freedom #crime #justice @eji_org #oprahsbookclub #movement (at Gulf Shores, Alabama)

[allisoncrotwell]

I had to repost this from @meganmurphycoaching, the reach of her @thekindnessrocksproject is exponential and inspirational. ・・・ Ahhhhh my peeps! Now I get it... Why this art exhibit came into fruition for @thekindnessrocksproject as I knew that there was a purpose behind it larger than I ever imagined🙏🏻 When the idea first surfaced one day on my walk, after having bumped into my fellow beach walking friend (Deb) who happened to mention to me that she volunteered for the museum, I just knew that it was something I had to make happen. That this Exhibit would be a way for me to honor and showcase all of the people who joined the project... So I put out a simple social media post asking for members to send me their art not realizing the scope of this simple idea. After receiving thousands of RAK (random art of kindness) rocks, somewhere along the way, I realized the magic behind this event! Today... that magic surfaced revealing itself... it showed up through the hugs, and the tears, and in the stories shared with one another...and in the reflection of the rocks viewed through the children’s eyes. This magic also showed up on todays Long Beach walk...between three women who just met yet upon meeting each other connected as if we were long lost pals. We laughed, and climbed rocks and shared insights with one another. And so I have found my peeps. The people who come together to support one another, to be there, to show up. And I also realized that there are peeps that come into our lives for a while and then leave us... and that’s ok too, or maybe it is us we leave them? Recognize your current PEEPS... be present with them because they have come into your life for a reason!

[allisoncrotwell]

Life throws us curve balls; we miss some and catch others. I like to think that the universe places teammates in our lives who have our backs. Thanks to the #omaginsiders family because this arrived just when I needed it, and @gayleking the book’s title, Note to Self, is perfect because life is hard, we all need inspiration, others to keep us in check, give us perspective and pick us up when we fall. . . . . . . . . . #omaginsiders @simonbooks @oprahmagazine @oprah #gayleking #beach #read #reading #inspiration @kermitthefrog @iiswhoiis @vp44 @tylerperry @frankgehry @janefonda @repjohnlewis @piperkerman @tayakyle @jimmycarter39 @danicapatrick @art_garfunkel @timhow1 @chelseahandler #myaangelou #notetoself #inspiring #inspiringpeople #picoftheday #cbsmorningshow @cbsthismorning #summer #summervacation #life (at Gulf Shores, Alabama)

[allisoncrotwell]

Metal Detecting in Gulf Shores... . . . . . . . . . . #gulfshores #gulfshoresalabama #family #summer #vacation #familyvacation #summervacation #beach #beachlife #owa #drunkengoat #whalburgers #metaldetecting #omaginsiders #alabama @alabamatravel @visitalbeaches @gulfshoreseats (at Gulf Shores, Alabama)

[allisoncrotwell]

I wish some days would never end... . . . . . . . #summer #summertime #brothers #family #picoftheday #play #playtime #omaginsiders #bepresentinthemoment #bepresent #mylifeinterrupted #time #growinguptoofast #mom #momlife #moms #momsofinstagram #birmingham #alabama #cars #ankioverdrive #race #racing (at Vestavia Hills, Alabama)

[allisoncrotwell]

Having a great day at @noccalulafalls with Papa Breland! . . . . . #Mylifeinterrupted #intention #Love #moms #omaginsiders #summer #life #family #focus #picoftheday #alabama #gadsden #etowah #dad #grandparents #grandfather #bepresent #bepresentinthemoment (at Noccalula Falls Park and Campground)

[allisoncrotwell]

I just left the Chicos on Amelia Island and made some fabulous finds. Thanks to the fantastic ladies who helped me make some great selections. #HowBoldAreYou #ILoveChicos #GoBold #omaginsiders #lovechicos @omni_aip . . . . . . . . #fashion #fashionforward #BeBold #GrowingBolder #picoftheday #vacation #shopping #chico #chicos (at Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort)