Craig came home.
order was restored.
my heart was instantly happy.
i was able to pull my sleepy self from bed early this morning to get my workout in.
and it felt good.
finally.
the weather here is GORGEOUS today.
how easily i forget how much i love to have my windows open, hearing birds chirping or my kids playing.
it feels SO good.
annie and i walked downtown for fresh air.
of course i promised donuts.
and chocolate milk.
we went through the antique/flea market store and found a collection of square dancing dresses….
complete with bloomers!
now that i am home i am wishing i had bought them…
and this chrome cooler.
we headed back home….
a broken up parking lot becomes a jungle gym.
leaf imprints on the new sidewalk….cool.
time for a snack.
i am so happy to have the sunshine today!
it will be gone tomorrow but i needed it today.
Blanca - So glad you are feeling better. A walk and fresh air is always a good thing. As for the weather I think it the same every where. Not sure what’s going on with mother nature but she’s been a busy bee.
Sara Miller - I have those exact pair of shoes but also have them in cream color ~ comfy.. I’m wearing the cream colored ones today:)
Sugar Mama - Love your site… i’ve been a lurker here for a bit. Is that a Daylight Donut wrapper I see in the donut pic??!! mmmmmmmm….. Daylight is the best. Funny that I de-lurk for a donut pic ;o)
Christina - So glad your hubby’s home. My husband brings order to our home as well. I fight it sometimes. Eek! The sun has made a difference here, too. And I hate to admit it, but I started exercising and I feel better. ha!
But now I want a doughnut!
Bungalow56.blogspot.com - PLEASE SEND SOME SUN! At least I was able to soak some up through the computer screen. How does five inches of snow sound? I blogged about my own first day of spring, but I’m afraid it was quite a bit different from yours. I am tryng to keep a stiff upper lip, but its starting to purse into a frown.
I especially liked the picture of Annie running down the sidewalk.
Dana
jenjen - It was like that yesterday here and then last night it snowed all night long. Today it was overcast and 37 degrees – boo!
I live for the sunny days 🙂
XOXO
Jen
Staci Danford - There is just nothing in the world like a SUN shining day to perk you up and make you happy.. LOVED your photos.. Felt like I was running right behind you guys. Looked like a totally fun filled day.
Staci
Dana Banana - Last time I was in the flea market/antique store, I saw those square dancing outfits and REALLY considerded buying them too! Glad that today was a good day. Would love to see you sometime, just say the word.
Debby Graber - When we poured concrete around back, we purposefully scattered leaf prints on them. The concrete guys thought it was funny because they have had to re-do jobs because people were mad that leaves made prints on their new concrete.
sarah - So happy it was a better day!!
Great pictures.
I passed a Barn Sale sign on our trip this past weekend, and thought of our trip. And next time when it’s not freezing cold as we pass the sign, I’m going to go. Hopefully it will be as awesome as the one we all went to.
candace - Amen! Glad you got what you needed.
Cate O'Malley - you must have had our sun because our sky was devoid of it. rumor has it that it’s coming back tomorrow though!
purejoy - you make the simple extraordinary. love you! and glad you’re having a happy day!
H-Mama @ Family Team - It’s official. I want to go flea market shoppin’ with you. 😉
Tara - so glad he’s home.. so glad order has been restored….so glad you feel normal today. 🙂
Anna Marie - I am right there with you sister! Our weather is almost always identical. Every time you say something about the weather it pretty much matches how ours was that day. Guess that weather doesn’t differ much in a 200 mile radius.
Speaking of which…the other day my husband, daughter and I took a drive into Kansas. We just kept driving and driving. I had to ask my husband how far we were from Newton. Ha! He immediately knew that I was talking about “my favorite blog lady”. (We ended up at Lake Perry…SOOO pretty there. We should meet there for a photo shoot with you someday.)
Don’t be surprised if I knock on your door someday 😉 {And I am TOTALLY not creeping on you. I am not a stalker!}
Louie - Mmmmmm…. doughnuts sound good!
Suzanne - I used to work at Druber’s when I was in college at Bethel. I worked the 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. shift. LOVED my job and the people who own it. Glad you are better today!
Sheryl - Glad you are feeling better. What great pictures! Yep, beautiful here in Oregon, too. Just took a nice long walk. Enjoy!
Kate - Yeah Sunshine!!!!
Marie Tere - MEG, I NEED THOSE BLOOMERS….SERIOUS, SEND THEM TO ME IN SEATTLE PLEASE, SERIOUS 🙂 YOU KNOW MY ADDY 🙂
Aurora - Very talented… LOVE your photos!!
Ok… so I know you’ve probably been asked this many times before. I’m so curious what camera are you using? And I loved all your Africa photos. What camera did you take on your trip? Do you have a “For everyday” camera and a “Special” camera for the family portraits that you shoot?
Katey - Hi Meg! I love your blog and check in quite often. Africa looked incredible. So glad that you had that opportunity – life changing for sure. Glad also that you are having a better day. Hubbies and sunshine will do that! Take care!
Hattie - Sounds like y’all had a great day!!! Yum doughnuts!!!
Susan - Love the chrome cooler for sure…the square dance dresses…not so much.
Lane - Glad things are better for you! Today’s pretty day also instantly lifted my spirits after being stuck inside with an infant!!! Also, I have SO enjoyed reading about your trip.
Melanie - As a Floridian being in the north for her first winter, I am with you….I NEED THE SUNSHINE too! It is shining here and I am so happy.
Lindsay Thomas - I love that picture of the shoes and leaf print!
Melissa Gruber - SO happy today is better. the sun is shining here too…which i love. it is going to be around all week, makes me in such a good mood. but, i wish i didn’t have so many not so fun things to deal with…having a parent pass away is no fun and it is a lot of work on the back end, but i am just taking it one day at a time.
happy you are better…enjoy the sun!
michelle from six in the city - Beautiful photos!
Kacey - Yay! So glad you’re feeling better. Sounds like you had a perfect morning.
Annie - Loved the blog today! I feel like it was written for me – I’m Annie, maiden name, Fox. Then in college I’d dress up in my grandma’s square dancing outfits for Halloween – even wearing the frilly bloomers – it was always hysterical to see all these sexy kittens & angels all over campus & in I’d walk as a square dancer – priceless 🙂 Glad the hubs is home – it always makes me happy too when my man is away!
~Annie
Tara @ the cinnamon post - so HAPPY to hear about your HAPPY day…
I will live vicariously from my work desk as it now feels like November again here…cold and damp…
and wish for a great day like you had today!
~Tara
Mindy Harris - We were outside for a couple of hours this morning. I’m ready to pitch a tent in the backyard and call it home. Who needs walls?
Erin - I was coming to proclaim my love for Drubers, but I see Lori and my sister beat me to it. Yum.
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - SO glad order was restored…yay:) Beautiful pics, that is our weather today. Glorious sunshine, chirping birds…bliss!
angela - The NC weather is beautiful today too! So glad you feel better…I knew you would. Amazing what sunshine will do!!!!!!
kelli - thanks for the pictures of home 🙂 {i had the same thought as lori: drubers!!} i’m pretty sure God dropped all that snow on us 3 days ago to help us appreciate the sunshine a little more than we might if every day were this gorgeous.
shelly - Today is a banner day! I don’t know…there must be something in the air…its lovely!!! We got in a walk, I cleaned the kitchen, windows are open and I’m baking a cake for my mom’s b-day today! Hope the rest of your week keeps pace for today 🙂
chasity - i feel happy too….
just seeing your wonderful day.
teresa - Hi Meg!
Your pics are fabulous! So big and FUN and clear! I’ve popped over many times and I do adore how REAL you are! ;o)
I adore your 35 Things list!
Would love to CREATE one for myself!
Might you email me and let me know what program you used to create your list!
I would so love it if you would let me know!
Thanks a Bundle!
Loved your pics of Africa trip! xxooxx
Teresa
Bainbridge Island, WA
luv2greg@yahoo.com
Heather - i hear ya. it’s as gloomy gus day around here and i’m craving the sunshine.
Casey - It’s lovely here, too (Overland Park). I’m a cold weather girl, but even I am itching for spring. I’m ready to plant my flowers and live at the Farmer’s Market. It’s time!
Glad you’re having a good day.
tam - I’m glad you are feeling better, got out and enjoyed the sunshine. I know we all have days like your’s yesterday, I’m feeling icky today, it’s foggy, cold and drizzly rain here…ick. I’m hoping for sunny skies and a better mood, soon!
Courtney Walsh - loving the sunshine in Illinois too…although I am only witnessing it from the chair in my living room! bah. I’m glad you’re feeling better.
PS. I want Annie’s donut.
Lori Danelle - DRUBER’S!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Staci - Oh man!!! Me toooo!!! It is almost 70 degrees here!!!! I’m loving the green….even if they are just weeds 🙂 I’m soooo glad you are feeling better today!!!!!!!!! Looks like Annie is happy her mommy is home too 🙂