thinking about all kinds of things today….
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Julie is in Kenya for the first time and has posted a few pics on IG.
she posted a link to donate money towards school uniforms.
i love when there are EASY ways to give.
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green is my new favorite.
and that mint green??? i was swooning at Lowes.
i want to paint everything green.
i would love to actually DO some painting this week instead of just talk about it.
my mom and dad were antique-ing today and sent me pictures.
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i think i have found my new partners-in-crime.
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wishing Talby’s new shoes were my new shoes.
such a GREAT color?!!
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yes.
i LOVE the fancy peonies that came up at the new house.
it was like getting a gift from the family before us!
blue skies.
warm weather coming this week.
school is out this week.
we started the summer list last sunday.
i adore how my kids still want to make this and are choosing it on their own.
we have made them for years! (they are all linked HERE)
my friend shannan entered to be picked to go to Rwanda with her favorite company, Noonday.
and she needs votes.
so if you have it in your heart… click over and vote.
i am trying hard to remember to to vote everyday until May 28th.
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i start the Sugar Detox group in the morning with Marta.
i am trying to be all cool… you know… no-big-deal… it’s just sugar.
but on the inside i am FREAKING OUT.
it’s going to be o-k.
i am going to be so happy i am sugar-free in a few weeks…. right????
she opened up another group!
if you weren’t sure before… now you can join the next group!
let’s be crazy-town together!
and that reminds me… i was going to work out like four hours ago.
i better get to it.
i have something REALLY BIG in the works.
like… God Sized Dream kind of big.
there are lots and lots of little details to work out.
but i will share with you S O O N.
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it has to do with creativity… and me… and you… and jesus… and stuff like that.
i am not pregnant.
that would be awesome but that is not at all what i am working on here.
tracy fisher - i’m soooo excited to hear. i’m trying to refocus. I pray about it a lot. I wish the best for you. you deserve it girl!
Amber - I joined the Sugar Detox starting on June 1st. I too am freaking out. I don’t feel as though I consume too much sugar on a daily basis because it makes me feel bad, however I am afraid of how much hidden stuff I will be made aware of. Whatever though, we are going to kick sugar’s butt all over town!!!
tara - God has been working a big dream in my heart, too.
can’t wait to hear all about it when you’re ready to share.
ps. i feel sure if my parents bought me anything, it might be something like a family of mauve and country blue geese. your parents did GOOD.
Kristin S - Last comment, hilarious. Always love your genuineness, Meg.
CathyC - Can’t wait for you to share what your new dream is!
Gina - You make me laugh.
Melanie Griesedieck - Hi Meg,thanks to your shout out to Marta last week with her links because I also started the Sugar Detox yesterday. I’ve been wanting to do something like this for the last few months but didn’t know how to go about it alone. Love your blog!
Mollie @Sprinkles of Life - I need to hit up Lowe’s to find that mint green. Love it!
I’m doing sugar-free too! Have been since last Monday! We’re not eating sugar of any kind. Even honey. Even all the hidden forms of sugar on ingredient lists. I’ve found bread to be the hardest thing to find. And English muffins. I realllly want a dessert but I’m holding out. 2 1/2 more weeks! 🙂
Jill @ Cora Anne Designs - Can’t wait to find out what you’re up to, I bet it’s awesome!!
Paula - I love green too. Check out Mary Carol’s blog this week at http://www.nellhillsblog.com
It’s all about using green. Saw it and thought of you.
jenn - so…. I know you are kinda busy…. momming, moving, etc. but I have a question – that is asked wrapped in love and patience, and wonder and hope…
Are you going to post pictures of your new house? Lots of them? I LOVE and am inspired by your color, your extraordinary of the ordinary, and would really REALLY love to see the new house.
Now, I also realize you may have decided to keep it private, and I can respect that too. Family. I get it. but, on the chance that you are willing to share….. well?
If you need a reason – it is my birthday on Friday?! 🙂 Just curious. Thanks! Hope you get to visit your friends in Michigan! 🙂
jennie - can’t wait to see what’s in store!
Gevay - Can’t wait to hear the big news!
jamie - i need a spray paint tutorial. do you have one of those? i tried it once and wasn’t very good at it. i know. how can spray painting be hard? that’s what everyone is thinking. i’m always so excited when you show spray paint cams.
Becky - SUPER excited to hear about your new God-sized dream!! I’m working on one myself, partly through your inspiration. Best wishes from Concordia! 🙂
chrissi - i went sugar free 4 weeks ago. i am really surprised how easy it has been you will do great! little things like dashes of cinnamon make my day. i still bake for my family (like i am sure you will too) and it is okay. you can so do this.
….on a side note…julie’s instagrams from africa. melt my heart. pure joy♥
Alicia @ La Famille - You are so fun. We need to hang out and spray paint things.
Tiffany Gardner - Still… after all this time of reading your blog.. your still my favorite. You inspire me through your love of color and Jesus. Thanks for sharing your life with us and encouraging me to live a better one.
Gemma - Please share your summer list! I know as soon as you share it summer is on it’s way : D
Looking forward to hearing your big news!
Gemma x
Necole@seriouslysassymama - I thought about the sugar detox thing. The thing is,I enjoy having sugar every now and again, and i really do not do it in excess. i figured this out when I went on my little food journey last year. Good luck, I am going to eat a doughnut. Just kidding.
Kari - Oooooooohhhh!!! I can’t wait to hear what your big news is!!!
Tiffany - Your parents shopping for you is cute! I’m so curious about these big God plans! So many big adventures have already taken place in your life over the last few years…. I can’t wait to hear what else God has in store for you!
Flower Patch Farmgirl - Your last line CaRacked me up.
You’re so funny.
I miss ye.
Also, thank you.
I mean.
You’re so good to me and all your people.
I was especially surprised to see my giant mug. Ha.
Last thing: Your parents are GOOD!
I am laughing so hard at what my parents would find for me…
Lori H - Meg, when you said that you are working on a God Sized Dream, I wondered if you have read The Circle Maker (by Mark Batterson)? If not, you would love it!!
Good luck with the Sugar Detox! 🙂