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my version of WIWW

April 18, 2012 Filed in me me me

Lindsey at the The Pleated Poppy has done What I Wore Wednesday for….ever.
i don't know how long.
and i have NEVER participated.
because i just don't dress that cute on a daily basis.  
maybe twice a week i dress nicer than my workout clothes/sweats.

and of those two days…i never take pictures.

so i thought….since i am all packed and ready for SNAP….nerves are much less anxious….thanks for praying.
i thought i would show my version of WIWW.
🙂

suitcase style.

OUTFIT #1
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 cardigan – Forever 21
tank –  Matilda Jane

jewelry  - Crystal B

OUTFIT #2
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 dress – Old Navy
cardigan – JCPenney

flower – Made4Adoption

 

OUTFIT #3

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striped top – Forever 21
denim jacket – Old Navy
white pants – Old Navy
Jewelry CATO

 

OUTFIT #4

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coral top – Maurices
denim jacket – Old Navy
pants – Dress Barn (moo) 
jewelry – Francescas
flower – Julie at Joys Hope 

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here is all of it with shoes.  :)
leopard flats – target, red wedges – Payless, sandals – Maurices, sparkle sequin converse – Target

it's kind of like fashion plates.  
did you love fashion plates like i did?
i used to make outfit after outfit….and color them in with colored pencil.
 i think i still have some.
i have never had my girls play with them???
what have i done to them?!
deprived.
i hope i can find them.
they need fashion plates in their life.

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this is why i don't do WIWW.
it would be 5 photos of this….with different colored tanks.
i have a weeks worth of those capris.
i wear the jacket over and over.
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 nice hair.

i will be leaving this "outfit" at home. 

and guess who i am rooming with at SNAP?
lindsey.
maybe she will school me on how to pull off WIWW.
i clearly need a lesson.

also rooming with Jeannett and Maggie.
 i think it's going to be loads of fun.
they can teach me about instagram and business-y things.
talk about a powerhouse room at the Spring Hill Suites!
boom.
how did i get in there???
i can't wait.
i am getting very excited today. 

although i am feeling SO guilty about leaving.
i am going to be gone for mr. duerksen's birthday.
the first time in….over 20 years!!!
that is huge.
i am a jerk.
ugh.
it's really bothered me.
he says it means nothing and he doesn't care.
"it's just like any other saturday"
but to me it is a BIG deal…like i am tearing up just thinking about it!
i want to celebrate him on his big day.
i want to be there.
my kids are going to have to step up. 
they better be good and make it nice!

the guilt.

alright….i am off to run (treadmill…wind is too much today)
and then finish up all the last minute things like…new spanx…and travel size hairspray.
and People Magazine.

 

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Erin - I loved fashion plates. They really need to bring those back!

Kristen Duke Photography - I LOVE all your outfits and I’m sad I didn’t see them in person, even though I was there at SNAP! LOVE that turq. chunky necklace, and love those sparkly converse! Also crushing on your running shoes! I link up to WIWW sometimes, and when I don’t my readers get bugged! I laughed with Lindsey about that–she REALLY has to keep it up!

Gina // C is for Cupcakes Baking Co. - Very cute! i just bought my first little cardigan today, looking forward to layering stuff now that I am down three pant sizes and fit in REGULAR misses sizes, adios plus! – and some jersey dresses from lands end, solid colors. They had a flower pin like yours , but were charging $20 – for mass produced! I KNEW I could find them cuter, for less and from a SBO online!!!
And those leopard/cheetah flats from Target? I had those, wore them out.
Have fun!!! Hope your event is as fun + inspiring (with this line up , how could it not be) as your suitcase prepares for it to be!!!

Shannon - Frequent reader, infrequent commenter. 😉 I just had to post and say how cute all your outfits are, I wish I could pull an outfit together the way that you do. I tend to get stuck in the same rut day after day. Solid shirt, some kind of pant, maybe cute jewelry? I’m inspired to go shopping thanks to you! 🙂

Kat - Totally love your outfits, especially those with pops of red or coral, that is very much my taste too!
I think you have done a fab job of putting them together!!
Go have a fantastic time!
I imagine Lindsay would be really lovely. I really like her blog too.

sandi - i found some fashion plates at a consignment sale… middle daughter loves them! so cool!

Bullymama - Great outfits, you really know how to accessorize…your shoes and jewelry are just enough pop to make a statement but not be overdone. I love it!! I used to have Fashion Plates and a few years ago my kids found the boy’s version, I think it is called Monster Maker at a yard sale…brought me back as close as I am going to get to Fashion Plates with 3 boys 🙂 Have a great time at SNAP…and when you are feeling guilty about being away for hubby’s bday remember that you are there for a greater reason than yourself and you will celebrate with him when you get back. My best friend just moved to Utah, I’ve got to get out there soon!

Kristin S - I seriously think I’d just hibernate in your room. What an awesome roomie group!!!

Alice H - Cute outfits and shoes!! Love that dress. I need to buy some more cardigans. I dislike my arms! And that is a great idea to pair them with so much stuff. Hope you have fun.

Laura - You are so funny-i love reading your blog!

cassi - Great outfits you have planned. Have fun. Someday I will make it to a blogging conference

Stacy - Fashion Plates – ah memories! I didn’t have them but my friend did and I was lucky she shared her set with me. Melissa and Doug toy company has a really great version, they are stencils, and the body shapes are real body shapes. Amazon has them here: http://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Doug-Fashion-Stencil-Set/dp/B000VO3HCS

jen - converse please!!!!! {i really have to get to a target}

Jodi - Meg, I love the pictures you took of the outfits, gorgeous! You should totally post more like this.
And fashion plates was like my all time favorite toy as a kid. I might have to scour ebay for some now!

amy cornwell - I had and loved fashion plates!! Yay. They were so fun! (and I have seen them at Target and *gasp* my daughter didn’t want them. so sad)

danielle - Mine would be jeans + tank/shirt. I always wear hiking boots, no cute shoes. I did a little better while doing my 365 project. I never understood where all those people are going that they look so nice? I try and then I get cold or get food on it and just say forget it!

Mary - wooo!
those outfits are amazing! i totally wish i would have bought that old navy dress, but i was being grumpy that day! 🙂
have fun! 🙂

Krissy - You should do the WIWW more often! I love seeing what actually looks good on a normal person, since all I wear is jeans and tees. lol! I would have to say the 4th is my fave, only because I’m in love with your converse (and have been for a while :D) Have fun at SNAP!! It sounds like it’s going to be a blast!!! And dont worry too much about hubby…mine is like that too, but I really dont think it’s a big deal to them. Just have something good planned for when you get home, and you will feel much better. :))))))

Jill - Have a freakin BLAST Meg! I love your outfits even your work out one! 🙂

Yby5 - Love you!!As I write this sitting in my work out clothes I can relate. Your outfits look fantastic and so pulled together. You have a knack for accessorizing…you’ll be your own fashion plate at Snap!

Amy @ Little for a Little While - I love all the color! I need to step up my game…why are sweats just soooo comfy?!

Laura b - Love the outfits! Too cute. The one with the striped cardi is my favorite one. Wish I was going to Snap. Just found out about it a week ago and tickets were already sold out. So bummed! I know you will do great and can’t wait to hear all about it on your blog! Safe travels!

Kari - you look great in your workout clothes – reading the above comment i need some capris like those too for jazzercise 🙂

Wendy - FASHION PLATES ROCKED! Remember you would have to use the side of an unwrapped crayon when you lost the pink holder and black harderthanaregularcrayon thingy! I love the 80’s … 🙂

Katy - I love all of your outfits!!! I might have to go to Forever 21….thought I was way too old for that store!
BTW, where did you get your running capris..love them. I’ve been wanting some just like that.
Have fun at SNAP!
Katy

ko. s - Oh fashion plates!!! I loved those! Wow, what a flash back 🙂 Your outfits are toooooooo cute I’m actually saving that picture in hopes of duplicating them all! Have so much fun!!!

Katie Sellers - Your outfits are adorable, you will look so cute! I wouldn’t even be able to pull together that many cute “looks” with accessories for a trip let alone an average week!
Have fun!

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - I think I have that same turquoise bobble necklace 😉 so cute! Your outfits all look great. You look great too! P.S. I think you are married to a great guy like mine and he totally understands being gone on his birthday. He knows you feel bad. Just make it up to him when you get back 😉 Have a great time and please share ALL the details. P.P.S I will keep you in my prayers. You’ll do great!

Kerstie Pederson - Love the outfits…. and I L-O-V-E-D fashion plates!

Kristina - Love your ensembles! Have a great time away.

Tiffany - I love it!! You are hilarious and insightful, funny but reals. Have fun at SNAP!

Lisa - particularly love outfit #1. totally my style. 🙂 i would also feel guilty about being gone for my husbands bday. but it sounds like your man is really ok with it. plan something great when you get home! plus it does allow your kids to step up and make their dad feel celebrated!

Carrie - You are so cute! 😉

Amy - First…I’m so inspired I love the outfits! Second…find sweet meaningful souvenir for the birthday guy (for my love it means something chocolate:)) and third…I had fashion plates!! And I haven’t thought of them in about 30 years, thanks for the memory and have a blast at SNAP!!

Jess - I really hope you contine to post wiww outfits; your choices are sooo cute! The accessories and shoes really put them over the top adorable! Thanks for sharing!

Lisa A. A. - Adorable outfits! Laughing because I’m sitting here in my black yoga pants and gray wrap cardigan… my uniform! You’ll do great at SNAP; lucky audience!

Ashley - love all of those outfits, very cute!!
and hey, your workout shoes are pretty freaking awesome.

Kaylee@Life Chasers - you are going to look fabulous!
and don’t you love your nike frees? i live in mine. i would kiss them if they weren’t shoes.

tiffany gardner - Oh how you make me laugh! I would feel the same about not being with my hubby on his day too…you aren’t alone! I will lift you up that day! Wow…awesome roommates! (as if i really know them other than reading the blogs everyday!) Can’t wait to hear how it goes! Safe travels!

Mindy Harris - i really love the flowered dress and of course your joy’s hope brooch. thank you for doing this outfit post. it’s so cute! you SO CAN pull off WIWW…mine have always been awkward but i do them anyway… but only sometimes.
have fun at SNAP! i want to go next year, so so bad. sounds like you girls are going to have a ball. i’d love to be rooming with you and maggie. i love you both.
shawn turned 30 this week and i understand the hubbie’s bday thing. we act like it’s more special for me than for him. but he does SO MUCH for our family that i wanted him to feel special, and know that i was willing to “sacrifice” a girl’s night out to be with him.
safe travels!

Carrie - Thanks for the MOO after Dress Barn. I am convinced a man named the store. No woman would put in the name of womens clothing store.
My WIWW would be jeans and a tshirt. I work from home half the time and the rest is a small office with no dress code. It’s nice, except when I want to dress a little nicer and don’t have much to choose from. 🙂
As for Mr Duerksens birthday. I get the guilt, I can say I am right there with you. To me birthdays are huge and special. To my Mr., they are just another day. Know that you are doing something that will benefit you and your family this weekend. There is a purpose for you somewhere else this weekend. Mr Duerksen understands so try to be easy on yourself and have fun!

Victoria - I love the outfits, especially #4! Maybe I should secretly copy them. He he.
So glad you showed the shoes too. I never know what shoes to wear with different outfits.

Aby Gittings - Smokin cute outfits girl!! I love how different they all are…yet they all flow together beautifully! Is there ANYTHING you aren’t good at??? As for hubby… don’t beat yourself up. You can make it up to him when you get back!! I’m sure his pride in you and your accomplishments.. as evidenced by this trip… are all the gift he needs! Have fun!!

Jennifer - I love this post!!! Love your outfits!! Especially red/turquoise combo!!
I’m also impressed that you are still running!! You go girl! Is it getting easier?

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - Have fun. I love the outfits but I’m very sad we don’t have a Francesca’s around here. They have the greatest jewelry! I should check online; I’m probably missing out.
Have fun on your trip! Your hotel room will not be one for sleeping that’s for sure:)

Jenna@CallHerHappy - I was looking for fashion plates for my daughter the other day…even though she is only 9 mos old. I can play with them until she needs them, right? Also, I could only find them on ebay. They have new ones out, but they don’t look nearly as cool!
Your outfits are very nautical, and I love that 🙂 You have such a great way of shopping at reasonable places and making it look like a million bucks 🙂

Laura Phelps - first of all…I don’t know what SNAP is, but I am jealous.
second of all…you have a lot of cute clothes. I have seen you on line AND in fabulous person. You always look cute. I happen to adore your work out attire. You HAVE work out attire. I work out in crap. You should see my sad sad closet.
third of all…THANK YOU so much for not posing in EVERY. SINGLE. OUTFIT. It creeps me out when people blog themselves in different outfits…not sure why…but it does.
have fun!
and no worries…I have BIG plans for Craig on his birthday!!!! HA!!!! no I don’t. but speaking of birthdays…mine is Tuesday, and if I didn’t live miles away and was sick with Lyme Disease, I would want to go to your craft weekend home for a craft BIRTHDAY weekend! with you and your margaritas!!!! maybe for my 50th???? 🙂

happygirl - You are stylin’ girl. 🙂

jen@thecottagenest - Well I think you just convinced me to go to Francesca’s because I love that necklace. I’m hoping you got it recently! Also what brand of capri workout pants do you like? I’m searching for some right now myself! Have a great time. You will surely look adorable!

Jenn - Love, love, love the outfits! You are going to look and be great!

Kerry - Awww – they all look great Meg! Have FUN FUN FUN!! xx

tina - Have a fantastic time!!! You’re going to look adrorable!!

Seriously Sassy Mama - I totally look like you every day. I do not have any clothes otherwise. Guess I should go shopping. Have a great time.

Mollie - LOVE all your outfits! So cute! Have a great weekend!!

Karen Gerstenberger - Those outfits look great! I am a terrible packer, and that has just given me a good idea for making it easier. You could also sell alot of clothes that way – showing the options and all the pieces that would go with those as the core wardrobe.
You are going to have a wonderful time and you will inspire and encourage so many others. And I bet you will make it up to Mr. Duerksen when you get home!

Jess - You are going to look super cute, Megan. Praying for you. Have so much fun!

annie - You’re adorable! LUCKY you for rooming with all those gals! Y’all are going to have so much fun!!!!!!
Cute outfits!!!!

Sarah @This Farm Family's Life - You have an awesome sense of style!

Lori H - You are the cutest, and your outfits are great! I don’t think we have Maurice’s. Maybe you can arrange for a friend to come by on your husband’s bday to deliver a special gift from you? Then he would be feeling the love from afar 🙂

Sarah Wolfe - I hope you have so much fun! Your outfits are adorable! I never played with fashion plates… Maybe that’s why I have trouble putting outfits together 🙂

BriBedell - You are adorable! I think now that I have had my third & last baby, I’m buying real spanx (not Walmart ones) until I get this tummy back into shape!!!

casey - SO JEALOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wanna room with lindsey! The only two blogs I read are yours and hers! It’s like my newspaper everyday. Have an awesome time and I can’t wait to see pictures!
Super fab outfits by the way and LOVE the leopard flats!

Carla Grace - I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE everything you put together!! When I grow up I want to be just like you. 🙂 I must check out 4ever XXI…their stuff is just too dang cute! Have fun!!

Lindsey - CAAAAAUUUUUTE outfits!!!!! You will look awesome! If I were to do the WIWW today, it would not be pretty. Inside-out long john shirt with kid boogies all over it, high-water jeans with holes, and my hair in a clippy on top of my head. HOT. NOT.

Megan - Super cute outfits. I’d love to hear what your favorite running clothes are, including sports bras!

air greenwood - first things first…I am SO SO SO in love with your blog & your sparkling personality! & you are going to be right in my state, less than 2 hours away!! I am SERIOUSLY SAD that I couldnt score registration to SNAP! By the time I had heard about it, it was sold out! Major bummer!!!
If you head to the marketplace, look for a vendor named Salty Bison! She is one talented and super lovely lady! Ive photographed their family & let me just say, for 6 kids, I have NEVER seen a couple more in love and refreshing & just all around calm!
Such cute outfits. I have to say, I own about 4 different pairs of the same black yoga pants and tanks as well. I wear them all daily, along with some leggings thrown in here and there. Im sure my neighbors think Im dying to be an 80’s superstar…its rather embarrassing to be seen chasing your neighbors dog back home wearing leggings, jogging shorts and a tank top. ha!
Safe travels!& at least dress comfy on the plane. 🙂
Oh & one more thing. Youre not a jerk for missing the mr’s bday. Although I am sure he would love to have you present, I bet he will also love just having a day to lounge and be a kid with your kids. It just shows how much he loves and supports you, to not make a big ol’ deal out of it! Plus, you can always make it up with a special “date night” when you return..any excuse once we have kidlets right?!

Julie - I gotta know what kind of running ahoes those are! So cute!

Flower Patch Farmgirl - Did you pre-plan the nautical theme? WOW! You’re a layer maven. I dig it.
Have big fun!

Wendy - JEALOUS!! your conference and roomates sound amazing. your outfits are too cute! have fun!

Maria - Sorry for the typos..so much for auto correct!

Maria - By the way.l.i am constantly in workout gear…even if I don’t get a workout in that day…I do try and dress up for the occasional PTA mtg or lunch out though…

Maria - Cute cute cute! I love all the shoes and especially love the Francescas necklace…I need to go shopping. Have fun!

Tanya H - Such cute outfits! I hear ya on the birthday, sad!
I know…I keep thinking I want to play with WIWW…except…I can’t. LOL! 🙂 Of course it helps that I haven’t figured out the timer on my camera, and I don’t have a full length mirror, haha!
Best of wishes on your trip! You’ll be fabulous!

Gina f. - Your outfits are adorable!!! I love all the colors!!

Cindy - I looove the turquoise bauble necklace. And the MOO was funny about DressBarn.
All the outfits = cute! Even you in your workout gear= cute!!

kristy - I love the picture of you in your comfy workout clothes. That would be the majority of WIWW too. I do love the other clothes you posted too. This post made me smile!!

Angela - Love your style! So fun.

jacqui anderson - forgot to say outfit #1 my fav!! although those glitter converse are pretty sweeeeeet!! I need a target near me!!!

jacqui anderson - those outfits are gorgeous, thanks for inspiring to get out of my sweats for maybe one or two days!!
heading to old navys website right now!!

beki - shut up, you are so cute! i love your outfits. I have a serious deficiency in that department even though i am forced to get dressed in nice clothes every day.
girl, i am feeling the jerky guilt myself. i’m leaving on a trip in 2 weeks (to have fun with friends), leaving my poor husband to care for our 4 kids, including a 6 month old. i’m going to miss ma babies!! i’m already worried my baby won’t remember me when i get back. leaving is hard!!

Trish - you are so cute… you need no schooling on how to do WIWW… you just did it. Meg style 🙂 have so much fun. i am dying over outfit number 1. i love them all though. you will do awesome and it will be so fun to room with all those fun gals! have a blast

4 Fab Franklins - Love Love Love the outfits! Those sparkle tennies are so fun!
Have a great time.

Meredith W. - You look so thin! Congrats on sticking with running. It’s my favorite form of exercise, and I love seeing other women enjoying it too (or at least enjoying the results!).

Melissa - A room full of creative gals!!! I’d love to have a slumber party with all of you!!!!!
Your outfits are so comfy and cute. I need to shop with you!

lorel - have fun Meg – you will look so cute!

Pink and Green Mama MaryLea - My daily ensemble matches yours – black Target capris, tanks, and hoodies or jackets.
I Moo for Dress Barn too but always find cute dresses for date night/weddings there so I can’t knock it.
Everything is adorable – you’ll be very fashion plate-y.
I stil have my fashion plates and yes the girls love them and whenever they’re out I join in because I can’t help myself. If you can’t find yours just come over and play with mine!
Have fun at SNAP! I’ll be with you in spirit — you’re going to rock it! : )
xoxo
MaryLea

Jenn Shock - Very cute outfits! I LOL’d at your “Moo” reference to Dress Barn. I hate that name, and refer to it as Heifer House in jest whenever I go shopping there.
And I too played with fashion plates and had completely forgot about them until I read this post!

jamie - i love all your outfits. you’re such a cutie. which outfit do i love the most? your everyday outfit! have fun at SNAP! i think you’re amazing….

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tornado alley

April 16, 2012 Filed in crazy stuff,me me me

we are ok.
there were tornados in kansas this weekend….LOTS of tornados….but not at my house.
this was one about 8 or 10 miles away.
craig and scott saw this one on the video driving home from scotts game. (which i was not at because i was in the basement!)

they did not make this video…it was just someone driving in a severe weather watch…that seemed surprised that there was a tornado!  whatevs. 

crazy.

that's kansas though.
every year.

i was in the basement with my other kids…telling them it was fine….relax….it's going to be fine.
my little girls worry.
A LOT.
i try to just be very calm and hope for the best.
we were watching HOP and i didn't mention the sirens.
then Scott came running in and yelled "I SAW THE TORNADO!"  and they were done for….
they ended up sleeping in my bed.

thanks for ALL the emails asking if we were okay….so sweet.

i am so thankful that EVERYONE is ok.  

 

now…the winner for LuciusART's wood block City Print.

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NYC is my favorite city in the US, so I would want that- but I live in Joplin, MO and I would love that too! Maybe I need two…

Posted by: Carrie | April 12, 2012 at 03:41 PM

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email me Carrie and i will hook you up with Kevin!!

thanks for entering everyone!!!

 

 

Snap

i am trying SO hard not to be nervous about the SNAP conference this week.
lots of prayer here.

i am going to be spending extra amounts of time with God the next few days getting a clear vision of what HE wants me to share in my session.  
i am on a panel with Jeannett and Ethan about "Using Your Blog for Good."

i know, i know, I KNOW that God is able to take away these fears and nervousness.
He can and He will.
because HE brought me to this….God gets all the glory….i have to share that.

so….here's the deal.
if YOU are going to SNAP and YOU see me…PLEASE say  hello.
i think i will know 3 people that i have met in real life.
out of 300+ people that makes me feel extra nervous.
it's hard to leave your kids, husband and home and go some place NEW with lots of people.
at least it is for me.

so i promise to wear a big friendly smile and fill your ear with lots of chit chat if you promise to say Hello.
ok?

🙂

AND WHAT WILL I WEAR?!!!
so many decisions. 

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i did get some new shoes….maybe too many shoes.
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i WISH Payless Shoes would be sponsoring me…but they are not…..BUT THEY SHOULD!

i just always seem to find great shoes there all the time.
i did a little online BOGO shopping.
just for me.

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i think the glitter flats are my favorite.
but it's a hard choice.
the red wedges are REALLY cute and comfy and come in several colors.
even yellow.
and i LOVE the little yellow flower sandals too.
shoes sure do make me happy.
i am a dork. 

 

ok….have a great monday!

i just got back from a run and i feel like today is going to be a good one.
THE SUN IS SHINING!
woo-hoo!

thank you God for that.

 

 

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maia - hey meg…you’ll probably never read this…haha…. but i wanted to show you these 2 things because i think you would love them!!
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/cherry-blossom-art-from-a-recycled-soda-bottle/
http://jilliandodd.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/all-that-glitters-hair-chalking/
super fun flats by the way!!
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME!!!
maia

Krissy - Im so glad you’re okay!! The tornado that hit Wichita was only about a mile from my mom, so I was freaking out. A little. (And im 24. haha) Anyway, i love ALL of your shoes. The silver sparkly flats are my fave. :o)

Hanah - Ok so I read your blog all the time. And although I am not going to snap. I do live in Utah. If you are lonely (which I doubt you will be!) you can always email me and I’ll come down and say hi! I’ll keep you company!

cindy g - Use your nerves of steel that Springtime in tornado alley must give us at the conference. You’ll do great!

Lisa - Have fun at SNAP! Remember, all those 300 people are your friends already, you just still have to meet them face to face. They’re not coming to hear a lecturer, they’re coming to hear . . . whatever! 🙂

Cheryl - HA! I just bought those same sparkly flats at Payless to wear at my wedding in May 🙂 Those are AWESOME!

Cari - So glad you are all ok! My husband works in the aviation industry and he was telling me about the damage at their site in Wichita. I was being a good wife and listening intently, but as soon as he was finished I said “I wonder if Megan is okay?”. Lol! He had no clue what I was talking about and I had to fill him in! 😉

Amanda - I am so glad to hear you and your family are safe. The midwest sure got hit hard. I’m in Missouri, but one of my co-workers parents are in Salina, praying for everyone affected by the storms. By the way, cute, cute, cute shoes! I would have a hard time choosing too! 🙂

Terrie G - My Dad was 1 1/2 miles from that Tornado…and my daughter’s family was close to the one in Salina. It was a late night for me…I had family near almost all those tornados on Saturday! So thankful no deaths…but praying for those hit.
You will be Awesome this week! Who wouldn’t love you?! Just be yourself… 🙂
Love those yellow sandals!

Jacci - Prayed for you here, too 🙂 Thankful you’re safe and all is well! We live in a part of Ohio that gets its fair share of tornado warnings. I gre up here. I probably have gotten too used to them at this point. I stand on the front steps and look at the sky when the sirens go off! Unless it’s really freaky outside… then I head downstairs. Glad you’re okay! Have a great time at snap!

Lisa - Isn’t it strange how we don’t really even “know you” but I checked the weather channel and your blog all weekend to make sure your family was ok?! So glad you are all safe. Have fun at SNAP!

Linda Keaveney - So glad that you and your family are safe…
We had CRAZY strong winds today, here in Southern Ontario..
Apparently the tail end of your storm…
Break a leg at SNAP!!
Cheers!
Linda :o)

kami @ NoBiggie - Hi Meg!
I’m so glad you and your family are all safe and okay. What a scary thing to deal with every year.
I will be at SNAP, and I’m excited to meet you! You will be awesome on your panel…I just know it!

Shann - Hi Meg!
My sister and I both were talking about you this weekend. You know…since we know you and all. 🙂 When we heard about the storms, we both instantly thought of you. Then, I said a prayer for you and your family that God would keep you safe. So glad that He did.
Hugs,
Shann
p.s. love the yellow sandals

tinycandi - I’m about 20 miles southwest of Wichita. We actually went in the basement for this one…usually it doesn’t get to that point. Luckily the tornado jumped back up into the air and went over our town before coming back down and heading to Wichita. We were lucky. But my heart goes out to all of those who were in the path. It was a pretty crazy day, that’s for sure.

amy jupin - i am so glad y’all are ok.
last night (for the first time in a long time) i was grateful for facebook.
kimberlee fb’ed that she was ok.
so relieved.
tornados are scary and way too real for me to handle.
now, as for snap…you are going to be just fine.
i have faith in you!
when you feel the nerves creep in, just keep reminding yourself that you are not alone.
He will be with you.
He will not let you down.
it’s going to be so great.
and with sparkly flats, it usually is.

Michelle From Australia - The tornadoes have been making news here in Australia 🙁 So glad you are all ok.

Dian Olivr - glad you all survived with everyone and everything intact! i live in alabama and we’ve had our share this year and last…the anniversary of our really bad ones is in a couple weeks…the bad stuff was only a mile or two from where we live. it terrorized my grandchildren who spent the day in the hallway of their schools. thank heavens for our safety. and yours too. bless

Sheila P. - People who are in cars that close to a tornado should not be filming it from a moving vehicle. Tornados move incredibly fast, up to 250 miles per hour, and can change direction at any moment. In this situation, they should have put the camera down, pulled the vehicle over and laid flat in the ditch until it was over. Sorry to sound like a public service message, but having lived through a tornado, it is just not safe. If you are at home, go to your basement, preferrably the SW corner. Don’t stand looking out the window at the tornado. That is how people get injured and killed by these storms.

sandee prince - Dont listen to my sis. I am not OBSESSED with you but I do enjoy gettin my MEG on every morning! lol.
Glad you guys are safe from those scary tornados. Come to AZ sometime if you ever want a nice boring life 🙂 Good luck at SNAP! and if you run into my sister (LollyJane) punch her in the arm for saying I am obsessed with you!!

Georgia - I would be scared to death if i had to live with Tornados!
The wizard of Oz scares me enough! haha
Glad your all safe. xx

Sarah - Jealous. I wish we had a basement.
Texas homes need basements.
I have always been a little more fearful of tornados than normal, but have gone to crazytown since one hit half a mile from my home a few weeks ago. home alone with kids trying to be strong and fearless for them is no fun.
I was so glad to hear back from you and know that you and your family were safe.
Don’t be nervous you’ll do great.
Cute shoes.

Sara Torbett - Glad you and your family are ok. I was also thinking of you all! Such cute, happy shoe choices! I may need to re-visit Payless! 🙂 I pray you will have the perfect words to share at the Snap conference. Be yourself! That is the most beautiful thing to God and others! 🙂

Gale - I, too, am in Kansas and hate tornadoes – but am used to them after living here and Oklahoma!
Love all the shoes – and my hubby works for the Payless corporate office so I am sending him the link to your post and asking, “Why don’t they sponsor my invisible friend, Meg?” (that’s what he calls all my “blog friends”.. LOL. I don’t think he gets it!)
We went to Marion KS on Saturday despite the tornado warnings and had a lot of fun – definitely will be going back. The shop looked so big in your pictures and it was so skinny.. LOL.. but lots of good stuff! The lady said, “Why are you all so crazy about globes?” when I asked if she had any 🙂

Kim - I’ll admit that I was praying hard for you and your family! Glad you posted and that everything is all right. I admire you I would be freaked out scared and screaming..

amanda - praying you get a clear word of what to share at the blog conference! love to see how God uses women and blogs for His glory!

Kelly - Glad your family is all OK! You’ll do awesome at SNAP. You have more confindence than you give yourself credit for!
And my vote is for… all of the above. My advice….see how many shoe changes you can make during your stay! 🙂
Have a blast!

Patty Palmer - I’ll see you at Snap! Meg. Can’t wait to meet you!

Tracey Garcia - I vote for the glittery flats and the yellow sandals. LOVE!!! Now I want to go to Payless.

Jenna@CallHerHappy - Thanks to God for keeping you guys safe! You are one strong mamma keeping calm for your kids. I don’t know if I would have been as cool as you 🙂

Kelli @ Lolly Jane - Hey Meg! First off, GLAD you’re all okay! We lived in MN for a short 6 months and after 2 tornado warnings, we moved back to AZ cuz it scared the bajeebers out of us!! (:
We’ll be at SNAP. Well, one of us (we’re twins that run our craft blog). I’m SUPER excited to meet you…our older sister is obsessed with you and talks about you all the time, LOL.
I’ll be sure to come say HELLO! And you’ll do a great job speaking. Good luck, girl!
XOXOX, Kelli

Laura Phelps - Nick was born in Kansas. He is SO SCARED of tornadoes.
My girls would be scared too.
glad you are ok.
sad I didn’t win!!!!!!

Laura Lee - I was thinking of you this weekend as I saw the news. Glad you are all ok!

Kim - Glad you are okay! The kids practice tornado drills at school, but they are not a common occurrence here. My kids get scared too.
Just wondering – are you watching Mad Men? Haven’t heard you talk about it.

Trish - glad you are okay! storms are scary! have fun at snap you will do awesome. how do i know? because of your attitude and your willingness to let God have the glory! love you and i will say a prayer for your nerves this week!

happygirl - I am so glad your family is safe and sound. I was praying you would be safe. I’m still praying for the families that were hurt and left without family and homes from this HORRIBLE storm system. I believe God is good. It was hard to remember that while knowing many were hurt so badly during this weekend.

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - I was listening to the reports this morning on the news and actually thought of you…and a couple other Kansas bloggers I’ve met. Glad your family is safe.
Love your new shoes:) You’ll do fine at Snap. Have a great time!

Kerry - OMG! So glad you’re all ok….. that is just SO hectic! We only see that kinda thing in the movies 🙂
LOVE all those shoes. ALL.OF.THEM…. I so wish I was going to Snap… So I could meet you and possibly steal all your shoes.
BWAHAH!!
Kerry x

Rachel J - Over here in AR-kansas 🙂 we get bad weather too. We missed the REALLY bad weather and just had some bad thunder and lightning. I hate all the spring weather with bad storms. I worry too. And hide under my covers in bed when the hubby is away during the week and think- oh dear, what was that?! Is that the train sounds that tornadoes make? And then I remember that God has got it all under control and I fall asleep, snoring like a baby. Hah! Love the shoes Meg! Sparkly ones are my fav too!

Lori H - When you get nervous, think about how God sent you to AFRICA! Much less familiar and farther away. And how much you loved the trip and how much good you did. And then the conference should seem like a SNAP! (haha, sorry, couldn’t resist the play on words). You will do great! I wish I were going and could meet you. Boo. Have fun! Prayers for you, for sure.

Brooke - Praying for courage! You are going to do GREAT at the conference. Just think…..your blog is popular FOR A REASON. People love reading here….you are honest, sincere, funny, entertaining, inspiring. What you share here comes from what is inside you….and that is exactly what you’re taking to the conference! Be you. It works well for you. 🙂
HEY!! GUESS WHAT?? Ever since I started reading your blog I’ve had a love affair with Waffle. Yesterday my boys, who have wanted a dog for-ev-er, got a female Golden Doodle! They are beyond themselves. 🙂 She is a cutie pie. I’m pretty nervous about surviving puppyhood, but she is growing on me!!!
Thought you might like to know that Waffle is inspiring some Doodle love in the blog world. Ha!
Have a wonderful day, and praises for safe habors from the storms!
Brooke

Sierra - I’m so relieved to see an update from you. I have been worried about you and your family all weekend. Glad you’re okay!! 🙂

Annika - I cannot even imagine what it would be like to live in an area where natural disaster could strike at any given time. I am glad to hear you are fine!

amy cornwell - I’ll be there – can’t wait to hear you speak! See you in a few days 😉

Han - The sparkly ones!
My penpal is in Ellinwood, KS. I emailed him yesterday morning as the news switched on in the b&b our friend was staying in – he emailed back yesterday lunchtime and like “Yeah don’t worry we’re all good! Thanks for caring though”

Lindsey - I am glad you are all safe. Good luck speaking at Snap! I am sure you will be wonderful!

Aby - Thank God ya’ll are okay!! I thought about you all weekend! I kept checking your blog to see if you’d updated!!! So glad you did this morning!!! GOD IS GREAT!!! And as for the conference… you will be maaaaaa-velous!!!! No doubt!!

CathyC - I am glad you posted that you & your family are alright following those tornados. I have been watching the news and was worried.

Jennifer - Thank you for the update. I was thinking about you when we heard the news about the tornados. So glad you all are ok! Ok, those are seriously cute shoes. Love the yellow ones!

Leah - I’m so glad you all are okay. My sister and her family live in Iowa and they had crazy weather too. We just keep praying and thinking good thoughts for all you mid-westerners.

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girls day

April 7, 2012 Filed in faith,family fun,me me me

i brought my two littlest girls up to my parents for a short visit.
there was no school and it looked like it might rain again and after that LONG rainy spring break we just had i was done with that…so we packed up and left.

and today we had a girls day.

🙂

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breakfast at Wheatfields.
biggest french toast i have ever seen.
 
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wheatfields has tiles all over in beautiful colors made into a mural…so so pretty!
 
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trying on glasses.

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pretty dress for mommy that did come home with me.

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rainboots that i REALLY wanted to come home with me…..badly….the zig zag ones.
but they stayed.

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i tried to convince my girls to pick these earrings and they went with milk and cookies earrings instead.

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a little shopping at Gap…40% off shirts and leggings!!
score.

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visited my MOST favorite fabric shop!!! 
sarah's fabrics has an unbelievible selection of all the beautiful fabrics you want to see in real life…not just online.
camera fabric?!  
adorable.

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lunch was Sylas & Maddy's…local ice cream shop.

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ice cream for lunch is perfectly acceptable for girls day.

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pretties at urban outfitters….also loved their rugs.
did not love getting asked "can i help you with something SIR?"
excuse me?
what?
never happened to me before….we had quite a laugh about it all evening.
so many comebacks i could've had. 

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my mom and i stopped by to see my grandmas.
one was doing great and one wasn't feeling too well.
my girls were quite entertained by the fish tank at the home.

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home to my moms….my sister showed up with her girls….we sent the kids off to play and had grown up girls time.
my mom found this wine in south dakota…home of sturgis…..oh my.

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yummy dinner and off to the park till it was dark.

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so much better than stuck at the farm in the rain.

yep.

i hope you have a beautiful Easter weekend.
we'll probably dye eggs today.
then i will head back to the rest of my family today so we can have easter together.
with a starbucks midway home…there is ONE starbucks exactly middle of the road between me and my moms house.
we frequent it…every time.

happy easter.

HE IS RISEN.

remember this video?

i still love it.

sunday's coming.

 

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Stephanie - I’m not sure how I stumbled onto your blog, but I’m so glad I did! I’ve been reading for a while now and, while I love your everyday posts, the Kansas-centric ones have my heart. I’m a Lawrence native who has now lived all over the world with my military husband and you give me a dose of mid-America just when I need it. And to see someone else’s view of my AWESOME hometown? Perfect. Thanks for sharing.

Alicia D - wow, what a great day! these photos are aMAZing!! im jealous of your camera… and your eye.

Mary - wow!
that VIDEO! i’ve never seen it!
but i love it! thanks for sharing!
xoxo
ps. i totally need a girls day. for SURE!

Alicia @ La Famille - was JUST thinking to myself that i need a shopping day! i need new running shoes and some summer stuff. call me next time, k? 🙂 also, I am from sd (currently living in nc, but still) and i’ve been to sturgis during the ralley so i get that whole label and all that craziness. kinda cracks me up you were drinking south dakota wine…how was that anyway?? 🙂 happy day to you!
xo,
alicia

ko. s - Now that is a fun girls day! I could use one of those! Happy Easter to your sweet family!

Londen - Looks like a perfect girls day! Happy Easter to you and your family Meg.

Connie - Love the rain boots…where did you see them?

happygirl - He is Risen, indeed! Happy Easter, my friend and the girls day looked MAHVALOUS

Jane@Kenwood BM450 - Looks like you all had a fantasic time. Happy Easter to you all, and don´t eat too many Easter eggs.

Jacci - Care Bears! awesome 🙂
Happy Easter, Meg. Hope you have a joyful day celebrating.

Mary - Starbucks in Emporia, KS!! We stop there everytime we visit from Colorado; inlaws in Salina and my parents in Garnett.

lorel - Had such a nice time with the girls! Just exactly what I needed. Love you – Happy Easter!

Amy Schulz - Prairie Berry Winery! Another wonderful wine is Red Ass RHubarb….. delicious, and again another odd name.
Happy Easter!

Candy - We love Lawrence! Some day I am going to be walking down Mass, and see you and start screaming! So, just a warning, hope I don’t freak you out too much! 🙂

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - Looks like a fun couple of days. Have a blessed Easter Sunday with the family tomorrow. Sunday’s comin!!!!! Praise God! 🙂

Heidi DeGroot - I found your blog about a year ago and have been keeping up ever since. I have never commented before, but it really surprised me to see South Dakota on here! I am from Brookings, SD originally and live in Aberdeen, SD currently. I have not tried Prairie Berry wine yet, but I do love the Schade` Vineyard wine. The vineyard is in Volga, SD where I went to high school. Their rhubarb wine is very good. Love all the neat stuff you find on your adventures:) Happy Easter!!

Amy - LOVE LOVE LOVE the pic of you, your Mom,and Grandma…so much joy. Happy Easter!

April R - oh I wish I had a sister and mom to visit with and all that – thanks for sharing!
so thankful that
Sunday is coming
Sunday is coming
Sunday is coming

Melia - I was going to ask if the wine was from Prairie Berry and then the next pic showed the label! I’ve never had that one, but I adore that winery. If you ever have the chance-go! Love “Gold Digger,” “Calamity Jane,” and “Red Ass Rhubarb.”
Long time lurker…love your blog 🙂
Melia

Kristy - Love the dress! Where is it from?

Brooke - we’ve been watching that video all week. 🙂 my two year old’s have been saying “it’s Friday…but Sunday is a comin’!”
happy Easter!

Molly - Mmmm… Sylas and Maddie’s. I’ve been wanting to go there…

Kerry Wiebe - I have trained the girls well of course they picked milk and cookie earrings 🙂
Have a great Easter my sister!! See you in church!

Heather B - Oh gosh, I love Sarah’s Fabrics. That store is my grown up candy store! I love shopping on Massachusetts St! And you are so fortunate to get a picture inside Claire’s. My 13 year old daughter and I got thrown out of Claire’s for taking a picture of her wearing some of their glasses! The manager said we could have been stealing creative ideas! We just laughed and went somewhere else.

sullyj - Thank you for the video…a great reminder for us all. Hope you and your family have a great Easter! And I would LOVE to know where you saw those zig zag rainboots! Would love to get them as a birthday gift to myself 🙂

rae - haha, i’m cracking up at the sir. my husband got called ma’am once, and he has a buzz cut…and is 6’2″, and looks nothing like a woman! we still laugh about it!

Jennifer@beautyinbloom - He is Risen, Indeed!
Happy Easter!

Melissa - Thank you for sharing that video, I hadn’t seen it. What a wonderful reminder! Happy Easter to you and yours! It looks like you had a great time on your girls day – I have two kids, both girls and I can’t wait til they get old enough to have eating out/shopping/fun days with me. Right now they are still a bit young, my youngest is 18 months and the older just turned 6. She enjoys a good Mommy & Me day, but the younger one still doesn’t really enjoy leaving the house. Someday! 😉

shannon - Shopping, Ice Cream, Wine, Family, Park, Love your girls day, it sounds perfect!
Hope you and your family have an amazing Easter!

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2 AM

March 3, 2012 Filed in family fun,me me me

there is a reason i don't go to bed early.
i hate to be woken up.

but today…i put in a full 12 hours of not sitting down or stopping.
i went for a five mile run.
that is the longest i have ever gone.
i got the house ready to move into…it's ready…every floor mopped, walls washed, bathrooms bleached.
and i got new toilet seats because it just has to happen whenever we move into a house.
you do that too right?
even if they are fine (which they usually aren't) it's just gross…in my opinion.

i came home and we had chicken tacos….aren't crockpots one of the best inventions EVER?!

then craig took the little girls to his moms and i texted at 8:30 "i'm going to bed" 
that is unheard of.
i never go to bed before 11.
ever.

and three wake ups later…
that is why i don't go to bed early.
once i wake up i have a really hard time going back to sleep.
so…here i sit at 2 AM with a bowl of cereal and browsing the web for shower curtains.  
Do you know that for every one decent looking shower curtain there are at least 247 really ugly ones??

it's true.

so….in a few hours we move to the farmhouse.

i know from all your comments that you are sad that you won't see this house much on the blog anymore.
but you know that's not true.
it will be here for craft weekends and other fun stuff.
don't cry. 🙂
and i think the farm house has lots of great photos, projects and love to come.
in fact…i KNOW it does.

what i have figured out from all of this and from everyone's comments…

1. craig and i are not afraid of change.
2. we love our home but we don't want to love anything so much that we cannot leave it.
3. we love the small town upbringing we were blessed to have and want it for our family too.
4. we love our family….and that family can bond and love and grow stronger anywhere…not just this house.
5. we are very content and at peace with this choice.

and that all feels so good.

it's just a house.  
this one or the farm or anywhere….it's just "stuff"
it's a project….the bathrooms…the kitchen….the painting….they are beautiful!
but when it's done i just turn my head and say "what's next?"  
i know not everyone feels that way about their home and that is fine too…we can be different. 

will i miss my kitchen?  my big bathroom? my tall windows?  
of course!!!  i am human. 

but i am choosing in this new season of my life to focus on letting God show me the goodness of my life even without a granite countertop.  :)

i am choosing Phillipians 4:8  "whatever is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy; think about these things"

five kids and two houses and two full remodels later…we are tired.

the farm house gives us a mandatory break from remodeling.
we get to use our time to enjoy other things….like…i don't even know what yet?!!

and that is exciting to me.

ok…i am rambling because i am sleepy and wide awake.

bottom line:  it's all good baby.
there is nothing fishy….nothing i'm not sharing….nothing wrong…we are just moving to a farm.  
it's A.G.

 
(i ran the same route as i did yesterday and this time had my nike+ in my iPod and yesterday's run was actually 4.5 miles!  SWEET!  i will take it.  5 miles today, 4.5 yesterday….90.5 to go.  YAY for Rockin' the Bod in MARCH!) 

 

time to try to sleep again.
i have a BIG day.
and i saw there are cinnamon rolls AND donuts on my counter….hmmm.
oh my.

 

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Kanekaitlyn - the location offers a wide selection of ceramic, porcelain and natural stone tile and three complete lines of cabinetry with full service and installation on all product. the location has products vary from easy to elegant.
http://www.marbleproducts.net/

jennie - the five things you figured out (especially thing #2) are beautiful. can’t wait to see new pictures from around the new digs!

Tina I - What a great post! Thanks…I needed it. We moved our large family recently, and we always say that it doesn’t matter where the house is, as long as we’re all together.

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Hi Meg, love your honest words. Of course you’re going to miss all those fun things about the house you left. But new memories will be made at the farmhouse and new paint will emerge and all your fun craftiness will soon make the new house fabulous. I know that you’re being smart about the STUFF, because it is just stuff. I am relating to some of what you’re writing because we are thinking about downsizing our home in the near future with kids moving out and going to college, etc. and wanting to be more prudent with our finances the Lord blesses us with. Lots of thoughts just like yours go through my head. I love my house, the memories the blood sweat and tears we’ve spent here. But in the end you’re so right, it’s just a house, a building, just stuff. Thanks for your words of encouragement today. God bless you and your family and this move. Keeping you in my prayers.

Christine - Thank you for this post. The words you write “but i am choosing in this new season of my life to focus on letting God show me the goodness of my life even without a granite countertop.” ARE THE EXACT words I needed to hear today. We are house hunting and I’m realizing how bratty and selfish I am, but praying that God will help learn to be content without granite countertops!

Mumma - We just did the same thing. It has been the best decision. 2 months and some change later we have gotten settled in. The house is “done” and now it is time to live life beyond the “call of the house.” You know…the “fix me” “paint me” “clean me” call we always hear.
Now what? I love that question!

Lindsey - Meg, I love this post.

Lisa - First off — no, you’re not alone with the new toilet seats, it’s the first thing I do when moving into a new home. I just wanted to tell you that because of this post, I realize I was given a gift from God. We’ve been renters for the past 6 years. A beautiful house, but I never felt content because it wasn’t MY house. I’ve realized that a house doesn’t define who you are or what kind of memories are made. In fact when you said not having to remodel is a gift – you are so right, this whole time we’ve been exactly where we’re supposed to be — together )

Dawn - We’ve moved a lot. (A LOT!) I may have been attached to the first house, but then I moved on. It’s an adventure! Hope the move went smoothly, I can’t wait to see what you do with this place! Rentals can be good too — when the garbage disposal goes — someone else gets to fix it for a change. 🙂

Tiffany - Btw u are free to share only what u are comfortable with. The nerve of some people. The only constant is change – carry on.

Melanie - I’m confused…why are you moving into a farmhouse, but keeping your other house at the same time? Guess I will go through previous posts and see if I missed something.
Hope you get a good night’s sleep soon…all sounds exhausting!

Meg's Mom - Thanks Meredith – I found it on my own earlier today. Thanks for the tip though! That’s awesome.

Meredith - Meg’s Mom – It was fairly far down on the front page – far right. If I were more tech savvy I would take a screen shot. The link connects to The Stylist, which I think is a sister site to them. It’s (of course) a stunning picture of the crayon/hairdryer craft. 🙂 I hope that helps!

Rach - Good luck with the move and the new house. I do hate to move but I love the adventure of being in a new space. I have lived in 9 places since I moved to Los Angeles. The house my husband and I just bought is our first and we will be here for a while. While I will miss the adventure of a new place every couple of years, it is nice to be able to make fun changes and renovate and make our house a home. I am sure once it is all done and the way we want it, our eyes will wander and we will search for a new home. Change is fun. I have to agree with you on that one.

Jennifer - I live in the suburbs (city) but teach and my kids go to school in the county next door (in the country). The drive stinks and we’ve been trying to make that move to the country soon- especially since the kids are getting more involved etc. My parents live there too! I LOVE my house but we’re not too afraid of change either. Still kind of dragging our feet for the right time though. Are you worried about keeping up with two houses though?? That stresses me out a bit thinking about it. I don’t think I’d like the feeling of “living” in two houses, but obviously you’ve thought of all this. Just wondering 🙂 Oh, and I think no matter where you are at, it will be homey and beautiful- even without granite.

janel - I for one love to pick up and move. I don’t like the moving part so much, but I love living in a new space. I change the toilet seat too. every time.
What I love about your new space, is how cool and huge it is! When the leaves are on the trees, and everything is green and heavy, it is going to look so awesome. Then when the leaves change… oh my, I cannot wait for that. I think it is an awesome find, one to be enjoyed for a while.
And that is the whole point. Is is just for a while.
Looking forward to the home tour!

kat - Good luck with the move! I think you made the right decision for your family. Change is hard, but it sounds like you’re embracing it head on! Prayers for a smooth transition!

Meg's Mom - Meredith-where was that link on Huffington?

Meredith - Meg – your blog is one of my favorites (I follow it in my reader), and today I saw a link to a story about your blog (your crayon melting art project) from the front page of the Huffington Post! That’s pretty big and I am so excited for you.

jerusalem - i am so proud of ya’ll! this is awesome. we too are trying to move from our city house that we have worked so hard on to a farm house in a smaller community. we will be purchasing that house so I still have some remodeling in my future, but it is smaller than this house and has no closets! oh my. but we both feel that this is best for our little family. so, I feel ya sister. I do. Much love!

Meredith - Meg, it all appears wonderful. Above all it sounds as if you and Craig are energised and enthusiastic about what lies ahead. That’s just wonderful for the whole family. As for missing your house…I think your blog and your home are YOU, not the actual house or the long windows. Your home is wherever you are. So plug the coffee machine in, set up your favourite chippy paint furniture, a world globe or two, the gumball dispenser and you’ll be all set. Hope the move went well. All things are possible with new toilet seats, right? Meredy xo

Christina - New toilet seats = absolute necessity! 🙂
How exciting for you all! I am looking forward to hearing about this new adventure. How cool that you are able to keep the other house for all the things you will do there, and have the closeness to the school/small town life! I think it’s great. I have a hard time moving (even when we have moved in the same town), but your attitude is much healthier! 🙂
P.S. I loved Ding Dongs!!

Kate - I love that I’m not the only one who buys new toilet seats. I think it’s kind of necessary too.

karen - It is just stuff. For me the stuff makes me feel good though. I get happy when i get something that ‘makes my heart sing”. Now you will have new stuff and I can’t wait to see it.

Tanya - live your truth meg. the end.
you go get that farm house and love your family.
i’d like to hug you for some reason ~ hope the move goes well 😀

Katie Beth - I will admit that I kind of felt the same as many about how your current house just looks so great that I was kind of sad for you. Then I realized that is dumb. I love your comment about being at peace and not loving anything so much that you cannot leave it. It is earthly, and you have your memories. This is just a new adventure, and I can totally relate to always looking to the next project. Best of luck to you all!
p.s. I am jealous of the barn for sure.

jennibell - I’m the same way. . .go to bed too early and I’m wide-awake at the strangest hours. Sounds like a big transition in your life…I’m sure you feel blessed that you can make these choices. It will be a busy weekend.

tiffany gardner - ahhh….I just love you! I know this blog world is weird sometimes…. I have never met you or you me but I do! (not in a stalker kind of way.) (in an “I can relate” “mom to mom” friend to friend” kind of way.) Once again…you have reminded me of what is important in this life. Thank you…my fav blog girl!

Stephanie campbell - I love moving. You’re right about the stuff. I sometimes dream about selling all ours and living in an RV, lol. Imagine how easy it would be to clean! You have fun on your new adventure.

Lori Myers - Love this! Love your honesty and your willingness to move on when and where God leads!! You inspire me! Many blessings on your new adventure! All is Grace!

Cindy - Blessings to you and your family as you transition to your new home!

Kristi Rediske - I love the farm house-and I love your house. It doesn’t seem like you are leaving it me since you will still own it and use it-no big deal. I was wondering though-are you getting more furniture for the farm house or moving your furniture from your big house-how are you doing all that? I do have trouble leaving houses. We moved a year ago from a house I loved into a smaller house-it has taken me awhile to really love it-I do now-mainly because we added on a family room-HA! Anyway-glad you are happy.

Kori - My husband and I decided a year and a half ago to move from OC, CA to Spokane, WA. Trying to get the small town feel and life for our son to finish growing up.
The truth? Two out of three of us hate it. My husband isn’t one of those two. 🙁 The adjustment has been more than difficult. Friends are hard to make. There’s truly nothing to do here nine out of twelve months.
I’ve been trying to keep positive, but honestly I don’t know how much longer I can last. I always thought I was able to be a big town girl AND a small town girl…guess not if it means actually *living* in the small town.
Ha. Oh well.
Sorry to vent here, but I was just reading your post and thinking that how you feel is how I wanted to feel and although it hasn’t happened, I wish you and your family the best!
Moving is a ton of work, but very exciting! Make time for treats!! Can’t wait to see what this change holds for your family. 🙂

Eliza - For all who are concerned about not sleeping for 8 hours – aka “through the night”: found this story from BBC’s site – – so all can lighten up about what their own body needs are…
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16964783
Peace to all – blessings on your new house/home.

Terrie G - I’ve been up at 2am a lot in the past few weeks…pain meds & muscle relaxants are helping me sleep through the night until I’m 100%! I hate being up that late for no reason!
Praying that all is going well for you today!
HaPpY Moving & Decorating a New space! That is so much fun!!

Kim - 2 am. Sorry. Never fun. Hope your moving day goes well. It’s cold, rainy and windy here, with ice on the ground. Sounds lovely doesn’t it? Hoping you have better weather.
We moved about a year and a half ago. It was a hard decision, but the best thing we ever did. I can’t wait to see what new opportunities God opens up for you.

sue - I’m sorry but I will miss the granite counter tops and the big bathroom and the long windows. So There!!!! lol

Katherine @ Grass Stains - Meg, you neeeeeeeed this! http://www.momastore.org/museum/moma/ProductDisplay_Color%20Wheel%20Umbrella_10451_10001_66539_-1_26690_26690_66540 Rainbow umbrella from the MoMA store. Oh my heavens … it’s glorious. And I think it would look right at home on the farm. ;_

Juli - Thank you for telling us about My Fitness Pal. Two weeks ago I set myself a modest goal of a pound a week, but I don’t know calorie counts all that well and I really didn’t know what I was doing. This has taken a lot of the guesswork out of things. I am a little shocked to see how quickly it all adds up, but…that’s the point, right?
All the best wishes as you start this new chapter in your lives. Can’t wait to hear all about it!

Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com - You are a breath of fresh air. Sunny side up. I like and admire that. Good luck today, and enjoy those yummy cinnamon rolls and donuts!!!

Laura Phelps - Oh Meg…if I had a dime for every person that looked at me like I was INSANE when I told them that I moved from big, exciting, LOS ANGELES to little ol’ SANDY HOOK, CT….I would be able to pay my bills and have money to spare!
I agree with you
I understand you
I value my GOD first
then my family
and so long as we are together, the rest will work out
Your house IS beautiful
and I LOVED visiting it
but your house is beautiful because YOU ARE IN IT
Because we have so little money, I have HAD to learn to not place my trust and value in THINGS
And this year I discovered that our lack of finances is a gift
My treasure is not from the things of the world
If my happiness depended on what I owned and how lovely my bathroom was, I would be screwed. SERIOUSLY, screwed.
My sister just said, “If you can’t be happy living in a mud hut, you will never be happy.”
Do I want a prettier house?
Of course!
Would I love to remodel?
Absolutely!
But I can live with out it, too
My family, and my God, however, I can not live with out.
What a beautiful time of year to make this move…
ashes to ashes, baby!!!!!!!!
when it is our time to go home to the Lord, none of our THINGS come with us.
It is all left behind…it is JUST STUFF.
this move is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO AWESOME………………..
All good, is right!
prayers for a smooth transition and oh man, I am really looking forward to your life! Can not wait to see what God has planned!

Tina Jacobsen - Happy Move Day!! What an adventure our lives are when we go for it and follow God!! I think God has alot of great plans for your old house…a place of fellowship and gathering with many people!! And I know he has awesome plans for your new farmhouse, home is where your family is, not in houses or things! Keep following God and your heart!!
Tina

tracey - I totally get what you mean about “just thing”. Anything that can be identified as “it” is not important enought to get attached to. My husband and I were talking about this the other day because there is a possibility of a move in the future. And while I would be sad to leave the family and friends here, the house and the things we would leave behind would be replaced. And it’s all good. Because God’s worrying about it, and prepping the way.

Susan - I know what you mean about the toilet seats! I always change them out and I actually have a friend who replaces entire toilets, but she is a bit extreme and also has deep pockets! Last year when I remodeled my bathroom I looked for months for a shower curtain and once I gave up I walked into Dillard’s and found my dream shower curtain on clearance for under 20.00! I am clueless as to why there are so many ugly ones though!

elizabeth highsmith - the sheer fact you get to say i “the farmhouse” solidifies any doubts that this is Pure wonderful!!! love that attitude and that verse! love this blog!

Amy - What a fun chapter in your lives! So true that stuff is just … stuff. Funny how we let all of that weigh us down. God bless you all as you begin farm life! My husband and I are slightly envious (and living here in Wichita) so no farm in sight – LOL!

MJ - I am with you — a house is just a house. Home is where you live with the ones you love.
I am the oldest of nine kids; we grew up in a big old Victorian. When I was 23, there was a big fire in our family’s house; we were all safe, but the house was uninhabitable. For Thanksgiving, we were in a rental. By Christmas, they found a new house, which did not have a kitchen and had none of our cherished decorations. That was the happiest Christmas and that house was ours for the next 32 years. All of our children (26 of them!)came home to that special place.
A year ago my Dad died and my Mom moved to an apartment. Christmas was in a community room at her condo this time and it was happy, too.
Our family motto is “Where thou art, that is home” . We also like to belt out Billy Joel’s song, “Wherever we’re together, that’s my home.”

Jacci - Megan, Megan, Megan. I KNOW you’re right… you are SO right. It’s just stuff. Years ago, when I was a new wife and relatively obsessed with making a home, a friend of mine (quite a bit older in years) painted all her bedroom furniture black. Not a lot of people were doing that kind of thing then, and I just thought it looked FABULOUS. I told her how much I loved it. I’ll never forget what she said. She looked at me and said, “I’m happy with how it turned out, too, but you know it’s all going to burn.” (2 Peter 3:8-13)
Why am I so dense? My heart still so worldly? (Romans 7:23,24).
It’s just stuff, Megan. You’re right. We’re spending all day (again) working on our torn up house… but, it’s just stuff. Praying to hold it all very, very loosely. To be able to walk away without looking back should the Lord call us to something else. Thanks for the word. I’m appropriately rebuked. And challenged to set my eyes on things above and not on things of THIS WORLD.
Praying for your family today!

maggie - Wow Meg, every time i read your blog i am inspired, what an amazing step of faith. I hadn’t read your blog in a whole week (that’s a long time for me), only to read this post this morning. I love how you express God’s peace. I love your (old)house and am looking forward to your posts in the farmhouse. I would love to live in a farmhouse one day…i have lived my entire life in the city and find myself longing for the peacefulness and simplicity that seems to come with small rural farmhouse life. God bless you and your family on this new journey!

Molly - My husband and I grew up in Iowa and after grad school he took a job in Arizona. After living there a few year we took a lot of time to find the perfect house. After living in our new house a couple months my husband was offered a job back in Iowa. Of course we wanted to move back…but at that time the housing market had crashed. So the kids and I stayed behind to sell the house. After 9 months on the market it finally sold. That time apart really made us realize what is important in a house….the people in it. My husband bought our current house without me ever seeing it in person. By that time we just wanted enough bedrooms, a big yard and a 3 stall garage for all our bikes and junk….and to be together!!! You can always make a house a home if all the people you love are there:)

Kimberlee Jost - This post read like a devotional to me today.
I needed it.
🙂

Emily - Life is a good adventure. If you aren’t afraid to take a chance once in a while. I would LOVE to live in the country. (Says the girl who lives in a postage stamp in a big east coast city.) Best of luck! We can’t wait to see what happens!

Kimberly Dial - I love your attitude and you’re right it’s just stuff (albeit lovely stuff 😉 Have a smooth move! BTW,in regard to your country runs, I live in the country too – in WV – & we have had an increase in the number of coyotes, making walking/running a little scarey, especially alone – do you have all coyotes in Kansas? (I don’t mean to be an alarmist but those things creep me out!)

Kerry Wiebe - Megs, You should have stayed up for another 1 1/2 and then you could have really enjoyed farm life by coming over and helping Dan milk the cows HA HA I’m so excited for ya’ll! Let me know if you need any farm “tips” Love Ya!

Katie - We are selling our house and moving to a different state in a few months. I have peace about leaving but not about the new place. We haven’t found something we like yet. Thanks for the reminder that it doesn’t matter that much as long as we are together.

Curious Details - Adventure is good.
May your family be blessed in your new home!
xoxo

Sabrina - You go girl! It is just stuff. And it’s your life and you can do whatever you want. I love how real deal you are. 🙂

Wendy - You are blessed to have family & friends that rally around you. I envy your life bc of the freedom you have to make the choices you do. Some of us aren’t that lucky.

chris - Good luck Meg , we just moved wednesday and it was so hard , I really don’t like moving , but I am really enjoying getting things in place at our new house , our house was great too but not a reason not to move on , get a fresh start. A house is a house that becomes a home , any house can become a home as long as you have your family there. I would so love a barn that’s awesome.

janet @ ordinary mom - I am like you. I would have no problem moving again if it was best for our family. I love my house but I know I can make a home anywhere as long as we are together.
I am happy that you old house will be still around AND excited to see you move into the new one. Having moved out to the country from suburbia last year, I can relate to the living style and we love it.

Elizabeth Macleod - I love your blog Meg….you are wise beyond your years…and such a good parent…I learn so much from you and I am a lot older than you!!

Maria - I’m glad I wasn’t the only one up…I couldn’t go back to sleep after waking up around 4:30. And that was with crashing around 11:30 or so…ugh.
I have a feeling a catnap will occur this afternoon…
“running” today…ds has a 2K fun run this morning (so its not like I needed the rest, right?)…Waiting to hear if the soccer fields are closed now…have a great weekend!

shannon - You inspire and encourage me! You are a brave woman! And honestly, this post is almost EXACTLY what I needed! We have been struggling with some changes in our family also. I have fought the good fight to stay where we are but I think the finish line of winning is slowly slipping from my grasp!
I cannot wait to see what all you do! Enjoy your day and have fun with your new exciting adventure!

Lori H - Good luck with the move! Can’t wait to follow your adventure 🙂

Sandy - Thanks for being such a positive and faithful person. I woke up at 5:40….I guess that’s sleeping in from my weekday 5:00 alarm. I’ll take a couch nap shortly. 🙂 I hope you were able to go back to sleep. Can’t wait to see all the upcoming changes. Thanks for sharing your life with us.

Jack - Good luck with the move. Can’t wait to see the new old house.

Jen@ADropintheBucket - You rock. That’s it. That is all I have to say. My very favorite blog. Your attitude and faith inspire me. Thank you.
And I can’t wait to see what you do with all your time. 😉

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February 23, 2012 Filed in me me me

first things first….ARE YOU CAUGHT UP ON PARENTHOOD?
i am so crazy for this show!!!

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i am caught up and i was SHOCKED to see that next week is the season finalle?
when did this tv schedule become the norm?

since when is it acceptable to be finished for the YEAR in FEBRUARY???
it is not.
i need my shows sept – may.
just like the school year. 
it's just not cool.

but wow….LOOOOOVE the show.

and adam braverman is still smokin' hot to me.

—–UPDATE!  ————————————
this photo was just sent to me & needs it's rightful place on my post in which i declare the hotness of adam braverman…..
Adambraverman

umm….yeah.

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i have had so many people email me about The Color Run.

i am totally psyched about it.
you KNOW i want to take part in that!!
i have a wedding to go to that day….i am really hoping i can figure out a way to do both.
it's not like i am IN the wedding.
if my cleavage is bright blue for a week like last time it's ok because who cares?!!

THIS IS MY POST from utah when i had a color war with my photographer friends….one of the best days of my life.

Holi Powder War 35-21

it is going to be F U N!!!

go sign up in your city!

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march is coming up.
and march needs to look out.
because i am declaring MARCH the month where i ROCK my body.
it's going to be amazing. (can you tell i am talking myself into it??)
i have 6 days to prep myself….i like deadlines, accountability (kind of) and results.

it involves more running.
and sugar.
and vegetables.
and water.
and sleep. 

you get the picture….

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want to ROCK out your body in March with me?

you'll need a good sports bra….
and cute shoes.

those are my main requirements.  HA!

i will come up with my plan and fill you in….don't get too excited…im not that great of a planner.

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go sign up for the giveaway from Spunky Fluff in the post just under this one. 

 

happy thursday.

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Whitney - YES! I want to rock my body in March! Please give me some accountability!!!!

Jennifer S. - Parenthood and Justified on FX…I just cant get enough of those two shows! The hour passes so fast!

Ana - What can I say? To me, Peter Krause will always be Nate from Six Feet Under… but he’s hot no matter what show he’s on!!

Tami - This looks like so much fun!

Cindy - So glad that you posted about the color run!! I’ve never heard of it, but am now waiting for KC registration to open so I can sign up with 2 of my girlfriends! Didn’t even take much to convince them ;)Can’t wait!!

Stephanie - I’m with you on Parenthood! Didn’t the season JUST start?! Season finale?? Seriously?! I SO want to be a Braverman. 🙂 best show on tv. Period.
The color run looks like so much fun! I loved your pics from Utah. As soon as I saw them I thought “I would love to do that!!”

Ashley - I’m 95% sure I’m going to do the color run in KC this summer. It looks like too much fun.

Mickie Lara - I too could not love Parenthood anymore. I was just sick to learn that next week is the season finale… wha???!!! I’m with you on where is September through May like when we were kids. As an adoptive parent and one who has a son with some special needs, this show reaches me on so many levels that I can’t even believe it sometimes. And… I so need to rock the body thing in March. I do NOT want to head into another summer about 20 lbs too heavy and out of shape so, let’s get this thing going for sure! Love reading you every day!

Alissa - Sounds like you have a great goal for March!! If you really want to rock your body, add in some weight training….it helps to keep your metabolism up and burn more calories over the course of a day than just plain cardio. I love lifting weights and love to introduce other women to it as it is truly the best way to change your body!! And I love Adam Braverman too!! Planning on the June Color Run in Chicago….can’t wait:)

Rachel K - I just discovered Parenthood on Netflix this month! I love it! I started watching it because I loved Lauren Graham in Gilmore Girls! 🙂 The Color Run looks so fun!

mollie's mom - Oh wow!!! Practically my daughter’s whole sorority on her campus, Chi Omega, is doing the Color Run in ATL in March. I am going as official photographer… any tips on photographing this race?? I have been photographing her XC races for years but this one will be so much more colorful… I want the pics to be amazing and your photography is awesome!!!
marcie
PS. can’t stop thinking about that awesome sign in your bathroom 🙂 Love her stuff!!

beki - I feel so robbed over Parenthood. Boo! How will I ever fill the void on Tuesday nights???
I’m a slug. I *need* to rock my body, but um, I’m a slug. I’m still hefting on a good 20 lbs of pregnancy weight and my boobs are bigger than my head (making milk is my super power). But hearing about YOU rocking your body just might inspire me to change my sluggish ways…

Meg - Parenthood is the best… I just got caught up. Not the best use of the “my son is napping” hours… But I love it!!! Excited for next week…

julie - So a friend asked me if I wanted to be their #4 for the Color Run. hahahahhahahahahahhahahahahaha. I replied that I can’t even run to the mailbox. Which is sadly true. I’d love to be a runner. Besides the totally hating running part. Or the sweaty part. Or the whole I need a way better sports bra to keep all my business contained. So, do a post about that. If you can do a spanx post, you NEEEED to do a sports bra post. Because I have way cute running shoes. That are lonely, dusty and sad, because of the whole sports bra problem.
Gracias.

Lisa - I’m ready to rock! I have been on Weight Watchers since October and have lost 30 pounds but I want to turn it up a notch! Let me know what the plan is…because I’m not a good planner either. 😉

Laura Phelps - hmmmmmm……
I don’t want to be covered in color.
I have no idea what it is all about, however…none. at all.
I will read up on it…maybe that will change my mind?
I love color.
but that looks like a mess.
and it looks like it hurts.
keep in mind…I have never been camping. I like my hair and clothes neat and clean.
YOu look pretty in color.
How is that possible?
I would look dumb.
yes to Adam Braverman.
HOT
HOT
HOT
AND…did you know?
I dated him when I lived in LA… for two months!!!!!
I was his agent. We met at the office when I signed him.
He is really a jerk in real life.
And he couldn’t keep his hands off of me.
I had to finally break up with him.
OK
I made that all up
Well, I was an agent.
That part is true.
But not his agent.
Never dated.
Never met him.
Sure he is wonderful.
AND…I do Bob Harpers ONE HOUR strength work out at least 3 times a week, and run…
try his video.
TRY IT!!!!!
It works.
He is great.
NO girly outfits, gym stage set up, or annoying music like Jillian.
Just add weights to your “bra and cute sneakers”.
My body changed drastically…and I still eat sugar.
And drink.
A lot.

Emily Palmer - Perfect timing Meg! I have a trip to Mexico at end of April and desperately need to ‘Rock my body’ in March if I want to be ready to sport a swimsuit. It would be a pity to hid in a muumuu the entire trip! 🙂

Dani - I’m ready to Rock my body in March! Guess I will be shopping this weekend for a new bra and cute shoes! Can’t wait.

Tiffany - i live under a rock, i have no idea about this show parenthood. all this time i thought you were talking about the movie. Ok, i’m off to find out how I can catch up, but I don’t want to cry too much. Off to Netflix.com.

Amber Pamper - omg i am so addicted to Parenthood. I already own the first and second season. I cry everytime I watch it. Did you know Peter Krause and Lauren Graham are dating???? Weird.

Sarah H. - I love Adam Braverman too. And, I love Parenthood. I don’t understand the tv schedule anymore either, but now I have some off season shows that I love on TNT so that sees me through! 😉
I am doing the Color run here in Atlanta! Kimberly from your first Craft Weekend was supposed to do it with us, but she couldn’t get in. It sold out fast. We are excited though. And they said they have full blast blowers and they blow off most of the color before you leave if you’d like, so you’ll be fine for the wedding! 😉

Jen@ADropintheBucket - LOVE, LOVE Parenthood as well; and am with you for the March rock your body. Sounds awesome. I have been working hard on losing weight for the last month or so, and seem to have stalled, so I need a jumpstart!!! can’t wait to see the plan!

Heidi Jo the Artist - Thanks for the info on this awesome race! I told myself I want to run a 5K this year and this sounds like so much fun and right up my alley! I was trying to decide between Kansas City or St. Paul, they are about equal distance from us. Looks like it is St. Paul because we have plans too when the race comes to Kansas City. Guess I’ll miss out on seeing you blasted with color (oh wait, I guess I have in photos on here)…not that I could keep up with you, working on getting in better shape myself. 😉

melanie - YAY! I’m running a 5k every month in 2012 (my insane “what was I thinking?” goal this year) and there is a Color Run in Denver 🙂 huzza! might as well make it fun. Only 10 more to go.
also I love love love Parenthood. I catch it on Hulu. And if you are on Twitter, you need to follow this guy for good Parenthood live tweeting that makes me LOL, I love his nicknames for all the characters: http://twitter.com/#!/dustinwmilligan

Barbara Nelson - Yes Parenthood, love it since I am from the SF Bay Area it makes it even more fun. I think Julia is getting the baby and loved that Max got a friend but I’m tired of the Dad take the medicine and get on with it.

Randi-Dukes and Duchesses - I just ran The Color Run in Dallas and it was so stinkin’ fun! The color comes out quite well … only one pink patch in my hair for the remainder of the week. 🙂

Colleen - I love Parenthood as well, although as a parent waiting to be matched with a birthmother for an open adoption I can say that just about everything in the adoption plotline is dead wrong. I about lost it last week when Julia freaked out because she saw the bithmother loving on her baby in the hospital. Um, this is totally normal. It’s okay for a birthmother to love on her baby in the hospital. And it seems that open adoption isn’t even being explored or mentioned. Also, a private adoption without an agency is NOT a great idea, and Julia, as a lawyer should know MUCH better. Besides that whole plotline, I LOVE that show. I have loved Peter Krause since Six Feet Under.

amanda - In general, the braverman’s are a hot crew. Fo’ sho. I was also STARTLED by the end of the season. Dying. can’t wait. And pissed.
I was also signed up for the color run, but had to miss it 🙁

Kristin S - Yes, Meg, let’s rock it in March!!! I’ve hit a wall with working out and need a boost. I’ve also taken many eating liberties in the last two weeks and am very fluffy. I don’t like being fluffy.
last night at the gym we were doing jumping jacks and I had to hold my upper belly (I have two bellies – upper and lower) because it was jiggling! That is so not OK.
I like yoga pants to hold in my belly(ies).
OK, yes, rock it!

Jen - Love Parenthood! And that is quite a nice pic of Adam Braverman, I will admit. Our daughter is getting married in August. So far, I’ve lost 18 pounds, but I’d like to lose another 30! I’ll rock with you.

andrea - Girl. I’m with you on the rockin’ the body in March. Meant to start this month. Have started eating better already. Now need to add exercise. And accountability.

Wendy - ROCK YOUR BODY …
by Justin Timerberlake or Black Eyed Peas? 😛

Lindsey - I am in with you on the March Health Madness! I need some motivation in this area and shorts/swimsuit season will be here soooon! Must. get. ready.

Marianne - I love Parenthood!! This weeks episode was so crazy. My husband was like ‘I can’t take this. It goes from really happy to really sad too quickly!!’ 🙂

Lisabrandow.wordpress.com - Duh, Just realized there is a Color Run in Seattle . . . Yippy!!

Lisabrandow.wordpress.com - First of all, totally love Adam Braverman too. I also love the show and I feel like they do a good job portraying what is important bout marriage and relationships. It truly is so sad when the seaon finale is over. Have you watched Friday Night Lights? (I can’t remember . . .) Also SO GOOD!
Very interested in the Color Run! I’d have to drive down to Portland from Seattle tho . . . but it looks like it would be worth the trip! Ever since your photoshoot I have been curious about the power stuff. I want to get some of it to throw it at my hubby and son. Or have a big Colorsplash party this summer.
And I’m IN for the “March is the month to get my body-rockin’!” extravaganza!
One more thing . . . thank you for writing this blog 🙂 I really appreciate you and what you have to say. I love meeting real people who love Jesus!!

Michelle - I LOVE the new, wacky TV schedules. There’s always new stuff on! Remember how summers growing up were so lame with nothing but reruns? Ah well … I’m so old I remember our family’s 1st VCR in 1987 😉

Tanya H - I have been into Parenthood since they previewed it during the last olympics. My husband and I have watched every episode togther, mostly on hulu. But no, the last few weeks are driving me crazy!! I spend every episode wanting to throw a pillow at ALL OF THEM!!! They NEVER listen to each other, no one lets anyone finish their thought and they’re all infuriating! LOL!!!
Plus I’ve cried with Julia a lot. Can’t quite handle it since I miscarried.
I just might join you in March. I can’t motivate myself to work out right now… I’m going to blame Pinterest. 😀

Becky@osp - Ok I was laughing at Adam Braverman = hottie BUT that pic…..WOW!!! I was so excited about jas&crosby last night (I watch on Hulu) and then my sis broke the news about the finale. Bummer.
My anniversary is the 21st of march so I could use some extra motivation. Throw some at me!!!!

Nancy - Parenthood. oh my. love. And, the Adam Braverman picture.. shut the door. WoW!!! I am a little bit infatuated with Crosby. There you go. my confession. But, I agree.. so not right that it is over next week. Come on!
Running…. I wish I loved it. When I see runners doing their thing, I want to do it. WHen I start running, I start to go into torture mode. And, sportsbras.. another wish.I wish I “needed” one. There is nothing to support. I wear one but it is really just going through the motions. Oh well. I love your mojo! 🙂

Vonda - I’ve asked before, but WHERE do you get the colored powder? I was asking around FB and people kept telling me that certain colors contain lead and horrible stuff, and I was like “This girl would NEVER put THAT on her body”. lol So where do you get the colorful powder?

Tracy Fisher - You have completely inspired me. I just emailed a friend to ask if she’d do the color run with me in May in Seattle. Also, funny thing is she got me to go to a yoga class tonight in about an hour…. oh Lord… help me. I’ve been painting all day for my on line art show (little show) and I need to stretch. Hope this helps… and starts helping the body out. I have a show to go to in 2 weeks. Can yoga help me lose 20 lbs in 2 weeks???? haha
Tracy

Kimberlee Jost - I sat straight up in bed on Tuesday night and said, “Season Finale? Season Finale!!!” Not happy.
Boo NBC.
Yay Bravermans.

Maranda - I also LOVE Parenthood!!! I was so sad for Joel and Julia last night, but so happy for Crosby and Jasamine. (Even my husband said, “ugh, that is what I have been waiting for all season”. hehe. So glad to hear that others love the show.

Erin - I’m in. Let me know what you’re doing… please just don’t kill me 🙂 I need some major motivation (Adn chocolate, every now and then!)

erica - i just posted on fb today that i have an unhealthy love for the braverman’s. i dubbed this week’s episode the winner of most tears shed in a single parenthood episode by me. i was crying and clapping at the end, surely i looked like a seal. the only way i can make sense of the horrific decision to end the season so early is maybe because of the olympics this summer? maybe their shows have to all end early so they can air the olympics? i dunno, but i am NOT happy about it!

Maria - I’m in for March…gave up soda for Lent, so it should be interesting seeing as that’s how I get my daily caffeine…so far, so good…two days in…Trying to remember to drink more water (it helps that I haven’t been to the store since pre-Mardi Gras break too…)
I wish there was a color run near me….it looks like so much fun! Not that I’m a runner or anything like that…

Lori H - I love Parenthood…every show makes me cry at some point, and this week I cried through most of the last 15 minutes. And I too can’t figure out when it became acceptable to end the season so soon! I was talking to one of the “young things” LOL at work and she thinks it’s always been this way. NO! The season started right after school did, and ended in May! What a cop out. Anyway, Parenthood and Modern Family are my two favorites right now. Everyone is telling me to watch Downtown Abbey so I guess I will find Season 1.

Verna Lantz - I am totally with ya on the TV schedule. Remember the good old days…
But, yes I want to join you with rockin’ the body. Maybe not running per se, but working out regularly and motivation for working it!
Bring it on!

Tami C. - I love Parenthood too. We don’t have cable so have to watch on Hulu, didn’t know next week was the finale. Really?! Does that mean most of my dramas will be over in February? Good thing Army Wives starts March 4!!

jen - yes, love parenthood…best. show. ever.
i want all seasons on dvd and i don’t get shows on dvd.
one more thing….i was planning on doing a holi party this summer {what you did up top} and was going to order the powder paint but would love to know what you used – it’s my mom 60th this summer and we are doing a week long celebration at a cottage – all of us! – together. please please please email me and let me know what you used.
thank so much!!!
love reading about your adventures.

Seriously Sassy Mama - Too funny. I just wrote a post about how I am getting healthy! I am doing a 100 day challenge through work. I am psyched and motivated. I have already lost 4 pounds. I wish I needed a sports bra to run. I do not even need a bra. When I lose my goal of 10 pounds, I am buying me some awesome shoes. Happy Day!

Lisa - I loved this post the moment I read your title for it! haha I’m trying to be consistent with exercise so maybe I’ll join you in March to kick some… butt in that department! 😉

G. - I LOVE Parenthood! I think I got my hubby sucked in too but, he gets up at 5am everyday so, he goes to bed right when it comes on so I usually watch it alone but, I’m hooked. Can’t believe the finale is next week either. Also, I wish I wouldn’t have seen that picture…oh my. 🙂
P.S. the color run looks amazingly fun!

Sarah - I was shocked too. I love parenthood and I don’t like these wacky schedules of seasons shows are keeping these days.
Agree. Adam Braverman is a hottie.
I’m starting my post baby workout/diet on March 1st too. I keep pushing it back every month. Maybe you can keep me motivated!

Kim - Love Parenthood. Last episode? I didn’t realize that….the last episode is on my PVR. Can’t wait to watch it.
I think the season should run September to June – my kids are in school to the very end of June.
Love that you have no title…sometimes the title is the hardest part.

Kelli - I LOVE Parenthood and was pretty bummed to see that next week is the season finale. What is going on??
I need to Rock my body in March!! I just need to make sure all of the GIrl Scout cookies are gone!

Stevie - Love parenthood. I thought the same thing last night when they said the season finale is next week. WHAT?!?!?!?

Denissa - I LOVE Parenthood!! Except that I cry EVERY week! Haha 🙂 and not cool that next week is the season finale!

Danielle H. - Okay, I’m in with the “rock your body” for March. Boy do I need to get my booty in gear!

Heather Mattos - Adam is awesome, but I personally love Joel the most.

sandi - unfortunately not all of us require a good sports bra.

Nichole - I have you to thank for introducing me to the show Parenthood. I started watching after you posted about it a while back. My husband has started watching with me as well. We love it so much we bought seasons 1 & 2. We were so bummed to see that the season finale is next week. To have to wait until September for new episodes is cruel and unusual punishment!

christy - I totally heart Parenthood! Love. love. that show. Crosby & Jasmine asre so meant to be together & I loved it when lil’ Jabaar smiled at them while they kissed in the rain. Love!
I won’t be running (ACL replacement a couple mos ago), but I will happily jump on the rock the body bandwagon (reminds of The Black Eyed Peas)! As soon as mt therapy is complete i have decided to join a gym. Let’s do this!

Midwest Magnolia - Melissa Lewis - Oh my Lord this post got me all fired up! Yes – I am obsessed with Parenthood. But those writers do me in, I can get through one stinkin’ episode without ballin’ like a baby! Especially this whole Julia adoption thing. I just can’t handle it. Literally – been there, done that! So I was totally grabbing a pillow with all my might at the end and sobbing uncontrollably. And yes, I have been telling myself every single stinkin’ day that I MUST work out. I have yet to do it. So March it is. I will sign up with ya! I’m in!!!!! Love it:)

amy jupin - parenthood made me cry like a baby.
when it was over, john looked at me and said, “well how in the world are we supposed to go to sleep after that?”
he was serious!
yes, please help me get my butt in shape.
i need to be accountable to someone.
because i can’t fight off the half-gallon of ice cream by myself any longer!! 🙂

Shannon R - There is a group of us doing the one in Nashville in October. If you can find a reason to come down you can join our team!

sam - I just watched the latest episode of Parenthood online last night. I was SO bummed I do not have any Parenthood watching friends, I so needed to talk through all the emotion that was in the episode.
The color run looks like SO MUCH FUN. I need to get back running, this may just be the perfect motivation.

Allison - I need to rock my body! Too bad it’s still freezing cold (and snowing) in Indiana so I can’t run outside and I’m certainly not paying a crazy high gym membership so I can run on a treadmill.
I’ve been trying to plan which races I want to run this year … http://allison-itsmylife.blogspot.com/2012/02/healthy-inspirations.html
Can’t wait to see what you have planned!

Kelly - Love Parenthood! I even have my husband hooked, even though he would never admit it. I just have to make sure to DVR it so we can watch it in bed while he is “reading” and then he “might just happen to hear what is going on”! Wish the season wasn’t ending so soon.. can’t get enough of it!!

Kim - so funny you mention this! one of my friends sent me this link two days ago – totally made me think of your utah photoshoot! – we are doing the SF one in July, and i CANT. WAIT.

happygirl - I can’t run, but I’ll walk as fast as possible. Does that count? LOVE the color photographs. That does look like FUN.

4 Fab Franklins - Wow! This looks fun! I better rock my body too if I want to join in.

Kristi Thomsen - I agree 100%! The “Season” can’t be over next week! Sept – Feb is not a season…so sad!

Kati - We are thinking about the Color Run when it comes here (December)It looks like fun! 🙂

Tawny - I love the show Parenthood. It needs more publicity. No one ever talks about it and I am so afraid it will go away. I love the Braverman family and all the actors that play them. I cried with Julia during the hospital scene. It broke my heart. Looking forward to a good wedding scene next week.

Shauna - Im with you on the Rock My Body! Im doing to Warrior Dash in Oklahoma…its going to be EPIC!! then a couple of weeks later the color run!!

Betsy C - I was totally gobsmacked too when they said it was the season finale. Crazy! I totally agree–shows should shadow a school schedule–not a college quarter!!!

Lisa - Season finale?! What the?!! I haven’t watched this week’s yet…tonight after the kids are in bed. Adam Braverman – that cracks me up! I just told my husband about the color run the other day – I want us to it together in KC. He is a runner – I am not. THAT will be a feat for sure. You will be far, far ahead of me, I’m sure!

Rachelle - Fun! I’ll do the March Rock my Body – ok Rock might be too strong of a term for my body, but we’ll go with it for now…

Tara - I’ll totally ROCK my body in March. Already doing the healthy eating thing, especially after all the Craft Weekend goodness. (and after reading Kimberlee’s post about all the sour cream usage!). Lent is helping too. I hate to run. But I want to like it, I really do. So maybe my March will be my month to rock the running? I need to go, gotta find my new running shoes…

Terrie G - I think I yelled at the tv when they said it was the season finale…I almost went to my calendar to see what month it was!! Who ends a season in February???!! That is wrong…just wrong!
And I so want to photograph a color war!! It looks like so much fun!
Are you caught up on sleep yet? Loved your craft weekend posts!! Inspired me once again! 🙂

Sarah Wolfe - I’ll join you in March. I need to do something before my legs enter shorts!

Janelle - I am ready for your plan! I ordered Six Week Six Pack with Jillian…a few weeks ago. I think the six weeks probably needs to start now.
You reminded me of a Doodle Bop in your paint picture…can’t stand that show but it made me laugh thinking of you as a Doodle Bop 🙂

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more random

January 25, 2012 Filed in me me me,pretty,random

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i think this is fabulous.…isn't it???

amy jupin opened an etsy shop….i bought these pillowcases. 
so happy.
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monday morning 6:15 am.

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tuesday morning 9 am on my way to shop for every last detail of CW.

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wednesday morning 7:45 (walmart parking lot….ate my breakfast and checked email on my phone… dork!!!)

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we have tile on the walls and floor.
grout today….half done already.

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uh-oh!
BAD DOG!! (but what a handsome haircut he has….)
do you like my way of fixing their broken cage?  
polka dot packing tape is not just for the post office! 

waffle really wants to eat talby and annie's hamster.
so badly.

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some more fabric is ready for crafty ladies to cut into.

i like my pajamas to match my lampshades….
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and my cardis to match my shower curtains.

ha ha ha

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i don't need a mop refill…i don't even use this kind of mop….but i wanted to buy it because of the polka dots!
i controlled myself though… 

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kind of.
happiest.  cart.   ever.

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oh….and just a little more fun fabric.

i have ordered from fabric.com & hawthorne threads and bought at hobby lobby, joann's and walmart.

i didn't tell you i went to the Brad Paisley concert last weekend!
check out my (not) awesome picture!  

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it was a really great show….i was so happy there.
this song was just on in my car and i cranked it and sang LOUD!
like jerry maguire kind of loud!

ok….now one last thing for you to do….

GO TO THE CRAFT WEEKEND BLOG to read about our last few sponsors from craft weekend 2010.

 

 

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Alana Geikie - The bathroom is looking good. And, if that’s only half done, it means that you’re in for a nice treat! Some shower curtains would add a splash of color to compliment the tiles. Perhaps a shade of something sunny or spicy will do?

Toni :O) - Waffle cracks me up! Just CRACKS me up!!! Love that dog!

Sarah - I love your bathroom-I picked out the exact same floor and wall time for our upstairs-so glad to see how it looks because now I am much more confident about it, thanks to your good taste!

elisa - love waffle. LOVE him.

Penelope - Thanks for featuring my USA wall hanging. ilgattoselvatico.etsy.com

amanda - every hamster cage should have a litle polka dot something on it! (and waffle looks like the size of a person with paws on the kitchen counter – it made me chuckle!)

Lana - The pic of Waffle made me chuckle out loud, and in that moment I thought of this scripture: “..Those who refresh others will themselves be refreshed.”-Proverbs 11:25 Thanks for the “refreshing”! 🙂

Ashley North - Can you give a roundabout number of our chances of winning a craft weekend? Like do I have a 1 in 500 chance, 1 in 200? It’s bad when you dream of craft weekend like a personal fantasy getaway haha I was shopping in Target and came across some with ‘rainbow colored words’ and in the middle of the aisle loudly proclaimed, “That’s SOOO meg!” and I haven’t even met you! haha Be blessed today girl!

Whitney - I LOVE Mr. Paisley!!! I hope that he sung some of his hymns 🙂 I often jam out to those in my car!!!

Kimber-Leigh - this is a fun happy post 🙂 love all the peeks of craft weekend. wish i was going!!! can’t wait to see more. (and brad paisley is fabulous in concert, isn’t he?!?!?)

Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft - Oh my gravy.. There is so much happy in this post, I can hardly take it!
PS- We went to see Brad Paisley last summer and it was amaaaazing!

Kristin - LOVE the hoop art! and the subway tile… looks great! we just used white subway tile (with a band of small, blue glass tile) in our shower/tub this past fall, and we are really happy with it. have a great weekend!

Cheryl - We have the same hamster cage! And i’ve been wondering what to do to cover up the broken parts too = i like your idea – cute 🙂 We have dwarf hamsters and so far, they haven’t tried to climb the walls (fingers crossed). But our cats are often in the pose that Waffle is! Brad Paisley is great in concert – saw him over the summer. Glad to see everything coming together for CW!

karen gerstenberger - Oooh that bathroom tile – the walls,the floor – I love it all. And LOVE the corner shower pan.
I hope that Waffle doesn’t give that hamster a heart attack or a case of paranoia…just sayin’.
Every time I see your blog header, I get more excited to make that crayon craft. I have the supplies – have just been to busy to execute, but SOON!

Shannon Baker - Great post! Love the bathroom floor tile. Can’t wait to see it finished.

Seriously Sassy Mama - That song is so me.

Jessica @ This Blessed Life - oh my gosh could you PLEEEEEEEEEEASE tell me where you got that shower curtain?! that is exactly what i have been looking for for my dining room. i am going to cross my fingers that it’s something i can afford. lol

Mindy Harris - meg you look positively adorable in your shower curtain pic. i want to see you in more cute outfit posts. i love your style!
also i like everything in the cart except the KU napkins. 🙂
have a blast this weekend!

Jade Cook - ummm…i’m going to need that green chevron fabric pictured up there. good thing i’ll be at craft weekend!! CAN’T WAIT!!!!! =)

Kerry - This is SAD…but Oh. That. Mop. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

happygirl - Let the CRAFTING begin. Have a wonderful weekend. I am inspired by your bathroom. You’ve got me thinking, girlfriend.

Terrie G - Excuse me while I go and get a towel (or a cute libman mop with polka dots!!) so I can mop the drool over this whole post…especially the fabrics!!!!! LOVE!!!
Have a GREAT Fabulous Awesome Craft Weekend!!
Don’t forget to take pictures! 🙂

tina - Brad & Carrie’s voices together….now that is beautiful music 🙂 But Keith Urban is my first love… his music, sweet voice… oh the list could go on & on, LOL!!!!

Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails - P.S. I wore the same cardi last night:)

Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails - Oh poor Waffle just wants a furry snack sooooo bad, doesnt he? 🙂 I cant wait to hear all about CW and wish I could be attending.

Suzy - I love your new fabric! Is Waffle a goldendoodle? We have a 4 month old doodle and I found her standing on the kitchen island last night. Usually such a good little pup, but occassionally goes a little crazy!

Valerie@Chateaualamode.typepad.com - Love how your bathroom is coming along….tile is so great and the shower curtain, love! P.S. Love Waffle checking out the hamster. Growing up I had a dog that ate my sister’s hamster…we never did tell her. We just said it ran away. She’s almost 50 now and she still doesn’t know that story. Hopefully she won’t see my comment ;0

Allison - Love the tile in the bathroom and the shower curtain! I want to redo my bathroom so badly, but I just haven’t had time. Whoever thought putting wallpaper in a bathroom was a good idea shouldn’t be allowed to design anymore!
Oh and I wish I could steal all that fabric 😉

Amber - Seriously, how do I get on the wait list for Craft Weekend number 3? I know it doesn’t exist yet, but I’m thinking it will and I want to claim my spot in line.

Mae - Okay. It’s settled. After looking at all of that fabric I’ve decided I’m GOING to learn to sew. Thanks for the inspiration 🙂

Leah - LOVE that photo of Waffle eying the hamster! Poor dog. He SO wants it!

Michele - Love reading your blog. Thought I would share this website with you. http://www.camlettes.com. An awesome cropped camisole that you and your readers would LOVE!

Tiffany - McLuvin that subway tile (and the POLKA DOTS of course!!!)

Anj - Your whole post cracked me up 😀

Charla - Brad is often in my dreams (but don’t tell my hubby, OK?) Sigh! I’m jealous!

kaylee@life chasers - Love the subway and hex tile!!!! Is that shower curtain West Elm? I just bought that! And Brad Paisley? Some kind of awesome.

donna - omg i just bought that same shower curtain in yellow for my new bathroom – we have the same tile on the floor and the subway tile on the walls – i painted my bathroom in black chalkboard paint and I LOVE IT.

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yesterday and today.

January 13, 2012 Filed in me me me,random

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so yeah…..car not starting at 7 AM….not cool.
it was soooo cold.
i even tried bringing out my hairdryer to warm it up???
nothing.
it was a long shot….i was desperate.

my neighbor got lauren to her school on time….thank you amy!

my friend picked me up to go get a different vehicle.

we were late to school anyway….so donuts would cheer us up right?
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yum….carmel donut.

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my kids LOVE when we get to drive the 15 passengar van.
L O V E
and to be honest….i do too.
it's way loud so they can't hear me and i can't hear them….and they are far away.
i kinda want one.
for real. 

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i dropped them at school at 9 AM and drove off into the sunshine.

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waffle greeted me like a big puffy dork.

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i threw dinner in the crockpots.
i got a second crockpot for christmas.  :)
i made kimberlee's italian chicken minus the potatoes in the silver one.
and filled the red one with foil covered potatoes.
we ate at 7 PM.

:) 

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went to scott's ball game.
so fun to watch him play.

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my mom came to town last night for scott's game.
we picked up my fixed car.
ate dinner late.
i fell asleep whle playing apples to apples with the kids.
but then got a second wind because of my 2 minute nap.

the car started this morning….YAY.
took my kids to the bus on time.
it was 18 degrees.
oh my.

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i got some prints in frames and i was so happy just looking at them.

(left – print from madebygirl.com  frame @ hobby lobby
right  - print katie daisy and frame from michaels.)

when the bathroom is finished i will hang stuff….too dusty now.

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took a HOT HOT bath to warm up.
it was really nice.

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smiled at my happy fabric that came from hawthorne threads this week.

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got dressed for my day….
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and i put my mom to work.
she is an excellent cleaner.
something i used to not like because she was always cleaning….but now….i need her.
and she is so good at it.

we are tackling all the kitchen cabinets.
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do you think it needs it?
ha ha ha.

we are rockin' it.
thankful today for Magic Erasers, windex, bleach and pandora radio.

what should we do to reward ourselves tonight?

 

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Tyra Shortino - I love that photo you took from inside your van, hehe. It seems like your kids like to have separate seats for themselves. Are those their permanent seats whenever you drive them to school? Who sits in the last row, btw?

cheap scooters - I am making your mom’s margaritas tonight for girl’s night. You should have one, too. Your reward.

Melissa - It’s awesome to see that another grown woman’s mom comes over to help her clean. I was having a really hard time recently and my mom knew I was overwhelmed so she came and did my kitchen and my bathroom so I could catch up on laundry.
Moms are incredible.

Jalissa - You need me. I would have your whole hosue spotless, and organized. You wouldn’t know what to do with yourself. Love the house though perfect!

Tammy - I LOVE your random scattered posts….your brain works similarly to mine! I love that crockpot recipe too!! I just stumbled across a new recipe blog…I think it would be right up your alley…it’s called http://www.plainchicken.com I also discovered a nifty recipe tool via this site that allows you to save your favourite web based recipes in one place and make shopping lists etc all for FREE. (it’s called ziplist)
Keep up the inspiring posts…I love coming here for a daily dose of happy!

shauna - i like your mom.
cheers to realizing that the stuff that bugged you about your mom can somehow be awesome now!
i mean, i know not everything….but still

Jen - These pictures make me happy…the fabric, bath, framed pics. My Mom is the same way, I know whenever she is here she will be cleaning things, it’s awesome! 🙂

Heather G. - Happy that your car is fixed!!

Alicia @ La Famille - you are too fun, ms. meg. i hope your kitchen is all sparkley white and i hope you rewarded yourself with something super fun! 🙂

Lora Hill - I so enjoy reading about and SEEING your days! And your days gives me ideas about MY days! I work 40 hours a week at my computer. I am blessed, because I do work at home. I just wish I had more hours for ME! Thanks again Meg for sharing with us. “HE is faithful!”

elisa - 15 passenger van…. oh man. I would make them ALL sit in the very back, even if they had to sit on top of each other. Except the oldest, because he is quiet and has good taste in music.

denise@victory rd. - since i know from reading experience here at your blog that you are fine with random i am going to give a random and slightly awkward comment- we have the same feet, same toes, exact! now i know who my foot twin is and can sleep at night. 🙂
tell your mom to come clean my kitchen next.

She Loves Life - Isn’t it amazing how hosting something whether it be craft weekend or Thanksgiving dinner can make you clean all the nitty gritty and get organized? I love it and moms are the best! So glad your car is back running.
Thanks for sharing with us daily!

Lisa Goldstrich - OK, I’ve gotta tell you, my husband and I have joked that our next move up in car would have to be a 15-passenger van. I do NOT enjoy the outward look of them but I gasped in envy when I saw the amazing ROOM. Kids in their own rows is pure brilliance. Great pictures, lovely post, happy weekend!!

jess manier - I love the look on Annie’s face at the donut counter, “Can we put the camera away and order our donuts already?” I take my donuts seriously too, Annie! Cute picture. Your family is adorable 🙂

Lyna - Do you Pinterest? You should! Pinterest.com

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Okay so we have 4 cars. Two of which belong to our college students which means they are old and creeky so we have lots of mornings that we have car trouble and I really hate that, especially if hubby isn’t home. It really ruins my day so I so relate to you. I don’t think I’m going to tell you that is was about 75 and sunny here today. I even wore sandals 🙂 Okay, I think I just told you that, sorry 😉

Maggie @teacozyhouse.blogspot.com - have i told you i love your blog? like others have said, you are an awesome mom! probably because you have an awesome mom, lucky girl! i can’t imagine 18 degrees, brrr! we have been having sunny 80 degree weather in california. what happened to winter on this side?

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - You should definitely have margaritas! Also, the foil potatoes in the crock pot? Ok, i have to ask for the explanation…. are they like baked potatoes?

Kristin S - Another caramel donut with a huge cup of hot coffee and a hug for your mom.
Love this post.

Shannan - Off the topic of rewards you deserve!!!!!! I love the basketball pics! I played through high school and was number 23!!!!! Michael Jordan baby! I am sure Scott has a different #23 he likes! He looks like a fabulous player! I should take a pic of the strength shoes I had 20 years ago! Look like they are stone age compared to his!

tiffany gardner - glad that my cabinets look like someone else’s. thanks. have a milkshake and go to bed early. sounds like the perfect night to me! xoxo…blog girl.

Hettie WWW.hettiedejong.blogspot.com - Busy, Happy, & Homey. You’re life looks awesome, minus the broken car. Have a great weekend and thanks for sharing it ALL!!

Kerry - love your mom 🙂 reminds me of my mom… xxx

Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com - Your fabric pictures make me happy. And your hair dryer on your car makes me laugh. I would love to get in my cupboards and deep clean them like that, although that’s almost impossible with a 3 year old and a baby ALWAYS by my side. You deserve some ice cream for sure. Or maybe Starbucks. Heck, get em both. Happy weekend!

April R - TonyaElise had a good idea – Cheers!
And while I was envying you having a mom who loves and helps out
it occurred to me,
well, if I can’t have that kind of mom then I can strive to be that kind.
So now I am going to go clean something and organize something. I might even end up w a margarita when I’m done 🙂

jamie - i LOVE that you are so real. those cupboards made me {gasp} and say oh my gosh! and then i laughed. waffle makes me laugh out loud. and your hair dryer warming up the car SO FUNNY. enjoy your weekend!

j - How about this for an idea?
Dinner at Olive Garden or whatever your fav restaurant is..and then go see the new “Redtails” movie about the Tuskegee Airmen!

TonyaElise - I am making your mom’s margaritas tonight for girl’s night. You should have one, too. Your reward.

jessicakiehn - 1. you have such pretty feet
2. moms helping clean are so awesome
3. my husband toured the country with his band in a 15 passenger van, and yes…they are very fun and practical.
4. you are such a good mom.

Marla Rae - PIZZA!!

Emily - You should take her out to dinner. And a movie. Just the two of you. Stay warm!!

Rachel B. - Moms rock!
Take her out to eat. Leave the troops at home 😉

AshleyR - Im thinking your going to need a massage after all the bending and lifting. Of course you should probably treat yourselves to a fabulous dinner afterward!

Dusti Mathews - Can you please do a photography linky party! Pretty please! I am dying to link and be challenged with my very first dslr! LOVE all your pictures…they are so fun! And that you have 5 kids, just like me:)and that you have given my husband and I a very good margarita recipe, he says his top 1 or 2!

emily - My mom is the best cleaner too. I love when she comes to visit because she always scrubs my stove. Love her.
And to reward yourself? How about a nice manicure & pedicure with your mama … that sounds delightful.

Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage - Do you rent out your mom? For a reward….how about donuts? Really, I prefer Edie’s fudge brownie ice cream when I have been really good at getting things done….. did I ask, can I borrow your mom? (she looks real sweet too!)

Jacci - ha! I didn’t even read the comment above first! ^^

casey - You’re so fun! (c: Reading you posts every day brings a smile to my face. Thanks.

Jacci - have a margarita 🙂 it’ll feel like summer!

tina - I think we need to add Scene It to our families game collection… it must be good, it appears you have three different versions of it, lol !!
We love our mini goldendoodle.. aren’t they the best dogs?!
Have a great weekend.

Danielle H. - How about a good margarita and Mexican food? Maybe a movie, too!

Sarah Wolfe - My dream car is a Dodge Sprinter. The one where there is an aisle down the middle so that no child can touch another child. But I think they’re not cheap and now they are made by Mercedes. But for now, we all cram in the minivan… it’s paid for and we will drive it to the ground. Have a good weekend!

Vanessa - A trip to MOJO’s at Bethel would be a great reward! I also have to say I had the honor of watching your eldest son go through a basketball workout the other night in the CAC while I took my daughter to work on her skills. What a hard worker and talented young man! You have many reasons to be proud of him!

Nikki - You and your mom look so much alike!
I have to agree,growing up I hated my mom’s ‘Clean All the Things!’ attitude. Now when she is at my (messy,disorganized) house I quite love it!

Cathy - How about come and clean my cabinets? lol No really, you inspire me to want to get organized. My oldest goes back to college Monday, so I think that will be a good time to start.

amy - We’ve been looking at 15 passenger vans. We test drove one the other day and the kids were totally bummed that we did not buy it then and there! I have to confess thought, I am terrified to try and park one!

jackie grandy - OMG, you are cracking me up with that picture of the blowdryer in the engine. I just love Waffle. He is truly a fun loving dog 🙂 I also love how all of the kids chose to sit in their own row.

Kimberly Dial - What a wonderful momma you have! I understand what you mean … my mom cleaned all the time when I was growing up & when my boys were little some times I needed her & her expertise to come & rescue me too! I love your game cabinet! It just screams good times! I never knew you could put foiled wrapped potatoes in a crock pot … good to know … thanks for sharing. Enjoy ‘whatever’ it is you chose to do this evening … momma deserves it! 🙂

Mollie - Treat the whole family to a Pizza Night!! Fridays are always pizza night in our house. And this week I am really looking forward to it! Been craving pizza the last two days for some reason!

Brooke - You have by far become my favorite blog read. I originally got hooked on your blog because a golden doodle is my dream dog. I keep reading because you are a riot. Here is what I appreciate most about you today…
You keep WD40 in your game cabinet.
You take photos while driving 60 mph down the road.
You eat a donut and post a photo of your skinny hips both on the same day. 🙂
You have a perfect pedicure in winter.
You still have the cutest dog I’ve ever seen in my life. And I still want one.
You go, girl. Love to read here!! Blessings on your day tomorrow…and may your car purr like a kitten.

Christy K - My car wouldn’t start yesterday either! It’s -30c here with the windchill and I forgot to plug it in! Ugh. You and your Mom should treat yourself to a nice, quiet, ‘Mom’s only’ dinner somewhere… and for dessert.. Starbucks. Mmmmm.

Elizabeth Macleod - Love the blow dryer idea, very clever, too bad it didn’t work. My post today was about crock pots, but you use yours, so it won’t work for you! haha

Robin Canter - take yourselves out to eat – SONIC lunch break!!! 🙂
wish I was in Kansas – I love to clean/organize cabinets. nerdo, I know.

happygirl - Netflix yourself some Downton Abbey first season with a cup of hot tea. Then you’ll be all ready to get busy with season two. 🙂 btw, your mom can come and visit me anytime. I’m in MD and it’s not nearly as cold. just sayin’ 🙂

Gale - How fun that your Mom is there to help you – she looks nice (and I own the same jacket she has on – made me laugh). Since I’m in the middle of nowhere Kansas, too, I appreciate the photos of school dropoffs – but at least my youngest is 18 and way too “cool” to be dropped off any more (YAY!) Your prints look great and you’re going to be all ready for craft weekend!! I still hope I get to come to one sometime 🙂
Reward for tonight – anything chocolate! 🙂

Lisa McCracken - A mani/pedi? That sounds like a good reward! When it comes to color, my wardrobe is filled with blacks and greys. I will through in the occasional beige or brown. The colors of my house are very Pottery barn neutrals. I don’t consider myself a “colorful” person. But for some reason when I see your picutres of that awesome, colorful fabric that you seem to be throwing in alot lately, I catch myself smiling…happy. Maybe it’s becaue I secretly like color, I’m just afraid of it? I don’t know, but your fabric makes me happy? What do you do with all that colorful fabric?

Seriously Sassy Mama - Starbucks!

Heather aka moreygirl - I always like the pics you take after you drop off the kids “at school” cuz it always looks like you are out in the middle of nowhere:)
Car not working stinks! I always need my mom to clean too!

Jen Brandt - Glad your car is fixed. Magic Erasers ROCK! Happy long weekend!

Elizabeth Walters - ugh! I hate it when cars act up… especially when you really need to be somewhere. Mine decided to poop out at a gas station once and some random guy, in cowboy boots, had to help me… so embarrassing! Glad yours is up and running 🙂

Kirsten P - Reward yourselves with takeout Chinese. Rent a fun movie for later. Make hot chocolate and popcorn. Cuddle under some warm blankets while watching the movie – not the ones for the craft weekend. Take some photos to share with your bloggers.

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