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mason

oh boy was he busy.

and very UNinterested in me.
but i had fun squatting down and chasing him around.

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those eyelashes!  
he will melt some hearts with those in about 15 years.

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do you love those little teeth that one year olds have as much as i do?

his sister jumped in for a few pictures…with the bribe of ice cream after.
i would jump in a picture for ice cream too.
cappuccino chocolate chip in a waffle cone preferably.

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Mason
"ok…ok…we're all done mason.
but wait.
go climb those stairs..maybe we can get a few more while he plays."

amanda…it was worth the last few minutes.
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and this one.
oh my….he is too sweet…he should model for GAP…
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he did a great job.
thanks for asking again amanda & dave.
i hope you got ice cream for yourselves…you earned it.
it's hard work getting pictures of a one year old!

Cate O'Malley - Love his little flip-flops!

j.o. - Where in town are those awesome turquoise bricks?!
P.S. The very few times I’ve seen you out and about, I find myself resisting the urge to blurt out, “ireadyourblog!”

Erin - Love the pics!! I just wish you could take some of my little guy! Are you coming to Florida anytime soon?? Those flip flops are great – may idea where they are from?

Mrs. - Thought of you today when I went to Sonic to get myself some Cherry Limeade to BOOST my afternoon cleaning power. And now I have spent all kinds of time here instead of cleaning! BTW, Any idea how to get thee white slipcover on my couch clean? I am washing the “dog’s” cushion cover for the SECOND time now…

Staci - Oh my goodness what a cutie!! I LOVE the ones on the stairs 🙂 Great job as usual Meg!!!

Lori Danelle - I love it when the “oh wait, let’s do these really quick before we call it good” photos are the best ones! Unexpected surprise.
Also, I’m hoping that your ice cream reference was a Braum’s reference. . .I miss Braum’s!!! Although chocolate almond is my ABSOLUTE favorite.
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com

Jennifer - Pure cuteness!
Jen

traci - meg, you did a fantastic job. he is adorable. i agree with you the last one is awesome. i envision a big canvas of that one!!!

Jess - great pics meg! you’re awesome!

ESP - I want to hire you to take pictures of my beautiful something to be. . . I have a gorgeous husband that has just agreed that maybe, just maybe we should have one or two of our own…..mostly just concerned that at least one could be photoged by your majesty! YOUR ARE AWESOWE! whether or not I can properly spell with two Great Danes sniffing my keyboard. You are so inspiring! Thank you so much!!! esp

Ashley - Those are fantastic shots and I totally agree with the Gap model idea. I can’t wait to see my one year old walking in flip flops…oh wait, I can’t wait to see my one year old walking in general.

Sandy - Love the pictures! I also love that he’s wearing flip flops! Who knew a 1 year old could walk in flip flops?! 🙂

Amanda - Hi Meg! Your a popular lady!! You have some loyal fans who have nominated you (again)for an Awesome Blog 2009 Award! Come over to see what category they thought you should win.
http://awesomestblogs2009.blogspot.com/
God bless-
Amanda

jennymama - i wish you could do a shoot w/ my boys…i just love your pics.

Becky - man…why don’t i live in kansas? you’ve always wanted to fly to alabama for a photo shoot, right?

MGF - The flip lops just kill me. I love it. I can not believe he leaves them on.

sandy toe - Little boys are so sweet and his little toes!
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kat - Absolutely precious! He is seriously one adorable little dude!

Brooke - sweet sweet sweet….what a doll…can you call a little guy doll? maybe if you add handsome…anyway…what a cutie!

Sharla - The last one is IT!!! Great job – now go get some ice-cream.

Starnes Fam - I love his curious little smile. What a sweetheart.

Carisa - Very cute! My sister is having a baby in September and we loved your pics of Jackson. Can you email me with details of what you charge?

Julia - water works wonders with little boys

Kim - Those eyelashes…that smile…those little flipflop toes!

Candice - That last one is just precious, I love your skills, you make the babies look even cuter in your pics!

Kristi - love that last one! I wish I had pictures like that of my boys when they were little.

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jackson

he is edible.

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he was 12 days old.
and cute as can be.
i had to restrain myself from kissing him to pieces.

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don't you wish he would wrap those little fingers around yours?

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i thought we had to squeeze some of that wildcat purple in there.
and that wrinkly forehead is just too much!

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babies spend 90% of their time sleeping like these pictures…
but the other part of their day crying.
so we got a few of that too.

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ashley and adam….good work.
he is precious!
i think you should have ten more.
🙂

thanks for bringing him over ashley.
he was the perfect little model.

Sarah - Gorgeous pictures!

Yard Sale Mama - Oh I am in love!!! His squishy little forehead is so sweet! Wonderful pictures Meg, the first has to be my favorite- the set up is amazing, very cool.]
~Rachel

krystyn - he is super duper adorable. i’m so bummed i don’t have great pics like that of my little man. 🙁

carissa... brown eyed fox - oh yes… when they wrap their little fingers around yours!
PRICELESS!
BEAUTIFUL shots Meg!

sassafrasanne - precious little sweet pea!

Trina McNeilly - nothing sweeter than a fresh new baby!!!!!

lisa - So beautiful! Great photos, you are such a talented photographer!

Jennifer - Great pics! Totally cute. Totally.
Smiles,
Jen

Jamie Sampson - edible in deed! Love them. You rocked it. 🙂

Emily@remodelingthislife - Oh.My.Gosh.
My uterus hurts. What gorgeous photos. I miss having a squishy newborn.
What absolutely fabulous photos that I am sure made women all over the world want another baby 🙂

alyssa - oh my goodness…seriously…

Lori Danelle - so funny! I spent my day today taking pictures of the sweetest little 1 week old!!! I’ve got a few (very randomly chosen) shots up on my page.
This little man is too cute. Makes it so hard to say “no” to more. . .
http://loridanelle.blogspot.com

Kate - ohmygosh.
the fifth one up from the bottom. the best. love love love it.
you have a talent.
-kate

Adrienne - I’m sure it’s all Jackson, but your pictures always captivate me! I wish you took photos of all my babies and even now as kids. Want to come over? 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Adrienne

Teresa - Oh what a precious baby! Love the pics!
Do you have twitter?

Anna - That’s it!!! I want another one NOW!

Meredith - I might be biased about babies, but these are maybe your best pictures ever! I had my heart in my mouth with the first photo – he looked like the cherry on top of a precariously stacked cupcake. Then I remembered that babies don’t roll at 12 days. Duh. Beautiful, beautiful. I could almost smell that newborn baby smell.

Courtney - Oh my gosh !!!!!!!!!!!!! He is so sweet.

Sarah - GREAT pictures!! I love the door one. He is sooo cute!

Starnes Fam - He is precious. You have a real talent for photography, too. I love the crying picture the most.
Makes me want another!

maribeth - great pictures! i love the use of color & texture! he is precious!

Lisa - I COULD JUST BITE HIM!!!

Becca - These are wonderful photos! He is so precious. I noticed another commenter said this makes her want another baby, well, ME TOO! Haha. Looks like you’re going to be responsible for some new babies popping up everywhere 😉

Christine - you definitely have a gift. I love the creativity and thought you put into your backdrops-
You have a great eye and great style!!
Too bad you live so far away!! 🙂
you must have a fabulous camera to work with too, the photos are so clear/ depth amazing.
great lighting….
wowzers-
actually makes my heart yearn for another one…eye ya yih
he is a beauty.

Wendy - He’s so beautiful! I just love all the new-baby wrinkles! Those are some wonderful pics!

Ashley - These pictures are awesome!! Thank you so much for taking pictures of our sweet boy.

jennifer - Beautiful pictures, Meg! You’ve got such a great eye.
Really makes me want another baby… 🙂

ang - AWESOME pics!!! Wow! I love the one in front of your door. So cute. LOVE new babies!!

Keri - What a little angel! Beautiful photos.

Whatever Dee-Dee Wants - He is so cute! Those pictures are beautiful!

lyndsey - I can’t wait to have my own! What a little cutie!

Mary Elizabeth - He makes my heart just melt! AWESOME PICTURES!!!!!! Wish we lived closer so you could photograph my little sass pot. I love all your shots and am not sure that I could pick a “best” one, but the fist one and the closer up of his fingers just might be in the lead! 😉

Sandy - Absolutely precious!!

Amber - adorable. your such a good photographer. i have the same white blanket from ikea. 😉

gina - what a doll! And what gorgeoussssss photographs!

chris - Meg you are so talented , and with all your wonderfully colorful and textured backdrops , he is a yummy wittle baby , I’ll take one please.

Jess - Awwwww. I am completely melted right now! I’ll have one please…..oh wait, it’s not that easy, is it? Thanks for sharing him! The way he’s laying on the pillow, with the polka dots in the background, looks like he’s on top of a cupcake…he DOES look edible.

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eli

he's a handsome little guy.

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he likes fire trucks, barney and peek-a-boo.

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it's been six years since i have hung out with a two year old boy.
back when i knew the names of every construction vehicle, every rescue hero 
and which was the best matchbox car in the box.
thanks shannon and aaron…for blowing bubbles and playing peek-a-boo.
he is such a good boy.

Carrie K - haaahaaahaaa…those last two made me giggle! what a great kid and what a fabulous job you did capturing him!!

traci - he is adorable. full of personality and you captured it all. great job meg.

Jamie Sampson - so cute. I love, love, love his quirky little smile, it makes me happy. Great Freaking job by the way, the photos are amazing and so insightful and I feel like I totally know and love this little fellow.
Your amazing. 🙂

lauren - i love your photography! awesome backgrounds. these photos are so awesome!!

Kelly O. - Love the one with his tongue sticking out!

Sandy - super cute

Jess - Great pics Meg! Makes me miss my little man being that age!

Wendy - Cute pics! I love the last one – the laughing one – so perfect!

Aaron Kirtley - thanks for the photos meg. They turned out great, and Eli had fun doing it.

Lori Danelle - very handsome little man! and assuming you’re anything like me, you should be very proud of yourself for jumping into the photography thing!! I HATE the beginning, figuring stuff out, not-quite-an-expert stage of things. I wish I could jump past all of that and just be the expert!!!
you are very inspiring—thank you!!
(I’ve recently jumped into my own realm of unknown in the form of my blog: Inksomnia. I’d love it if you’d check it out. http://loridanelle.blogspot.com I promise, it will get better!!!! 🙂 )

Amanda - These pics of Eli are AWESOME! It makes me even more excited for our shoot on Saturday! You are AMAZING Meg!

Heidi Jo the Artist - Love the photos! You are a great photographer!
Heidi Jo the Artist
http://swirlsofcreativity.etsy.com
Come Check Out ~ Swirls of Creativity’s Purple Thursday ~ Every Thursday!
http://swirlsofcreativity.blogspot.com

Brooke - oh.my.goodness. eli is the cutest thing i have ever seen! i just want to sit down on those steps with him and have a conversation about fire trucks, barney, and peek-a-boo…i am sure the words from that cute little mouth would be nothing short of hilarious…adorable!

sandy toe - A true All-American Boy~
sandy toe

Chasity - ah…the lovely co-op again. you captured some terrific moments.

patti - wow those eyes! they remind me of my daughters. big and green! wonderful job capturing the spirit of a laughing, peek-a-boo playing, little boy!

Rebecca - I would drive to Kansas from Michigan just to have you take pictures of my kids!!

gina - what a cutie!

Kim - Once again- amazing photos. He is absolutely adorable.

Tracy - Awww… what a little cutie patootie! LOVE the pictures and LOVE his Green eyes! He’s going to be a heartbreaker! :o) Great job as always, Meg!
Hugs, Trac~ ;o)

Sophie - What a gorgeous little boy (:
Meg, as usual, your photos are absolutely wonderful.
x

Jenn - Okay- I think you need to start giving some tips on producing wonderful photos!! You are so talented and I want to learn your tricks. You should start doing posts with a tip of the day or something. I would love that!!

Amy - Love all your photos!! You are soooo creative!!

jamie - He is Precious! I Love little Boys.. I have a Eli also. I used to know all the Rescue Heroes names too, can’t say that anymore. Your blog and photos are brighten my day, Jamie

Candice - These are so cute, I love the last two where he is laughing. I also dont know if I have ever commented, but I must say your blog is one of my very faves. I also want to thank you for all the inspiration. Beautiful photos!

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emily

i scouted out some spots for emily's senior pictures but was feeling unsure.

i was so releived when she said "i just want it to be where i wouldn't normally wear my prom dress."
YAY….we were off to the abandoned CO-OP.

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and wow…it smelled seriously bad…like manure.
but we sacrificed for the photo.

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emily….you made my job so easy.
your smile is so genuine.
i love all of these
but this one is my favorite….

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or these….

thanks emily.
my first senior pictures were a success!

(anyone know why pictures lose their color a bit when putting them on the blog?
these are so bright and vivid in iPhoto and then here they seem a bit washed out???
if you know….fill me in please.  :)

Carrie K - seriously stunning!!! the photos and the subject!! fun fun pictures…makes me want to be a senior again…haahaahaa

princesslasertron - what a gorgeous young lady!

Heather - Those are all fantastic, but the one of her in street clothes in the crook of the tree…sigh. She will cherish that one always.

Kelli - These pics are great! Very Down-to-Earth! I was wondering if you would be willing to take my son’s one year old pics and a few family shots? http://www.theschrags.blogspot.com

Clair (Emily's Dad) - Megan, these photos are absolutely wonderful. Not only is it impossible to select a favorite from what you’ve posted, I would imagine it will be all the more difficult when we see all you shot. Thank you for bringing such creativity to your session. And yes, the girl’s pretty cute, too. Thanks again for providing Emily with such a wonderful experience.

Jennifer - A++++++++wesome! Love them!
Smiles,
Jen

Lisa - WHAT A LOVELY GIRL. ACTUALLY, YOUNG WOMAN. GREAT PICTURES
HUGS FROM FLORIDA

gina - Gorgeous. those prom dress/urban shots look like a fashion editorial. What fun senior pictures!

Sophie - Wonderful job, Meg!
Beautiful shots of a beautiful girl (:

kate - are you a professional photographer, Meg? If not, you should! You are such an incredible genius! I love, love, love your photos! You made your subject so very beautiful! 🙂
Cheers,
Kate
http://www.toyourstruly.com

Sarah L - Amazing, I have the same prob ,dying to get my hands on photoshop and a decent camera! Love love love these!!i

Courtney - Yeah, to get consistent color, you need to calibrate. And not use iPhoto 🙂 Have you gone to manual on your camera yet? That’ll help too. And have you ever been over to ilp? The best thing ever, I promise! So many helpful people!
http://www.ilovephotography.com
Good start!

silverdaisy - Okay… love the one where she is hugging her knees (B+W) and her toes are sticking out, great photo! also the one in the red doorway with the interesting light play.

Sandy - Those are great Meg! My favorites are with the pink background and the one in the tree (that’s my ultimate favorite). What a great idea to have her pictures done in her prom dress. Does everyone in that area do that? They don’t do it here, but I love the idea (too bad my daughter graduated last year!).

kitchendoor - Meg, those are gorgeous. Really. I wish my senior pictures had been one iota as cool. Instead I look like I am about to commit mass murder on my way to Tony and Tina’s Wedding. Thanks for sharing these!

Sandy Coppertone - Great job. I like the barefeet with the dress better than the flipflops.
I have two suggestions. Check your white balance and try a polarized filter for outdoor shots. In the photo by the water and tree, a polarized filter would have done wonders for the sky in the background. Google images for “polarized filter” and see some examples. In some of the shots her skin has a green tint others a blue tint. Adjusting the white balance will solve this. (I apologize if this was intentional)
If you save your picture in GIF rather than JPG format it will be more consistant on the web. (but then you open a whole other can of worms when your ready to print…)
There is a ton of info for self-educated photographers out there. Take advantage and beware of the sales pitch!

Staci - So SO beautiful…the pictures and Emily 🙂

Jamie Sampson - gorgeous! you totally rocked it. Go Meg! Go Meg! Go Meg! and the chants go on and on 🙂

Kate - Wow! Beautiful! Great Pics!

sandy toe - Very pretty..I love her sitting on the tree looking out..lovely.
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emily :] - MEGAN! OH MY GOSH I LOVEEEE THEM!
thank you sooo much. i had a BLAST.
can’t wait to see the rest :]

kasey - beautiful girl.
xo

Laura - I am off to find my prom dress and a stinky alley! Meet me there!
FANTASTIC!

katherine - beautiful girl, beautiful photography!

Rachel - Fabulous shots!

Keri R. - These pictures look great! I want to take some like this in my wedding dress… I just have to have this baby first. 🙂 But my hubs is getting deployed 2 months after the baby is born so I figure if I can lose the weight in time, pictures like that would be cool to send to him in Iraq. I also love the new blog header!!!

cori - cute girl…great photos!
I am pretty sure Karen Russell did a whole post about this once. Maybe look through her archives and see if it helps.

robyn Beckley Vining - it happens to me, too. i was using a blogger for my photog blog and bagged it and am building a site for my business that will include a blog function. it seems it is when a photo has been *edited* for color- anytime i do that they get washed out. blogger does a terrible job interpreting color. i don’t know about typepad.
i have an lcd screen and it doesn’t matter. the sad thing is that i know they look best on my screen, and worse everywhere else. so that’s a bummer.
nice job.
fun, right?!
🙂

robyn Beckley Vining - it happens to me, too. i was using a blogger for my photog blog and bagged it and am building a site for my business that will include a blog function. it seems it is when a photo has been *edited* for color- anytime i do that they get washed out. blogger does a terrible job interpreting color. i don’t know about typepad.
i have an lcd screen and it doesn’t matter. the sad thing is that i know they look best on my screen, and worse everywhere else. so that’s a bummer.
nice job.
fun, right?!
🙂

chas at the wild raspberry - love the combination of fancy and earthy…really nice.
and the setting in the trees by the pond is breathtaking.
what a great photo session.
chasity

Kim - These are amazing. I just love the one of her leaning up against the building. She is beautiful.

Marie - Awesome job…you’ve become quite the photographer, I just got a decent camera 4 months ago and my friend has already asked me to take her daughter’s senior pics…we’ll see how it turns out!
I just tried uploading to flickr instead of directly from my I Photo and then taking the url from flickr and posting it that way and it seems to maintain color that way for me better on my blog.

Jess - Awesome pictures! As always. I love the one in front of the red door.(with the sunlight) If you ever find yourself in South Carolina, you MUST let me know.

Cheryl - Great photos and she looks absolutely divine!!

traci - I love the one in the tree and the ones with the window by her!!!!! Awesome job meg.

valerie @ Robots and Candy - Those are great!
She’s a champ for looking fabulous in a place that smells like manure. I would have looked like I smelled something in every single picture. I’m not good with bad smells….

Julia - fabuloso job! My favorite is the one against the red door. I love it when someone is really into messing around (as she seems to be!) – it’s so much easier than when they’re barely tolerating having their picture taken.
oh, also love the pic under “Johnny’s” so much fun!!!

Rebecca - Moniter calibration; iPhoto has default settings that may not transfer over to those on typepad.com.
Try editing the pics in Photoshop for the web, that may help maintain consistency.
And good work–she looks lovely!

Starnes Fam - What an infectious smile. She’s absolutely darling. And, your photography is fantastic!

danyele - i have the same prob…i think it’s just the way the monitor displays them.
anyway, i love the shots…that johnny’s sign is great! and she is beautiful!!!

AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage - What a beauty, and I love the photos!

sarah - She’s beautiful and what a great dress..and especially love the flipflops with the dress 🙂
Great photographs, you did an excellent job!

Wendy - You did great! I love these!
She is so pretty and I love the dress w/flip-flops!

jamie - Wow! She is Gorgeous and you did a Superb Job! Congratulations. jamie

Aby - Gorgeous! Great job Meg!

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random.

i have been working on etsy orders but feel like i am getting no where.

don't give up on me.
yes…you placed your order a month ago…but i am still working.
the quilted pillows are my favorite to make but take twice as long to complete.
so keep waiting for your lovely pillows.

total randomness….
these are some of my favorite pics from the past 12 months.
i have had to delete a bunch of photos off the computer and just love these pics.
Favscollage

Annie collage

so many are summer photos…coincidence?  i think not.
and so many are annie, i know, but she is the youngest…what can i say?

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julie….you rock!
i love my matching flower for my purse.
you are so nice to me.  thank you.

kathy b….you rock too!
that fabric you sent me was SO COOL!
i never see that kind of chenille for sale anymore.
i absolutely love it…thank you.

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in bible study yesterday we were talking about proverbs 31.
have you read it?
reading it before has always caused me feel to guilty….
feeling there is so much i lack in the way of running my home.
but thankfully yesterday i saw it differently.
i saw the things i am providing and teaching my children.
i saw ways that i am pleasing to my husband.
if i am trying than i am headed in the right direction.
God knows my heart.
He knows i want to be more like this woman everyday…even when i fail.

read it again yourself and see what you hear God telling you.

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i know i say it all the time but it's true….
"back to the craft room"

Rebecca - don’t forget the bit in Prov. 31 where “she girds her loins with strength”! i always loved that part–that this ideal of a godly woman is also incredibly strong–tough, even! And that that strength comes from the Lord. 🙂

Alyssa - i totally think of you as a proverbs 31 woman!!!!

Kate - Hi! Please, please, please don’t stress about the Etsy order. You better promise to put me on the bottom of the list!

Stephanie Howell - what happy photos, thanks for brightening my day~!

Ashley Ann - As if I wasn’t already aching for summer, you go and post so many of the things I love! One of these days I have to figure out how to add a craft room to the house, your “back to the craft room” comments make me want to do the same!

Elisa - the picture of waffle in the frame- see you could totally be a dog photographer!! Love it!

Jill Adkins - Always working towards the Proverbs 31 woman…thanks for the new “insight”…LOVE the picture with the “dog and frame!”…
Blessings!

gina - Beautiful photos!
Sometimes I feel like based on the photos I take you’d think I only have two daughters (the younger two) but the older ones a) no longer humor me by letting me take a million pictures of them… and b) are VERY picky about which photos I delete and which ones I’m allowed to save- and post on my blog. 🙂

Aubrey - You know I love all your pictures. I keep trying to take better ones, but I think I lack the eye, and shutter speed, oh and good camera. Maybe I can convince my husband we NEED one before the accident comes in September.
And I have two packs of Zinnia seeds waiting to be planted. I haven’t planted this kind before, and I’m excited. If it would just stop SNOWING.

Brooke - hhhmmm…wow…i really needed to read that right now…very convicting for some thoughts i have been battling…thank for you that…or rather Him leading me to what i needed through your blog…
photos…amazing as always…colors just reach out and grab you…i love it!

danyele - proverbs 31 is a great reminder of how i am continuing to attain…ahhh.
and the pics, girl, the pics! love them!

adrienneK - proverbs 31 is my favorite passage from the bible. our preacher did a mothers day sermon on it and it truly touched my heart. i go to it often.:)
these pictures are why i fell in love with your blog so much color so many smiles love it!!
<3
adrienneK

kristi rediske - I sure do enjoy your blog-you sure have alot going on. I love all your pics-I know what camera you have but your pictures are so crisp and clear-I have a canon and my pics seem to come out blurred alot-do you have any suggestions? I have a grandaughter and sure would like to take some really good pics of her. She is on the run alot-she is 15 months. I would appreciate suggestions. Thanks

Christina - Your pictures are beautiful! “They” used to say that the baby got his or her picture taken much less than the first child/children…but I think digital photography makes it so easy to take so many pics that the babies these days (or youngest, when they’re not babies anymore) get more taken than the older ones did.
Aren’t you glad someone left such brilliant commentary on the state of photography in the 21st century? Glad to help.
I always enjoy reading your blog, and it’s so cheerful to look at-thanks for a bright ending to a long day.

Marie - my favorite verse and the first verse i learned after becoming a Christian is Proverbs 31:30…it’s awesome and never loses its value and intensity when I read it. Great reminder for women.

Jess - Proverbs 31 has been my goal for as long as I have been a mother. I too feel that I’ve been slacking in more than one area. Glad that you are able to see it differently now. Hopefully our spring break will help me get back on track.
I just love all the wonderful colors in your photos. One of my fav’s is Annie in the tutu holding balloons!

Shannan - Thank you for sharing the verses with all of us ladies. We can never be reminded too much! And seriously – try not to worry about the orders. Take your time. Create with love and joy, as I know you do, and not stress and worry.

maribeth - i love that proverb and belief God gave it to me as my life verse. it is such an inspiration to read. i think you can’t focus on all the things she accomplished physically but spiritually,
“charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” as women, we focus on how we look and what all we can accomplish, but God wants us to put him first. i love that he included these verses to remind us to place our focus on Him.

karol - Oh my goodness, I can’t believe you mentioned Proverbs 31. I had never read this passage until a month ago when the minister for my mother’s funeral suggested she read it at my mom’s service. It truly captured my mother and I think about it frequently since the 5th of March. She was the sort of woman who was a great mom, wife, and homemaker. I miss her so. Thank you for mentioning it and once again reminding me of the type of woman I would like to be.
And by the way, it sounds as if you are doing a beautiful job of creating a warm and loving home for your husband and children.

Julia - What wonderful family photos – I think the one with your son leaning on your shoulder is fantastic.
Don’t worry too much about getting things done super fast – I’ve gone through those phases (too many times) and it never feels worth it.

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - I love Proverbs 31. She seems so perfect. I love that her children call her blessed. The pictures you posted were gorgeous. I’m in love with all of the color. You really are a talented photographer and from what I can see with your gifts and relationships you are very much like the Porverbs 31 woman.

Lori - I would recommend proverbs31.org. And their monthly magazine is short and to the point with great articles. I need reminders to keep on the P31 path so I also get the daily devotional by email.
Loved reviewing the pictures. You really brighten my day whenever “Whatever” pops up in my Google reader!
Don’t stress out about the etsy orders – I doubt any of us ordered something that is an emergency! Although, my mail lady stopped her van by my mailbox yesterday and rooted around in the back where she keeps the packages. I was sooo excited, then she just hopped back in and drove away! Cruel…:)

Keri - Being patient over here…. =)
Love the photos, I’m very ready for those type of shots as well. I try to enjoy each day for what it is, but sometimes it’s hard.
Thanks for the inspiration!

Heather Mattos - love, love, love that proverb.

robyn Beckley Vining - another encouragement on prov 31 is that it was written by a mother as a poem for her son and as advice as to what kind of woman he should look for- and she used an alphabet to come up with what she said (the woman didn’t exist at the time- she was a mother’s dream for her son)…i imagine you could go through our alphabet and find ways that you care for your family & fun things about yourself and your marriage that can correspond with each letter.
i imagine your endeared readers could also probably do that for you 🙂

robyn Beckley Vining - another encouragement on prov 31 is that it was written by a mother as a poem for her son and as advice as to what kind of woman he should look for- and she used an alphabet to come up with what she said (the woman didn’t exist at the time- she was a mother’s dream for her son)…i imagine you could go through our alphabet and find ways that you care for your family & fun things about yourself and your marriage that can correspond with each letter.
i imagine your endeared readers could also probably do that for you 🙂

Sharla - I love that picture of waffle in the frame and your little one walking with the balloons in her too funky outfit. I had never seen the one with your girl holding the bubble or the frog – so awesome. I can tell your son smiling on (your?) shoulder is a great captured moment. Thanks for sharing!

Kim - Thanks for sharing your insight on the Proverbs 31 Woman! Especially as we are at that busy season of life, with “younger kids”!

Anna - That zinnia picture was the very first picture/post that I ever read on your blog. I have been hooked ever since 😉 Thanks for a great year of color and happiness. Even though I don’t know you personally you are a blessing to my life…you bring joy to my day when I stop by 😀

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a walk.

i promised annie we'd go for a walk on wednesday morning before preschool.

so that afternoon we did.
she rode in her stroller with her sippy cup and a bag of sliced apples to snack on.
i had my camera.
both happy.

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it was so bright and sunny.
the squint-your-eyes kind of sunny.
the nice weather came back…no longer being rude.
on our walk we were trying to pay attention to the small details….textures…colors.

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good times.
the sun makes so many things better and hopeful.

also making things better…..argyle tights.

Patty - I very much enjoy your blog – especially the photos – especially the close-ups of your kids – and the ones you take in front of walls. You have quite an eye.

Jamie - I love your blog, so glad to have found it. We live on the East coast and I like seeing the old Newton area where I went to school. Maybe you could wander a couple blocks over and take a photo of my dad’s shop – Just Like New Shoe Repair, I keep wondering what it looks like these days. I haven’t been back to Newton since 2002. Great photos.

erin - oh how i love the midwest! i’m a missouri girl transplanted in south carolina, and yes, the weather is a lovely 75 and sunny today, but it can’t compare to the flat happiness that is home.
i love reading your blog, and finally worked up the courage to comment. the midwest lured me in.

adrienneK - finding all the A’s along the way so neat!!!

Di - You make an ordinary day in our lil ‘ole town seem “so much more.”

Tami - Thats so kewl you have a fox theatre as well, we have one here in Atlanta,Ga

Jill Jones - You are great. Just great!
~Jill

Allikayes Mama - Hey girly! Love your photography!! Also I must tell you…I love looking through your fun links that you find! I always check to see if you have added any fun ones!! Thanks!!

kasey - you always dress her so cute.
xo

Melanie - LOVE those tights! Too bad I’m too old to wear something like that and still look cute. 🙂

Ruth - these are gorgeous! fascinating for me culturally… i am in london and kansas seems like another world! i love the bright colours and big spaces and the fact you can see so much of the sky… wanna swap?? please?!

Ashley - I love what Annie wears! She reminds me of my 4 year old. Isn’t life so fun with a 4 year old?! Love your blog, your great ideas and your beautiful heartfelt decorating.
I’ve been thinking about you and praying for you because I know losing Cora must have really made your heart hurt and hit really close to home.

Shannan - Your town looks SO much like my town! Also, you need to make a coat rack with all of those faucet handle thingys.

sarah - Pretty.
Love the last one of Annie!

Adrienne Hopkins - What fun! We too got a taste of nice weather today. Yes. To live again. 🙂

Julia - I love the pics – what could you do with all of those valves? Something fun…

BlueCastle - I love your pictures! It’s amazing how much beauty there is in the small things. Argyle tights rock! 🙂

Regina (QueenieBee) - What a fun time together! She’s such a cutie!

danyele - that annie is so stinking cute! and i love the pics!!! the faucet handles make me smile.

gina - LOVE her red shoes!!
And all of the A’s and other great finds. 🙂

Erin - Besides the photos of Annie having a great time on your walk, my favorite is the tail light. Something about the color combo makes me happy. Thanks for the photos!

Amber - I love sunny days…they just make me happier! What a fun morning. I love that lime green and blue truck. Such great colors. And yes those tights are too cute! Thanks for sharing a bit of your happy morning.

carissa... brown eyed fox - FOX theatre… i wanna see that place!
i lOvE your pics! all i know is it sure seems like you live in SUCH a neat area… a lot of spirit!
we woke up to SNOW!!!!! 🙂 crazy!
i know the sun will peek out again this week… i hope!

FrenchGirlRN - Great photos…love the tights!

patti - wonderful photos, as always. i absolutely love the old, distressed, and weathered things. i feel like often times people are so quick to disregard and build new without appreciating the “love” that goes into a weathered building, chipped paint, rusted hardware, etc.

Amy Warden - The sun DOES make everything better. I’ve been cooped up with a sick one all week, and I was so glad we could go outside for a couple afternoons. 🙂

Karli - I love the the photos and I love the Argyle tights! Adorable!

Carly - i love seeing the world through your eyes and camera lens. your blog blesses me daily.

Starnes Fam - Beautiful photography. You really have a good eye for it.
I had my first girl after 2 boys 1.5 years ago and I simply cannot buy enough tights – the funkier the better. If you have stores or sites with cute tights, please send them my way! I’m a newbie to the girl world!

Michelle - Thanks for sharing a hint of Spring.
Michelle
http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/

Gini - Really, really great photos. You inspire me to stop and take the time to do such a thing. I’ve been carrying my camera around with me more. Thank you for that.

tasha - love the argyle tights!

christine - gorgeous pics!! the “a” one is fabulous!!

Heather Mattos - agreed!

Kelly Anne - Looks like a fantastic outing! And I ADORE those tights. If I could have them in my size, I’d probably wear them every single day.

Jen N - You are a great photographer. You have inspired me. I love the picture of Annie with the ‘A’ next to here.

Staci - GREAT picures Meg…as always! Annie’s argyle tights make me happy too 🙂 I really would like a pair 🙂

chas at the wild raspberry - what great photography!!!! i love the close-up of what appears to be a very old and colorful truck. it’s so nice to notice the small details in life.
warmly,
chasity

jesse Peak - Looks like a great time!

Tess S. - argyle makes every day fabulous. :o)
beautiful pictures
beautiful girl

sandy toe - I love the tights…love them!
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Laura Phelps - I really have to tell you how happy I am to have discovered your blog. I have four kids…and one is an Annie, too. Your color, pictures, and faith are something I look forward to each day…a quick little check in to your newest post, and I am renewed! Thank you.

Rach - I know you are a busy woman, but I nominated you for something on my blog if you have a sec to check it out. Love the new pics!!!

Carrie - Love the pictures. The last one was the best!

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the oscars

i haven't watched them yet.
i haven't seen any of the movies.  
it's on the dvr so while i sew i may have it on in the background.
but this is what i like to see on my oscars.

"del tacooooo!"

and this is funny too.

looking forward to seeing what was funny tonight.

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My First Kitchen - I just watched my DVR’d Oscars yesterday. REEEEALLY good. Surprisingly. And, yes, they cut to Brad and Angelina when Jennifer Aniston presents an award. TWICE.

Hannah Devries - Your blog is fabulous. I am going through major blog envy right now. I hope one day I can be as cool as you.
My friend showed me your site. We love it.

vicki - That’s some good funny right there! Thanks!

amy bell - hey girlie…
i have lots of vintage rick rack, some fabric scraps and some sewing odds and ends to donate for your new shop. i would love to help with the fund raising to honor sweet cora.
xoxo
amy

Laura Phelps - I was at the Oscars!!!! It was fantastic! Go and watch!

Lazy Mom Leslie - Too bad it’s not always that funny!

Kelly O. - thanks for a laugh! we don’t have cable, so I miss out on this stuff!

carly - i just wanted to let you know, i was at old navy this weekend, and there is a red and white polka dotted hooddie there with your name on it! you cannot be 19.50!

Julia - That’s why I didn’t bother with watching the Oscars – how can I get excited for a movie if I haven’t seen it? Once they come out on DVD then I’ll be excited for them!

Suzanne - just got through commenting on MY blog about what i thought was funny on the oscars…they were really good this year, even though i hadn’t seen any of the movies either…come share whether you & i thought the same thing:)

Kim - Likewise – I haven’t seen any of the movies and I rarely get to watch the Oscars. I’ll catch up on what everyone wore by looking at the Today Show!

villapacis@blogspot.com - I love love love your blog. it’s so colorful and warm, and always brings a smile to my face. you make me want to be more crafty and spontaneous than I actually am… and I have the urge to have many more children… I think that’s a good thing too!:-) thanks for sharing.

Wendy - Okay, those were really funny clips… Why can’t the Oscars always be so fun?

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