i said to my little girls after school "let's go for a walk".
while they went to get "ready" (always have to get ready) i promptly fell asleep on the couch.
it just hit me really fast.
so 40 minutes later….we went for a walk.
it was a very overcast day.
raining on and off earlier in the day.
the girls took me out through the field behind our house.
they have seen deer out in this field.
this day we saw wild turkeys…..oh so ugly.
annie brought her purse and her baby.
talby had a net and binoculars.
and as usual…we had a tag along guest.
hello weed/wildflower.
i like your yellow.
we explored hills and trees.
they climbed fences and old forts.
the dog just ran around.
if we are outside….she's right there beside us.
it makes waffle crazy.
hello my two cuties.
i was trying to take a picture of my feet in the tall grass.
someone was spazzing out at my feet.
that was the shot i was looking for.
we walked the entire field….just enjoying the outdoors.
the sunsets here are so happy.
nothing to block them….you can watch it go down over the field.
these are on the walkway around our porch.
brick path with flowers?
big love.
π
after a 5 day break i am going running again in an hour.
i didn't mean to take that long of a break.
yesterday i showed up at the gym with exactly one hour to work out and i forgot my headphones.
i left.
it's just not worth it…im not that kind of runner yet.
i finished 100 miles last friday.
this month i am going to run a lot but focus on arms and abs.
(7 minute abs…not 6….who works out in 6 minutes? name that movie)
ha.
happy thursday everybody.
lets just pretend it's not dark and gray and gross outside ok?
sara @ it's good to be queen - i love everything about this. that field is amazing.
Kelly - Those white flowers clustered together are beautiful! So delicate. Yea for flowered brick paths and old forts! I don’t know if you can do anything with them since you’re renting but I would paint those triangle trim pieces leaning against the barn white and hang them up somewhere! So fun! Kelly
Kat - I love your pics and I love taking walks and exploring with my 4 kids around here – beach and bush.
That sunset pic is beautiful!
Abs abd arms, this is my focus for the next 3 weeks so I can look good in my new dress for my 40 is the new 30 dress! (Having a cocktail party.)
I really admire you with the running, as I just don’t know if I could do that.
I have been walking, doing Zumba classes and aqua aerobics and handweights, but running?! Nope!
Keep up the great work!
Ps How did you get into the running?
Kelly - Beautiful photos! My boys would love playing in that fort. Thanks for letting us join you on your day of exploring!
Kerry - stunning part of the world you guys live in! I’ve been looking eeevveerryywwwherree for silver sparkle converse, obv’s not here in the uk yet! xx
Amber L Peters - Hi Meg! Beautiful photos! May I ask what lens you used to take them?
Haven - What a wonderful walk! I love the creativity and beauty in your pictures! What lens do you use?
Tina I - Cute neighbordog!! Your exploring walk looks like it was loads of fun. Made me long for country life and an exploring walk, not an afternoon of homework, swim team practice, eating in shifts, driving, and hubby travelling.
courtney child - Something about Mary…haha, love that movie.
Donna R - Always love your photos, but this batch is especially fun. That’s one happy dog for sure…I bet waffle is big time jealous! Happy Easter!
Jennifer - I love your dandelion pictures. Very artsy. I also love your Labby neighbor. He looks just like my black Lab Hank when we adopted him a few years ago. Labs stay spazzy and puppy for soooo long.
Enjoy your weekend and your Easter!
karen - aww. poor waffle!! that dog looks like a sweetheart!
Jenna - LOVE your country pictures … they say “home” to me!
erin - haha! There’s Something about Mary!!! I love the first picture of the cute dog, it reminds me of the do in “up” …….squirrels!? lol!!!!
Jen Brandt - I want to “like” some many of the above comments. Love that you get out and enjoy nature with your family. I hope you have a very blessed Easter!
Londen - Oops, I meant photos…
Londen - I love your beautiful photo of nature and the girls. You are inspiring with that camera!
Michelle From Australia - It’s bright and sunshining here in Brisbane, Australia. And it is supposed to be Autumn (aka Fall) here. Love living in the subtropics.
se7en - So love your walks in the country!!! LOVE!!! Hope you have a fabulous long weekend together!!!
Prairie Jenn - Love the photos…looks just like home to me.
The sun setting on the country road is my fave!
And even country girls have to “get ready” before going for a walk;)
April R - so many pretty photos that it kinda feels like I took a walk in Kansas π
and now I want to go outside and take our own little walk-about!
btw – sunset envy! ours are blocked by lots of trees and neighborhood stuff….
feel free to post lots of sunset/sunrise photos (thanks!)
(and I’m w Suzanne, tell the girls to Slow Down!!!)
Stephanie - Ok, that settles it…I am SO taking a vacation to Kansas. Gorgeous. Seriously.
Seriously Sassy Mama - It is bright and sunshiney her today!
Laura - The quote is from There’s Something About Mary, right? Love all the pictures!
shannon - I was wondering where Waffle was, poor guy jealous of the neighbor π
Looks like you guys have so much fun exploring around your farmhouse, my girls would love it!
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter Weekend.
Tiffany - Can I rock Annie’s style at almost 40!? Pretty photos gurl, pretty ..pretty.
Alicia - Such a tranquil way to spend the afternoon. After being in CO for 18 years, we have made our way back to the midwest and I am very thankful…your pictures show why.
Laura Phelps - i first fell in love with you when you wrote about taking a walk with annie…you walked to pre school…
a walk..so simple…love it…love you
Jessica J - What lens do you use to get these shots? I love them!
Dani - Reminds me of Sunday afternoon hikes with my cousins. We couldn’t wait to finish lunch so we could explore the woods behind our houses.
Sad thing is I wouldn’t let my kids do that now for anything. So much bad in this world….
I love how you can take a picture of wood and make it so beautiful!
tiffany gardner - thanks for sharing your days with us. makes me smile. π
Jessica - Something about Mary!
Made your chicken enchiladas recipe last night. So good, but way spicier than I thought they would be.
Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Oh meg… this is so beautiful!
Debbie Smallie - I am that kind of runner too. My son jokingly erased my playlist on my ipod and replaced it with Alvin and the Chipmunks Greatest Hits. I made it one block before I turned around and came home. No way can I run with only my heavy breathing to listen to π
Elizabeth - BEAUTIFUL! I grew up in Nebraska but now live in Texas…. I miss home. Thanks for giving me a taste of it π
angela - There’s Something About Mary!!!!!
lindsey - These are great pictures! I love the butterfly picture! It is so green down there!
Marianne - Ha ha! Your neighbourdog is hilarious!!
Suzanne - Dear Annie~please stop growing!
Jessica - I have to know… Living in Kansas and walking through tall grass and fields and being by a creek, do you not see snakes, poisonous snakes?! I only ask because I hate and fear them. Like more than anything.
Sara Torbett - Are you sure you didn’t magically end up on our property yesterday? π Your walk and words about country life are my normal and happy place. We had a groundhog cross the yard yesterday and eery sounding coyote wake me up! Love the flower bricks. π Happy Thursday!
Rachel J - We have a neighbor dog just like that. If we are outside, she is right beside us. She thinks she belongs to us. We like her……most of the time. Except she started in the garden……oh dear. Your photos are beautiful, even with gray skys. Have a great Thursday!