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kerry & dan

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kerry and i are in bible study together.
she is the one i sneak off to movies with in the middle of the afternoon on school days.
(ok…it was only once…but we should do it much more often kerry!)
she is training to be a midwife.
i would love to have another baby so she could deliver it….at home.
(what do you think craig?   don't laugh like that….)
dan is the hero who showed up just in time to save me from insulating the attic!
 
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i had never met her family until this day.
i left quite embarrassed for her meet mine.
her children were so polite and happy and they seemed like they really liked each other!
what's that like?

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they each have beautiful eyes…sparkley blue and green.

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for the older girls just mentioning high school musical or any boys names…big embarrassed smiles.

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kerry and dan….your family is just plain lovely.
your children were each so sweet and adorable.
the girls kissing on kenton?  it was too cute….and he let them!
i loved it.
my kids are dying to come out to your farm and see a real dairy cow.  
let's put them to work…

Jamie Sampson - gorgeous! Your rocked this session!
Love them! 🙂

Tracy - Oh my gosh, Meg – these are AWESOME photos! I am SO tempted to fly my entire family to Kansas so that you can take our pictures! ha ha! These were beautiful and great photos by you, as always and I LOVE the fact that you can “see” the closeness of these beautiful kids in your photos. Great job! Thanks for sharing!
Hugs, Trac~ :O)

traci - BEAUTIFUL. as always. your black and whites are fabulous.

Rachel - I love the pictures…they turned out great! I didn’t expect anything less though…you always have great shots!

kasey - i wish i had time to sneak away to a movie mid day!
lucky you.
k-

Jill - Wow Meg!! Beautiful family… beautiful photography!! Love the “Leaf” pictures best. So cool!! ~Jill 🙂

Allikayes Mama - I am tempted to pack up my toddler and drive out to KS…just to have you take our pics! It looks like so much fun! And they are so great!!

Staci - ooooooh! LOVE that last picture! They are all great…but that last one…LOVE it!

Staci - ooooooh! LOVE that last picture! They are all great…but that last one…LOVE it!

a thorn among roses - love the fam shots…and ur right, they really look like they love each other. ok, so did the momma sneak them some candy or something? and, i want a sneak to the movie friend! i guess i need to get all the kids out during the day first. ok…good job on the pics! love them!

Sarah Livesay - Meg,
I’ve seen your family photo shoots of several families I know (Balzers, McClenahans, etc.). I’m wondering if I can schedule a time to have you take some family photos for us.
Your photos are amazing!! What do you think?
Sarah Livesay

Sandy - Thanks for sharing, Meg & Kerry!! Your pictures are beautiful, as always.

Gini - GORGEOUS, as usual!! Wish you lived here.

callie - what a beautiful family, in many ways!
You captured it all, beautifully done.
callie

Lorilee - Meg,
Great photos, as always. I especially like the shots in the doorways!
Blessings,
Lorilee

MGF - Wonderful photos.
Yah what is that like to have kids sibling like each other.

Lanny Stanard - Oh miss Megan, how nice is that what a nice family I bet they like those pictures, great job thanks for sharing…
Lanny

PamperingBeki - What a beautiful family! And really great pictures.
Noooooo more babies for me! Whew!

Tami - They *are* a pretty neat family. So glad to know them!

Aubrey - My husband is about to be informed that we are saving money for a road trip to Kansas for family pictures, and to see a real flea market. I’m such a dork, but I’ve never been to one and am so intrigued by them from all I’ve heard about them. Okay, obsessed.

brittany - How cool your friend Kerry is training to become a midwife! I delivered my son with a midwife! And delivering at home…wow…a woman after my own heart! That is so my desire…and will happen with the next baby!

traci - this is my favorite photo shoot so far…LOVE IT!!!! I would love for you to blog sometime about how you go about each photo shoot…

Patty - Several times, I have wanted to compliment you on your blog, and thank you for all your efforts- this one moved me to actually do it! I don’t remember who posted it but I found your blog from a link to your bathroom! I have enjoyed reading it all so much (I’m a mom of 4, a dog-owner, but a New Jersey girl- ) and have tried several of your decorating ideas and recipes- and get inspiration from your very real attitudes. This whole week has been very nice to read. I wonder if you would mind at some point to talk about your photography- you get quite a lot of wonderful shots from your camera- do you use different lenses, how do you get that wonderful color we see- it all makes me want to never leave your blog! Thanks for sharing it all! Patty

Darby - Beautiful kids. Beautiful family. Beautiful pictures. Beautiful eyes on all of them! You really captured them!
Have you or Kerry seen the movie “The Business of Being Born”? I’ve not seen it but heard WONDERFUL things about it. {As long as you don’t mind seeing Ricki Lake naked…argh}. Anyway, I’ve always longed for a midwife to deliver my babies… unfortunately 2 of 3 of mine were c-sections. Makes me kinda sad to think about because I know my chances of a vbac are getting slimmer and slimmer. Sad… really sad. Have another one and let Kerry deliver it in that little corner tub… which by the way we have the EXACT same little corner tub in our house! It’s a classic and perfect for bathing children!! 🙂 Have a great weekend!!
check out the link and video clip—
http://www.thebusinessofbeingborn.com/

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fingers crossed….

check out the playroom….

it's thinking it's "all that and a bag of potato chips."

wish me luck!
and check out their very fun colorful site.
i love ohdeedoh.
(it's just fun to say….)

*edited to add….I got SECOND place!!!
woo-hoo.
very exciting.
big smiles around here. 
very very big.

Stacy - You may be second accroding to OhDeeDoh, but you won first place according to my site!
Check it out here, http://kidsstuffworld.com/?p=198
Love your style and your site, so glad I found you through La La Lovely, I’ll be an avid follower from now on. You take such great photo’s! I love the 4 year old pink balloon shoot.
Stacy
http://www.kidsstuffworld.com

sandi - Meg
You are so creative! This room is beautiful and looks like such a fun place to hang out with your kids. I love looking at all your pictures and decorating ideas. Your sight makes me just plain HAPPY. I would love for you to come on my sight and say Hi…

Tracy - WTG, Meg! That is AWESOME! Great job and of course, the judges (if they have a good eye) would have seen that and they DID! Keep us posted and I hope you win the BIG prize! Hugs, Trac~ :o)

Leah - How cool is that? Good work girl!

Sharla - Congrats Meg! I hope you win a great prize. I think your whole house should be in one of my favorite magazines so I can keep the pics for viewing all the time!

Lanny Stanard - I’m so happy! I love that room… Hope your all having a great week-end see you soon
Lanny =0)

Leslie - Congratulations! I love all the colors in your home, your photos and your life!

carissa - GIRL!!!!!
How FLIPPING FUN is THAT!
I am giddy to pieces for you!
So super happy… thrilled!
greatness!

Lorilee - Way to go, Meg! Good for you! I love the framed book covers. I adore children’s books. (I have to, to teach Pre-K) Your room is awesome!
Blessings,
Lorilee

Allikayes Mama - That is so cool! Remember when I said magazines were contact you about that amazing room?! Oh, i am so smart! heeheh! You are just so great! Congratulations!

Jen H. - That’s awesome! Some fabulous spaces, and yours is the cutest!

Wendy - you came in second! yay! i still think you should have won though. you did a great job!

Aubrey - I was hoping I could vote for it and couldn’t see where–still love it. And I think yours is the best because the ones with intense colored walls burn my eyes out (but they’re still fun).

Lee Ann - Congratulations! When my house is finished I’ll have a spare room for you to come spend a month and decorate my house!

Staci - Oh Seriously!!! Hands down…you HAVE to be the winner!! Maybe I’m a little biased 😉 Best of luck!!!! Can’t wait to hear WHEN you win!!!

Christy - Awesome Meg! Your room is fantastic. I just love that R E A D! Hope you win.

April - Get outta town Meg…..that is GRAND ….. my goodness….fingers crossed here too.

Kat - Yay!! Congratulations & good luck!!

Sandy - Your room is DEFINATELY the best and most colorful of all!! Congratulations! Are you for hire? 🙂

Romana - oh, check out how your playroom looks!! Right up there with the competition, well done! I love your colour combinations, awesome, so good luck! 🙂

Dawn - Congratulations!!! Your style of color is what attracted me to your blog. I hope you win.
Good Luck,
Dawn

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seven

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what a big day.
she opened grandma and great grandma's gifts in the morning.
she couldn't believe she got her own CD player….the hannah montana marathon can now begin!
annie and i picked her up for lunch.
we ate her favorite dinner….stuffed shells.  
and they got to drink POP at dinner!
she opened her presents from us (webkinz, littlest pet shop, hannah montana…what else?)
we sang happy birthday in the dark…always everyone's favorite job – turning off the lights.
we ate cake and ice cream.
then the 4 youngest kids climbed into the playroom bed 
and watched Journey to the Center of the Earth all cuddled up together….the whole time!
it was the cutest thing.

happy birthday talby-loo.
are you sure you seven already?

Jamie Sampson - She is adorable! Love the cupcakes and the candles on the cake! What a fabulous day.

amy j. - Such a sweet birthday girl! Her outfit was the best! I’m still a little bummed that you didn’t bring me something back from Braum’s… but at least I got a cupcake. 🙂 She even left one on my desk for Sophie to have after school. Sweet, sweet girl.

Wendy - what a fun mom you are! i love the outfit and the cake! i hope you win the playroom contest. i think yours was the best! 🙂

sara - happy birthday talby! love her outfit too!
thanks for sharing the fun! you inspire me to try & be a better mom everyday.

carissa - Talby is too too cute… AND that outfit MOM… really GREAT!
sounds like a PERFECT day!
have a super weekend!

Sandy - Your kids have the COOLEST birthday outfits! I’m jealous! Happy Birthday Talby – from Troy, Ohio!

Trina - Can I celebrate my birthday at your house? I am 31 and this sounds totally perfect to me… and love the marshmallows on the cake.. brilliant. . happy weekend!

Ashley - I just love that shirt! Too cute! Happy Birthday, Talby!!!

Rachel - What a great birthday…and Journey to the Center of the Earth…cool movie.
May I ask where did you get that outfit…I must have for my little LOVE!!!

milly {elephants & redwoods} - Those candles are SO SO SO COOL. How awesome are you? Love it!

milly {elephants & redwoods} - Those candles are SO SO SO COOL. How awesome are you? Love it!

Lisa - Happy Birthday Talby!
Funny just last night I was thinking about what it would be like to be a mom. Then the image of Annie in her birthday outfit came to my mind and I smiled. I vow to let my kids wear such fun and special outfits on their birthdays too. I love the cupcakes.
take care,
Lisa

traci - HAPPY BIRTHDAY TALBY!!! what an adorable birthday outfit on a beautiful young lady.

Sara Ito - I LOVE her outfit!!!

Jessica - Tell Talby “happy birthday” from me. I LOVE her birthday outfit. So cute! You are going to have to teach me how to make me for Cora some day.

art cant hurt - Love, love, LOVE her outfit!!!
My daughters are going to be so jealous when they see this post!
Now I’ll have to become a Meg-a-mom too!!!

MGF - What a fun cake, full of only the good stuff for kids: chocolate chips, marshmallows and sprinkles.

PamperingBeki - Awww Happy Birthday to her!!
(and she lost a tooth recently, no?)

Candy - Your kids are the cutest and it seems like someone is always having a bday! 🙂

princess lasertron - awww! happy birthday talby!
I want to commission a skirt from you! I dont even care what colors you use. It’s so awesome 🙂

Aubrey - Oh, and where do we find those “Happy Birthday” candles?

Aubrey - Did you do a tutorial on those shirts that I missed? How do you come up with those awesome birthday outfits? They are so stinking cute. (Does Lauren have one? 😉 ) ANd that cake? So fun. And easy-looking. Can I say again you have to be the coolest mom ever? How do you keep up with 5? I can barely handle it with 3!

Sharla - Great pics – love her outfit! You’ve inspired me to make a “2” shirt for my nephew’s bday next week and I’m going to make “B” shirts for my boys.

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thinking….

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this weekend a friend challenged me to live differently.

they are struggling through the hardest time in their life with a child who is sick.
he pointed out their new way of thinking.
he said they are greeting every morning with a huge smile and saying
"you're ALIVE today!!!"
they are so grateful for each and everyday they have with him.

i just keep thinking of how much of every single part of my day is routine. 
and everyone and everything could be feeling very UNspecial most of the time.

why do we wait till our child or spouse is sick to live this way?
why don't we think this everyday….I AM ALIVE!
and YOU are ALIVE!!

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i am reminding myself to be grateful….for everything.  
to give my love without conditions.
and you know what?
it's HARD.  (just keepin' it real here people)

these are cupcakes for talby's class.
nothing to do with my thoughts other than i am so grateful to be a mother. 
i GET to celebrate her special day with her.
i GET to make cupcakes and birthday cakes.
and i GET to eat lunch at Braum's with a birthday girl on a wednesday afternoon.
it is a privilege.
a true honor.

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go hug your kids real tight and shout "YOU"RE ALIVE!"

i have a feeling a certain 13 year old will push me away….but i still have to try right?  

Daisy Cottage - I cannot put into words how precious your blog is – every photo, every word, every bit of it – just precious.. you have a true gift and we are very blessed to receive it with each visit here. Thank you Meg!
xo,
Kim

bmommy - Beautiful

karey m. - had to kirtsy. thanks for this.
http://www.kirtsy.com
{found you via misadventuresofkellyandkelly.wordpress.com}

Mike and McGee - It’s a wonderful attitude to have. My father is battling advanced neuroendocrine cancer. It’s very rare, and it is incurable. So far, he’s beaten the odds. When he was diagnosed just over three years ago, no one thought he’d live this long. Yet he’s still here. And still going strong. He joined us for Halloween to watch his only grandchild go trick-or-treating as a Pirate Princess. Every day that he’s here, we’re here, our child is here – every day is a blessing. 🙂

Nancy - You have just spurred me on to write a blog that I’ve been contemplating — one about gratitude and being thankful. Since it is the month of Thanksgiving, it would be most appropriate. Many thoughts have been swirling in my head as of late, especially given all the news on the tv (sad economic state we’re in).
Thanks for this post. And yes, most days it is difficult for us to make a conscious effort to be thankful for the routine and mundane.

Connie - Keep hugging that 13 year old…I went thru those days with my last child who didn’t want hugs in his teens. Now at 19, he comes home from college and give me hugs. Thanks for your encouragement to LIVE and rejoice in it! I just found your blog and love your photography. What kind of camera do you have? Connie

liz - great post. thanks for the reminder! cute cupcakes too.

Jenn Thomas - No matter what happens – he will continue to touch so many of us in so many ways.

Lee Ann - We all do it. Just the other day I was so depressed about who knows what. I just kept thinking about all the people I know who are sick and or losing loved ones. I was literally saying to myself “get it together! Can’t you just be happy because your family is all here and healthy?” I really couldn’t get it together. Why do we do this?
Beautiful cupcakes!

carissa - flipping fabulous… you said that perfectly!
love you girl… we’re ALIVE!!!!!!
i am going to go to the kitchen & dance around like nuts with those girlies right now! 🙂 thanks
GOD BLESS your friend’s little girl… look she is making a difference!

meredith - Beautiful, faithful girl. Lauren won’t always pull away.

Amanda - So sorry about the family that is suffering right now… if you want to send me and email (or just post it on your blog?) with first names, we can sure get them on a prayer chain or I can just really be praying myself. You know the power of prayer can change anything…
Yummy looking mini cakes BTW.
God bless-
Amanda

Jen - Hi. I used to work with your Aunt Jan…I am totally hooked on your blog. Thanks for the reminder – helps me put things in perspective.
p.s. – how did you make the frosting for the cupcakes…it is beautiful. My son’s birthday is coming up and he would love them…please share.
Thanks, Jen Smith, Overland Park, KS

Kate - Howdy!
Well, (I am writing the same message to brown eyed fox, jane says, and whatever 🙂 ). So… I just relocated to AZ. First move ever out of TX. Now that I have my children fully adjusted (I think / hope), I think it has knocked me off my feel, how much I miss Texas.
In the middle of my full fledged pity party yesterday, I decided to go to Jane Says ~ that always cheers me up! I happened across your blogs and I have to say ~ they will be weekly (hopefully more like daily) stops during my day ~ just to smile.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for putting your stories out there and encouraging me ~ just a lost girl from Texas 🙂
Sincerely,
Kate
SongsKateSang

Diana Cornielle - Thanks for posting this and sharing it with us. A reminder that our loved ones are alive, well and loved. And don’t worry….I will also get a hug rejection by my 16 year old! Lol….that’s ok, though because she’s know I still love her and I am thankful for her!

Andria - Meg,
You have no idea how God used you this very minute. I am an assistant district attorney & 3 college age kids were killed in my jurisdiction in a horrible car accident. I just realized one of them is my eye doctor of 15 years son. I was already upset but this devastated me. I had to shut my office door and burst out crying. I wen to your blog just to cheer myself up b/c your blog always makes me happy.
What do I see? Beautiful, colorful pictures & a message about appreciating life & your loved ones!!!! God is so good. He knew I needed that word from Him in this moment through you.
Please don’t ever stop blogging about your life, you are ministering to people in ways you never even know when you post. Thanks from a girl in Texas who wishes right now, I could come to your house for a cup of coffee, a good cry, and some laughter.
Thanks for always keeping it real, as you say.

Sandra - So, so true. What a wonderful reminder from your friend. And how great that you are then passing it on, so that we can ALL be reminded!
Happy birthday to your birthday girl!

Erin - I have been reading your blog for awhile. I love it. Today I was moved to share my thoughts about your beautiful words. My husband & I lost our 17 year old son James, almost 2 1/2 years ago in an accident—just 12 days after we returned home with our adopted daughter from China. He was the second of our four sons. Handsome, smart, kind, incredibly funny, and so very loved.Any parent would be grateful to call him their own. I sometimes imagine what it would be like to see him round the corner of my kitchen. I sometimes see him in my dreams. We were just crazy about him. I can, with all of my heart, vouch for your words. I also believe in heaven. I know that the undying love of our adored children, our parents, our husbands, can find it’s way back to us from there…

Trina - This is SO true…. and a much needed reminder! Thanks!
ps- those cupcakes look sooooooo good! What kind of frosting is that .. it looks amazing!

a thorn among roses - i am and i am sooo grateful. i too have friends whose daughter is sturggling (actually w a terminal illness) and i am reminded how blessed i am to have 4 of my own kiddos…thanks for the reminder. and honestly, i thought the cupcakes were perfect…

Tausha - Our families are the most precious “things” we have. There is nothing like a tragedy to make one realize what is truly important.
Hug your kids often. Kiss your husband more. If your parents are still around and available-call them, or better yet, if you can-hug them and tell them thanks. You never know when you wont have the chance again.
(sorry to be so sappy-go read my blog and you will know why.)

meaghan easterhaus - thanks, really…xoxo

Traci in Virginia - Thank you for the reminder. During the hustle and bustle of daily life sometimes we forget to remember the many blessings of everyday. My kids are asleep and you make me want to go and wake them up…almost : ) Maybe just kisses and hugs while they are sleeping.
Have a great tomorrow!

Staci - Such an awesome post Meg. So true…about deciding to actually “live” once something tragic happens 🙁 Last February my sweet husband was diagnosed with cancer. Hearing those words…our life was swept up in a whirlwind and I could NOT gain control. And then, I just let go…I had a peace that God would just handle everything. And he did. I get goosebumps just thinkin about it again. EVERYDAY before my feet hit the floor I am whispering an extra prayer that he is still with me…us…our family. I know this is a long post, and I am sorry…one last thing…when we were going through all of this last February…I went to turn the page on the calendar and it hit me like a ton of bricks…we may not be guaranteed tomorrow. I have just always turned those calendar pages or marked off dates so nonchalantly. BUT, to keep it real…it IS VERY hard to not get caught up in the mundane. Okay, I should just stop…I could go on and on…let’s just say…I needed to be reminded and your post was just the kick in the pants I needed 🙂 THANKS! Yummy cupcakes 🙂

Sarah - I’m Alive, and I want one of those delicious looking cupcakes!!
Wonderful post. I’ll try my best to keep this in mind daily.

Rachel - Our family is going through a rough time right now financially but you know what we have each other and that is all that matters. Another great post Meg!!!
Cheers to you and your family!

Holly - Oh…such a wonderful reminder. Thank you for this inspiring post. You’ve opened my routine-blinded eyes.
Those cupcakes are making my mouth water. =-)
xoxoxoxoxo

Erin - I’m not sure how I stumbled on your blog, but what a wonderful post! Thank you for that. 🙂

sara's art house - Just catching up on your CUTE pics and happiness going on at your house! I love your blog 🙂

Lanny Stanard - Thank You Megan, yes I’m alive! now my I please have a cupcake!
BiG hUgS! LaNnY

Aubrey - You’re leaps and bounds ahead of me. Today I wanted to send my spawn right back out of this life. Until of course, they had some extra sweet moments. I’m glad they’re still little and easily forgive and still like me after I scream and yell at them.
I so wish I could reach throught the monitor and snag one (or five) of those cupcakes. You’re such an awesome mom. Lauren will like you again. I started liking my mom again at about 17. 😉

Michelle - Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us today…I really needed this kind of optimism to lift my spirits. You are AWESOME!

Candice - simply beautiful, the words and the cupcakes.

Jen - Thank you for this oh-so-important reminder.
♥Jen
As always, beautiful pics!

MGF - As a Peds RN I get a reminder twice a week every week to be thankful as a mother. But still reading your post,makes me want to be better. I use to be part of a MOPS group which uplifted me twice a month. I need to re-find that thing in my life to be a constant reminder.

traci - what a wonderful post meg. you are so right!! i am so sorry for that family though. it is hard to live that way – to love without conditions. i am going to work on that too. and everytime i think of that i will also picture those wonderful cupcakes. hey, hug lauren hard and don’t stop!!!!

Deb - Our church just read the Shooks’ book One Month To Live and did its own study to go along with it. The concept of grabbing each morning is so renewing. Just today I was almost grumbling about taking out the trash, when I thought, “Lord, THANK YOU that I have the strength to do this!” It’s such a paradigm shift.

Carrie - lovely, lovely post. so very true too.
you definitely still have to try… because when she has a 13 year old of her own, she’ll remember your attempts and she’ll keep trying too.
hugs

Gwyn - Thanks for this post.
It made me cry. I have been agonizing over things that have happened that I cannot change instead of looking for the opportunities in TODAY!

Blanca - My thoughts exactly. Last night I had an argument with my 14 year old over homework. She waited until the last minute to tell me she needed craft supplies for a project due today. Can you believe that? Needless to say it was a big argument and I felt horrible this morning and apologized to her and hugged her. She even let me lay with her for a little while and she also apologized to me. I hope there will be more hugging between her and me.
Great Post.

Juliann - Thanks, Megan for that reminder. I just got so angry at one of mine today and that was perfect for me to read today. I need to let go of the “small stuff” and love my kiddos unconditionally…like God does me.

Holly - Oh,Meg, how true! I am reminded often because I came home one day at age 17 and my mom was lying in the kitchen floor. I saw her struggle for breath. The paramedics wouldn’t let me ride along so I followed. I sat an hour and a half waiting for family to arrive. It ended up she passed away in the ambulance and they could not revive her at the hospital- they couldn’t tell me because I was underage. How precious each moment is. My mom told me daily she loved me. She hugged me when she saw me and was met by a stiff board. Lauren wants it even if she can’t show it- trust me, I KNOW!

Beth - Great post — great reminder. Thanks! I hope Talby has a wonderful day 🙂

Steph @ Problem Solvin Mom - I have been keeping a gratitude journal, and it really helps, so much more than I EVER would have expected, to keep my mind right and my perspective positive. I lost my father in my mid 20’s unexpectedly, and that is a constant reminder to me – live it up now, while we are able!
I journal my gratitude every Sunday, I know myself well enough to realize I work better with some accountability 😉
{{hugs}}
Steph

Sandy - Thanks for your post, Meg! Even though my 15 year old son likes to act like he hates when I hug him and tell him I love him, I have to believe he enjoys every minute of it.
Your cupcakes are amazing!!
You must have wonderful time management skills – I lack those. Big time!

PamperingBeki - That’s a great message!
I’ve found this same thing since I started the Fingerprint Friday series on my blog. I have my eyes open more everyday to recognize God’s fingerprints everywhere. Now that I make an effort to look for them, I’m amazed at how often I see them!
We are blessed to be alive and so blessed by the beauty in something as simple as Braum’s or cupcakes.

Darby - Oh Meg! I’ve been having similar thoughts!! What a FABULOUS post. If your cuppies taste as good as they look you’ll have a lot of little people who will be thankful they’re alive to eat them! I know I’d like one!! Or two! Or maybe even three! Thanks for reminding me that tomorrow is never guaranteed!! Everyone around here will get extra hugs and smooches from ME.

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amanda

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thank you amanda and david for asking me to take your family pictures.
your babies are adorable!
i kept saying to myself that day "i POP out!" like taylor did.  
his face is so funny in this one.  
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i really enjoyed meeting you both face to face.
thank you.
your kids were great.
i can't wait for taylor in my sunday school class!

any of you other local mamas want to get your christmas pictures done soon?
call me….it will be fun.
just ask amanda.  :)

melissa @ the inspired room - Will you come out to the NW anytime soon? I’d LOVE you to take my son’s photo. Pretty please? 🙂 {sulking}

kristine - hi! i’m jennifer’s sister. we live in waldo/brookside, MO. where are you? made your stuffed shells the other night and my dh loved it! is it weird having strangers write?

kristine - hi! i’m jennifer’s sister. we live in waldo/brookside, MO. where are you? made your stuffed shells the other night and my dh loved it! is it weird having strangers write?

Nancy - Darling family. That little boy reminds me of an old farmer man in that first photo.

Sandra - Wonderful pictures of a darling family. Well done.

Ashlie - I love these pictures! They are such a beautiful family and the looks on the little boy’s face are priceless. So funny! You really should set up shop, ya know! You’ve got mad skills, girl!

Trina - Hi Meg.. just wanted to let you know that you one of your pics is featured and your site mentioned over at Absolutely Beautiful Things today!
http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.com/
Have a great one!
xTrina

Tracy - Great photos as always, Meg! Wish I were local to have you take ours too but oh well. Have a great day and thanks for sharing! :o)

Ann Marie - Wow! I just found your blog and its great. Such awesome photos and fun stuff to read.

Ashley - Meg, those are great. I love the little guy’s face in the second picture. I am warning you if you keep offering to do pictures for people, laundry will will take over that awesome house of yours – I speak from experience. Really, you did a fantastic job with those I am sure they LOVED them!

Liz - Aw Meg! These pictures are wonderful! Can you come take pictures of Mabel? 🙂

Rachel - Great pics!

Brooke - LOVE THEM!! That first one is amazing…I would love to have someone as talented as you take our family photo!! Sadness is we have never even had a family photo taken!! Ridiculous…and you should see on our blog some photos I took of the ladies this weekend…I need a new camera! If we ever get out to Kansas I will definitely be begging for you to use your genius talents on my family!!

amy - And to think… I turned down the opportunity to have our family pics taken by you this weekend. So many of your loyal fans must think I am crazy! (I do still want pictures taken, though. How about we wait until you have your house all pretty and decorated for Christmas and then we’ll come pose at your house!) 🙂
Amanda must be thrilled. You did an amazing job. As always. 🙂

carissa - oh… would i ever LOVE for you to take our Christmas picture… FUN for sure! what a treat!
what a darling family they are… and you’re right… his little face is so cute in that first one… too funny!
great job Meg!!!!! 🙂

Shelly H. (in Overland Park, KS) - You’re pictures are so great!!
Where exactly are you located? We would love to have you take pictures… but we are east of Lawrence =)

Aubrey - I wish I were local so you could take our pictures. But then, I might end up so embarrassed because my kids tend to be naughty for picture-taking. I can’t even bribe them.

Shana - That’s what I’m looking for! Of course, Jace doesn’t want to be held and Kaete really has outgrown playing “peek” but the pics are beautiful.
Amanda…the kids have grown so much – they are so cute and funny!

Lorilee - Meg,
What a beautiful family! Your photos are awesome! That little girl is precious in that hat. I am partial to little girls, since I have 2 boys!
Blessings,
Lorilee

a thorn among roses - seriously…those eyes!!! great shots….love how plyful they are!!!

Darby - The first pic is my FAV! I have 2 of those chairs {from my great-grandmother’s porch} in our barn waiting to be sandblasted and painted… what am I waiting for!? You’ve inspired me! Great pics… so glad you shared them with us!!

PamperingBeki - What a beautiful family!!! And super fun pictures.
You got them just in time too. Now it’s all rainy and gray…

traci - meg those are awesome!!! the color is beautiful. they have got to be so happy with them. what an adorable family.

Staci - I wish I lived in Kansas!!! Awesome pictures of a very sweet family 🙂 (Or at least your pictures make them look very sweet…I’m sure they are!)

jennifer - ooh! Wish I were local. But my sister is. I just might have to send her your way.
Ok, how stinkin’ cute is that little girl in that adorable pink hat?!
Beautiful pictures, as always, Meg!

Teresa - You really should do an iPhoto (or whatever program you use) “How-To”. You’re pictures always look amazing!

MGF - Great job.
I am sure the family is happy with their family pictures.

Amanda - I saw the title before all the pictures loaded and thought to myself…
“Meg takes such delight in the insights and humor through my comments that she is devtoing an entire blog entry to honoring me!”
Ha! lol just kidding. Those are great shots with a great setting and a beautious family. You got skills my dear!
Have a blessed day-
Amanda

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insulating

i have so much to post about….

but i have to help craig insulate the attic.
i am trying to not be a total brat but i am not sure if i am succeeding.
i know i should help willingly….so what is my problem?
i better try harder.
back tomorrow with some great family pics i got to take this weekend.
amanda they were great!

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the three big kids were so embarrassed to walk the dog this weekend.
hilarious.

MGF - Waffle looks he everything is fine….The is too funny

meredith - Just when I had convinced the kids that they didn’t need a dog, they looked up your blog and have fallen in love with Waffle. Even my 2 year old has been yelling “Gog, Gog, mine?” If the Halloween costume wasn’t adorable enough, the cone has clinched the deal. Hope the insulating wasn’t too burdensome in the end. Maybe you could have an attic picnic when it’s done?

Lorilee - It looks so nice and cool there. It is 81 and humid here. Thankfully, we ARE getting some MUCH needed rain. I always love your photos.
Blessings,
Lorilee

Christine - Hi there!
I just found your blog today via La La Lovely Things and I am so glad I did! It’s so much fun to read and your photos are adorable.
Quick question, what kind of dog do you have? He’s so cute!

Pattie - I have tears rolling down my face I’m laughing so hard. I can picture the fight at your house to get them to walk the dog. Oh my gosh this is soooo funny!!!!!!!!

Art Cant Hurt - Meg, waffle is a doll! Absolutely a four-legged sweetie! It doesn’t matter how he acts because training and love will help him grow out of any bad habits. Enjoy the puppi-ess while you have it!
And it’s ok to be a “brat” sometimes! That’s our way [us “old” moms] of not forgetting OUR puppi-ness!
Take care!

carissa - look at ALL those leaves… my kiddos would LOVE that!
insulating… awe… what a special bonding time! HA! 🙂
i’m impressed you’re helping… Craig is luckyyyyyy! 🙂

Lanny Stanard - Yikes! look at all those leaves! can’t wait to see your picture’s and poor waffle… he still looks cute with that big old thing around his neck! Have fun in the attic…
Lanny :o)

sarah - guess that was really four questions… 🙂

sarah - question (said in my best Dwight voice)
actually I have 2 of them:
how are your pictures always so crisp and bright? do you use photoshop or something else?
where did you find your wonderful swingset? do your kids love it?
Love your blog.

Kelly - why is it *so* hard to die to ourselves? It’s like once bratty feelings settle in, it is SO hard to kick them out. It feels impossible. I feel like I don’t know what to do except keep feeling them. And whatever I’m being bratty about is never as bad as I think it is. I’m trying to grow in this too. Kelly

a thorn among roses - love that sweet baby and her helping!!!

Laura - Aw!! Poor Waffle!!

Rachel - She is tooo cute! And Waffle…awwww!

traci - poor waffle. it is funny when they have those cones on. but then you feel bad laughing at them, but you can’t help it. that’s a lot of leaves for the kids to play in and rake up. cute pictures. i know what you mean, one day last week when roger wanted me to jump in the tractor and chisel, i was very cranky to him. didn’t want to at all, had other things i wanted to do.

traci - some of my FAVORITE pictures of all time are of my kids playing in the leaves…LOVE THEM. Your dog is growing crazy fast!!! Waffle is going to be HUGE..LOL
As for the attic…omgosh…I would be a bratt too. HELPING in the attic???? Just kill me now!!! lol

Sarah - I giggled when waffles was pink and now I giggle each time I see him in his cone. Poor thing 🙁 I used to be a vet assistant and always felt so bad to put those on the poor animals. They either looked freaked out or embarrassed.
Waffles is one adorable dog though, whether pink or wearing a cone.

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i’d like one waffle cone please.

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HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA………………..

we thought he was clumsy before the cone.
oh my goodness, he has cracked me up.  
i do feel a bit sorry for him but it's just too funny.  
and he gets 4 more days of it!

Katie - LMAO! Seriously I just peed my pants laughing.
Found your blog today via another link and I have utterly fallen in love with waffles. I need to know where you live so I can come steal him 🙂

melissa @ the inspired room - ROFL. HILARIOUS!!!!

deb meyers - Hi, Meg,
any way to write you? I am a regular reader, mom of 2, one is named Annie; and have a serious crafting question to ask. It involves Littlest Pet Shop and Puppy in My Pocket gift for my 6yo niece…
email me? dm1023@comcast.net

Jill - That dog is adorable… even with the waffle cone. 🙂

Jill - Waffle is so stinkin’ cute…what kind of dog is he?

carissa - okay… that is a waffle cone with REALLY cute sprinkles on top!

Amanda - I know its just me but whenever your kitchen is in the shot I lose all focus. I Love your kitchen. I want to come and est in your kitchen. I want to cook lasagna inyour kitchen. Then leave you with the mess. KIDDING! he he
Oh yeah, sorry about the dog. 😉
God bless-
Amanda

Teresa - Hi!
I found your website on StumbleUpon and I must say, your blog is adorable! Def. going in my bookmarks, I love your style, you’ve got a beautiful home!
Do you use any special filters for your pictures, the colors are always so vibrant. Love it!
-Teresa

Trina - That has to be one of the cutest dogs ever… is it some sort of doodle? What breed, might I ask?

Carly - Adorable! Not sure where you live, but do you have a restaurant called “Waffle House”? If so, this sweet dog takes that to a new meaning! 🙂
Not sure how I stumbled about your site, but I’ve loved it. I want to be you when I grow up. Or perhaps live in your fun house. I won’t take up much space. I just love everything I see!!
Thanks for inspiring! I can’t wait to see your Christmas pics…
Carly Winborne

crystal - aaawww poor guy. that first picture is great you can see him pleading for you to take off the cone.

traci - Pooooooooooooooooooooor Waffle!!!! Gosh hes getting BIG!!! What a cutie. He needs that thing just because he got fixed??? Im confused?

a thorn among roses - sooo cute! what a sweet pup…and the cutest waffle cone i’ve ever seen!

Mallory Heffron - I feel so bad,,,,because I am laughing so hard at the I’ll have a waffle cone…

Andrea - While this cracks me up, it also answers the question I had before…”Did you take him to the vet still pink?” I want your dog!

Kelly - Seriously, y’all named your dog SUCH a cute name! Kelly

amy d - poor baby, tell him to pack his cone and come stay across the street with auntie amy, so you meanies won’t laugh at him! he is very cute though, with or without that awful plastic contraption. hang in there little guy 🙂

Trish - Poor Waffle!!
He’s still pink and now he’s in a cone………
how much humiliation can the poor guy take??
he is stinkin cute though~

Leah - HAHA…good one!

Jenn Thomas - I would like sprinkles with my waffle cone – too funny – makes me giggle.

Lorilee - Awwww poor waffle! I think I have his sister, Honey! I guess I should post a photo of her on my site! He looks like he doesn’t mind it too terribly much!
Blessings,
Lorilee

jodi - haha. i’ll never look at a waffle cone the same way again.
have a great weekend meg!
jodi

Aubrey - Poor Waffle, neutered AND a cone. He’s so cute, even with the appendage.

Lanny Stanard - I’ll take a waffle cone please! what a sweet heart, our gus didn’t need to wear one of those! I’m glad and so is he!
Lanny :o)

Lee Ann - Oh the poor things when they have to wear those! I agree it is funny though. The best part was the title. How perfect that you named him that.

Denise - I saw a card in a shop recently that had a cat in a cone and the verse inside said, “anyone else feel like a martini?”
It cracked me up…I am a card maker and I actually bought a couple of them! Waffle is so cute and still looking slightly pink…

pam - I wasn’t expecting that picture when I saw the title of your post on my blog list…I broke out in laughter seeing your sweet ‘Waffle Cone’! xo
ps…my well wishes to Waffle!

kristin at prairie daze - okay, yes, this is funny.
waffle cone.
ha.

foreverfoldinglaundry - That first picture of him is the cutest thing ever! I love him!

Diana Cornielle - I think he’s still so cute! He’s a cutie patooty!

Staci - Is it true??? Do I get to be first in the comments!!
I’ll take a Waffle cone please 🙂 Tooooo funny 🙂

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