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October 20, 2009

nancy wanted pictures taken at her childhood home.
isn't that a cool idea?
i got to take a beautiful scenic drive to meet her there.

it was a really cool house…with barns…and a creek…and big white pillars.
gorgeous!

all of us waded across the creek…yes…me too…with the camera.
they wanted to sit on the rock wall…so it had to be done.

this one is my favorite.

these sisters were very nice to each other and seemed like good friends..reminded me of my sister & i.

nancy it really was a great day.
thanks for having me be a part of your family's memories.
your family was so cool!

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angela - You do such a great job. Beautiful pictures!

Lisa - What a beautiful family. Great pictures!!

Diana - What a beautiful family! The love they have for each other reflects all over. And look at those gorgeous smiles! What a wonderful day it was for this, huh! Stunning as always, Meg! Nancy, your family shines!!

jennifer - Great pictures! Such a cute family. They look fun!

Pineapple Princess - Adorable pictures! I love your processing. It’s always a joy to stop by your blog. Gets me in a good mood! 🙂

Lucy Buller - LOL! i liked the one that they kicked their feet up. 🙂 🙂

Laura Phelps - I hope you charged extra for walking through that water….

Kristine Robb - what a great variety of such wonderful pictures! fantastic job!

pve - They look like they need a tv show or be on tv selling something. I’d buy it, whatever they were selling…
pve

Denise - I have the pleasure of meeting Nancy in November! Her family is absolutely beautiful.

Cindy Ashmore - Great pictures.

Mindy - They are about the cutest family ever! I love the one with them kicking the water and your fav photo is mine too. Good Job, you rock with your camera!

jennifer - How stinkin’ cute is that family?!
Love it!

Joel Rodell - So weird…I just met Nancy a few weeks ago at a trade show in Topeka. Tiny world.

Nancy - Thanks Meg! I can’t tell you how many wonderful compliments we’ve received on these photos. We enjoyed the day too.

Starnes Fam - There are a lot of good ones in there…..especially love the black and whites. Sisters are the best!

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it was a big surprise

October 19, 2009

we arranged for annie to have her first sleepover.
she couldn't wait.
she ran right into micah's house…we said goodbye and took the 4 oldest on a surprise road trip.

they figured it halfway there.

we found tickets on ebay for a steal and decided this was the year.
the kids are old enough to like it and handle it….but young enough to still want to be with us.
(most of them)

they were PUMPED!
we got there early…had good seats…the top row against the windows so no one could spill beer on us.
loved that.
and no one behind us so we could stand as much as we wanted without bothering anyone.

also able to wait inside if we were cold…which sean was.

walking into the stadium talby said "this is almost as cool as california".

i would love to have that pink hair for a few days….LOVE it! (i'm serious)
can you imagine how much money that couple spends on hair products in a month?!

the music started and talby yelled "mom! this is even better than tv!"

the black peas were the warm-up band.
they were….ummm….not U2?
they finally played "i got a feelin'" at the end so i was happy.
could have done without all the swearing at 10,000 decibels…but whatever…
i sound like i brought my kids or something?! ha.
where is the class black eyed peas? you don't have to swear to be cool….just ask bono.

waiting inside between when the two bands were playing.

we played a lot of hangman…

talby is whispering "say E"

lauren HAD to text her friend!
i don't blame her.
(you see…she doesn't have a cell phone…and we don't have texting…but this was worth the .40 charge)

U2 finally came out!! it was AWESOME.
U2 live could never disappoint.
talby yelled "i can't even hear myself"
and i said "that means you can sing as loud as you want!"
so she did.
and so did i.
and then she yelled "this IS as good as Worlds of FUN!"

halfway through lauren was dying to go to ground level so craig took her and scott down.
i sent the camera.
lauren got all the rest of these pictures
craig said ground level was….really cool.

i love the cell phones and cameras in everybody's hands.
so much cooler than lighters.

it rocked.
a great surprise.
i hope they remember it forever.

and i hope we didn't permanently damage their hearing.

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Messy@Bungalow'56 - They will never forget that their parents were cool enough to bring them to this concert!

jeanne - Great photos and what an incredible evening! Smiles on EVERYONE’S faces!!!!

Jenny - No Way!! We saw them in Norman, OK! Weren’t they amazing???

cre8ivegirl - I love the picture of the all the camera phones in the air! Hilarious. Sign of the times.

Hannah - You are the coolest mom ever. Fact.

Christina - Oh, they will remember it forever!! You two must be some of the coolest parents on the planet. Wow. Do you know that I found out that U2 was in Dallas the day they were here?! I’m still yelling about that, inside my head.
I love that picture of the cell phones and your comment-it’s a fantastic picture statement on the evolution of things as technology changes. Very fun.
I loved reading this post…when you said you had a surprise road trip and I scrolled down to see the tickets I said, out loud, and I’m all by myself, “No way!” What an awesome time.
And the Black Eyed Peas before U2…what is up with that?!
On a totally random and different note, I thought of you today because I went to Ikea and after I posted about it last time I went you happened to visit my blog and comment on that. Isn’t it funny how things get stuck in your head? Anyway, your family is so fun, and you are making great memories!!

Becca Parker - Awesome memories for your kids and you are the cool parents, Bonus!!!

Lucy Buller - cooooooooooooooooool. 🙂 🙂

HomageBlog - They will remember. What a GREAT surprise! ~K

Laura Lynn - Cory and Larissa were there too….so sad you all couldn’t have met up. Your kids would have loved seeing how old the girls were that you used to babysit!!!!

Sara - My husband surprised me with U2 tickets for my birthday. We’re flying to Vegas Friday to see them. “U2 in concert” is on our list of “things to do before we die” so we’re excited to finally be crossing it off our list! You got to go TWICE this year! How awesome you brought the kids.

Christa - Once again, wickedly jealous! U2 at Fedex field in September was spectacular. I would kill to see them again with this stage set up!

Jodi - You are now my favorite blogger even more!! I saw my first U2 concert when I was 14. What a cool thing you and your husband did for your kids! Snow Patrol was the best opening act they had on this tour, or ever for that matter.
Thanks for sharing, glad you got to see them again! I can’t wait for 2010!

amy mumaw - How FUN!!!!! You are the coolest mom!

Niki - OH MY GOSH…I read you all the time but don’t post much. But I had to this time because me and hubs were there too!!! It was our first U2 concert and WOWWWWW! What an awesome thing to take your kids. I totally want to go again and take my oldest!

Dana Banana - You are very cool parents. So NOT the parents we had growing up!

Christina - You are the coolest parents ever. We missed U2 in Atlanta and I really regret it. Muse opened for them here which would have been enjoyable for the most part. Looks like a wonderful time was had by all. I would have wanted to text my friend too. Great pictures as always.

katie - okay, meg, so i read your blog all the time but i don’t think i’ve ever left a comment. today, i had to. this is seriously one of the coolest posts i’ve seen anywhere in a long, long time. i LOVE that you guys did this for your kids. they will never ever forget it. when i was in 7th grade we went to my first concert, garth brooks. to this day it is still my favorite concert ever, and it wasn’t even a surprise! if your kids didn’t think you were cool before, i’m certain they do now. actually, i was reading the post thinking i wish i was one of your kids! 🙂

Amanda - Oh man. That is so awesome. You all look so happy to be there! (I don’t know why nobody would not be happy… Just observing.) I feel like I should touch your hand next time I see you. You breathed the same air as Bono.

Scrappy Girl - How cool! That is so awesome. Bummer on the Black Eyed Peas…I love Boom Boom POW!

Mother Runner - OH! I can hear every song.
Ground level IS better!
and…
YOU ROCK! What super cool parents you are!

colleen - I would have flipped if my parents took me to see a cool band like U2 when I was 12 or 13. I do remember seeing Culture Club with my mom and girlfriend when I was 16 but I don’t know if that is quite the same thing. The cell phone/band photo is awesome. So love U2!

pve - can you tell your kids that my 1st concert was Queen, “We will rock you” –
I was a teenager and that will never be erased from my brain.
pve

sarah - I just love that shot of Lauren smiling and the other kiddos in the background.
It made my heart smile.
Looks like a blast!

Laura Phelps - I am a BEP fan…sorry…we can still be friends though, right?
And how much do I love that it was almost as cool as CA?????????????????
why didn’t you bring Annie?????? (that is a joke, ya know…)

Miranda - Um wow. am thinking i read the blog of the COOLEST MOM EVER. (include dad in that coolest ever compliment too.) 🙂

Diana - Perfectly awesome!
You can’t hear me??? I said…
PERFECTLY AWESOME!!!
You and Craig totally ROCK as parents. So sweet. 🙂

Jaime - You freakin rock.
That’s all I have to say.
Oh, and your kids are cool, too.

susie whyte - such great pictures!!! my friend was at this concert, too, so i’ll have to send her over to check all of them out.
also…got an invite to a wine tasting in november. interested???

tami reed - That is so kewl Ive always wanted to interview U2 they look really cool and down to earth.

Brent - you guys rock. i was totally there in the “inner circle”. i was like 5′ away from Bono!

taylor - i don’t normally comment…. but i’m bored waiting for a genius appointment in the apple store. i read your blog regularly… i would have flipped if i saw your family… i was at the same concert in norman!!! my husband makes fun of me for knowing about random family blogs online… i justify reading yours because we have a goldendoodle like yours and i tell him i read too look for cute pictures of what our pup might turn out like. ANYWAY… U2 was awesome. norman will never be the same 🙂

Anne - Ah! U2’s Zoo TV Tour was the first concert I ever went to! Where can I submit my ballot for your Mother Of The Year nomination?
And I remember when the BEPs were underground-without Fergie- and didn’t cuss. I blame her for everything.

Anna Marie - I bet that was amazing! A good friend of mine was there too. Even a few days later he was still trying to come down from a “U2 high”…ha! I am sure they will always remember that. What cool parents you two are!

Cassie - geez. what’s WRONG with me?
that post seriously made me cry.
sounds like a perfect night!
way to go, mom!
(and i got bright red stipes in my hair this weekend…i think i’m going thru something hormonal!)

Julie - This solidifies it. You are THE COOLEST PARENTS EVER. They will never forget this – what a special moment. Thank you for sharing it!

Jaimie - wow, you are the coolest parents in the world!!!

Suzanne - coolest parents ever! hopefully I can be as cool someday! I love that Talby’s comparison was “as good as Worlds of Fun.” It must have been good 🙂

Heidi Jo the Artist - Thanks for sharing! Now, I’m going to have to check last minute on eBay to see if anyone is selling tickets super cheap in our area for various bands that we love.
That is awesome you took the kiddos too! We have taken the kids to quite a few concerts even though our kids are only ages 6 and 2!? Probably some think we are crazy but we have chosen wisely, going to mainly festivals so we aren’t the only people with kids. I didn’t go to a real concert (besides school band-does that even count!?) until I was an adult, so I guess that is why I’ve wanted to take our kids. We’ve seen Anberlin (one of my favorite bands) 3 times and some of my husband’s students were in awe last week when he told them that and other concerts he’s been to…he’s been to a lot more than me!
Since you’ve lived in Illinois I’m curious if you have ever been to the Cornerstone (http://www.cornerstonefestival.com/) Festival? We’ve gone quite a few times and it is a fun time! So if you do decide to go and buy tickets-here is a 5% off code: CF3541 and that goes for anyone else reading this!
Anyhow, still reading and enjoying your lovely blog! I’m working on a 31 Things to do before I turn 31, I’ll let you know when it is complete so you can read it, loved your list. 😉 Oh and if you decide to go to the Cornerstone Festival and stay there you could cross camping outside in a tent off your list. That is where I learned to camp in a tent and I’ve never looked back…hmmm, well almost, we have a rule now that we have to camp with 2 other groups of people that don’t know each other because of a couple of scary experiences. But I really DO enjoy camping and a festival is a great place to start compared to heavily wooded areas!! Have a great week!
Heidi Jo the Artist
http://swirlsofcreativity.etsy.com

lauren - omg! been reading your blog for awhile. i live in dallas but my son goes to ou. he was walking on campus last night and texted (when you do get it, you won’t know how you lived without it) that he could hear the black eyed peas from the stadium…and you were there! what a small world! i feel like we have something huge in common. my parents took my sister and me to concerts when we were young and i love taking my kids now. as you’ve already figured out, it is great bonding. when they’re teenagers, you need all the bonding you can get.

Heather - That is great! Good memories for your kids. And Lauren’s proof, cool teens CAN survive without cell phones! Who would’ve thunk it?

patti - ok…how cool! you guys get the “cool parents award” (if there is one)
but what really cracked me up was the photos from the floor with all the iPhones and cell phones and cameras up in the air. lol – so funny!!
it used to be that people held lighters up at concerts. wow, i’m old.

Lisa Liddell - Now that is my kind of family outing! Jealous MUCH

Elisa - Love it- haven’t seen U2 in years. What a great surprise!

Meredith - I’m so happy to see Lauren! I haven’t spotted her in months. You all look so beautiful and happy. Well done for seizing the moment, as usual you have set the standard! I would love to take each of your children aside and quietly whisper in their ear “Only five children in the world get to have your parents….and you’re one of them. How awesome is that!.” Meredith xo.

Melanie - How much fun was that?! Your kids will never forget what y’all did for them. That was a great surprise and gift. I think that I saw Lauren smiling too;)

tricia - I have seen so many U2 posts these days. I’m not that big of a U2 fan…but I’m starting to develop concert envy!!
Love the pics…it really does look like an amazing concert.

mel - You are the COOLEST parents. EVER. Wow! U2 is so amazing live. We saw them live (in California, that is where I live) in 2001. It was my husband’s first concert ever. It was so awesome. No Doubt opened up for us at that concert & the No Doubt drummer wasn’t wearing any pants, just a thong!?! What is up with U2 having “interesting” opening acts?

Amy G - How cool!! What a great thing for you guys to do together. Love it!

amy - you and craig get major bonus points for this one.
looked like lauren was actually really smiling in that one pic!
p.s. i think you better ger her a camera for xmas this year. her shots were amazing! 🙂

Ashley Ann - Lauren has a beautiful smile and talent behind the camera. Looks like an unforgettable night, unlike my dinner at Panera that same night!

Sandy - while you’re at it, please adopt me too!!

Liz - Yep. You guys are a super cool family. It was a great concert, I loved it. But didnt the weird space-ship/spider thing throw you off a little? I was like, “Um, does it have chicken pox?”

Sami Melton - Wow! So much fun! Love the pictures!!! Great surprise

Lee Ann - I’ve always thought, but now I know….you ARE the coolest parents ever!!!!!

Lacy Brauner - I know sister can have an attitude, I totally did to at that age..but Id say meg, shes got talent. i guess she gets it from her mama. just a hint, use that as a bonding thing..photography. Your pics are amazing as usual;] but hers were so cool with the lighting and everything! IDk, take a roadie just you and her and the camera, I bet she would be just as great as you! Thanks for sharing. love it as always!

Kelly - You guys are so, so much fun! What a great surprise! Glad you had a great time. Kelly

Jennifer P. - yup–wish you were my mom :)!

Jaclyn - You’re the best mom ever! I want to go to U2. Will you adopt me?

kasey - sounds like a blast..even though my kids Love BEP’s…
xo

Ruth - you guys are too cool… and that photo with the notebook held up is the cutest thing EVER!! (i have to say i saw the title of your post and thought something completely different… ha!)

Beth Ann - That is awesome you got to go! And I bet the kids LOVED it. What a cool surprise.

traci - that is the greatest surprise!! you and craig rock!!! the kids look like they are having the best time!!

Cookin' with Kelly - You did have great seats! I was there too, but we were on the otherside. Great pix. What an experience for your kids!

Notesfromthegrove - That is one KILLER surprise! HOW FUN!

misty - OMGOSH!!! WE WERE THERE!!!!!! It was AWESOME!!!! but please tell Talby that Oklahoma is not as cool as California! just kidding! ;0) Actually, California isn’t as cool as Kansas I believe~ or at least you make it seem so amazing in this blog!

maria - You both are the COOLEST PARENTS!!!

kat - I wish you were MY mom!!! Oh wait, I’m older than you… That is the best surprise ever! They will definitely remember and talk about it for the rest of their lives.

Christy - WOW! I agree, you are the coolest momma EVER! They are coming here this week, I wish I was going. I have never been to a U2 concert, but I hear it is amazing!
Great shots by Lauren! Talby is a doll. She is too funny.

Courtney - I love concerts, and can’t wait to take my kids – unfortunately it’ll be a while still, our oldest (and only at the moment) is just 2. Still, I’m totally looking forward to it!,,,

Hannah - You guys are the coolest parents ever. Hands down.
😀
It looks like you all had a ton of fun!

Summer - What an awesome memory for you and your kids!! So fun!!

Starnes Fam - Super cute. My husband and I have always dreamed of taking little ones to concerts, but I think it’s best to wait as you did. Glad you enjoyed it!

adrienneK - def. not a U2 fan but what cool surprise! oh and btw the peas used to be really good before fergie joined them,they never used foul language,they were all about the peace now it seems only about record sales.:)

TRACI - You are a cool mom for sure but I just dont get all the hoopla over u2 or Bono….I know, Im mostly alone..lol

Julie - okay, what is it about this post that makes me want to cry? Seriously?!…taking your kids to U2?!!! Does not get any better than that. What a treat for the whole family! amazing memories.

Teresa - What a great experience!!! {love the Jayhawk hat!}

elizabeth - What a fantastic thing to do with your kids. And I have to admit that having one of them say that it was ALMOST as cool as California made me smile (I know that was BEFORE the concert, though!).
Wonderful, rockin’ photos, too.

Stephanie - What a great memory for them!
I remember I took my son and his friends to an all-day music festival when they were 14 or 15 – they loved it!!
p.s. OK, I’ll be the one to say it: Lauren doesn’t have a cell phone? Mom!!!!

Crystal - Yay for you guys!! And the bonus is that you got a photo with Lauren smiling!!!! 🙂

Trish - you are so awesome!
i was thinking maybe you should cross two things off of your list by having a fun craft weekend with way cool bloggers! as long as i’m on the list 😉

Kate - U2… you are the coolest mom E-V-E-R! If your kids disagree, I am available for adoption 🙂 Have a great week!

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my list

October 17, 2009

35b

35new

i was inspired to make a list because michelle made one.
hers has much cooler things like "get a tattoo…ride 100 miles on her bike…go to an art museum"
i tried my best not to copy her, we have a few similar interests though.

i think i can do it!

if you make a list tell me and we can link it here too!

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supra shoes for boy - It’s great to hear from you and see what you’ve been up to. In your blog I feel your enthusiasm for life. thank you.

Courtney - I made a list too! I just turned 39 – so I have a list of 40 things to do this year…
http://splashinggrace.blogspot.com/2011/01/before-im-40.html

labatterie - I love your list I’m going to make a before I’m fifty…

labatterie - You know what I mean…

labatterie - Thanks for the inspiration.

labatterie - I’m learning to use photoshop and it is a big challenge but really neat in the end and I just got a fancy new phone with texting- super addicting.

Tamara - Your blog inspires me!!
I did a list too…
http://climbingthelatter.blogspot.com/2010/11/list-it-tuesday-23-things.html

Spindelmaker - Hi Meg! I really like your list, there are so many great things obn here! I hope you don´t mind that I linked to your list from my list? 🙂
Have a nice day!

jeanne - I just looked at this…if you have a craft weekend at your home PLEASE invite me…PLEASE:-)

Jenna - I just found your blog through a friend and I’m sold — mostly because you know what peppernuts are! It’s not Christmas without them, although I’ve yet to make them myself.

holly - Just stumbled upon your blog this morning…I have a couple of recipes for you that would help you on your learn how to cook pork! I’d never made either of these before trying these recipes & they are both INCREDIBLE and so easy!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Southern-Pulled-pork/Detail.aspx
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chipotle-Crusted-Pork-Tenderloin/Detail.aspx

Laura - You can mark off the family pictures!

Stephanie @ Geezees - coolest thing ever!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lindsay - Here is my list of 23 things.
http://iheartmotherhood.blogspot.com/2010/01/23-things-to-do-before-i-turn-24.html

marylea @ Pink and Green Mama - I’d love to make a list like this too but that would only give me 6 months to do everything on it and that seems like a big commitment right now! : )

Wendy @ Living Creatively - So inspiring!! I made my own, after seeing yours.
I love the list. Great goals and aspirations.
Love that you are marking off as you go… I plan to do the same. 🙂 Thanks!

Amy - oh, i love this! i love to read people’s lists but this little collage is way more my style…cute and fun. lots of good stuff here…are you marking off as you go?

POP Fizz Academy - Love your colorful blog and your list! I’m about to have a 27th birthday and have already been compiling a list of all of the things I want to do, see and achieve in the next year.
xo Nicole

Tracy Fisher - I just realized my next big bday is 50!!! Yikes… what happened?!!! What a great idea… 50 for 50!

Jessica Reed - I realize I’m a bit late, but I did this today, and linked to your in my blog entry.
http://oneshinystar.blogspot.com/2010/03/things-to-do.html

Karen Cleary - I love this idea and have spent the last couple hours caught up in reading your list and everyone else’s lists that are linked from here. You have all inspired me to create my own list which can be found here:
http://karens40before40.blogspot.com/
Although, I gave myself just over 2 years to complete my list. Some of my items have been lifelong dreams and I hope I am able to do them all. Good luck to everyone else and their lists. Have lots of adventures!!!

Brooke Whitis - Okay I want my list to be adorable like this one. How did you create it…what program? I have probably read this thing 20 times. So cute.

Laura - I love your list I’m going to make a before I’m fifty, can’t believe that is realy an age I be in 3 years.
Can’t wait for yor Etsy items to post.

rebecca - If you change your blog in any way, shape or form–I will cry

Jodi - I made a list…..thanks for the inspiration!

Trasie - Well….I just discovered your list on your blog!
I will be 35 on the 20th of this month so it will be impossible for me to accomplish 35 things between now and then. I have, however, decided to make a list of 36 to do this year…..Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for the fun blog you have! I love the cheeriness of it!!!!
P.S. Where did you go to create it?

No.17CherryTreeLane - PS–how did you create it?

Pat - I just found your blog today and love it! Yes, how did you make your list so pretty & colorful? You are so creative ~ great talent.

Lisa - Interesting list and a great looking blog! I can’t wait to spend more time exploring your blog.

Sarah Walquist - This is such an awesome idea! I created my own and it’s perfect because I just celebrated my birthday…so there is plenty of time to spare!
I’d LOVE to teach you how to make jewelry…you’re so artistic that you’d really catch on quick. My cousin is Jess McClenehan, so maybe when we travel to see the fam…you never know, there may be a jewelry lesson in store!
Your list is just beautiful I hope you have a chance to check out mine!
http://thewalquists.blogspot.com/

Connie - Love this idea!!!
I can help knock one of these off for you, well actually a couple of them. I am a graphic designer who designs business cards AND knows how to use Photoshop really well, which I could teach you if you get the program! Let me know and I will hook you up!

karla dornacher - Hi Meg… I’m Michelle’s mom and she inspired me to make my own “58 things” list! I guess one is never too old… time just flies faster and the list just keeps getting longer!
Love your blog and I love how you created your list… very fun and colorful… and we even have a couple of things in common.
You can find my list is at:
http://karladornacher.typepad.com/karlas_korner/2009/10/58-things-i-hope-to-do-before-i-turn-59.html
I will add a link to your list from my list as well… thanks!

princesslasertron - I’m soo making a list!
And sleeping till noon?
HAHAHAHAHA

Magchunk - I have one but mine is 25 things to do before I turn 25 (just a tad younger than you!). I haven’t blogged about it, but some of the things are: See Yellowstone Park, get a massage, read 25 books, go up the Space Needle (I live in Seattle but haven’t gone. Scratch that – I did it last weekend!), sew something start to finish. It’s been fun. Good luck with yours. I love your ideas!

aimee - loooooooooove it!! 🙂

pve - glad I made the list (to meet awesome bloggers) that is me right?
pve

pam - #36. go to africa
🙂 i couldn’t resist…

Beth - Cool list! My sister and I have gone on two sister only trips (to Banff, Canada and Steamboat Springs, CO) and they were both so much fun! Keep us posted on when you acheive them!

amy - sometimes i wonder if you actually read all these darn comments! 🙂
ok, seriously, can you please stop making all these super cool things that i just am dying to copy so i can be a super cool as you??!!! now i can’t sleep because i’m going to keep thinking about all the things i want to do before i turn 35 (i only have 8 months left!)! gheez! 🙂
for reals this time, please move to alabama so we can be bff’s. 🙂 (how many sideways smiley faces am i going to put on this comment???) 🙂

tami reed - too fun i have a vision board that looks similar

Aljolynn - Just finished mine. Thanks for doing this – it’s great for me to make a list of things to accomplish. Can’t wait to see what I complete.
http://therestlessmama.blogspot.com/2009/10/27-things.html

Stephanie Carroll - Here’s my list
It’s scary to write it down!
http://devinandstephcarroll.blogspot.com/

Problem Solvin Mom - I think your list is fantastic, and beautiful too which is so important with lists like this! 🙂 {{seriously}}
I have a super easy failproof pork recipe that can get you started! If you’re interested check out my recipe section.
Thanks for the inspiration!!

Amanda - Oooh! I love your list! I have a 25 before 25 list that I have been doing for a couple of months now, but I’m jealous of how cool your list looks! Love it!
Here is my list:
http://www.mynashvillenest.com/2009/08/25-before-25.html

Courtney - I made my list here:
http://www.vintagegingerpeaches.com
thanks for the inspiration! It’s good to have goals 🙂

Kate - i think you have some great things to work towards. especially sleeping until noon. how long has it been since you’ve slept until noon? that really scares me to think of your answer. haha.
and by the by, i LOVE the new header. is gorgeous. f’reals.

Leslie - Great list and great idea!! My “to do” list tends to get stuck in my head. Maybe I need to put it down on paper to get it done!?! Hopefully you will get it all accomplished.

kasey - great ideas Megan!
when is your bday?? ugg..i turn 35 in less than a month!

traci - awesome list. i see all of them being accomplished with ease.

Meredith - Hi Meg – fab list. You’re certainly going to have a very interesting year ahead of you. You know, we have great beaches in Australia…..anytime you want to visit…
Co-incidentally, on a post last Friday, I suggested that it was time to add a touch of “daring” to my life. After reading yours,I decided to make it a whole list. Hope you have lots of fun ticking things off! Meredith xo.
http://meredith-countitalljoy.blogspot.com/2009/10/daringpart-2.html

Nancy-The Goat and The Kid - First of all.. I a list fiend. I always talk about what I want to do someday. So, I called mine…. MY SOMEDAY LIST.
So much fun. If we base it on age, I couldn’t get all 36 on there. Thanks for the inspiration. Can I be your new “Awesome Blogger”???? 🙂
http://thegoatandthekid.blogspot.com/2009/10/my-someday-list.html

Ashley Ann - Can I help with 3 of those…family pictures, craft night and flea markets?! Sounds like a plan to me.

tasha roe - rad list!!
ps – i am selling my photoshop for windows if you are interested – cs2

Dana Banana - Love the idea of list making. Mine will need to start out with making a list to make a real list. Oh and by the way, I could help you learn to make cinnamon rolls……:)

cre8ivegirl - Have one weekend at home with no kids…now that is good! Can I make one large poster with just that saying? Great idea. I am fast approaching 40…ugh

Sally - Hey Girl!
Take a whole pork loin, fat side up, put in a roasting pan.
Douse with Lea & Perrins White Wine Chicken Marinade.
Sprinkle with McCormick’s Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning – all over the pork, makes a tasty crust.
Cook on 350 for 2.5 hours. My family’s favorite dish.
LOVE the blog, and a mom that has 5 kids and TIME to blog.
Inspiration all around!!!
Enjoy!

Lori - I love your list! I saw this list idea somewhere and now it’s on my list of things to do. Yours is beautiful 🙂

your cool friend Cheryl - I love your list!
I can’t believe you don’t already have photoshop…your pics are gorgeous!

Renee - Brilliant idea, Meg. I tried making a list, too. Got to #14 and petered out. I guess that’s what it’s like as I approach 40. LOL Have you seriously never had a pedicure??? That made me laugh, only because I don’t particularly enjoy the experience (more the results). I’m extremely ticklish, and for some reason, I always manage to get cut. Bummer. xoxo

Ruth - change your blog???? but it’s perfect!

Michele - Unless I write it down, it won’t get done–great idea!! BTW, I made the glazed apple bars last night…super delish! Everyone loved them. I’m a chocolate girl, & I can’t stop eating them! Thanks!

Lisa Liddell - I have written my list. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
http://everythingbytwos.blogspot.com/2009/10/as-seen-on-whatever-my-list.html

Cookin' with Kelly - Here’s a good pork recipe for your crockpot.
1 pork loin
1 can rotel
1 pkg taco seasoning.
place meat 1st in crock pot then cover w/ the rotel & taco seasoning. Cook on low approx. 8 hrs. Shred & serve w/ tortillas or taco shells. Enjoy!

Nicole - Love the list idea . .. I’m gonna do it!
I can help you with the digital scrap thing! I do Heritage Makers and it rocks! It’s out of scrapbook capital of hte world . . . UTAH . . . and it’s all online. Fastest growing digital scrapbooking company. No programs to buy and update. When you get around to that item to check off let me know and i’ll get you the info. so you can compare it to others. Have fun with the list!!

Laura Phelps - you’re so young

griswold fun - That is a great list! Making peppernuts is on my list of things to do this fall (and I tired cinnamon rolls earlier this year)!

Melanie - I love list so this would be a great thing for me to do:)

susie whyte - my husband and i are good friends with the owner of club liquor east(next to sam’s in wichita). they just had their annual wine tasting party this summer. could have gone…bummer.

Kristy - love the list!!!
what a great idea!
and not only is it a great list, it looks so cool.
think i might do a list :O)
thanks for the inspiration.

Tiffany - I’m going to put “Make a list this pretty” on my list! And, I can help you with the cinnamon rolls if you need it!!

elizabeth - The best cinnamon rolls EVER are in Richard Sax’s Classic Home Desserts. And I love this list. Although I’m ten years ahead of you and I suppose must make a list of things to do before I turn 47.

Sarah Beth - While I can’t help you paint your laundry room ( and I DO love to paint) I can help you by pointing you to 2 places that have helped make my life easier.
I use one more than the other, but if I need a quick meal I just go to menus4moms.com and its free and you sign up and they do a weeks menu at a time, including lunch and breakfast I think. Take it or leave whatever you want.
Then for the online scrap book. I have used scrapblog.com and LOVE it! You can save the page itself as a jpeg and get them printed off at Walmart! I hope these two help you as you cross of things on The List! Good luck! If you go to my blog http://www.darrahsonline.blogspot.com you will see a link to “Our family scrapbook” on the left side. Check it out!

Summer - I really love your list. I want a list. I’ll get on that.

The Florist - I love your list ALMOST as much as I love the layout of your list. How did you do it? Seriously. Your blog is great eye candy!

Valerie - I know how you can check one item off your list:
go to crafthope.org — this month’s project is to make quilts for homeless kids. There are even some patterns up there to get you started, and if making the entire thing yourself is too daunting of a task, you can just make the quilt top and mail it with the backing and batting and binding materials for the girls to finish.
Just an idea anyway. 🙂 Love your blog…

julie - Love your list. LOVe it. What a year you have in front of you.

Katie - How did you make that list so beautiful?! That is the loveliest looking list I have ever seen!

Kat - Hi – I have been reading your blog for a while but never seem to comment. I love your list. I made cinnamon rolls a while ago and they were easy. I just wanted to say hi and that I love reading your blog and seeing the great stuff you create.

Tammy - I have one and my time is quickly ticking away!
http://www.thesabourinfamily.blogspot.com

Michelle - I have had a list for a while, but never crossed anything off. When I realized my 35th birthday was fast approaching, I suddenly realized that time was not standing still and it was time to act.
This summer I entered cakes in the county fair (on my list since I was a teenager) and actually won first place on both!
I told my husband no matter what, we are going to D.C. and New York in two years. I realized we’d never take the trip if we didn’t just go ahead and write it on the calendar.
Tomorrow I am taking my first Photoshop class! It feels great to start DOING instead of just thinking.

Trac-;o) - What a great idea, Meg! Thanks for sharing! :o)

takingheart - I love this idea, and I look forward to trying it… though prolly with Sharpies…I have a think them and office supplies of all kinds… will link back to you when I do it.
Interestingly enough, 35 is AMA in my line of work… the dreaded advanced maternal age. If you get pregnant from here on out, there are more risks and testing… it’ll be like turning 30 all over again for me and my colleagues!

tinycandi.blogspot.com - This is an awesome idea! I’m definitely going to make one. 🙂

Carrie - Hey – I have no problem helping you out with the crafting night. I can be there in a few hours. 🙂
On our trip to Paris in May, I took a cooking class and we made stuffed/rolled pork tenderloin. It was amazing. I too always struggle with pork. I somehow mess it up. However, this pork was amazing and the chef shared the recipe. I would be happy to pass it along to help you get that one off the list.

robyn Beckley Vining - FYI- adobe is having a sale- i believe until tomorrow the 18th, where photoshop is $299 if you have elements to upgrade from.
my computer crashed and i lost my whole suite. had to buy all over again as they had lost me from their system (whaat?!). so, back it up when you get it (you get two computers to put it on, and I think you have two, so you’re good.)
Now yes, learning the new CS4 is another thing 🙂
good luck!

Diana - COOL! I can help you with that digital scrapbook! I design for Scrapbook MAX! (http://scrapbookmax.com …there’s a free trial link on the site, of course) It’s THE BEST digital scrapbooking software!
*gasp* Oh my, sorry for the ad! LOL! But really… if you decide to buy it, I’ll give you some freebie kits and templates. Right now we’re running challenges for chances to win in random drawings FREE copies of the NEW upgrade version of the software! My challenge starts soon 😉
LOVE your list! Think I’ll go make one for myself…. 😀

erin - this is fun! I may have to make a list too 🙂

susie whyte - the ‘camping in a tent…outside’ made me laugh so hard. 🙂
just posted my list!

Sarah @ Clover Lane - I have to say…from someone who was a chronic list maker in my 30’s…I had to stop when I was 40…something about the pressure just stressed me out. Something about NOT checking off those things, because I was busy doing day to day stuff, and then feeling like I failed somehow…I’ve found it might not be the more productive way to live, and I might get less done…but I LOVE those lists off my back. I think I’m also one of those people that stress’s about NOT finishing what I started..I just can’t let it go.
Still…I love your ideas. And don’t you dare change your blog…yours is SO original…I’ve never ever seen anything like your layout etc.

Stephanie - Hey Meg, I also was inspired by Michelle’s list. I made mine back in August, but thanks to you was reminded today to do a little update. I created my list just a month before I celebrated my 40th birthday in September, but I’m still pluggin away. It really is great incentive to get some projects done and have a little fun too!
Here’s my update:
http://afinehouse.blogspot.com/2009/10/39-things-update.html

michelle - LOVE IT! I even love how you wrote your list!
Maybe we should figure out how to do one of these together 🙂
You have so many great ideas!
texting! hehe, you have a teenager and you’re just now texting!!

anna - that’s so awesome! what a great idea!
so i just assumed that you already were using photoshop. do you use anything now? because i would love to learn some type of photo editing program. do you know of a good free program to use?

Suzanne - I have only one thing on my list and that is to draw closer to the Lord.
Have found if I do that one thing, all the other things fall into place effortlessly 🙂
I have to say that was the most colorful list I have seen though!
My daughter http://www.kgraphicsstudio.com could totally help you out with business cards!

Shelly - New blog / change your blog…. WHAT?????? I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog just as it is! My favorite to check everyday! Cool fun list, hope you have a blast goin after those goals!

Miranda - fantastic! am thinking i should come over to make peppernuts with you. 9it’s just a short drive from denver right?) love them. but first am going to stand here with my mouth gaping open in shock over the fact that you don’t have photoshop. thought for sure you did…your pictures are so gorgeous.

adrienneK - very neat! i made a 25 thing to do while im 25 (this year) list but mine wasnt as pretty!it does help to have goals written down and it feels good when youve accomplished one and mark it off the list!

Lisa-Marie - http://thisgirlis.blogspot.com/2009/08/promised-cinnamon-roll-recipe.html
^ My cinnamon roll recipe, with pictures and instructions. Easy to make, and they are goooood!
I might make a list of 30 things to do before I’m 30…

mom - This is a great post – be sure to link it with facebook! I might have to make my own list!

Bec - ps my mom is also a quilter…..I’ll just tell her to stop by 😉

Julia - i’ve never heard of peppernuts before.
you’re welcome to my beach (just a short bike ride away!) anytime.

Bec - my mom and grandma make the best cinnamon rolls- they would be glad to come teach you how to do it. I’m learning to use photoshop and it is a big challenge but really neat in the end and I just got a fancy new phone with texting- super addicting.

Lindsay - I LOVE this idea! I am definately going to have to make one of these and then actually accomplish it. I would love to post mine as well. It is a great feeling when you know you have inspired somebody; just as you were inspired and now inspiring all of us. Have a great weekend!

Lee Ann - I think YOURS are hard!!!! So many of them take a long time! Good luck! I can’t wait to make mine in a few months!

Jen Tucker - Not only can you combine your crafty weekend with meeting awesome bloggers, but you can ask everyone to bring a bottle of wine and have your own wine tasting while making jewelry! Four birds, one stone.
And might I suggest you begin with earrings? They’re simple, fun and quite satisfying!

Amber - LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to make mine!!! :o) Thank you for sharing. 😀

lora - Of course you can do it!

Mama Sue - You really need to do it…I’m turning 50 in March and still have the same list as when I was 35…except for having a baby…did that when I was 40…I’m a late bloomer:)

Suzette Mahoney - This is so great! I am going to make a list. I just turned 43 this month and think this is a great way to celebrate it! And why are you gonna change your blog? I love it so much!

Amanda B - I have a few comments on your list…when you learn photoshop, then gives host a class; we’ll let you sleep till noon in Dec, but you may wake up with some artwork on your face; go camping in a tent at Winfield; combine your “meet awesome bloggers” with your craft weekend at your house – invite julie, heather and sarah back and then I’ll invite myself.
Oh, and WOW…35????????? That’s in like 8 years, right?

CK - Love it! I will be 35 soon. What a great idea! We used your “Summer To Do List” idea and my family loved it. I am not sure if I can do as much in the next 4 months, but a list would be great! Love all the bright colors on yours and the nice blend of “to do” items and “would love to do” items. Thanks for sharing!

se7en - That is so funky and bright – love it! I have never had a pedicure but just lately I have been hunkering after one!!! hunker, hunker!!! As for family pictures… I would love one with everyone looking just normal – not one weird face amongst the smilers, or one crumpled grouch amongst the smilers. You know what I mean! Have a great weekend…

Emily - Thanks for the perfect post to read on a Saturday morning… I am inspired to get out of my p.j.’s and actually acomplish some things on my weekend to-do list! Always a joy reading your blog!

Scrappy Girl - That is such a cool idea…although I have barely a month til I turn 35…maybe it should be 35 things to do while I am 35…that works doesn’t it!

Dana D @BoysMyJoys - Great list!
Has got me thinkin’!
Hmmmm… now I’m off to work on one! (#1 will have to be- to actually finish my list! 🙂 )

mary - awesome list meg! i need to do the same, maybe today….i will put that on my list of things to do hahaha!

Sarah @ Dream In Domestic - What a great idea! I have made a 101 in 1001 list (http://www.dayzeroproject.com/) but haven’t actually started it yet. Yours seems more doable because there are less things and it looks really pretty! All of your things sound like so much fun or really practical goals, which is good. I’ll link back if I ever get around to actually starting my list.

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artists

October 16, 2009

we are on day three of no school…in the middle of the month…for no good reason.
and we are on day five of sick kids at our house.
and i am going a little coo-coo in here!
i need to get some air.
some social interaction with someone who doesn't like hannah montana.

one project to keep some peace and kill boredom was making a painting i'd seen here.
i did actually kick them all out of the kitchen first.
i believe my words were "mommy needs some quiet. everyone upstairs until i call you down."
i cleaned up the counters so i wouldn't feel like i was suffocating in mess…
then stamped the circles with watered down acrylic craft paint.
this part was therapeutic.
it was quiet, calm and repetitious….you should try it. :)
i didn't call them down…they showed up before that.
and for the next 45 minutes it was (nearly) quiet painting time.

at the bottom of this picture is sean's laser pointer he bought himself this week.
it has been so annoying ever since.

i made one for myself also but annie finished hers so quickly she took over mine.
then talby spilled her water on sean's so i dried that and helped sean finish his.
he was going to let that spill ruin his time but i was determined to show it could be fixed.
that is hard for a perfectionist.
he had been trying so hard to not make any mistakes….bummer.
but thankfully watercolors are very forgiving.

i really could just paint all day…mixing colors…swirling them around.
pure happiness.

….and then it was back to crazyville again.

i have to get out of here!
starbucks is calling me.

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tami reed - I love painting with my kids too, its so relaxing we really love it!

Shenandoah bed and breakfast - Paintings are the mirror of your inside.The picture or thing we transform on the canvas is the reflection of our imagination.Kids observed a lot their paintings always convey some nice message to others.It is a nice hobby and a good past time.It will develop in them creativity and they will be an artist of future..water painting or glass panting is also a beautiful and colorful experience…

Nicole - We’ve got sick ones here too. problem is I’m sick too!! Three of us have the H1n1 bug!! Jason’s out of town for seminary but thankfully my moms been here. We aren’t having hte fun we had planned but at least I’m not alone!! Maybe tomorrow I’ll be motivated and get something creative out for the kdis to do. As more of us start feeling better we are ALL getting on each others nerves!

Melanie - Your photos make me smile:)

Christina - There are so many great ideas out there!! Thank you for passing this along.
I have to tell you that when I read about the water on your son’s picture and how it could have wrecked his time, but you didn’t let it, I got tears in my eyes. I could feel his disappointment; I love your response. I so need to be this for my son. (he’s only 6, but so sensitive, and we have great times and then things can be explosive. Ugh.)
I’m so glad you were able to help him fix it!
Sweet time, great project.

Trac-;o) - I LOVE this idea and will have to do this for my kids sometime even if they ARE 15 yo! HA!

Jaime Melcher - I LOVE this project! We were home from school last week too… should’ve checked your blog sooner… 🙂
p.s. What did you use to stamp the circles?

Lori - I love this! I don’t have any kids but I just might try it myself… Hope the Starbucks was perfect. I believe it cures anything 🙂

Diana - what a great idea! {oh gee, like, how many others here said that, huh LOL} i will add this to my notebook of crafts for when the grandkids stayover. i’m known as the messy gramma because i don’t get upset with all the necessary items for making fun stuff. {however, NOT messy as in what my housecleaning is like, because i’m very picky on that.} and i’m the one who taught the grandkids all how to make mud-pie soup, mud-pie pancakes, mud-pie town…. FUN! 🙂

pam - um yeah. i’m scowering my friends’ blogs because my daughter is on the loose and leaving comments all over. 😉 this one was tame.
and seriously. i love this idea! you should homeschool. art all day. hee hee hee hee hee. (i know…i’m HILARIOUS)

AJ - Funny when my children and I are coloring I often draw a modern stained glass window and then fill it in. My challenge is not to have the same color touch. I’m sure I’d do that w/the circles too. Will be doing the circles w/the kids soon. Thanks!

Beth - Very cool! Watercolors are so much fun!

Sarah @ Clover Lane - the laser pointer…cracks me up. it was on my son’s christmas list last year! darn thing.

Amber - you are such a good mom! and that is a wonderful idea! i hope that your kids get to feeling better soon!! and that you stay healthy! {because a sick momma is NOT a good thing!}

Kacey - What a fun idea! Way to be positive.
Hope everybody feels better soon – and you get your escape!

Lori - Meg, would it be tooo nosy to ask for a picture of your to-do list on the chalkboard? The little bit we can see piques my interest!
Hope you get some Starbucks soon!

Nancy-The Goat and The Kid - I wish I could come over to your house for a playdate. LOoks like fun… lots of fun.

Rach - As always, you amaze me. Some days I just want to scoop my 7 month old up and head to your house and hang out for the day. You can ogle over a baby in the house and I can ogle over your craft room. And I promise if we have lunch, I will even do the dishes. Thank you for continuing to inspire. 🙂

Trish - I like in one of the pics you can see in the background the to do list and the first thing on it is Pray 🙂 Your family makes me want to visit Kansas 🙂

PaiselyJade - eeeek – 4 kids home sick (my idea of a nightmare!). You did well – love the paintings.

Lucy Buller - What are they sick with?

Timalee - I saw the link for this project on your sidebar a few days ago and knew we had to try it! My daughter and I just finished our paintings…while your apple bars were in the oven…and now I am going to go make your chicken enchiladas for dinner! HA! Who knew I could have a happy day just by reading someone’s blog?

amy j. - I just sent my kids upstairs for quiet time. When they asked why, I said, because mama is about to lose it and I don’t want to lose it and be mean and grouchy, so I need to be alone for awhile. They understood. 🙂

Starnes Fam - Lovely colors. Why are people so scared to paint with kids? It makes them absolutely giddy with excitement. Love that you do this.
Looks like stained glass!

Patty Palmer - Love seeing kids engaged in art! The pictures are lovely as is the project…I think this will make a great kinder lesson!
Thanks

pve - I see some budding artists there and in your future!!!
This reminds me of me, when I was that age….
I was painting, drawing, making, and creating all the tine!
pve

chris - Those are so beautiful , I have a big canvas in the garage , I think I finally know what to do with it , thanks
Chris
Just Beachy

Flower Patch Farmgirl - I’m liking this one…
And I am mesmerized by your new header photo. I don’t remember my water-colors ever looking so perfectly, blendedly watered.

Tonya McDaniel - fun, fun, fun! and that leaded glass window is to die for!!!

Suzette Mahoney - Great idea. I am on day 4 of being at home with a sick child. I am going to drag out the paint right now! Thank you for the idea. Your blog is my favorite.

Kirsten - Yay! I’m art docent for my daughter’s class – will so take this idea and run with it thankyouveddymuch. And…just so you know you’re not alone…my girl missed 3 1/2 days last week, went back for 3 days this week, and is sick again. Yeah, what is it about Hannah Montana? And the Wizards…and SpongeBob…and Carly…sometimes I can talk her into an episode of House Hunters if there are kids involved…

Sarah @ Dream In Domestic - I love this! They turned out great and look so fun to do!

Mindy - We are so doing this! Thanks for the great idea and now I’m subscribed to that blog too. Feel free to tell other blogs you read. I love your blog, your photography, your scrapbook pages, your style . . . you are my blog hero.

Trina McNeilly - This is just happy to look at…. going to have to give it a try! happy weekend.. hope you get some time out!
x trina

Laura Phelps - GREAT IDEA!
My sister, a beautiful artist, made collages like just this..instead of paint, it was cut paper…they are amazing, as are your children’s. Think I want to try this.
Of course, I find comfort in the spilled water, the annoying new gadget, and the need for quiet and Starbucks…keeps it all so real.
You know, if I could, I would join you for a day of painting and coffee..how much fun would that be???????? We could open up a studio together…just for ADULTS…arts and craft with coffee…maybe throw in a bottle of wine for weekend night classes!
Have a great weekend..I am SO glad it is Friday….

Valerie @ Frugal Family Fun Blog - I’m so happy you did this! We’ve been stuck with lots of bad weather here lately, so a touch of cabin fever here too… come see what we did for some creative rainy day fun. I think you’ll enjoy it!
<3,
Valerie

Kate - I love your ideas. We are on fall break and in desperate need of something creative other than playing soccer in the backyard.
I wish you lived closer. I would SO bring you starbucks 🙂

sandy toe - What a neat project!
Don’t you just wish some days that Starbucks delivered???
Sandy Toe

kristin - i. am. doing. this. soon.
love it.

shelly - Those are awesome!!! I’ve got to go out and buy some new paints…ours are that all mixed up grey-brown color 🙁

susie whyte - it’s been so cloudy and dreary that i forgot what bright colors looked like!! very cute.

Alyssa - amazing pictures as always!! hope they get better soon!!

adrienneK - gorgeous!!good idea!!

Alicia - Great job…you made lemonade out of lemons! It always helps to put that smile on our face even when we don’t feel like it…things usually end up better when we do. You also ended up with some amazing art to hang all over the house! Perfect!

jody - just beautiful!

Staci - Sounds JUST like what is going on at our house 🙁 Last Saturday, Connor downstairs with a 104 degree temp….then Jake on Monday morning….their Fall Break started this last Wednesday…which of course was the day that they both were well enough to go BACK….not complaining…really, I’m not…I’m thankful to get to stay home and take care of my sick kiddoes, BUT, WHEW, when Brian came home on Wednesday night (he conveniently had meetings on Mond and Tuesday, arrrgh!) I hightailed it out of our house to Target….and spent waaay too much money 🙂 Oooops, sorry! Didn’t mean to go off on this comment…again, it’s just another reason I love BloggyWorld….knowing, I’m not out there alone 🙂 And now, off to defend the peace in this house….I hear the chaos starting 🙂

mother runner - come over after 4! we’ll find something to do.

mom - Such a great idea. Wish I could help with taking some kiddos.

Sandy - another nomination for mom of the year!

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pumpkin patch

October 15, 2009

i loved this small local pumpkin patch…no signs…no cheesy decor…
pumpkins still on the vine…REASONABLE prices.
it's quaint.

but sadly on the day we stopped by "Justin's 'Maters & More" he wasn't there.
we roamed around his small field of pumpkin fun for 20 minutes hoping he'd show up.
then it started to rain.
we left with only memories..no pumpkins.

i had the kids tell me what they liked and i tried to find the same thing at another small local place…
it's called wal-mart.
maybe you've heard of them…

HA HA HA.

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Courtney Walsh - Meg, do you use actions on your photos? Would love to know which one this is! I’ve been looking for something like this! 🙂

AJ - Great pictures! Funny enough, all of those types of pumpkins (that weird one is so strange, isn’t it?) were available at the pumpkin patch we visited here in Western New York (Buffalo/Niagara Falls).
I first saw the white pumpkins by someone’s door when out for a walk. I thought they had been spray painted!
Our farmer has a donation box too for the weekdays.
This morning our pumpkins had a light dusting of snow on them. By this afternoon the snow had melted.

Kelsey - Wow so pretty…our local pumpkin patch is cute, but definetly not as pretty and green!

kasey - we’ve decided to hit the pumpkin patch to JUST TAKE PICS…and then buy them at the market on the way home.
xo

kathy b - My favorite apple farm had a big sign on it that said FOR SALE, retiring. So I thought you were going to say that Justin’s patch was for sale or abandoned.
Your photos and captions are so fun!
Kathy in California, (the chenille lady)

Amber - Oh so cool! I really want to take my son to a real pumpkin patch this year 🙂

Christina - Oh no!! That’s what I said when I got to the end! Those pictures are…I’m not sure the right word. Moving. They’re lovely, fallishly poignant.
It looks like you had a wonderful time even though you left empty handed.

Abigail - Beautiful pictures!!

Tiffany Morris - That stinks, but you got some great photos anyway!

susie whyte - THAT is why i want to move out of wichita!! i had to explain to my 3 year old last night on the way home from canton, ks why it was so dark…”we’re in the country! they don’t have lights out here”. 🙂
your poor kids must’ve been so bummed out!

Lori - I love a pumpkin patch 🙂 Love the pics, too.

Kath - I grew two pumpkins this summer, they have not turned orange yet, but I’m hoping they’ll turn for Halloween. I love the colour on your photos ..

Alison - I can’t believe how expensive pumpkins have gotten over the years. I remember when my 10 year old was little we would pick out the biggest pumpkin and pay $5.00 for it! Now you get a tiny little one not fit to cut open for $5.00 and spend $25.00 for a big one to carve. We just go to our local patch to browse, take pictures, eat pumpkin ice cream and then we head to Wal-mart to buy the big ones. How sad is that?!

leah - love your site – have been reading for a year and a half now 🙂 had to comment on these pics – they look so cool, 70’s-esque retro. great filter/cloudy day/awesomeness!

alice - pumpkin patch shots are always fun! yours look great but that’s not really what i came to comment on….. i love your new topper! the watercolor paints sets bring back good memories here :O)

adrienne - around here, we have an honor system… pick your pumpkin and leave money in the can. can you believe it???

se7en - So Stunning, we don’t really celebrate Halloween in our part of the world but your photo’s make me wish we did!!! Have a fun weekend together!

BriBedell - Well our pumpkin patch this year was my Aunt and Uncle’s House! LOL they just “threw out some seeds” to see what they would get…well lets just say we got 40 free pumpkins! That the kind I like 🙂

Renee - Well the pumpkins will come and go, but the pictures you took are incredible (and lasting). It’s been raining here for too many days, and I’m still waiting to get the kids to the apple orchard. Hope I didn’t miss my opportunity. Is fall gone already??? xoxo

carissa... brown eyed fox - fantastic shots and WHAT a great place!
good ‘ol fashion pumpkin hunting! LOVE it!
so sad… we have no patches here… climate too harsh for ANY kind of growing! boo!
big disappointment!
menards was our pumpkin place! 🙂

adrienneK - such pretty pictures!too bad he wasnt there! we have a “pumpkin patch” here you can leave a donation in the donation box!! maybe you could have left some money lol

Aljolynn - I’m so jealous that you get to have fun in a REAL pumpkin patch. We don’t have those here in Hawaii. I think it’s time to move back to Boston. Or maybe the midwest? ;o) Love the photos.

jody - looks glorious. too bad wal mart won out.
we are off to go pumpkin hunting this weekend.
keep those beautiful pictures coming…loving the eye candy!

Suzette Mahoney - Great photos! We got our pumpkins at that quaint little Walmart too!!

Secret Mom Thoughts - Great photos. I love pumpkin patches.

Beth Ann - I have thought about bringing my kids to the Walmart or Grocery store, pose them in front of the sign that says “Hy Vee’s Pumkpin Patch” (Hy Vee is the grocery store) on top of the boxes of pumpkins and calling it ‘Our 2009 Trip to the Pumpkin Patch”. Between the weather and other fall activities we haven’t been able to carve out 2 hours to drive and explore one. Hopefully Sunday, no rain in the forecast….. otherwise it is HyVee this year.

Stephanie - I would have taken the pumpkins and brought the cash back later when he was around. Oh wait, is that considered stealing?

Melanie - At least you have the memories:) When you get your pumpkins and get them decorated, the kids won’t remember that they came from Walmart. LOL

Amber - beautiful!!! I love love love fall. 🙂

Summer - Your pictures are all that I love about fall. Well that and apple pie of course.

Starnes Fam - I’m having a hard time finding a FREE pumpkin patch in KC. I have, oh, about 30 pumpkins already in my house, so don’t need more….just a photo op and somewhere for the kids to roam. Would love to have a market there for other goodies to buy. So far, every one seems to have an entry fee of $35, which includes a pumpkin per person, that we do not need!

Kate - I love pumpkin time! The colors are so pretty. They are always some of my favorite kiddo pics!

Sharla - That’s sad that you didn’t get to pick them up from there. Looks like the kids had fun anyway!

elizabeth - I had NO idea pumpkins grew on a vine! Imagine a field of them and not a parking lot with faux straw. Oh, the glories of the country as opposed to urban life. Thanks for the beautiful photos! (And I am just kidding — I knew pumpkins grew on a vine — I just can’t remember ever actually seeing it!)

Ashlee Archibald - I loove pumpkin patches! those are all REALLY great pumpkins too!

Jen - So cute! I must know what font you’re using for your captions!!

Stephanie Carroll - Oh how I wish we had cooler weather so it would feel like fall in Houston 🙁
And I wish we had a pumpkin patch
Darn the city.

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sneak peeks

October 14, 2009

bunches of sneak peeks for my families who are waiting (so patiently) on their pictures.

just a shot per session…one i liked for one reason or another.

happy wednesday.

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Kara - Hmm…don’t you want to travel to Virginia and take pictures of my three little ones? You’d love them and I would love your photos of them, I’m sure. Awesome work.

traci - gorgeous photos. i love the emotion in them all!!! those boys in the red and white tshirts – melt my heart. adorable.

Kristy - great pictures. do you do it as a hobby? or a lil business?

lydee - wow! fabulous! i love them, so many emotions, so many wonderfully captured moments.

emily - you have been busy! i love the one of the siblings (with the girl in her brown & blue boots. which i want)

pve - you sure make know how to make a living look fun.
is it fun?
pve

Jennifer - You are super talented girlfriend! Love your blog…

Ashlee Archibald - every picture is gorgeous!

Tracy - Oh my goodness, Meg – you have OUTDONE yourself on these – they are ALL GORGEOUS! I sure wish you lived in the Northeast close to New Jersey so you could take mine too! But, if ever we are in Kansas, I WILL be looking you up! HA! Great job and the families are all going to LOVE them! :o)

Pineapple Princess - Fantastic photos! You always leave me wanting to see more! 🙂

Diana - You are truly blessed with an awesome creativeness! You are sooooooooo good at this. Each and every shot captures something special in your subjects. Makes me wish I felt better about myself in photos to have you do this for me. *sigh* Maybe someday…..

Gina - Great pictures (as always!) and LOVE the new header!!

Helen Wall - These are fantastic. You’re just good. Love all the smiles!

Ashley Ann - I am tired just thinking about how much work went into that many sessions…and how much is still going into them. Great work, I bet you are making some anxious and excited parents with those sneak peeks!

Katie - How fun! I love every last one of them! Of course – a little biased towards the ones I know! I think my son’s comment at some point during that morning was “It’s hard to look tough in a collared shirt”. And my daughter has her own style with those blue boots! Love it!
Can’t wait to see them all! But I’m positive it will be worth the wait.

Joy Cronauer - what kind of lense are you using…please, please tell!

alice - wow! you’ve been busy! i love that pink wall and those blue cowgirl boots 🙂

Jaimie - you take amazing photos! : )

Bailey - Great pictures! I love that sweet tiny NEW baby!!

Karen - hehehe I love the third to last one…that kid looks like he’s yelling “YEAHH!!!!! A BUBBLE!!!”

Cris - WOW that is ALOT of pictures. All amazing….

Jen - I love them all but ESPECIALLY the one of the little sister hugging the big brother. The look on his face (“Oh all RIGHT. Yeah. I like her.”) is priceless.
I wish you lived in Pennsylvania!!!!

jennifer - The first one is my favorite, of course, since she is mine!
We got our CD yesterday and wow! You are amazing! You really captured Kate. Her little personality shines through in the pictures. Thank you, Thank you! Let us know when you are open for more sessions.

katy - Heavenly angels!!!!!!!!!!

Joel Rodell - You’ve got serious gift going on over there.

Ruth - oh i love them ALL!!! especially the one with the hot pink background… that lucky girl’s hair is FIERCE! you are so talented 🙂

anna - wow! those are all so good! with each one, i kept thinking, this is my favorite. no, this is my favorite. they are all SO good!
how far will you travel?

Kate - Hi! Oh my goodness! Great colors, great smiles 🙂 Thank you.

patti - wow! you’ve been a busy lady! the photos are great! well done!!

jennifer - Those are all beautiful pictures, as usual.
Of course I’m biased towards the ones that are of people related to me! 🙂
And I’m loving your new header too!

kasey - holy smokes you’ve been busy!!

sarah - Beautiful as always 🙂

jody - great pictures.
love the new banner.

Brice - Love the picture! It is EXACTLY what we were looking for.

Heather @ Cookie Mondays - oh, that little newborn peanut! i can imagine your work is worth the wait to all these lucky families. and, YEAH, when are you coming to california again?

Keri ~ ForeverFoldingLaundry - Gorgeous! Are you making a trip out to Cali anytime soon? 😉

Jody - Absolutely Stunning pictures! Beautiful work!

Stephanie Carroll - The newborn is perfect.

Sara - You take beautiful pictures. I wish I lived near you, so I could have you photograph my family *whistful sigh*

Heidi - Megan – you were so easy to work with which made it a great experience for us all. The kids told us they had so much fun (and they never say that when pictures are involved!) The treats were definitely an extra bonus!=)

Amanda B - hmmmm…can we officially say you are a photography ROCK STAR!! You are making the BIG TIME way too fast Megan!! These pics are amazing…you are SOOOO good! I keep thinking I really want to get some of Mason and Taylor together…they MAY be in a better stage now and willing to work with you. Who knows though!

Allikayes Mama - Great pictures, you busy thang!!

Miranda - Those pictures are WORTH the wait! You capture some amazing kiddo faces.

rachel - gorgeous pictures, you HAVE been busy! Love the new banner too 😀

shelly - Oh my, look at all of that cute baby goodness!!! (My favorite though, is the bright blue cowboy boots…and the brother trying to look all tough…priceless!)

Amy Walker - Hi Megan! Just thought I’d pass this along…I know the family in the ninth picture, they live in Augusta also and our kids go to school together and we also go to church together! I thought that was pretty cool, small world:) Great pictures by the way, you are very talented:) Have a good day, hope your enjoying the fall weather!

Starnes Fam - Can I squeeze “Little Brother’s” chubbo legs? Oh, my, he is a punkin!

Mindy Harris - woah…you have a lot!!! LOVELY. thank you.

ckiser@chem-castltd.com - that newborn…..sigh……..

Renea - LOVE the eyes of my boy Colt. We had so much fun that day and I can’t wait to see the rest of them! All of these are so great! You are so awesome!

Mother Runner - wow! meg. they are awesome. you have been busy.

Peggy in TN - The eyes in some of the pictures are so intense, I felt like I was being looked at (or through). I love your artistic eye and ability to capture the subjects sole. You rock! ~Peggy in TN

Katie Reeder - Your pictures are so amazing. I wish I lived much closer so you could take pictures of my family. I have a phobia of getting my picture made…but somehow I think you would make both the experience and photography beautiful!

Kathy - Love them all! Tough to pick the best I bet.

Toni :O) - Wow…stunning photos…you are SOOOO good!!! Wish you lived here in MI so you could take our pics too!! Amazing!

adrienneK - you have been BUSY!!looks great!!!

Jess - boy are you ever busy! great pics…as usual. it sure is great to see all these smiles this a.m.

lora - You have the best job!

Penny - You have such a gift at capturing that special something in a person! I wish you were closer and able to have a session with my girls! It is wonderful that you are able to do something you really enjoy. It shows.
Happy Wednesday back to you~!

Kristine Robb - hooray! i can’t wait!! but i know you are busy so i am staying patient!!!! yaaay!

Lori - What gorgeous photos! I hope these families know how lucky they are to have access to your talent. Makes me want to move to Kansas!

Sharla - Yeah, I’m so excited!! I love the one of my boys – and hey, me and the hubby don’t look TOO bad either. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

se7en - Oh my goodness, love the photo’s especially the newborn… but that paint box header is simply stunning!!!

Dawn - You are an amazing photographer! I wish I lived close to you so you could take pictures of my family!

Wendy - What beautiful subjects, Meg! You do amazing work. Wish you were in my neck of the woods to take our family pics. 🙂

Anna Marie - Dang girl you were up late! Cute pics 😉

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glazed apple bars

October 13, 2009

for a brief time…i was a youth sponsor for our high school youth group at our IL church.
i remember just a few things from that experience.

playing poor man’s lacrosse….

wearing my maternity overalls to youth group…
*why do i remember that? & why did i have so many pairs of maternity overalls?

crying during the lessons….
*i have ALWAYS been a cry-er.
cried through my entire wedding…cry at commercials…movies…EVERYTHING..i cry a little probably every day…but i am not sad…i am tenderhearted? gushy? over-emotional? hormonal?!!

AND JP’s mom’s apple bars.
i remember the night he brought them and i fell in love with them…my life changed forever.
i ate waaaaaay too many.
now i want to share this yumminess with YOU.

Relax…it has apples….so it’s healthy!

first you combine 4 C. flour, 1/2 t. salt and 2 C. sugar
second, cut in 3 sticks of butter.

butter = that’s dairy = healthy!

when it’s crumbly you are finished. (i use my hands for this step, works better than anything i’ve tried)

take half of your crumbly mixture and press it into a jelly roll pan.

peel and slice 5 granny smith apples….cover the pressed down crumb mixture with these apples.

combine 1/3 C. sugar and 1 t. cinnamon, sprinkle it over the apples.
crumble the remaining flour/sugar/butter mixture on top of the apples.
bake it at 350 degrees for 50 – 60 minutes…until it is crispy on the bottom.

after i put mine in the oven i looked out my kitchen window and saw the girls.
i love that view.
cooking or cleaning in my kitchen and watching the kids play at the same time…..{{{HAPPY SIGH}}}.
(this weekend was VERY cold suddenly…soccer/football games were torture.)

after it bakes, let it cool.
make a glaze with 1 C. powdered sugar, 1 t. vanilla, 1 T. water.
drizzle it over entire pan of bars.
cut into squares and ENJOY.

last night someone said “it’s like eating an apple pie with your hand.”
i agree.

you will love it.
and you won’t be able to stop nibbling at it all day.
i know this because i have been doing just that since breakfast.

and thank you hanna for sending these with JP to youth group 9 years ago.

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Gemma - Hi Meg!
Just wanted you to know how much we love this recipe here! They are in the oven at the moment and they smell amazing.
I read your blog daily but always come back to this post EVERY Autumn just to find this recipe. It’s my own little tradition : )
Thank you so much.
Gemma xXx

upvc windows - Glazed apples contain a sweet syrup-like liquid that gives the fruit a dessert appeal. Cooking the apples on the stove top softens them. Soft-glazed apples are best when served warm because they taste similar to apple pie without the crust. Serve the homemade glazed apples as a side to a main dish such as pork chops, or top them with whipped cream to enjoy the apples for dessert.

Julie in GA - I’m making these right now…just sounds so yummy! Of course, keeping my apple-loving girl away from the Granny Smiths has been hard the last 2 days. She got one of them already, so I’m down to only 4, but I figure I can stretch them! Love your blog, Meg! Can’t wait to hear about your trip when you come back — a life changing experience for certain!

Colie - I made these apple bars at a friends house last night. They just had a baby so my mission was to hold the baby (and give her free hands) and then make the dessert. I scored on both, and these bars are omg sooo yummy. Thank you for sharing the recipe! I love your blog- it’s colorful and inspirational. thank you also for sharing your life with us. 🙂

angela - It’s Halloween morning. I am about to make these apple bars. Seriously, I had to come back here to check and see if it REALLY had THREE sticks of butter. Oh. My. Can’t wait to try them!

Katie - Those bars were the most delicious thing I have EVER tasted (& I have tasted quite a few delicious things). I will be coming back to this recipe again and again. Thanks for sharing. Your blog continues to be a great read. Thanks for sharing your life with us 🙂

christi - i’m going to make these right now!!

jaslyn - Thanks for sharing this recipe. I made this for my brother’s birthday and it was gone in less than 10 minutes!!!!!!! I used honeycrisp apples instead of granny smith and they were amazing!

Lacy Brauner - I love this recipe! I totally had a dislexic moment and read it wrong and used too much butter..so I improvised and used more cinamon! we love cinimon!!I love your blog and look at it everyday! it is so inspiring to me!2 i love everything you post! It is still hot here in Houston, so I made those bars with chicken pot pie hoping it would influence some cold weather to stick around a while! I love everything you post and embed on your blog! If I ever got an email or anything I would feel like I was talking to a clelbrity, i just love it! my fave! Me and my bffs do a cookie baking party every year, but I love your craft nite at christmas! You have inspired me to be more creative and imaginative! Thank you and keep it up meg!!

Micah - “you will love it.
and you won’t be able to stop nibbling at it all day.”
That sounds like a very good reason for me to NEVER MAKE THESE!!! LOL! j/k of course, I don’t have that much restraint ;). Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to try it!!

Alisa - after reading this I went to the store to go buy some more butter and some apples. I made them for our dinner at church last night and got rave reviews and people wanted to know why I hadn’t posted the recipe so I made a post today linking to this heavenly little treat. Thanks so much for the great recipe. I will definitely be making it again very soon. I can see why you remember them so well.

DreamGirlLisa - Sounds wonderful, thanks for sharing. Love your new banner too 🙂

Amy - I just pulled mine out of the oven. They smell divine! Can’t wait till they cool enough to try some with some vanilla ice cream (can you say sugar high??).

Jennifer - I made these yesterday, like I ran, literally ran out to get GS apples, came home and made these awesome things! FABULOUS! I can’t get over how good they are! I shared some with my neighbors and they agree! Thanks Meg! I’ve tried nearly every recipe you’ve posted and everything is great! Please share more recipes! Please please! 🙂

Cate O'Malley - Had company for dinner tonight, and with half a bag of apples still left on the counter from recent apple picking, I knew these would be perfect for dessert, and they were. Alone. Or with vanilla bean ice cream drizzled with caramel syrup. Definitely going into rotation.

Miranda - Soon as I seen your recipe, I scrounged around and had everything and made these VERY YUMMY bars. Delicious!! Thanks for sharing! They were a big hit with the man too 🙂

michelle - uh… you’re KILLING me! i think i may need to send you a copy of my newest little painting 🙂
out of duty, i will be trying this recipe.

Laura Phelps - well, there goes my 4th day of no sugar.
I made it
I ate it
I regret it…but regret never tasted so good.
and I linked you big time in a post tonight…I mean, if I am going to blow my diet, I want EVERYONE to blow their diet with me!

Hannah - That looks AMAZING!! I think I know what I will be baking tomorrow 🙂 All my friends still rave about the rainbow cake I stole from your blog 🙂

Karen - Mmm I’m putting apples on the grocery list. Your reasons why that recipe is healthy have conviced me. 😉
Also, I cry at commercials a lot too.

Jenn - Um, yes please! Want to pack some up and send them cross country? Just kidding, I may just have to try this recipe this weekend, YUM!

Rachel / cREaTe - YUM. i didn’t think i was going to like the “glazedness” … but it seems subtle. and as long as there’s a delicious salty sweet crumble, i’m GAME. there’s nothing like fall desserts! thanks for sharing!
i think i cry about once a day, too. TOTAL SAP. but tender-hearted is such a nice word for it. 🙂

patti - i just had to come back and post that i made these today…the power even went out half way through. i had to “rebake” them without knowing how long they’d been cooking prior to the power going out. but they turned out delicious!! thank you again for sharing the recipe.

Ruth H. - I’m sure it has been said before, but I’ll say it again: you have the prettiest blog! I’ve had so much fun lately imagining what my life would look like through the lens of your camera….the most mundane tasks become so delightful when I do that.
I think I’ll go sign up for a photography class.

Jaime - OH my…thanks so much for sharing this. I have been so craving an apple pie and this looks even better!

Julia - I love it when the kids are in the yard and I check on them through the window – great picture.

Cassie - perfect timing.
i have a big bowl of apples that we picked in wisconsin that i JUST said i needed to use up.
my glazed apple bars are baking in the oven right now!
also…you should add your little tip of using your hands to mix up the crumble part to your recipe on the sidebar. i was using that recipe and getting very frustrated that it wasn’t combining until i went back to the original post and saw your tip. ah yes…much better!
can’t wait to taste this!!
wishing you all lived closer so i could have you kansas girls over for coffee and glazed apple bars in the morning! (plus, i sure could use some help with this etsy shop!:))

Kristine Robb - those sound/look scrumdidlyumptious! i think i will try them this weekend!
i think we wore those maternity overalls so we could eat lots of apple bars! (whyyyyyyyyyyyy was it cool to wear overalls? so frumpy! i hate seeing those pics! ha ha!)

Stephanie Carroll - Healthy or not, I’m making them for Bible study next week!

susie whyte - meg–i had some questions for you about your typepad…i tried to email you, but my computer’s settings are set on “super safe”.
my best friend in germany is wanting to start a new blog for her bakery goodies and i was telling her about how the pictures look on here. could you email me a ‘yay’ or ‘nay’ on whether it’s cost worthy and such? or even just leave it on my comments on my blog. thanks so much!!

Staci - Mmmmmmm….I might just have to make this while we are on Fall Break 🙂 YUMMY!!!! Thanks for sharing 🙂

Keri ~ ForeverFoldingLaundry - Wouldn’t you know I just happen to have several Granny Smith apples in my fridge waiting to be used. Combine those with this rainy day we’re having and you have a perfect fall combo. Thanks, Meg! 🙂

Sharla B. - I should have worn maternity overalls for pics yesterday! 🙂 These apple bars look way too good.

Melanie - I cry too. I have been doing a lot of that lately. With this huge move that is coming up and knowing that I am GIVING my house away, there have been lots of tears.
I made your baked french toast the other day and it was wonderful.
I feel a lot of baking in my future. It is already cold where we are moving:(

Jenn Thomas - Thanks for putting this recipe on – I was going to call and ask for it – all our pieces you sent home with us are GONE!

Tracy - YUM! Thanks for the new recipe, Meg! These look DELICIOUS and look like great snacks for my kid’s school lunches! :o)

deb meyers - I cry, too. I think it is like sweating when you work out, some people sweat a lot, some barely glisten.
Thanks for the recipe! We’re invited to an apple pie social this weekend and these look perfect.
deb meyers

patti - this is just what i needed for a windy, blustery, rainy day here in sacramento, ca. we went from 80 degree fall days to a huge storm over night. i need some comfort food and yummy smells in the kitchen. i just went to apple hill and have tons of granny smiths – so excited!
thanks so much for sharing!!

Heather @ Cookie Mondays - these look better than the double d’s {heehee}
will try them tonight!!

Jami - You are my FAVORITE blog! I cry all the time too! I am a nanny and yesterday I cried because I have been with the family for 4.5 years now and I keep track of everything that I do in a day with the girls in a nanny log. Yesterday I went through ALL the logs (literaly hundreds of them) and was bawling at how much we have been through. (Even me having my own baby 6 months ago) :)I cried a second time cause my best friend is pregnant and I am so excited for her. I am going to make these today and when the girls come home from school they will have a nice treat waiting for them! Thank you.

Kelly - I thought I liked you. In fact your’s is one of my favorite blogs. And then you go & post something like this! Something that I will no doubt bake and love and eat most of it without any help from my kids or husband. Thanks a lot.
No really, thanks a lot! 🙂

Laura Phelps - I am on my 4th day of no sugar…this could possibly put an end to that!
thanks for sharing this…it is cool and rainy-like here today (meaning not raining, but looks like it might)and I only have one cake to do…hm…this might be a nice afternoon surprise for the kids!!!
have a great day!

Linda@ Restyled Home - I’ve said it before, will you be my mother?
If you want an excuse for a good, hard cry then check out the link I just posted on Facebook. I couldn’t catch my breath for crying, and not in a sad way!
Cheers,
Linda

Summer - I’m a cryer as well…I laugh too much and cry a little. Anyway, these look very yummy and I love the watercolor picture! As always, Thanks!

susie whyte - nothing says “good morning, sunshine!” like a little fruit with your sugar. lol.

H-Mama - my oldest dd is very tenderhearted…
that looks yummy. i think i just gained 5 lbs reading about it… or did i lose 5 lbs since it’s healthy? 😉 needless to say, that dessert would not be safe in our house. ha…

Tiffany - I am a daily crier too…I used to be embarrassed about it, now I embrace it because it’s who I am!! And, I am so making these today!!

Dina - ummm…could we be related in some way??? I too am a daily crier … yet not a sad person … anything with apples and THAT much butta’ can’t be anything but heaven … and … we have that EXACT playset (did you get your’s at Sam’s too:-)?)

Leigh - I went apple picking with my 14 year old son over the weekend in Ellijay, Georgia. Beautiful! I will make good use of this recipe. Thanks! You’re girls look so cute in their hats and scarfs.

sandy toe - I saw glazed apple bars in my google reader and had to come over…oh it feels like a day for this!
sandy toe

Sarah @ Clover Lane - I’ll try this soon….looks great. And I’m really impressed that your kids have mittens/hats/winter coats on as they play outside…I haven’t even brought those down from the attic yet, and my kids are freezing everyday!

Jen CD - I am going to try and make these in Colombia…thanks!

Nancy-The Goat and The Kid - Shut the door, I am making this today. It is our first rainy day in MONTHS!!! Looks delicious. Overalls… Here’s a little memory of mine about overalls….I packed non-maternity overalls to come home from the hospital after having my 9lb baby. They couldn’t even slide over my big bootie. I cried. My husband had to drive home for my maternity pants. What was I thinking??? 🙂

Mrs. - Brrr! I don’t like seeing your girls all bundled already! We are still waiting for our hard frost here in Cincinnati. I am still carefully tending geraniums I plan to save this winter. I think your moc apple pie looks like the perfect end to a chilly fall day.

Kathy - OMG that looks delish and I swear you said it was fat free right!! Loved when my teen was little watching her play outside. Now if I watch my teen she says WHAT!!

Lauren - Just an FYI – a mentally healthy person has 3-4 good hard cries per month! I’d say you’re right on track!

Lisa - GREAT POST… ARE YOU SURE WE’RE NOT FRIENDS/NEIGHBORS?
http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/
HUGS FROM MAINE

Wendy - Oh Wow, Meg!! These look amazing! Would I be a bad person if I served these with a little ice cream on top? 🙂 So much for the diet.

Ashlee Archibald - Look soo yummy!! 🙂 Thats a great view 🙂 I whole heartly agree 🙂

Emily@remodelingthislife - Looks delicious! I have been making apple crisp over the past couple of weeks and it disappears so fast. I think I’ll try this. I had to nod along about being able to cook and watch your kids play outside. That is the best part of my kitchen too. And I rolled my eyes when hubby wasted all my cupboard space by putting in windows. Like he always says, he knows best.

pve - just why do I not live right next door, I would smell all that goodness and just walk right over and demand a piece! Hand it over!!! there…did I make you cry??
Great photos even in not so great light. (c’mon!)
pve

Jerri - Oh yummy, can’t wait to try this recipe! We love the French Toast casserole that we got from here.

Deborah Clark - This looks so yummy, would love to make it for the kids (lol) can you give me the measurements for the butter in grams, we don’t have sticks downunder.
D. Clark – New Zealand

Pineapple Princess - Oh, ya! Now THAT looks good!
I love watching my kids play, too. Happy sigh.

Lisa - That is mean. I am a mumma trying to lose weight here. 🙂 Seriously that looks so yummy.
The hut outside your window looks fun too. I think I may have to get hubby to build one… or perhaps better still get a builder in.

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