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random.

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

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

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

Annie collage

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heather Mattos - love, love, love that proverb.

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

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

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

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

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

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snow storm

on friday we were in a snow storm…

today annie wore flip flops to preschool because it was warm enough.
changes very quickly.

friday morning i went to the grocery store, the video store (7 videos to be snow bound)
the post office and walmart…i was preparing for the worst.
i did not want to leave again.
i was ready for a blizzard (and hoping for one)…even though it IS spring.

we got snow but no blizzard.
the kids' soccer games, dance classes and ball tournaments were cancelled.
our weekend went from packed with activities to calm and cozy.
it was one of those very pretty, big big flakes, blowing and snowing for hours kind of day on saturday.
then craig took them all sledding and i got some real piece and quiet.

these pics are from saturday evening while dinner was cooking inside.
no longer cold or blowing.
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they worked almost an hour on this "snow fort".
that's big vision.
it never got taller than 18 inches but they didn't seem to notice.

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it was one of the most relaxing weekends we have had in a long time.
i like that we were all here together with no plans and no need to go anywhere.
basketball…videos…sewing…sledding…cuddling…that's it.

now…lets get back to spring.

haydee Tau - There’s that cute shirt I so loved..I made a copy cat although not as cute as yours. My flowers were poufs instead. Thanks for daily inspiration.

adrienne - Meg-
I always look forward to checking out the latest on your happy things list. It is like a “table of contents” to the best magazine ever. Thanks for spreading the joy! Adrienne

Sandy - I saw Angie’s comment about being ready for some more pictures of Waffle and it reminded me to tell you that I’ve been thinking about getting a new dog (had to have mine put to sleep in February after 12 years with our family) and every time I imagine what he’ll look like… … … it’s Waffle!…or one that looks like Waffle! Shoot, I may even steal the name. I mean, that is, if you don’t mind. 🙂
Troy, OH

Mrs. - Meg, I am SOOO happy to see that Hanna coat on Annie. My girls (11 and 9) are this very year in their last Hanna, both are at the big 160 size and the oldest is tired of people telling her how much they like her coat. How did you deal when your oldest tired of the Hanna?

Lisa - YEAH, THAT IS THE BEST ISN’T IT.
HUGS FROM MAINE

Kim - This is just “mid-West” weather! I love being at home and having a low key weekend, so I can totally relate!

karlene - how superbly delightful!!!

Jenny Wenzel - Hi there…I actually live in Wichita and went to Berean, you and your husband look so familiar…I graduated in 1993…it is funny because every now and then I see someone I know on your blog! Anyway…a question…do you have the recipe for the playdoh cookies you did a while ago…I went to the site you got them from and it has changed…I’d really love it! Thanks so much – Jenny Wilson Wenzel

Laura - thanks for sharing your snow storm, I gardened all weekend, and am looking forward to summer, already.
I LOVE Annie’s coat!
Her leggings are cool too!
Best- Laura

Laura Phelps - should have spent my weekend with you
took four kids for two days to disneyland for my daughters birthday
it was fun
and exhausting
more exhausting than fun…for me at least
time to make some coffee…
glad you found the time to do very little…

chas at the wild raspberry - it was a beautiful snow…big cottonball flakes coming down.
i love the way the sun was caught in that first picture…really lovely.
chasity

Staci - We were supposed to get at least 6 inches of snow….turned out to just be rain 🙁 We were sad 🙁 Ah well, I’m movin’ on to Spring!!!! Your right…those days when there’s not ten bazillion things on the schedule is SUPER nice 😉

Julie K. - Great pictures Megan! I love Annie’s sense of style. :o) I have a photography question for you … how did you get your snow to look white? Maybe it helped that the sun was out … I was taking snow pictures this weekend under cloudy skys and they kept coming out grey or blue! I finally converted one to black and white but even that doesn’t look totally white … what’s your trick?

Wendy - Cute leggings on Annie! Great pics.

Rach - I was wondering how you guys were doing when I heard about the storm. I knew there’d be snowy pictures at some points so thanks for posting them. They make me smile and realize how much I miss the snow some days. Damn this blasted sun all the time. 🙂

Jenn Thomas - It was fun to not be expected to do much this past weekend. London and I stayed in our pj’s ALL day on Saturday except when we went out to play in the snow – when we came back in we put them on again. Great pictures.

Keri - A weekend without an event to carpool to?? How perfect! The kids are adorable – love the pink cheeks!
You might find this hard to believe but I’ve never seen snow falling! I’m a Calif native & we don’t get snow here where I am, and while I’ve been to the snow, I’ve never been while it’s snowing. Can I come hang out there during your next blizzard? =)

Angie - Am thinking we are due for a picture of Waffle!

Trish - sounds like my kind of weekend 🙂 I don’t mind the snow if it would melt FAST!
our weekend was filled with all things at home… except Addie was puking her guts out 🙁 not exactly stress free!
Now she’s asking for spaghetti? at 10:30 in the morning, crazy girl!

Shana - Ditto sister! (okay, we only rented 5 movies!) The perfect weekend in my opinion.

kristi rediske - Love the pics-love the shirt and coat your daughter has on-do yo make those? So Cute.

Kellie - That’s why I love severe weather down south (as long as no damage is done) It’s a good excuse to hunker down and be still and enjoy the simple life!!!!! Glad to know ya’ll cancel things there when it snows too – I thought they only did that down south here where it only snows once every 5 years and everything shuts down for a little dusting!!!!

Jess - I love spring! I have been ready for spring since the first day of winter!!! And yes, YAY for relaxing weekends! I hope to have one this weekend, the kids start spring break!
I became addicted to your blog because of your photography and your love of color. Thanks again for the picnik link. I can’t believe that I’ve been in the dark about this site! I am having too much fun messin’ around with everything.

sandy toe - Those type of weekends bless my soul~
sandy toe

robyn Beckley Vining - we were hoping for a blizzard, too. nep. just a tiny little snowguy.
lo-hove that shirt on annie! did you make that? too cute!

robyn Beckley Vining - we were hoping for a blizzard, too. nep. just a tiny little snowguy.
lo-hove that shirt on annie! did you make that? too cute!

purejoy - even though snow in the spring can be a real mood killer, i think what’s great about a spring snow is just like you said. big chunky flakes, good packable snow, not bitter cold, and it’s gone. and you don’t have to look forward to 4 more months of that. it is really a recipe to stop and enjoy. loved the pix.

Steph - Meg, what fabulous photos as always! Your kids are adorable and always look like they are having so much fun! It sounds like you had my kind of weekend.
We had snow on Sunday, and we stayed inside in our jammies all day. It was heavenly! I made 3 loaves of bread and homemade cinnamon rolls and we just hung out and relaxed. I love days like that, because they are so rare with all of the kids’ activities.
I’m glad you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend. 🙂

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mama’s got a brand new bag…

i couldn't help myself…the title was too fitting.

so CHECK IT OUT!
elisa of ElisaLou designs hooked me up with the prettiest purse!

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i get compliments everywhere i go.
yesterday someone said "i was coveting your bag when i saw you walk by…i had to see it."
while in the stall in the bathroom someone saw it on the chair and said "whose cute bag?!"
and at a party it was not near me and someone said "look at that bag…i love it!"
i have given out many of her business cards.

i absolutely love this bag elisa.

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look at those polka dots!  
her bags are handmade and so well done.
i love the long strap…the coordinating lining….the pockets inside.

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what a nice burst of spring it's bringing (trying to…snow boots go away) to the entryway.
the birdie hooks are happily holding it for me.  

here are some of my favorites from her website….

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but the BEST part is….you pick your fabrics!
first you pick the shape and size…
then you pick from her MANY choices of fabric.
you get to be a designer.
and then she makes it for you!  just for you…a one of a kind…YOUR purse.

you will love it.

and she has a great blog too…beautiful big pictures that make you happy.

now get over there and find the purse of your dreams.  

thanks again elisa.  

Amber - hey, i have that same birdie hook! 🙂

Sara - Hey nice jean jacket with the rag pin! Looks like mine! 🙂

Tess S. - love that bag!!! love love love it.

kasey - love it!

Steph - What a cute bag! I love it! I’m off to check out her site!

traci - i have a few of her bags. i love them. i use them all the time as purses, camera bags, totes, you name it. she is great!!

Donna - I HOPE YOU GET COMMISSION FROM ALL THE BAGS YOU HAVE SOLD FOR ELISE. I JUST BOUGHT ONE AND A WRISTLET AND A CAMERA STRAP………….TOO DARN CUTE. DID YOU MAKE THAT FLOWER PIN ON YOUR JEAN JACKET? I LOVE THAT TOO AND THINK I NEED ONE OF THEM!

sandy toe - Those purses look great!
sandy toe

Teresa - Do you pick the fabric for the inside too?

amy d - last week i told craig that’s what i want for my birthday!! (ok so maybe i said..this is what your getting me for my birthday 🙂 i am having a hard time deciding which fabric though, their all very cute.

ang - Soooo cute!!! Everyone needs a cute, springy bag and that one is perfect!

Trina McNeilly - Meg….that purse is pretty cool! Love the patterns! So I do like the new U2. It has had to grow on me a little but I love Magnificent (they are sooooo singing about God!!!!) and the one about “she’s a rainbow and… if I don’t crazy than you know I’ll go crazy tonight!….every sweet tooth needs just a little hit!” But I pretty much love anything U2.
Have a super fab week!!!
xx Trina

Tami - I love those so fun so bright! gotta check her out

Wendy - That is the cutest thing ever! Hmmm… I’ve got a birthday coming up…

Jaime Melcher - I HAVE to have a bag like that! SOOO CUTE! Thanks for sharing. I adore your blog (you) & wish you were my next door neighbor! 🙂 Have a SUPER day! Jaime

Sarah - Oh cute! I really like that pink and orange polka dot one. That would make a cute toddler bag!

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Wow love that! I’m heading over to her site right now. Thanks for sharing.

Ruth - Gorgeous! You are too cool!

Kelly - Love it!!

Jill in KC, MO - The bag looks so great, that I had to get one. Thanks

Stephanie Howell - oh my. i officially have bag envy!

chas at the wild raspberry - love the purse…the flower pin on your jacket….the bird hooks!!!
great stuff.
chasity

Kim - I love it! My mom says I arrived in the world carrying a purse. I am going to have to check those out.

danyele - i would know that messy flower anywhere…bc i have one! and i lvoe the bag! so fab!

amy (not corey) - What style is yours? The large bucket bag?

Lisa - OOOOOHHHHHHH… I’M ON MY WAY!!!
HUGS FROM MAINE

Starnes Fam - Precious. When I graduate from my diaper bag, I’m going to check them out. Great idea!

Staci - Ooooh I am so headed straight over to her site 🙂 THANKS!

lulusparkles - so funny….i have been reading her blog and watching her etsy shop & website for about a month trying to pick out just the right bag. you gave me the push i needed,thanks!

Shannan - Swoony bag. 🙂

Suzanne - i will be checkin’ her out!! AWESOME, AWESOME!! i could buy 100 purses over clothes anyday…never have to worry about fit & always cute:)
hoping you got my e-mail the other day…i feel like i cursed you by wanting you to make shirts for my kiddos…hope YOU’RE not feeling that way…
happy monday!

Heather Mattos - awesome! love all the fabric choices. love the birdie hooks!

elisa - Love you girlie-
counting down the days until I get to pop in on you and covet your amazing house!!
And then talk my husband into moving to Kansas.

Wendy - It is gorgeous! Great pick on the fabric.

Brooke - so cute!! i am thinkin about getting a camera bag from her…oh, the camera i decided on was nikon s630 – i am having a little trouble with it…delayed photos, and really blurry shots…but hopefully once i read more of the manual i will get it down. definitely still want a dslr..maybe in another year or so…

AnNicole@OurSuburbanCottage - Love it!!! I’m also loving your mud room. Too cute!

CherryTreeLane - The colors are great!

gina - Lovely!

Melanie - It is so funny that you posted about this blog because I have been reading her & looking at her purses and I just can’t decide which to buy but I have to have one:)

MMW - The bag is adorable. However, I am also currently drooling over your birdie hook set in pic #3. Please tell me it’s available somewhere online…

gina entz - I almost said something to you yesterday at church, as I was walking by. I noticed your bag first thing. So cute. I coveted…at church.

purejoy - i needed a pick me up today. thanks for the heads up. in fact i’m heading right over to her blog. your’re the best!

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good times.

we had such a good time with the hill's.

i am so glad they made the 12 hour drive to visit us.

"what is there to do in kansas?" you may wonder.
take a look at all we did in five days.

*gave waffle lots of treats
*jumped on the trampoline
*threw the football over the house
*drank lots of coffee
*driving range within the first two hours
*watched NCAA basketball
*played the Wii (they brought their Wii from chicago)
*went on a date…with steak AND a movie
*played Whoonu..abby won
*walked to a german buffet
*played pool
*played foozball
*looked at photo albums of the good ol' days
*went antique/thrift shopping 
*played memory, pretty pretty pincess, chutes & ladders, guess who and zingo
*did lots of dishes (dave)
*golfed in the wind
*drove in a very severe rain storm with hail at 12:30 AM
*passed a storm chaser truck in the middle of a storm
*got drubers donuts hot after midnight
*played littlest pet shops
*shot baskets
*went to sonic and saw the waiter on roller skates
*ate classic duerksen meals (stuffed shells, chicken enchiladas, apple pancake, cream puff)
*went for ice cream
*played Sequence two different nights (and the girls WON again)
*had a fashion show
*stayed up really late every night
*watched the office, 30 rock and casino royale

see….just some of the amazingly awesome things you could do in kansas.

i got a little collage crazy over at picnik….
Whoonu collage 
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Games collage
Couples collage
Cookingcollage
Shopping collage
Fashion show collage
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picnik is addictive!

jenny and dave you are deeply missed.
you can never be replaced.
you can make us laugh like no one else.
you get our humor and we get yours.
you complete us.

🙂

Rachel - We drove through Kansas on our way from FL to Co; very long state…but in Salina…awesome italian restaurant called Martinelli’s a must to visit.
Thank God for awesome friends!!! Love your pics!

Steph - What a great time you guys had! How fun! You girls look beautiful in the dresses. 🙂

Trina - Looks like you had a great time! I love spending time with best friends – it never seems long enough. I have nominated you for an award, though you are not required to participate, I just appreciate getting to read your great blog!

My First Kitchen - Whoonu is one of my favorite games. The fact that “making lists” is in that pile means that these people know me better than I know myself.

gina - LOl- love the fashion show… are bows big this Spring? 🙂
Yes, picnik is addictive! Along with everything else that is good on this world wide web, like blogging, twitter, flickr….

chas at the wild raspberry - you’re a gal after my own heart!!!sequence, the office, thrifting…..great stuff.
chasity

thatgirlblogs - you should get crazy with the collage more often, that was cool!

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - So nice to see people enjoy each other. Friendships are sooo special and you obviously realize and value your dear friends. Looks like you had lots of fun…and in Kansas of all places:)

Lazy Mom Leslie - If it weren’t for the martini glasses in your hands you would look like sisterwives.

Kate - So great! Thank you for telling my about picnik! I think I lost my morning, but I am GREAT with that!

traci - what a blast!! love the photos. i am going to have to try picnik for that. sequence is a great game. one of my favorites.

Donna - how fun………….Now I am calling our bff’s in Peoria and telling them to bring their 5 kids to visit us and our 6 kids…………isn’t it fun???

Cary - Well, you certainly know how to make a girl’s day!!! My little fish quilt is one of your happy things???? Thank you so very much!!!!

maribeth - i want to thrift/antique with you! you always seem to find such fun stuff! and, i love, love, love your home! and, you have a sonic, so i could totally survive!

Julia - It sounds like the best visit ever.
Not to change the subject, but it was hard for me to focus after I read you make enchiladas. Would you consider sharing your recipe?

traci - I bet you would choose that over IKEA any day!!!!

Stephanie Howell - y’all are too cute!!

carissa... brown eyed fox - divine in those dresses my dear… DIVINE!
i’m telling ya… i could sit in a cardboard box as long as i have friends there… the company is ALL the fun!
so glad yall have those great memories!
and DAVE washed the dishes!!!!! dave… come speak to my hubster PLEASE! 🙂

kasey - i see you liked the picnik chalenge.
xo

Laura Phelps - I am a picnick loser. couldn’t get it to work. tried last night til mid night. gave up.

Ashley - I think I’m going to start using Picnik. Love your collages! Great friends are a treasure!

j.o. - I’ve seen your house. You threw a football OVER it?! Amazing.

Staci - Waaaay fun!!! I love Talby’s “poker face”! Friends that get your humor are THE BEST! You’re right, there’s no replacing them once they get you!!! Oh yea…and those mini eggs….from your last post…oh man…I can one up you on those…you’ve GOT TO TRY Miniature cadbury eggs….OH.MY.GOODNESS!!!! It’s a good thing they are only around at Easter. (But not so good when you buy 8 bags to stock up to get you through the year and only make it halfway! 😮 ) They don’t have that yucky filling inside…it’s just chocolate and oh my, please promise me you’ll get a bag…or four 🙂 If I knew your address, I’d send you some!!! Have a great weekend…sounds like you might be snowbound!!!!

kat - Wow! Can I come visit too? It looks like you had a wonderful and hilarious time together. There is nothing like spending time with great friends!

sarah - How awesome 🙂 Good friends who get you are key.
I love sequence 🙂
And as always I love looking at all your pictures.
and your so freakin cute!

Aby - I just realized that apron says “diet” not “dishes”! LOL!! Works for me either way!!!

jennifer - Those dresses are great!
And friends like that are the best! Truly a gift from the Lord.
Thanks for sharing.
Now I need to check out picnik. I feel another addiction coming on…

Tracy - Hey Meg – looks like you guys had a BLAST! I live so far from home and friends/family now that I live in NYC that I LOVE it when people come to visit! Speaking of which – when are you coming? :o) We have plenty of room for you and your family! Come anytime! I’d love to meet you in person and show you the “big apple”! Hugs, Trac~ :o)

Keri - I discovered picnik a few weeks ago and am in love. (Especially the soften feature. Fine lines? GONE!)
Great pictures of great friends. Something to be cherished, for sure!

Lee Ann - Nothing like great friends!

Wendy - Good friends are worth more than their weight in gold. Especially “couple friends”. Love your pigtails. I wonder if I could pull that off. Hmmm…

Michelle - Thanks for the heads-up on picnik!!!!
I’m hooked and I’ve only played with it for 20 minutes. I could sit here all day doing this. I never heard of this site before so I’m sending you a big fat thank you!
Michelle
http://oneordinaryday.wordpress.com/

Lisa - I LOVVVVVVVE THIS INSTEAD OF A PICTURE HERE, ANOTHER PICTURE TO FOLLOW. THIS TELLS THE STORY… AWESOME!!! I JUST HAVE TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE IS CORRECTLY. I’M COMPUTER STUPID. BUT I DO HAVE TEENAGERS. THEY DO COME IN HANDY IN EXPLAINING THINGS LIKE THIS TO ME. IF I CAN EVER GET THEM TO SPEND 5 MINUTES WITH ME.
HUGS FROM MAINE

Brooke - oh my goodness…those dress up photos are hilarious! too fun! good friends are the best….and speaking of the best…kailyn LOVES her green flower shirt…posted photos…it is so cute…thank you.

adrienneK - you make kansas look so fun!!! my mother and father in law would be thrilled if we moved there (they too live in newton!!) but i dont think they have as much fun as you do lol

Jess - Looks like a great time! It’s hard to be so far from good friends. But makes seeing them that much more special.
Thanks for sharing the link, I am lovin’ that site. I was wanting to ask you if you used photoshop or anything on your photos before you posted them.

Trish - looks like a total blast 🙂 i want to have a weekend like that… need to have some friends over 🙂

adrienne - Sequence iS addicting too. Sounds like ya’ll had great times!

Aby - Looks like too much fun!! Can I be your BFF from Texas?!? Loved the fashion show!! And the “to hell with the dishes” apron! I really, really NEED that!!!

Crystal - I ADORE friends that “get” you…they are the best and few and far between! 🙂 Looks like you had lots of fun! 🙂

Peggy Rice - It’s official, I would like to move in.

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greetings from the craft room…

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moving right along.
watching shows on the dvr to keep me company.
i have watched 2 weeks of desperate housewives…
one brothers & sisters with 3 more to go…
two grey's anatomys…
one ER…

it's been fabulous.

and i have one of my weaknesses right next to me.

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robin's eggs minis.
i just love these yummy little guys.
it's okay…..because they only make them at easter…that's my rationale.

(if that's not true don't tell me because i don't want to know. 
i like thinking they only sell them in march.)

back to work.

Emily in CLT - Robin’s Eggs are my fave!!! I’m on bag #4 in three weeks! I SO want some cute things for my girl! When will you post it all on ETSY? I can’t see your button – are you closed up for now?

Rach - OMG, Robin’s Eggs… YUM!!

Aubrey - Oh my soul! I love robin’s egg minis. And, like you, I pig out on them for six weeks solid and shrug it off by saying they are only an Easter delight!
And I love me some Brothers & Sisters, too. 😉

carissa... brown eyed fox - anyone who was lucky enough to snag one of your creations… lucky indeed!
too fun & FULL of love!!!!!!!!
peanut butter eggs ADORE my thighs in March !

Wendy - A fun craft room AND Robin’s Eggs? Some girls have just got it made! Now, did you bring enough Robin’s Eggs for everyone?

Beth - I can’t even begin to tell you how jealous I am of your craft room. I know you’re not supposed to covet your neighbor’s wife, but is it ok if I covet my neighbor’s craft room? I want it!

Sandy - Robin’s eggs – yum! I found out today my co-worker has a jar of them in her office. After I found out, I couldn’t walk past without stopping in to say hi (and get a handful, of course!). Enjoy the crafts, the dvr, the shows, AND the eggs! You deserve them!

adrienneK - oh happy craft room scene!:)

Sara - yeah, I love it when you eat so many of those eggs that the roof of your mouth is like sandpaper. Thats when I know have consumed like 12,000 calories worth. ha ha.

Niki - Those little eggs are evil, you cannot eat just a few. Once that bag is open look out…thank goodness it is only once a year or I would be as big as a house.

sandy toe - Oh Robin Eggs….oh yum~
sandy toe

julie - Cadbury Mini Eggs. Send me over the edge. Could eat them nonstop, bag after bag after bag. Dangerous!!!
Love the happy stacks of fabric, the rainbows… want your craft room bad.
More than I want Mini Eggs.

Laura - candy corn. don’t make me share.

Lanny Stanard - Megan I just want to come in sit right in the middle of your craft room you don’t even have to feed me! I just want to sit there!
Lanny:)

Laurel - I have kept those Robin Eggs out of my home so far this season. I can’t control myself!

Sue - Hi Meg!
I received the hoodie today in the mail and I love it! Thank you. Cora’s picture is gorgeous!!!
I love those mini robin’s eggs too. I’ve used your same rationale about indulging at Easter time as that’s the only time they sell them.
Much love from NJ,
Sue
xoxo

Trina - Those are going to be so cute!!!!! I have to admit I am a desperate housewives fan too.. it is just a guilty pleasure.. a nice escape from reality!
xx

Lee Ann - It’s SO true! In fact, it’s so true that I’m going to tell myself that and go buy a bag!

Jenn Thomas - Meg – do you think if I brought my projects to your craft room that they may magically finish themselves? Your craft room puts out a lot of finished products. 🙂

jennifer - Even your snacks are colorful!
Love it!

Trish - those fabric colors are so yummy 🙂 just ordered a bunch of new fabric for some new goodies for my shop too. can’t wait 🙂

Lisa - Wow Meg, I have the exact same line up of shows on my PVR to watch. Hmmmm I need a TV and PVR box in my craft room…lol
Take Care,
Lisa

Jill Adkins - How much fun!- I keep dark chocolate m&m’s beside me while I “craft”- and of coarse in the color of the season…am loving the pastel easter ones right now!

Stephanie Howell - that’s like me and cadbury mini eggs. i have a SERIOUS addiction. i’m a new blog reader, and i’m in love w/ your blog and your beautiful home. Thanks for sharing so much inspiration. xo

Lori - That’s how I feel about candy corn! I eat them once a year at Halloween. Usually in one sitting, until I actually feel sick, then no more til next year!

sara's art house - AHHHH- heaven! To craft and watch and eat 🙂

Kasey - Did you watch Nacho Libre?

kristin - i am so sorry not to give you even more peace and quiet this afternoon…eliza just told me, “how can my outside be cold and my inside hot?”
ugh.

Julia - how about sweethearts? Thank goodness they take them off the shelves after Valentine’s.

danyele - i love those stinking candies!!!!

Jen N. - I love stopping by to read your blog. You seem like such a happy, cheerful and interesting person. And if you are not, I don’t want to know 🙂 Oh and I love Robin’s Eggs. Thanks for brining them up, I need to put them on my list right now. 🙂

Angela Conklin - Oh My. robin’s eggs and Reese’s peanut butter eggs. Oh La La

Liz - Ok. Just looking at those mini-eggs is making me gain weight. I cannot stop with those. Or those chocolate covered marshmallow easter bunnies. Love those. 🙂
Thank you for your sweet comment yesterday, I really apprecaited it.
Hugs,
Liz

Cary - Oh, those are my favorite!!! Sounds like you’re having fun, can I come craft with you?

Suzanne - love those robin eggs too!! ooh…catchin’ up on all my favs…i think i’m all caught up, but was bummed that d.h. and bro/sis won’t have any new shows till april 19th!! so, you may wanna slow down, or you’ll run out:)
hoping you got my e-mail yesterday??? let me know what else i can do!
thanks, meg!!

sarah - yum.
I love those!

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chicago bff’s

they have been here since saturday…

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with their two kids.
we had a great time just hanging out.
they left this morning….even though i tried to convince them to just move in with us.
i miss them already.

now that they are gone i guess i have some work to do.
i shipped a bunch of t-shirts on monday. 
i will ship a bunch more things tomorrow.
thanks again for your patience with the etsy shop.

i will be hunkered down in the craft room till all the orders are finished.
i will only come out for coffee.
and laundry.

chicago Jen - It was such a nice visit, just like the good old days. It made me miss you more when we left. Why did you have to move so darn far again?

Steph - It must have been so nice to have your BFFs staying with you. It’s so hard when they have to go. Have fun crafting! 🙂

carissa... brown eyed fox - oh you’ve been having FUN!
so hard when they leave isn’t it!

Staci - Okay, this is becoming quite humorous….I guess my first comment got lost in blog heaven. I misspelled crafting…and said crating…so I went back to correct it..and realized it never even posted! Sheesh! Sorry about all these comments 🙁

Staci - yea. um, obviously, I meant “crafting” and not “crating” :0

Staci - So thankful for friends like that too 🙂 Good luck with the crating…and the laundry 🙁

Wendy - What a fun picture! It’s hard having friends leave. Can’t they just uproot their lives to make us happy? I don’t think that’s asking too much, do you? Glad you got to spend time with friends though!

danyele - i can’t believe you don’t have a coffee pot in the toy room! as fab as it is, you should get a dispenser!

Lanny Stanard - Hey Megan, thanks for your visit I hope you liked what you saw! Now get the laundry going… LOL
Lanny

PJ - Great photo!!

AM - I have a question that doesn’t really pertain to this post…I was wondering how you got your middle column to be wide? My blog is in Typepad too, and I can’t figure it out. Maybe you can help!
Thanks!
-AM

Erica - awww cute pic Hills! Meg, you sound swamped! Good luck! (although, I would Love to be stuck in a craft room! but I do realize shipping things doesn’t sound so appealing!) I’d help if I could! 🙂

alyssa - Good luck! If you need a break from crafting, you and annie should come over for some coffee. Well, you coffee, annie play.

pam - YAY!!! dave made the blog. 😉 good job dave.
what cool bff’s from chicago you have. i can see why you miss them soooo very much!

chas at the wild raspberry - do you have a bathroom in your craftroom?
living on coffee…i’d be coming out of the room for a bathroom break or two or three….:)
good luck crafting up a storm!
chasity

CherryTreeLane - that just sucks (that they have to leave, not that you have such great friends….)…..

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the non-skiers.

well i had big plans for the time i had while the five were skiing.

i was going to go here.
tara whitney even gave me the address.
the family was skiing….annie was in her car seat…star mill was typed into the GPS.
i buckled my seat belt and then said to annie 
"you know….i should call and make sure they are open on mondays."
i called 
and the answering machine message said 
"happy holidays!  we are open through dec 27 and will not reopen until march 21."
noooooooooooo! i shouted out in the car.
it was march 16.

now what?

how about a dinosaur museum?
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annie was much more excited about this than the antique store.

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we wandered the museum…taking as long as she wanted.
she wouldn't touch this sand digging exhibit.
that was frustrating.
but we did see the entire place and got a dinosaur drink when we were done.

on our way to the car i spied a store i wanted to see.
we opened the door and i was so happy.
it was my kind of store.

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umm….yes.  i will have that please.
all of that.
that blue cabinet!  that polka dot blanket!  that turquoise angel!
love.

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annie found these babies shoes and shouted "MOM!  they match!"
mine cost fives times LESS that those.
(yay for wal-mart!)

i was in chandelier heaven.
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we settled on that pink star…it's covered with glitter (right side of photo).
i really wanted to crawl into these beds for a cuddly nap.
i can promise that it would be good for sleeping….all 15 pillows.

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"mama…i want this for my birthday"
all of it.  
she's just like me.  

traci - wow, that looks like a wonderful store. i would have walked around it for hours. every lap you see something different.

Kristy Murphy - Awh, I’d love to visit that store. Grab a cup of coffee and just enjoy the store :O)

Tami - That store looks like so much fun,very whimsical I would have wanted everything in there lol

Aubrey - I forgot to add that I hadn’t even heard of the Star Mill and am now hopping mad because I was in American Fork yesterday all day with NO KIDS. I guess that’s what I get for taking a blogging hiatus. Next time I’m that way, that place is my #1 priority. Did I mention how sad it is I haven’t known about these places? Then again I live farther north and don’t trek down there often.

Aubrey - Is that store by Thanksgiving Point? I’ve heard about those little shops and almost went there yesterday. That would have made reading this a little surreal. 🙂
Now I think I better take my kids down there. We’ve only ever gone to the one north of us and I think it’s time for a change. So sad I have to learn about fun places by me to go from an out-of-towner.

Susie - I have a picture of my baby about to be “eaten” by that freaky fish thing. He looks absolutely terrified, which is perfect!
That’s a super-fun museum.
Oh, and now I’m sad that I don’t live there anymore. It’s such a beautiful place! (But at least my friend lives 2 minutes from Thanksgiving Point, so I get to visit sometimes)

chelsea - oh my gosh that store is amazing!!!!!

gina - Two great stops! That store was just divine!

Tess S. - i want to live in that store and frolic.

liz - ack! your posts are making me SO homesick!!
thanks for sharing. whenever i go home i have forgotten how BIG the mountains are and am amazed.

Jeanne - Oh my goodness….that shop..I could live in there!!!!

Rachel - Ooh I would take all of it too!
And I LOVE LOVE LOVE Annie’s style!!!!

susanne p. - every town needs a store just like it. and how you settled on just that star is beyond me. i think i might have taken one of those pillows, too.

Jill Adkins - Oh MY!!!!! I want the whole store shipped to me…right now!!!!- LOVE EVERYTHING!!!!
How fun!
Blessings!

Katie Snead - amazing!!!!!!!!!!! love it all! i was looking at your pictures and fell in love with the pink star, then saw you purchased it. wahoo..great find!

artbyanya - What a beautiful shop! Can’t wait to see where you put the pink star.

Wendy - My boys LOVE that museum! They love the sand/water area as well as the dino dig at the end. My mom and sisters LOVE the shops at Thanksgiving Point. They have wonderful cooking classes there as well.
Glad you found a fun non-ski activity to fill your day. 🙂

Anna - I am drooling!!! I immediately went to google to see if that shop has a website…no such luck. You know how I love those polka dots AND all the red :o)

Trina - What a cool museum but lets just be honest I’m really more interested in the store.. what a fabulous store.. that is the kind i could spend a couple of hours in looking, looking again and looking one more time in case I missed something! Glad you all had a fabulous trip!
xx Trina

danyele - that store is a little slice of heaven…
i love the birdies…and the chandeliers…and now.
now.
now, i must go and see for myself.
hopping a plane.

kathy b - The Utah Star Mill looks just like you with the jars full of colorful things…too bad. It looks like you both had fun anyway.
I have the box packed and I will mail it to you tomorrow! OK!
Kathy b

jennifer - Mmmm! That’s what Heaven is going to look like for me! 🙂

Laura Phelps - LOVE the dinosaur drink in hand as she takes in the fantastic merchandise.
And I wold like the bird with party hat, please….

Ruth - You and Annie have the cutest clothes and shoes! And that shop is just gorgeous. Definitely a good call over skiing!

kasey - that looks like heaven.

ang - That store looks totally amaaaaazing!!! Just wish it was a little closer to the middle of Nebraska!

melissa - oh me too!

sara - what a pretty store & the musuem looks like it was a lot of fun! glad you had a great spring break!

chas at the wild raspberry - oh, i forgot to ask….did you ever find Nacho Libre and watch it? we watched it for the third weekend in a row–it is hilarious!!! we finally found it at a used dvd/cd store called vintage stock…

carissa... brown eyed fox - that STORE!!!!!!
a little slice of heaven walking through there…
my head would have been spinning!
glad yall found fun too!

chas at the wild raspberry - the first photo of that lovely boutique literally took my breath away!!!

katy - What a neat neat store!!! I love and want that angel shown in the cabinet. Looks like you all had a nice time.

Nicole Quiring - So sad your store wasn’t open – just means you have to return to Utah again. You were right by our place. We live right by the museum, just a minute away – sometimes I feel that I LIVE AT the museum with three boys. Glad you found that fun store . . . I like walking through it to dream!

Trish - oh my that store is di.vine.
loving the star that you bought.
i hope my little girls will love shopping with me someday too 🙂

elisa - those chenille pillows with the puffy dots- LOVE.
Love the pink star too 🙂

Nina - I just love how Annie dresses…..so cute!

Brooke - i can definitely tell you two places i now will be hitting up when i pick up the ladies from grandpa’s in july….better start saving my pennies and ups boxes now!

Jenn Thomas - This is much better than skiing! I would love all those chenille pillows.

Julia - when I go to places like dino museums or ZOOS – I’m sending thought waves to my kids “you so owe me…the things I do…wait til I’m 85 then payback!

sandy toe - I want it for my birthday too~
sandy toe

Courtney - I could kiss that store.

ForeverFoldingLaundry - Oh, I could do some serious damage in that store. (Or, more like that store could do some serious damage to my checkbook!)
From one non-skier to another: you made the right choice!
~Keri

Melissa Mae - You’re making me so homesick for Utah! I love Thanksgiving Point, and the Dino museum is awesome.

Debby Graber - Exactly where is that store? Also, very much my kind of store. My husband would hate it! He would think it was just cluttered junk. I could spend hours. Once for my birthday, my son, Josh took me to those kinds of stores in Arkansas. Love it!!
Debby

Heather Mattos - i’m freakin out

Starnes Fam - Oh, you should open your own store. Such fun. A distant dream of mine.
And, I want it all, too. Every last piece.

Lorelei Eurto - Meg
That’s the prettiest place I have ev-er SEEN. thanks for sharing pics from you special day! 🙂

Alyssa - that store is very yummy!!

Alyssa - You should open your own shop….I can see you having your own place. How much fun would that be???

Cami - You must have went to Thanksgiving Point. Am I right? Skiing at Brighton is also awesome. More for snowboarders, but good none the less. Glad you came to visit and liked.

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