whatever

Blog

Category Archives: birthdays

just kidding….

November 16, 2010

you thought i was going to tell you more about atlanta didn't you?
just because i told you i was?

well….i just need one more day to process my thoughts.
and i spent the whole day christmas shopping.
and finishing my bible study i was a week behind on.
and watching madmen season 1/disk 2 with mr. duerksen.
while editing pictures…..my eyes are kinda blurry tonight.

so for today it's about talby.
she turned nine last week.
how come everyone is growing up in this house?
what can be done?
this is so not cool.

she wore a new outfit from craig's mom to school…adorable!
then got to wear another new outfit from my mom that came in the mail….AHH-dorable!
she was loving all the goodies…..
fancy nancy books, new basketball, new boots, money, a CD and craft supplies.

talby requested a chocolate cake with white frosting and oreos and was very excited to see balloons!
🙂

she had her first sleepover party.
it was a success.
she cleaned her room and set up beds for her friends….she is a little hostess…3 sweet girls came for a fun night.
and they even went to sleep.
at 1 AM.

we had cake as a family the next day and watched Harry and the Hendersons!
old school.

such a big girl…growing up too quick for her mommy.

show hide 50 comments

add a comment

Kelly - oh I just love seeing birthdays at your house! Kelly

Staci - Oh yea….I wanted you to know I am making your blueberry buckle tonight for Bunco at my home 😉 Can’t WAIT!!!!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TALBY!!!!!!!

Christina - She is ahhh-dorable!!
What a fun and special birthday celebration. 🙂

Tere - Happy birthday Talby! You have a wonderful mama!

Julie - Happiest of birthdays Talby! I think your choice of cakes is absolutely brilliant!!!!

Courtney Walsh - So fun. So happy. Happy Birthday Talby!
Make nine your best year yet! 🙂

Casey - Love Harry and the Hendersons! Happy birthday to your sweet Talby. 🙂

Carla - Where is the picture of the birthday girl alone with the parents????

Marla - Happy Birthday to Talby!! from Clara and all of us

Talysa - First of all I wish I had a piece of that cake right now. 🙂
Secondly, I know just how you feel. Just posted on this same thing today. http://mcmanuspartyoffive.blogspot.com/2010/11/bittersweet.html
And lastly, where oh where did you get that chalkboard? Where do you have it hanging? Where did you get those adorable chairs? And could you possibly consider showing a full shot of that wall? I love that!
Most importantly, your daughter is precious. 🙂

se7en - Oh Happy Happy Birthday you cute thing!!! Hope nine is a year full of totally happy fun!!!

jackie chappell - my heart is smiling with you at such a precious celebration..
my heart is weeping with you as a mother of adult children ..
my heart is full with hope for the future with leaders who
grew up knowing that they were loved !!!
blessings from florida..
jackie

Leigh - I haven’t thought about Harry and the Hendersons in forever! Too funny.

amy jupin - aww! happy bday talby!
nine? wow!
harry and the hendersons? double wow!

Kara Kanoza - First, Happy Birthday Talby! I have a recent 9 year old (boy) as well and I demand to know where the time has gone! TOOOOOOO fast!
Second, I have a yearly Christmas party with 2 of my closest friend and our kids (I was pg with my 9 year old and there were 3 between my friend when the tradition started) now, there are 6 kids in all ages 11 to 7. We have yummy food, the adult girls exchange ornaments and the kids play. I love your crafts for kids and was wondering if you could provide me a couple Christmas craft suggestions. We have already done gingerbread houses and making ornaments out of old Christmas cards. I would love to hear your clever suggestions.
Thanks!

Alma - Meg, I have never neen ablt to take a pic of tne birthday girl withe lit candles. Can you shareany tips on shooting in tnst light setting? Please. 🙂

kristine - talby’s my fave 🙂

*LuLu* - 9 :0 I thought she was way older……………………
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TALBY!

Lisa - She’s beautiful! Happy Birthday, Talby! (and I’m so glad to hear she still likes Fancy Nancy. I don’t want my girls to outgrow her 🙂

Tanya - ah Happy Birthday!!! Sleeping at all during a sleepover seems like a success 🙂

Jennifer - What a sweet girl-happy birthday Talby! My 8 year old had her first sleepover in March of this year-total disaster! 5 girls plus big sister = one ER visit (big sister fell off chair), screaming and dancing until midnight; we had a movie to watch (was some icarly thing that some kids claimed they weren’t allowed to watch, so no down time)…my daughter didn’t get enough sleep and was a grouchy rude host in the morning. UGH! I’m so glad that yours went differently!

Holly - How fun? Meg, I have 2 11 yr olds and a 13 yr old and a 5 yr old………They just wont stop growing up! BTW I posted this great video on my blog that my kids LOVE and I am certain yours would too……I like it also 😉

Georgia - Yummmmmmmmmy cake!!!!!

Kori - Such a cutie! Happy b-day Talby!

Heather - Happy Birthday, Talby!!
I LOVE Harry and the Hendersons! That one scene where they try to get Harry into the station wagon with McDonalds makes me want a cheeseburger every time. 🙂

tara pollard pakosta - 9 just seems so grown up!
my baby turned 9 this summer.
makes me want another baby!
happy bday talby!!!
tara

jennykate - I love the pictures. What a wonderful way to celebrate your 9th birthday. Happy Birthday to your girl. 🙂
I’m new here. Can’t really remember how I got here, but I think from Piece of Cake?!
Great blog! I’ll be back to visit again.

Jill Franklin - I Love everything about this post…it makes me Happy!
Happy Birthday!

Laura Phelps - she looks like you
love the rainbow
cheery pictures
happy birthday to your big girl!

AshleyAnn - I dream of having a kid that would be excited to get craft supplies for his/her birthday….I suppose there is still hope the younger ones are quite little.
Happy Birthday Talby!

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Oh happy birthday Talby!! Love her cake:)

Kimberlee J. - Just because our kids are getting older doesn’t mean we are, are we??? Happy Birthday to Talby!

Katy - Love Talby’s new outfit. 🙂 And the sunflower behind her head in the first picture! Looks like she had a great Birthday. And let me know if you find out how to keep children from growing up so fast.. I’d like to know, too!

Susan - Hey, happy birthday to your little lady! in the pic of her by the chalkboard, i spy a b&w “whatever is lovely, etc.” where or where did you get that? Have a fabulous day, susan

Sarah - She really does suddenly look SO much older!!! Darn her!

Michelle - What a lovely, lovely girl! And not make you blush, but is she a Valentine Baby? You don’t have to answer 😉
Enjoy your day!

jennifer - So sweet! I love that she loves Fancy Nancy and basketball. Sounds just like a little girl in my house. 🙂
Happy Birthday Talby!

Jodi - Happy Birthday Talby!! Looks like she had such a great time. :o)

deb meyers - Happy Birthday Talby! You are adorable!
deb meyers

Tara - love all the pictures….she is just beautiful!

crystal - LOVE Harry and the Hendersons! 🙂
Happy Birthday to Talby!! I’m so afraid to wake up one day with my oldest turning nine!! It happens SO fast!

Gekakel - Happy Birtday, Talby!

Sandy - Happy Birthday, Talby! Love your new outfit and the cake you chose. Who wouldn’t love a cake with oreos wrapped around it?! 🙂

edie - oh my goodness, for some reason i thought she was older than that. she’s right in between my two littlest. happy birthday talby! nine is so much fun.
so excited for you meg and the weekend! can’t wait to hear more…..
lots of love,
edie

Nikki - Happy Birthday Talby!
It’s Eli’s 9th Birthday today…. seriously can’t believe he’s 9! Double digits next year and a teenager in 4…. arrrghhh!!!

Gemma - Awww Happy Birthday Talby!
That cake looks SO good!!
Gemma x

Tammy @ Making a House a Home! - Happy birthday Talby! Yummy looking cake!

michelle - ahhhh so sweet! happy birthday Talby!!!
love that vest. i want one!

Rebekah Jean - That cake is amazing. She is so cute and I love the drawing on the chalkboard…it is also super cute. I love all the color on your blog and in your house! It’s very inspiring!

april - the cake looks yummy…birthdays are so fun!!

Share on Facebook•Tweet this Post•Pin Images to Pinterest•Back to Top

six is too big.

November 5, 2010

annie decided that she could turn SIX.
i didn't agree but she did it anyway.
she has been ready since july.

she received money in the mail from great grandma….the best!

we are starting a new tradition of getting a photo with the birthday child with mom and dad only.
this way when they grow up they will have some pictures without their siblings and with their parents.
this was the best of 20.
oh my.
(my sweater is from the dress barn…..moo….i HATE the name of that store with a passion)

birthday dinner: spaghetti with garlic bread and fruit salad.
wearing her new clothes she had just opened.
other presents: toy story 3 dvd, toy story barbie, littlest pet shop set, purple boots.

big enough piece of cake or what?!
i had specific instructions for the cake design.

she gets nervous when everyone looks at her.
she said "i don't want you to sing happy birthday".
we turned off the lights to blow out her candle and it seemed weird not to sing happy birthday.
so i said "what should we sing then?"
craig started "we wish you a merry christmas…." and everyone chimed in.
it was very funny.
everyone said "merry christmas annie!"

and there it is.
SIX.

whether i like it or not.
happy birthday to my sweet baby. (and a happy new year!)

show hide 85 comments

add a comment

anna cordes - i LOVE this. i also hate the birthday song, so my family sings we wish you a merry christmas as well! which is slightly appropriate, being that i’m a new years eve birthday! such a fun birthday!

deb meyers - Happy Birthday Famous Annie~!
deb meyers

Deb - Love the photo tradition!
My youngest turned 5 last week and she requested spaghetti and meatballs and garlic bread, she got Littlest Pet Shops and watched Toy Story 3. What a fun age!

Jen - adorable pictures of your birthday girl! (and glad to know I’m not the only one who hates the name Dress Barn…what were they thinking?!)

aimee - happy birthday to your baby!! what a gorgeous, grown up girl! we have that flower print dress and LOVE it!

Quinn - My gosh… she is so big. I remember reading years ago and her being so tiny.. I love growing up with you guys.
Hope it was a wonderful day 🙂

The Fairy's Apprentice - Happy birthday, Annie! It seems that if was a very nice party! Have a good week ahead!

kristine - she is soo cute! i love her expressions and humor!
i love your chalkboard drawing! and i love your craft thursday sunflowers bordering it! i love her cake drawing. and you did a great job creating it! i also love that you take the birthday kid’s picture with parents only. good call. i’m going to do that!

Lin - Six was hard for me too. It happened so quickly. One minute she was a baby, and the next she’s a big girl of six! I don’t know how it happened so fast.

linda lou - annie i’m singing happy birthday to you !!!! (: and next time call me I Love Chocolate cake (: yummy yummy for your tummy little girl!! love and blessings, amy d’s Mom

Tanya @ Life in 3D - I love the instructional picture submission for the cake order..love it! Great shots 🙂

Juliann - I remember bringing over lasagna after she was born – so little – in your house in Des Plaines – I remember holding her and giving her some of her bottle while you put dinner in the oven…. I also remember her cardiology appts, especially when David (who is now three!!) was born, and he needed to go to….

Ranee Brokaw - So sweet…the cake, the directions for the cake, the chalkboard cake…And the idea about the picture of the birthday kid with mom and dad–love it! I think I’ll steal that one too!

Tracy - Happy Birthday little miss Annie. She gets cuter every day, Meg! I love the idea of just the birthday child and the parents picture alone – it would have been perfect had she been looking at the camera with you and Craig. I laughed out loud about the no happy birthday singing but the wishing you a Merry Christmas singing was too funny! xoxoxo

Beth - Happy Birthday to your sweet girl! They are so disobedient about growing up, aren’t they? 🙂
Can’t get over the colors in your home–love it!!!!

Melanie - Happy birthday Annie! To funny about the cake and the picture! Looks like she had a good day.

Danielle Farley - That is too funny!

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Happy Birthday Annie! My goodness. The cake looks just like the instructions! Great job, Meg.
Dress Barn might be my favorite sweater store of all time. I have to wait to go back to Texas ~ haven’t found one out here yet!

Kacey - Happy birthday to Annie! She is the cutest. Love the cake “instructions”!

Nicole Q. - Love the cake directions she gave you!! — I just sent off for my 31 bits party stuff! Can’t wait!

valerie @ chateau a la mode - Oh so cute….to be 6 again and have We Wish you a Merry Chtistmas sung to me at my birthday party. Love the cake by the way,

karen - so cute!!!!!!
Dress Barn???

Miss - This is my favourite blog posting of yours I’ve ever read! Too cute!

candace - love the cake. love the song. love everything!
you guys set a great example of not squashing the individual nature of your children. thanks!

Flower Patch Farmgirl - Oh dear. I saw this title on my sidebar and I knew what it meant and I didn’t want to click over, because if Annie’s six, that means Calvin will be in four more months. Wahhhh!
Calvin always chooses spaghetti, too. Always.
I hope the “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” thing becomes Annie’s tradition. What a story that’ll be one day!

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - awww happy birthday annie. my baby turned 7 this year. it’s crazy to have them that big already! loved your outfit from the “moo” dress barn…very cute. BUT it’s the cake that got my attention. that looked sooooooo good!

Becky - Adorable. Great idea to take a pic with the birthday girl! Six is a fun age!

sara's art house - Cute, cute- and I love the idea of a pic with mom and dad every year.

Christina - So wonderful! She is darling. I love everything about her day and what you did to make it special! The cake is amazing! 🙂
I think the picture of you guys with her is really cute…she looks like she’s pulling a fast one on you both. She’s turning six, even though you said no way! 🙂

Kat - What a sweet girl!
Looks like a beautiful b’day.
My #2 has just turned 6, #3 has just turned 4 and #4 (my baby) is about to turn 2 on Tues. (*sob*)
How are you coping with your baby growing up Meg?
I am seriously grieving no more babies and wondering if we should stretch ourselves to adding #5 like you guys?
Hm, it is so hard to let go of them being really little huh?
Meg, were you looking teary in the photo with you, Annie and Craig?
Love the photo idea 🙂

Gemma - Happy birthday Annie!!!
Gemma x

Sandy - Happy 6th Birthday, Annie!
The cake looks delish!!

Dana@Strawberrytart! - Ahh that is so sweet! And I competely understand what you mean about Dress Barn.

Kirsten J - Happy Birthday Annie! ( believe me, you wouldn’t want me to sing to you…you’d run and cover your ears, they would hurt so… ) My baby just turned 11 – how fast they do grow! And lol at the “Barn” – what were they thinking????

elisa - Why do they have to grow so fast. Happy birthday Annie! My youngest son lost his tooth the other day and my husband and I both were emotional…we are so sappy.
Have a blessed day.

taralee - meg,
look – there’s a RAINBOW etsy treasury!!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd25a5364ed8eefa98bdada/rainbow-dreams-and-colorful-wishes?index=0&utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=Treasury&utm_campaign=Share
wonderful pics, as always. annie’s adorable – please send her a “happy birthday” for me!

cheryl - it’s my baby’s birthday today too! my sweet baby James, youngest of 6, turned 8 today…i cannot believe it has been 8 years. he will always be my baby, as all of mine still are. i still call my 24 year old “baby”. 🙂

Mindy Harris - this made me cry. you still call her your sweet baby.
i think wilder and story will be packing up for college and life will end as i know it and i will cry because they are my babies–4ever my babies.
craig recommending we wish you a merry christmas is a HOOT. you guys are too fun!

shelley - Happy Birthday Annie !! what a sweet tradition. I can see the love in all your photos.

Beth @ Dirty Laundry - My baby just turned 6 too. I keep telling him to stop it! No more growing! None of them are listening to me though.

Tara - Happy Birthday Annie! My oldest turned six this summer. I told her no way was she bigger than five, b/c I only went up to one hand. So, she had to stop growing! She thought I was funny, but really… where do the days go?!!

jodi @ back40life - Happy Birthday to Annie – looks like such a fun time! Love your sweater – HATE the dress barn name…in fact, I can’t even bring myself to go inside due to the name…but that red sweater might change my mind!
enjoy your weekend 🙂

Gekakel - Happy birthday, Annie!

Cari - Awww!! Merry Christmas, Annie! What a sweet memory! And you two look like twins in the mom, dad, and birthday girl picture. All of your babies now have to use two hands (or more) when they show how old they are. That’s sad! 🙁 Have a great weekend! 🙂

Kori - You’re funny. I also HATE the name ‘Dress Barn’. So much so that I usually can’t go inside. Although they do have the random really cute item… And Annie is such a cutie and I would have never guessed she gets nervous with everyone looking at her! My son never liked us to sing to him either and it *does* feel weird not to!
Merry Birthday, Annie!! 😀

Juli - Merry Christmas, Annie!

*LuLu* - Happy Birthday Annie!!!

Laura Phelps - six IS too big
the nerve of her
but not too old for us to show up with a box of American Girl dolls to pay with? right??? we can still do that??
happy Birthday Big little girl Annie

se7en - Oh Annie you didn’t turn six already!!! Happy Happy Birthday… I hope six is a totally awesome year for you, full of fun and lovely surprises!!!

mel - Love the idea of the family picture with just the birthday kid! We will have to start doing that! And, that is HYSTERICAL you guys sang “We wish you a Merry Christmas”. So fun!
Happy Birthday & a very Merry Christmas to Annie!

Staci - Happy Birthday Sweet Annie!!!!!! My Jake will be six in March….so, we have a little more time…but I am NOT ready!!!!!!!!! But are we ever?

vonda - Happy Birthday Annie! She is so cute, and it looks like her birthday was very special-just like her! I am still laughing at the “moo”! We had a dairy farm for 10 years. Thanks for making me laugh and smile this morning again! You are a very wonderful Mom. We love birthdays at our house too!

tara pollard pakosta - she is too cute!
these are the BEST pix ever!
love them all!
reminds me how I used to be when I
was little, wanted NO attention on me
at my birthday, hated IT! used to hide under my bed
when people came LOL!
tara

Lisa - Wow! Are you sure, because it seemed like she just turned 5. They grow so fast.
Happy, I mean Merry Christmas Annie.

Rach - My mom says it only really kicks you in the butt when your baby turns 30. 🙂 I’ll have to take her word for it since mine is only 1 1/2. Happy 6th birthday sweet Annie.

Elise - What a cute girl! I don’t like being sung to on my birthday either. Annie and I can be friends. 😉

Dana@Bungalow'56 - Megan,
What a great idea for the picture. I will be adopting that one, Thank you.
Loved the cake, the blackboard sign, the “you rock” gift bag and your sweater and jewelery. Your home does look like something out of a movie, even though I know it isn’t. At least it would appear a prop stylist resides at your house. Talent… you’ve got that je ne sais quoi!
Dana

Katie Fisher - Hi Megan! I don’t know if you remember me but I used to watch your three youngest my freshman year of college at Bethel. Annie was just a tiny baby then!!! It was wonderful to find your blog and see how the kids have grown and the house has changed! I’m so glad to see you all doing so well!
Katie

april - AWESOME!!! shes a big girl now!!!

barbara - what a sweet post! and an awesome lookin’ cake! happy 6th, annie! 🙂

purejoy - awww. i love how she designed her own cake! love the chalkboard. soooooo cute!! she’s so adorable. i would basically swoon if i got toy story 3 dvd for my birthday!!
merry christmas, annie! you are so loved!

Holly - Merry Christmas Annie.

shea - Love this post. Happy Birthday to Annie and Merry Christmas one and all!

Jennifer - Happy Birthday sweet Annie!

Heather - happy birthday to annie, or maybe i should say feliz navidad annie!!

Trina McNeilly - so sweet….. birthdays seems so sweet at you’re house!

Beth - She is so precious, and what a WONDERFUL birthday she had! You know exactly how to make each child feel special and unique – it shines through their eyes. An amazing gift.

Cutzi - Awww… I love it! Singing We Wish You a Merry Christmas is just something our family would do. Thanks for the giggle.

Heather R. - Happy Merry Birthday Christmas, Annie! I love the idea of a pic with just Mom and Dad. 🙂 And I love the blueprints for the birthday cake. I hope she got spoiled rotten. 🙂

Rebekah - Ginny will be 4 tomorrow, also without my permission. I hate it when she does crazy stuff without like checking with me first. I used to have a baby girl and now I have… I don’t even know what.
Merry Christmas, Annie!

Amy James - Merry Christmas Annie!

Gevay - Happy Birthday Annie!

pam - Great post…I think she made GRAND choices…she knows what she wants…but don’t all of us who are the baby of the family. :o) Merry Christmas Annie!

Kelly - Ah my baby turns three tomorrow & I think that is too big too. He has ordered up a Toy Story 3 party (appropriate don’t you think?) but I’m not sure I’m ready. In fact I have nothing for this party yet. I must be in denial. Just a smidge.
My middle boy is desperately shy and hates when we sing happy birthday to him. He covers his head, poor kid. Maybe we should try We Wish You A Merry Christmas next year. 🙂

linda - happy birthday to your sweet annie. my son is five but will turn six dec 21. i didn’t realize they were so close in age. i will keep that in the back of mind as i read/see things with annie. love to observe other kids the same age as mine. i also have a 4 1/2 year old. so your baby is my oldest…but i am about 5 years older than you (that was a gift for you, lol). i get having a hard time with 6…weren’t they just born?!?! i want time to slow down, maybe even stand still sometimes. especially since i will be the big 4*0 december 29. ugh. i love your sweet family…you are an amazing mom!!!

Sharla - What a sweet birthday. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to Annie!

Tara - Really cute.. My 7 year old requested we hum the Star Wars theme music instead of Happy Birthday last summer.. tricky.

Amanda - How cute! And happy GIVING birth day to you. 🙂

Suzanne - Merry Christmas, Annie!
Your adorable!
Suzanne

Anna Marie - Happy birthday to Annie!
You look cute in that red sweater, Meg. I love it!

deborah@applesinwonderland - i love that new tradition. i’m totally stealing that. is it still stealing if i say, *i am stealing that*? my youngest will not allow us to sing to him either. your annie looks so much like my sweet adorable niece–that just makes me smile everytime you post a pic of her:)

Beth - Happy (belated) Birthday sweet Annie! I love being her art teacher! That look in the money picture is priceless! Milestones with your baby seem so much bigger somehow, don’t they?

Jennie - oh my – I just laughed out loud that y’all sang “We Wish you a Merry Christmas.” Can I please come stay at your house a few days? I’m pretty sure I would like it. Happy Birthday to Annie!

Holly - So sweet! Happy birthday Annie!

Art Cant Hurt - such a special event, even though it may feel bittersweet.
all mothers know how you feel and we understand ♥
my youngest turns eight in 41 days.
*gulp*

Share on Facebook•Tweet this Post•Pin Images to Pinterest•Back to Top

i am a party animal.

November 3, 2010

the day after liza’s party i got to be the decoy for Chicago Jenny’s birthday party!

she picked me up from my lunch with my parents and sister before they flew home.
as we walked towards jenny’s car her kids asked “Who is that with Megan?”
Jenny answered “that is her mom and her sister.”
and Jake said “but mom….i thought YOU were her sister.”

🙂

that made me so happy.

she drove me to IKEA.
woo-hoo!
i purchased big cardboard light up stars for christmas….can’t wait.

then we dropped off her kids with dave.
and went to dinner….just the girls.
i made jenny choose because it was her only birthday dinner she was going to get with me.

we ate very well at cheesecake factory.
and talked about everything.

oh how i miss her!

we were ready to go and i was secretly texting her husband “we are leaving now”
he writes back “which cheesecake factory?”
i write back “i have no clue.”

when we got back to her house it was full of her friends and her mom had helped dave with lots of food.
it was FUN!
she was very surprised!
“WHAT? WHaT is going on?!”

dave had arranged for two manicurists to come and we got our nails done!
awesome.

there were three kinds of cupcakes.
i discovered the lemon ones at breakfast the next morning….i had two.

abby won first prize for their owl pumpkin! isn’t that an amazing owl?

dave….he was the only man at the party….he is a wonderful party host…he’s good people.

i got to meet her new friends and see some old friends.
the last guest left after 1 AM.

it was so fun to be a part of it all.

happy birthday chicago jen.

show hide 22 comments

add a comment

amber - how fun! what an adorable husband to get all of that set up for her. glad you had fun!

Nicole Q. - You have me in tears missing my BFF!!

Tamara - Hello
I am addicted to your blog! And as a new blogger thats big! I read farmgirlpaints all the time and ever since she did that ‘blog crush’ post about you, i have been in love!!! i read your blog everyday!
We have a new blog, my friend and me, and we stole your idea for craft thursday and used your icon. I hope thats ok. We put the link under it so people knows its yours, but if thats not ok tell us and we will take it down for sure!!!
LOVE YOU BLOGG
-Tamara

jackie - What a fun time! Aren’t friends great! Jackie

april@gingerbreadgirlblog - sounds fun…girlfriend time is the best…

julia - I was thinking “decoy”? Like a duck? I finally got it.

Courtney Walsh - such a sweet time with good friends. And what a sweet hubby she has!! 🙂
and let’s not talk about those cupcakes…I’m salivating over here!

jenny - i have a lime and bright blue daisy pin identical to the one you are wearing above-i love it! my grandfather bought it for me when i was a teen and we were in an antique store together. seeing yours made me think of it and him today and made me smile. :0)

*LuLu* - hey, who won the giveaway for “the glass is half full” picture

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - love me some IKEA. great fun and cupcakes too…yum!

Leadia Jarvis - Boy you managed to pack a lot of fun and love into a short time. However…next time you are in the area I’m going to have to kidnap you to take some family photos. For real.

virginia - ooh cheesecake factory! have you tried the pasta divinci? it’s my favorite food ever now.

kasey - and to think i thought that was you at Ikea…but didn’t think you had a twin.
I have those same lights….i went a little crazy in the xmas section!!

Gemma - So lovely!! I’d love to get my nails done : )
Gemma x

Ingrid Blanchette - how fun of a weekend! and i love the paper star lanterns! i’m swedish so there is a lot of history to those stars. they are literally hung in every window of every house in sweden. it gets so dark in early october…so we swedes do all we can to light up the house. it’s a sing to welcome guests in the house. my parents will have them in their windowns in vaxholm sweden and me&my husband will be hanging them here in costa mesa california! enjoy them in kansas too….you will love them!

Kim Barlow - Hey Lady: I saw this and thought of you…check out the birthday cake….
http://themeinmommyblog.blogspot.com/2010/10/celebrating-30.html

Flower Patch Farmgirl - One of my dearest is over in Rockford, IL. I miss her like mad. It’s no fair. We make plans to see each other and say that all we really need is a park bench to sit on, because all we do is TALK. (Well, and eat.)
The two of you remind me of the two of us.

Laura Phelps - OK
I must be hormonal
this made me cry
I just love seeing happy friends
girlfriends
and cupcakes
pretty ones, too
and a loving husband, who arranges parties
all good stuff
you ARE a party animal

Holly - Awww, you gotta love Dave! Sounds like great time

Julie - I LOVE it when kids confuse friends for family. 🙂

Amber - Um….Ikea light up christmas cardboard goodness?!?!?! Pics pretty pretty please!!!! I need to know if I need to send my sister there before she comes to visit me for a crafty sewey sistery weekend!!! : )

valerie @ chateau a la mode - How special to have such amazing people in your life. Looks like you are a very blessed lady.

Share on Facebook•Tweet this Post•Pin Images to Pinterest•Back to Top

one hundred years.

November 2, 2010

i flew to chicago last week for a celebration.
a major celebration.
my great aunt turned 100 years old.

she is in the sailor suit on the right.
my late grandfather is on the left.
isn't it unreal?
can you even imagine? ONE HUNDRED YEARS!!!

my sister, my parents, my grandmother and my aunt and uncle flew from kansas for her party.

she is described as "sharp as a tack" by everyone.
she lives at home and up until last week only had part time care.
she fell down last week and hit her head so she was bruised up for her party but is back living at home again.
pretty impressive.

so many friends in one room.
i asked everyone how they knew Liza and for how many years.
it was so cool to hear their answers.

my sister and i sat with the women that owned a boutique with her in 1965 – 85.
loved hearing their stories.

talby, annie and i painted a banner to bring their birthday wishes along.

i was saying "i have missed you!"

when i lived in illinois i would see liza fairly often.
i always brought my kids over in their costumes on her birthday since it was so close to halloween.

this summer liza sent me a shirt she'd embroidered for her son in college.
she asked me to make it into a pillow for her.
it took me months because i was so worried about ruining it.
but i pulled it off.
and she was thrilled.

i sat by this lady.
she asked me about how many children i had….i told her five…and she said "i'm the oldest of five"
then she said "it's so wonderful. you will be surrounded by so much love the rest of your life"
and i lost it.
TEARS and TEARS.
she just seemed to get it.
get how special a big family is and how much i love them all.
i was a weepy emotional girl…..in a good way.
hearing all the stories and having it be such a special day made me choked up.

you always know what liza is thinking.
she will just say it….no holds barred.
her son thanked everyone for coming and it was her turn to speak and she said
"thank you all so much for coming…but i wouldn't wish this on anybody"

that IS liza.

it was a beautiful celebration of her life.
amazing.

show hide 98 comments

add a comment

Pam Bryant - Meg just wanted to let you know I read the article in the Arkansas City Traveler. I noticed the web site so I wanted to check it out. I also happen to know the Kim Ranney thats in the picture. We rented from him for 6 1/2 years. We lived south of town on the Pretty Penny Horse Farm. I was wondering how you are related to Kim.
Also want to share with you that my grandmother will be 98 in Feburary and is doing pretty darn good for her age. It’s totally amazing for someone to live such a long life. Congrats to Liza
on celebrating 100 years. God Bless Her!!!

Amy Brewer - How awesome! I hope as look as great as she does when I am 100! My great grandmother lived to be 104. When she turned 100 our preacher announced at church it was her birthday and how important her birthday was, she scolded him after church because “you should never tell the age of a lady”. She was a spunky old woman and I hope to be just like her.
Family is fantastic. We only have three kids, but every day I am overjoyed with the fact that we have the three we have!

linda lou - meagan i was so touched by your great aunt liza’s celebration! (: so sorry about her accident just before the party sounds like she was very lucky, God was looking over her (: blessings,
lindalou

deborah@applesinwonderland - such a sweet sweet post. that funny fiesty attitude works for her, gotta love that!!!! my dear grandma was also born in 1910. it was a very good year:)

Tanya @ Life in 3D - I LOVE old people. Love them. They are a rich heritage that are overlooked far too often! I am so impressed at how many people were there who seemed quite advanced in age! I always think it’s sad when someone is “on in years” and they have no friends or peers left.
Great post, great pics, great tribute.

Karen - Awww. How sweet. I have 5 kids too, and that woman got it exactly right. Though I sometimes thought I might go off the deep end, it all pays off in the end. My most troubled child is now my most vocal in voicing his love for his whole family. He never fails to make me tear up, because he has come so far, and I fought so hard for his soul! The kid who couldn’t wait to shake the dust of this home off his feet, has since bought a house only one road away, and I get to babysit for his daughter, plus they have one on the way! God is good! Two others are out of state now, but always keep in touch. The two youngest are finishing college, so we’ll have to see where they end up, but they always want to come home. When they all get together, they always, even as adults, end up in a (literal) tangle on the floor, resting on each other and discussing how things are going. After everything is discussed, they eventually they end up in laughter! That’s LOVE!

Trasie - It is so funny that you posted this. We are getting ready to go to SW Kansas to celebrate my Great Grandmother’s 100th birthday as well. She still lives on her own, drives, and is still sharp as a tack and I too love to hear her stories. I am so blessed to still have her and blessed that nearly all of my kids are old enough to remember her. She still plays games with them, reads to them, tells them stories, prays with the every night before they go to bed when we are there…..It is just amazing. Like your Aunt, however, she is so ready to go and says she never knew what lonely was until she got old and all of her friends have long gone, some of her family has gone on, and she tells everyone she is just ready to check out and I’m pretty sure she wouldn’t wish it on anyone either.

Jenny B. - Oh, wow. How wonderful! I got all choked up when I read what the lady said about having five kids. And then I read that you cried too! And then I cried some more. 🙂

Jane Mc - Beautiful Meg….just beautiful

Sarah Kate Branine - I came to your blog to thank you for the link to my yarn letters…..
but I found so many more things to comment about!
Let me just say that I love this post and it brought tears to my eyes. Love your great Aunt’s pretty red jacket and her sweet face. What a celebration–100 years! amazing!
oh, and your necklace? hello? I might need a little tip on the source of that one;-) that necklace is super fantastic!
many thanks for the link,
sarah kate

Kirsten J - Oh how beautiful!!! Loved every word – and you know, once I read an interview with Martha Stewart (*before jail…*) and she said her only regret in life was not having more children. I wish I had a “middle” in between my 20 and 11 year old….

Lisa - Beautiful post! Your comments about a big family bought tears to my eyes. We can all hope we will live that long and be surrounded by so much LOVE!

Sandy - That’s so wonderful! Thanks for sharing Liza with us.
I have to admit I didn’t read very carefully in the beginning and I thought she was your grandmother. The whole time I was reading I couldn’t get over the fact that your grandmother and grandfather knew each other at such a young age. (how cool would that have been?!) Anyway, before I commented about it I went back up to make sure I had it right and, sure enough, I was wrong (and I’m admitting it anyway – ha).
Looks like a wonderful time and it’s just like you and your lovely daughters to make her a sign. I’m sure she loved it.

Ann R. - Awesome! We just lost our gram on sept 10th and she was going to be ninety two this past month. We miss her dearly and am sure you have the same sort of relationship with your aunt. I just adore older people….i make the kids understand the importance of respecting and taking time for them too. Would have been cool to bump into you – oakbrook cheesecake factory? My mom and sister and i are going to go away shopping next weekend to oakbrook/aurora for a christmas/girls weekend and I am so excited! Thanks for sharting,,,,,

Tammy - Happy Birthday to your Great Aunt Liza!
Beautiful pictures, post & family!

AshleyAnn - That is amazing…and some pictures that will be cherished for generations to come. I love her quote about big families…

Genn - Happy Birthday to your Great Aunt Liza! She looks fantastic for 100!! My Nana (who is my mom’s grandmother and my great grandmother) is 97 and it is so crazy to think of all that she has lived through and seen change in this world!! I think it is also sad to think of all the people they have loved and lost too by the time they are 100 years old. They must know a lot of people in heaven already.
How great for you to make it to her party.
That picture of you with the pillow for her is so sweet.
And the one of you with the lady who said how much love you will have with your 5 kids too. You can see those happy tears in your eyes.
Beautiful post.
🙂

Michelle - Australia - Beautiful post Meg. Lovely photos too. We leave our little home in Australia tomorrow morning to fly to HAWAII!!! I am very, very excited. I’m going to miss my internet access whilst I’m away so I’ll have to catch up on WHATEVER when I get home in three weeks. But in the meantime I’ll be able to buy Reese’s pieces without paying $5 each for them. My waistline isn’t going to like this trip but my tastebuds are very excited!
Keep up the great work and thank you for letting us in ‘blog land’ share on your journey.

Christina - Truly beautiful and special…the time with your aunt, family, and the people in her life. That’s all! 🙂

lori lucas - This is to Angie above. I hope you see this. We also were surprised (to say the least) about our number 5. Our youngest two are exactly to the day 14 months apart. My husband was in shock for about three weeks. I got over it more quickly, …..because I had to! Our #5 was delivered in the car…by my husband…on the way to the hospital. I still say it was God’s way of making sure they would have a special bond. And they have. That shock at finding out about #5 is long forgotten. We often say, “Can you even imagine if we had not had #5?” Angie if you see this you can contact me. I have SO many stories about God’s plan in our lives by giving us Five. Believe me. You are blessed. You will know that soon. Lori Lucas

Valerie - Such a sweet post and wonderful tribute to your Great Aunt. At first I thought we must be related, but then realized only the minor details were different…I flew to Oklahoma City to celebrate my grandmother’s 90th birthday. My mother is the youngest of 6…she has FIVE older brothers. Can you imagine if my grandmother had not had “just one more”?!!!
I only have three, but they came after years of struggling with infertility. I love Mimi’s comment that it isn’t necessarily the number of kiddos you have, but the nurturing that you do with the ones you are gifted with. While I would love to have more, I know that three after the age of 35…my youngest is 3 months and I delivered 3 weeks before my 41st birthday…is truly a blessing!
So glad you were able to partake in the celebration. May longevity be yours as well!
Blessings,
Valerie

Kat - More tears here from me too!!
Meg, I just adore reading and looking at your blog and seeing and hearing the emotion you convey, it’s beautiful!
You have such a lovely warm, open face too.
I have been going back and forth wondering if we should take the plunge and have #5 this week, so how timely that I read your post!!
Angie, it will all work out and must be meant to be.
Sometimes I think making the decision to have another is the hardest part. Well it is for me.
Still undecided on that one.
What a lovely lady and what am amazing life she must have had.
My Nan is 97 and I am sure she will make it to 100, although she has dementia now which is very sad.
Keep enjoying your beautiful family Meg and sharing all the good and hard bits with us.
I LOVE checking in every day with you 🙂

jessica kiehn - looking at that last picture, i just thought “she’s done that 100 times”
I about lost it on the 5 children thing, too. My husband’s the oldest of 6, I’m the middle of 5…we love big families. And she’s right, there is so much love.

kristine - happy bday liza! the pillow is great! what a sweet gift “the oldest of five) gave you. I was about in tears!

Laura - It’s true…I’m the youngest (at 40) of six children and have been surrounded by love my whole life. Beautiful post! 🙂

traci in virginia - Ok, you made me cry! So glad you were able to go! And to Angie above…you can do it! It will be wonderful! Congratulations!

Angie - Just found out I am pregnant with #5. #4 isn’t even one year old yet and we were done. I was nursing and on birth control. AND I just opened my own dental practice one month ago. So much debt, so many kids, not enough of me or my husband. But for some reason God decided we needed a surprise. Who gets pregnant on birth control, breastfeeding, and hardly doing what it takes to make a baby because we’re too tired? ME. It’s unthinkable how I’m going to make it. But after days of tears I now try to remember this baby is an encore performance and God will walk us through this because HE made it happen:)
My sister is the only one who knows besides my husband & me. She forwarded me your post to encourage me that 5 is amazing and I will never regret this surprise (SHOCK!). I know in my heart this is true & I’m thrilled that God chose to give us another. Just don’t know how it’s going to work since it wasn’t in my plan:)
Anyways, thanks for your post and your encouragement…I need to see moms of 5 doing it well!!

Rachel - How wonderful!
Meg, every time I read your blog, I wish I had a big family and that I came from a big family. You have so much love and happiness surrounding you. You are blessed!

talysa - Well shoot…now I’m choked up. What a great day. I can just feel all of that love through your pics. Your aunt Liza is precious. And may I just say you always have the best necklaces. 🙂

mimi - Amazing to think of what she has witnessed in her lifetime! My Nana passed away 3 years ago at 95. Her mom and dad were one of 8, she was one of 5, and she had 5 kids of her own. On my wedding day she asked me how many kids I wanted to have. I told her that I didn’t know at that point…perhaps as many as God had planned for me. She told me to always remember that it wasn’t the number of ties that bind one’s heart, but rather the strength of those ties. She said she had witnessed plenty of large families that barely got along, and those members that got together out of obligation. Love can be strong in families of any size, shape or dimension..it just needs to be nurtured well!

citymouse - I love what you said about big families. I am the oldest of five and have five children of my own. I couldn’t imagine it any other way!

Sarah - Beautiful Post….Simply beautiful!

Fruitful Harvest - Beautiful~
I have tears….Old people carry a key to the past.
I love listening to their stories of yeteryear!
What lovely memories,awesome pictures and gift to have shared time with your Great Aunt…..telling her how much she means to you! 🙂
Peace, Love and Joy,
Georgiann {momma of 6 so far}

kylie - Oh that’s fantastic!
She’s fantastic!

amber - That’s awesome. Family is so cool.

mel - That’s wonderful to be able to celebrate such an awesome milestone with your loved one. And I just had to comment to tell you how right that lady you talked to was. I’m your age and the oldest of five. My siblings are absolutely the most wonderful gift my parents ever gave me. I adore coming from a big family. The only thing better would be having my own. I only have two but I love coming to your blog and reading about all your kids!

lori lucas - I also have FIVE childern. I raised them in Hiawatha,Kansas (which is the northeast corner). I now live in Oklahoma. My children are 21-28 years old now. Yes, if you did the math, I had five children in seven years. All single births. And I lived through it. And when I say that I mean I LIVED through it. They were the most wonderful years of my life, so far, while I was busy every single night going to ballgames and concerts and practices and lessons. It was a wonderful, magical time. Now when we are all together it is special, since everyone lives different places. My uncle passed away in January and he too had five children. I took all 5 of them to see him in the hospital and we filled the room. He wrote me a note (he could not speak at the end), and he wrote, “Who would have 5 kids.” I said, “Only a couple of crazy people I know.” He wrote back, “Don’t let anyone ever tell you it is not GREAT (he wrote it like that) to have 5 kids.” I said, “I agree. But there are very few people that know the secret these days.” He wrote back, “But you and I did. And we’ll always be happy we did.” That was the last time I saw him alive. But when I think of five children, there is nothing but wonderful memories. Enjoy every minute of it! Lori Lucas

Ruth - congratulations! wonderful pictures. wonderful people. and such a photogenic family!

tara pollard pakosta - it’s funny how when people live to be 80 or above, they sometimes are just ready to go meet the Savior, they feel they are done. I can’t believe it, 100 years old! she’s so cute!!!
love the pillow! love your being sweet and crying at the love of a big familY! I am the youngest of 7 and I so “get it”….we have 19 grandchildren, 2 greats and 1 more great on the way, always someone to talk to, be there for you, I LOVE IT!
glad you love having lots of kiddos! I always wanted manY! I only got 2, so I love reading your blog!
xoxo
tara

Courtney Walsh - oh my gosh, I almost lost it just reading those comments about being surrounded by love for the rest of your life.
I love that. 🙂 Love it.

Camelia - Happy, happy birthday! She is an amazing little lady, I wish her all the best in the world!

Suzanne - Great Post! Today is the 1 year anniversary of my Grandma’s passing – she was 97 years old. I miss her wisdom everyday.

Rach - Weepy is good. I cried reading it. She must be a pretty amazing woman with some wonderful stories. What I wouldn’t give to sit down with a pot of tea and and afternoon to spare to talk to a woman who has been around for so long.

LuLu - wow! a lot of years for one person.
oh! and i am just asking but who won the giveaway?

Elizabeth Highsmith - i will confess i did not cry, but i might if i don’t find out where your beautiful necklace is from? love it! and love big families as I am from one. sweet post, meg. your blog is always ubberly delightful!

purejoy - surrounded by love… indeed!
i went to my husband’s great grandmother’s 100th birthday last summer in colorado. i had never met those people before in my life… but i had the best time. talking to so many older folks and seeing how they all fit on the family tree. it was fascinating!
glad you had such a great time. 100 years… it’s amazing. my own grandmother lived to be 103. what a sweet treasure!

Lyndsey Bowman - Hey Meg! I am 1 of 6…. The youngest. Being surrounded by people I love is great! Great post! You are beautiful. I loved the banner in multiple different pictures.. so cute!
xoxo,
Lyndsey

Julie - Meg, thanks for sharing this beautiful post. As a mother of five, it’s nice to be reminded that being surrounded by all that love for the rest of my days is worth every bit of the “grunge” work I do today. What a GREAT old family picture. Your Aunt is what I’m afraid I’m going to be when I’m 100 years old ~ very blunt. Guess if you live that long, you’ve earned the right to be. Looks like she had a good day despite her bruises and bumps. 🙂

`Kelly - Add me to the list of people who are all choked up & teary. How special that you got to be there for such a wonderful celebration! Is it weird that I can see a resemblance between you & your grandpa from that photo at the top?

sara @ it's good to be queen - i love that that sweet lady said you’ll be surrounded with so much love the rest of your life. that’s so good. i always say, i want my house to be full of family forever. that makes me all weepy too! i cannot imagine being a little girl in the time period she was little and then seeing how the world is now. wow.

Celia - I’m in tears reading about your large family and all of the love shared. My husband and I have a two year old and hope to have many more children. We both come from large families… many aunts/uncles, cousins, and knew many of our older relatives (great grandparents, great aunts, etc). We hope to have the love in our immediate family that you have in yours…. and be surrounded by your children and memories throughout our lives. Love your blog. For some reason this one just hit a soft spot. Have a wonderful day! 🙂

elisa - Oh Meg- no words. Perfect.

Tracey Husted - Simply Beautiful! I only have one child but I come from a family of 13. It’s awesome to have so many siblings. Your family is awesome too. You can just feel the love through your blog. Even when the kids are being naughty…it’s so worth having all 5 of them. You’re an amazing mom! You make me smile!

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - that is just the sweetest thing. you are blessed meg…5 children. someday all the work will pay off and you will be surrounded by their families and children…wow! thanks for sharing such a tender post. 100 years – AMAZING:)

Laura Lee - Now you’ve got me all weepy 🙂 What an incredible thing to get to celebrate!

Susan - Now I am crying ! What a wonderful written memory of your family.I applaud you.

Cari - Beautiful!! Beautifully written, and such a beautiful lady. She’s seen a lot in her 100 years!

Staci - So beautiful Megan 🙂 And that first picture with the birthday cake….LOVE IT!! What a beautiful life 😉

Denise - Thank you for sharing. 🙂

Anna Marie - Wonderful post! Poor thing I feel terrible for her with that huge bruise on her head and face. Ouch! So glad you got to go out to celebrate!

Sophie - Liza seems like such a sweet lady, and 100 is such an amazing age.
I totally understand the large family thing with the lady near you… I really want a big family some day, at least five kids… When I tell people they always see fit to remind me how much money it’s going to cost, how much laundry I’ll have to do, how often I’ll have to drive my sons to soccer or baseball and my daughters to dance class. I always tell them that I know all of it, and that the love I will be able to give all of them and my husband will be totally worth it. I’m so glad that there’s at least one more person out there who understands.

Wendy - Love this! What an inspiration!

Diana - wonderful celebration for a wonderful lady. so glad you were able to go and share such a special time with your sweet aunt. awesome job on the pillow. =)

MGF - My grandmother turns 94 this year. I think that is amazing to see how things have changed for her in her life.
Glad that you got to spend it with her.

Aimee @ In THIS Life - Wow, you got me. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Liza!
Now I miss my Great Aunt Mattye…she would have been 100 in a couple of years. Her brother, my grandpa, who died before I was born, would have turned 100 this coming Christmas day. Sniff.

jeannett - I love it! The pillow is priceless. Im actually going to make one for my gma from my gpa’s old ties. Terrified.

Keri ~ Forever Folding Laundry - Beautiful!
And I’m glad I haven’t put on my mascara yet. *sniff*

pam - Beautiful. I have a 92 year old Mother in law who could easily live to 100…so healthy. She too is pretty bold. I think as she got older there were just a lot of things she had figured out and didn’t want us wasting time. So cool you could go.

Brooke - That sounds amazing. I am so glad that you were able to go. And the sweet lady that is the oldest of 5…..such a good reminder!!
PS…i love your necklace!! 🙂

kat - Precious! I lost it too when I read what that lady said to you. How sweet! You are truly blessed.

alaina - She’s beautiful. I had a lump in my throat when I started reading, and then I got to your pic with her and I boohooed! Geez Meg…i have to go to work!!!!! Seriously, what a beautiful legacy.

Dana@Bungalow'56 - Megan,
She does look sharp as a tack. My Nana is 93 and i see how hard getting older can be. You aunt does speak truthisms. I’ve already decided living to ripe old age isn’t all its cracked up to be. The Beep Beep pillow for her son, and he is likely a great grandpa himself. So special. We never stop being moms do we?
Dana

erica - that had ME teary eyed! wow, what a precious lady and special time to celebrate!!

Christy - so touching, what a great lady

Amelia - I love the comment about the 5 children. I have 3 and have always wanted 5. I’m currently trying to talk my husband into just 1 more. I think I’m going to send him this link…

Janie Fox - Crying here! I get it ! I had 5 but lost my twins when they were 17 days old. I was able to have 2 daughters after that , but then I had to quit… doctor recommended. I am blessed to have 3 grown daughters who all have married and live close by with my grandkids..so it is all good. My dad is 91 and my mom is 86… hope we have 100 yr celebrations too. God bless you.

Jodi - This entry brought tears to my eyes. You are so blessed to have Liza in your life!!!

Linda - Thank you for sharing. It brought tears to my eyes and memories filled my heart. My own grandfather lived to be 101. And I loved him so dearly. I am the youngest of 5 and it truly is the best to be from a large family. That woman you sat to is right there is so much love. Thank you for sharing. I know am I am complete stranger to you but somehow it really touched me. So thanks again.

Holly - My grandmother turned 100 in February and I’ll never forget when she told everyone that she was 2 years old when the Titanic sank. Wow!

Mandy - This is a wonderful post, thank you! My grandmother will be 83 on Christmas Eve and I am overly grateful that my five children are able to know and love her. We have five living generations going right now. She comes from a line of women that have lived up to 103 yrs. of age and I do pray that one day my future grandchildren will also have the chance to meet her. Amazing!

amy jupin - meg, you made me cry.
at work.
and it’s not the first time, either, missy!
but these pictures–gheez, so emotional and full of so much wisdom.
makes me feel so…so many things. but mostly, makes me miss my grandparents and family far away.

Cutzi - I love this post. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

Annie - You had ME tearing up with this post! What a precious gift family is!

Denise - This *is* amazing. I got teary-eyed, too. My Nana is 87.5 years old, and I can only hope and pray that one day we’ll all be celebrating her 100th birthday. God bless Liza!

Deb - I teared up with you at the thought of being surrounded by so much love. I’m even more glad I had four children 🙂

Kimberly - Ah, geez…now I’m teary-eyed. Great post, Meg.

Karen H. - Okay, I cried too. My husbands Grandma turned 92 last week. They asked her, “Do you have any regrets?” and she said “I regret not having MORE kids!”…. She has 8 children, dozens of grandchildren, several GREAT grandchildren and a few GREAT GREAT grandchildren! She said when you have lots of kids, you get to be around lots of babies your whole life. sob…

Jessica - She is beautiful! She doesn’t look like she is 100! What wonderful stories she must have to share.

Sugar Mama - I see other readers cried too…. so I don’t feel like such a cry baby. I lost it just reading the post and looking at the pictures. Having 5 kids was my dream, I have 3, and I’m happy. But I see so much truth to that… you WILL be surrounded with love because you are an amazing mother.
The picture of you with your great aunt is very touching. I’m especially emotional this week as I’m missing my own family. Thank you for sharing these moments!

Heather @ Cookie Mondays - So Sweet!

Jenny - Wow! What a wonderful celebration to be a part of!! And as always, beautiful pictures!!!

Alysa - Whew. Glad I didn’t have the mascara on yet. Cry-baby over here in Chicago lost it when you said what the lady next to you said about having 5 kids. Beautiful. All the weary days of today will bring love and joy in the decades to come. A great reminder.

Gemma @ Musings of a gem - Awww – That is amazing!!!
It must of been a lovely day for her : )
Gemma x

Heather - Beautiful pictures. Beautiful woman. Incredible milestone. Happy Birthday Liza. God Bless her!!
I get choked up like that at family events- any family event. I am always filled with such gratitude that it overwhelmes me.
Blessings,
Heather:)

Sara - sweet post – and what a sweet celebration.
thanks for sharing with all of us

Georgia - Meg, i was in tears at the photo of you telling your aunt you missed her.
Then again in tears when you said about having 5 children… i want a big family to be surrounded by love.
Lovely post 🙂 xxxx

Christine Ishmael - Hey Meg – LOVE this post…I have 6 kids and although it’s been difficult, the blessings are amazing…I bawled reading it right along with you. People have thought I was crazy having 6 kids but we have so much fun together! Happy birthday to your great aunt, she deserved a big party!

Jen - now I am in tears and also laughing at your aunts remark!
great post.
noticed she has her natural teeth 🙂

Share on Facebook•Tweet this Post•Pin Images to Pinterest•Back to Top

35 years and one week exactly.

October 8, 2010

i got my martini lunch yesterday.

i know….again with the sweater.
i just really like it.
i do have other cardigans….i promise.

the martinis were half off.
BONUS.
we missed the fun glasses though.
they didn't have a caramel apple so i got a Pamatini…pomagranite and pineapple….very yummy.

kimberlee treated me to lunch…a week after we originally planned.
which was perfect because we were both in much better moods than the week before.

we ate a lot.
we stayed longer than anyone else.
we laughed…we teared up…we LAUGHED.

then we hit the GAP and i tried on all the skinny jeans in my size.
because i have to find something to wear with my boots.

girlfriend time is THE best.
it's calming.
validating.
nurishing.
therapuetic.
it's refreshing.

i always….ALWAYS…feel better after time with my girlfriends.
you can't miss out on that.
i don't ever want to.

thanks for lunch and a wonderful day KIMberlee.

show hide 43 comments

add a comment

deborah@applesinwonderland - girlfriend time is sooooo necessary. truly. and please keep rockin’ the sweater–i have it in the pink, grey, olive and cream. hello? and some days i rock it with a ruffled shirt. whatever makes you happy, i say. i also say, cheers to 35 and 1 week:)

Heather - My goodness you are beautiful. I always admire the colours you put together. And I NEED me a sweater like that!!!! Damn Target-less Canada.

Melinda - Please stop apologizing for your fantastic sweater….I love that you can even get such a cute sweater at Target and that it is great enough to wear over and over, that’s even better…thanks so much for the peek into your life through your blog..I love it.

Melanie - Skinny jeans? I WISH I could wear skinny jeans! At age 48 and being about 15 lbs overweight with flabby thighs…well, let’s just say that wouldn’t be too attractive in those “young”, tight pants!
That bracelet you have on – the one with the drop of water? I have the same one! Ordered from etsy with proceeds going to build wells in Africa, right?

aimee - i am with you on those cardigans! i swear, i have multiples too. when you find something you like, you know the rule… buy every color!
BEAUTIFUL pic of you!

Amy - I’m in love with my pink ruffle sweater from Target too… wore it yesterday 🙂
Scroll down a tad…
http://thezellerzoo.blogspot.com/2010/10/38-weeks.html
Happy belated Birthday Meg… and thanks for always having something funny, insightful, encouraging, or just plain NORMAL to say almost every day. I love your blog!

danielle - your hair is FABULOUS!

Melanie - Sounds like a great day! I love the sweater so no worries there:)

Lisa - What a nice day, there is nothing like girlfriend time, I so agree! the sweater is darling 😉

kat - I love spending time with my girlfriends too! That martini lunch sounded positively divine! Welcome to 35, I just turned 36 and am on the climb to 40…. Yikes!

shauna - i am glad you were born.
how else would i have found the rainbow cake???!
you make the world better.
you are real.
you are funny.
you love people.
you are a good mom.
yep, good call being born.

Kacey - I love the pink cardigan! Glad you finally got your bday lunch and girlfriend time. 🙂

Kari - Food, drinks and a girlfriend – what a fun day! Don’t shame the cardigan… if we were friends I’d raid your closet. You always look so fricken cute! Your clothes, the jewelry … love it all!

Damaris - Happy happy Birthday. I can’t wait to be 35. I think my kids will be potty trained by then and I won’t have to change diapers. Sounds amazing.

Courtney Walsh - I have never had a martini. Or a martini lunch.
I think I need to do this for my 35th in December.
🙂 Thanks for the idea! Oh, and I have a gray cardigan with ruffles and I LOVE it. I would wear it everyday if it matched my yoga pants.

Kristin S - Oh, the pink cardi.
I say keep it coming.
But every time you post a pic with it, I have returners remorse. I bought and returned it to Target because I have a cardigan problem. Too many!

Nina - girlie…you look fabulous!! I’m late but happy birthday!!

Jen@thecottagenest - Target has a cute skinny jean called the Slouchy Skinny for about $30 that look really cute on even if you aren’t a stick thin girl!

Kimberlee J. - I told you should’ve put lipstick on. I am lipless.

Rach - I agree with you. I don’t get enough of it. I think as a mom it allows you to feel like yourself again… like an individual instead of a parent or a wife. Maybe with all the kids in school now you can make it more of a regular thing. 🙂

Kristin - So true! I just had lunch with an old friend from college this week (toddler-free) and it was just what I needed. 🙂 Glad you were able to enjoy your birthday lunch – even if it was a week later.

Tonya - I think our lunch is way overdue! Miss you lots. Phil read your post and said “she’s hilarious”. I could use a good dose of you in my life right now!

Valerie - You know what?…you crack me up. You’re so fun and it looks like you really enjoyed your 35+one week birthday lunch…good for you and good for girlfriends that care.

merlin - I have never had a martini.
I thought they had olives or am I waaaay out of date/style?
Lunch out, yeah for you. Would you recommend that I try a martini? and what kind?
Maybe you could do an entire post on martinis, you know, for educational purposes.

Amber - Happy belated birthday Meg! I’m so glad you got both the massage and the martini lunch. 😉 and I am so in love with rufflie-type-things.

melanie - Your lunch looks amazing! I am quite fond of grapefruit martinis and fun glasses. What a nice way to spend the day. I wish my girlfriends lived closer, but it probably saves me from spending too much money and hangovers – ha!
I once had a pink ruffled cardigan that I wore to shreds. serious. my new cardi of the moment is a consignment find, a JCrew multicolor one. i’m wearing it right now.

Flower Patch Farmgirl - I love pasta.
I love Kimberlee’s plaid shirt.
I love the Gap.

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - 1. You look beautiful!
2. Ahem, Yay for martinis!
3. I love my friend Meg.

Jessica - old navy has some pretty cute skinny jeans right now. and they are cheaper than gap. i mean i love gap, but i do like a bargain too! happy hunting!

purejoy - you look delightful in your pink ruffly cardigan and your colorful chunky necklace. seriously, you look beautiful, 35!
skinny jeans… sigh. someday.

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - happy 35 and one week. too funny. wish i was there. the margarita sounded yummy and i could use a pair of skinny jeans;) happy weekend girlie.

Heather - A good friend is such a beautiful treasure. So glad you’ve got a good friend in Kimberlee.

Gemma @ Musings of a gem - Lovely lunch : ) Very relaxing!
Gemma x

brooke - looks like Bella Luna!!!

Karen Lehmann - is that the ruffle cardigan from TARGET? I think i have the same one in, I’ll call it, military green…i had to go up a size and it still seems short – i think thats the style – is yours short too? anyway I got it for a steal ($8?) and i really love it too…
I am ordering a few things from 31 bits this weekend and have been talking to them about having a party here. what a great cause. thank you for bringing it to our attention! 🙂

angie - the sweater…. love it!!! i have it in black and want to go back and get the charcoal grey… it’s super cute!!!! glad you got your lunch!!! happy 35 to you : )

Laura - I need MEG TIME.
glad you got your lunch
and martini
and time with a girlfriend
my turn next…can I borrow that sweater???

Naomi - That photograph of you is beautiful.
35 looks good on you!

Nikki - Happy Birthday (again)….Cheers 🙂
1… I like your pink cardi
2… Lunch looks devine
3… Off to check out Kimberlee’s blog 🙂

Widge - mmmmmmm whatever you guys are eating looks sooooo good. yay for half price martini 😉

Sophie - Happy Happy Birthday!

pam - Our 21 year old is CONSUMED by all things ruffle…she would say there is NOTHING wrong with embracing the ruffles. :o)

Trish - I love that sweater, you can wear it everyday if you want to!
Glad you were able to get your birthday lunch.
i just spent an hour reading Kimberlee’s blog. She’s great fun. And those amazing vintage soiree and barn sales that you all have there make me want to move to Kansas…..
hmmm, am I ready to give up Bush Alaska?

Share on Facebook•Tweet this Post•Pin Images to Pinterest•Back to Top

10

July 14, 2010

how can this be?
how can my sean….my sparkle eyed boy…my third child…my BABY…be 10??

i did not go to the work of scanning these…i just photo-ed his baby book.

and now?
his feet are bigger than mine.

his mind is complex and detailed.
he has an amazing mind.

we are close…he likes to talk to me.
i love that.

he has requested an ice cream cake and his birthday list is filled with things that are too expensive.

happy birthday to my little man.

show hide 38 comments

add a comment

Kelly - happy birthday, Sean! I requested an ice cream cake for my birthday last year! yum! hope it’s yummy. Kelly

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Happy birthday Sean!

Alaina - Happy birthday Sean from all these crazy people who love to follow your mom’s blog that you’ve never met!!! I hope you had a super great day!
Is that Lauren holding him? She looks just like Talby!!!!!!

shelly @familyblt - Happy day you were born, Sean!!!

katy - Oh, that’s sweet! Happy b-day to Sean.

Mindy Harris - beautiful boy. Happy 10th, Sean.

benson - I remember when “baby” Peter turned ten–we kept telling him not to get any older…that this was fine…that he could always be ten. It’s a wonderful age (btw–he’s 23 now and still baby Peter and we still think he’s wonderful)

Ruth - happy birthday sean! he seems like such a cool guy 🙂

Deputy's Wife - Ten years ago I must have been going into the hospital as you were coming out. My oldest will be ten in a few short days. All I remember that summer is that it was hot. Plain old hot.
Happy Birthday!!!

Lynda - congratulations Sean!!! What is it with these children? my oldest girl is twelve and wil leave school within one and a half weeks……how come??? what happened???? and now???;)

Rhonda - Oh, they grow up too fast. Love the pictures.

tara pollard pakosta - Happy Birthday Sean!!!
He seems like a very sweet and amazing persoN!
tara

Rachel Johnston - WOW double figures!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAN 😀 have a superb day 😀

Heather @ Cookie Mondays - Sean is the coolest! 🙂

Charisse - Happy Birthday from another Kansas mom! My little Tate turns 4 today and our Matt, who went to be with the Lord almost 8 years ago, would have been 11 today. Blessings on your day!

amy d - happy birthday sean!!!! hope your having a great day!
amy & miley

Sandy - Happy Birthday, Sean! It always amazes me how much grown up kids still look like they did when they were a baby. Blessings to all of you!

Julie K. - I totally forgot that our boys share a birthday! Happy birthday Sean!

Kelly - Happy birthday Sean!

Staci - HAPPY BIRTHDAY SEAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sweet sweet boy 😉

Gemma - Happy Birthday Sean..have a great one : )
Gemma X

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - My baby is 10 too. It chokes me up a bit. Happy birthday to your Sean:)

Krista - Happy Birthday to your sweet boy!!

Laura Phelps - I just wrote on my own blog today how much I LOVE THIS KID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Dew Dew Dude is TEN!
Happy Birthday Sean…
thanks for trying to teach Luke how to play the piano…I know that wasn’t easy…
thanks for making me my very own comic…
you are a great kid!!
I hope your mom gets you everything on your too expensive list!

se7en - So big so fast!!! I hope ten is totally fun!!!

Jennifer - Happy Birthday Sean!!!

heidi @ wonder woman wannabe - what a handsome guy! The baby pics are all ADORABLE – I’ve got a five year old that shows promise of being a life-time mama’s boy – I’ll take it! 🙂

Megan - What a cutie! Happy Happy day to your big boy!

shelly - Happy Birthday! Our oldest turned 10 in May. I can’t believe the size of his Feet!!! My little snuggle bug is now to big to fit on my lap (not that he’d want to! Mooooom..eyes rolling)

Leah in FL - Happy Birthday, Sean! Meagan, you are blessed … but you know that. :o)

Rita - I want to say what a beautiful boy but I must also say what a handsome young man. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You are both lucky to have each other.

Niki - Happy Birthday, Sean! You are my kind of kid with that Ice Cream Cake request! They are the best! Have an awesome day!!

tami - My son is 10 as well, he is very handsome! I cant get any suga anymore now!

Lori - What sweet pictures! Happy Birthday. Oh, and take my word for it, their lists get even more expensive as the years go by. 🙂

Heather R. - Happy Birthday, Sean. (That is my brother’s name :))

angela - Happy Birthday to your boy!!!! What a handsome young man. Boys and their moms have a special bond.

LouBoo - Hi – ohh now that is such a sweet post. The picture of him as a baby with his big sister I presume? That is just precious. Happy birthday to your ‘babe’ not so much a baby anymore. Lou x

Holly - Happy Birthday Sean!

Share on Facebook•Tweet this Post•Pin Images to Pinterest•Back to Top

twelve.

May 11, 2010

my boy getting tickled for trying to be too cool in his picture. :)
he is major ticklish.

he had a birthday weekend.
party on saturday….some gifts on sunday…then his actual birthday on monday.
he got basketball everything.
he loves to play.

he invited a bunch of boys to go bowling.

here is something new to birthday parties in 2010.
cell phones.
we had never seen them at a birthday party for any of kids.
the times are a changin'…

scott still doesn't have one.
i just don't see why they need them?
but i am clearly in the minority….

then he was ambushed with silly string when we got home.
boys boys boys….crazy all the time.

happy birthday scott.

show hide 44 comments

add a comment

tami reed - Happy Birthday Scotty!

gabrielle - Oh Meg….I hear you. My eldest turns 12 on May 26th, she is having a pool party with her soccer team and everyone of them have a cell phone..my daughter is the only one without….I know she wants one because everyone has one but really Why..so they can text each other when they are sitting right next to one another….so we are holding out…..

Jesse Peak - I LOVE having boys! So much fun all of the time! Happy belated birthday to your boy!

Elizabeth - I agree with you on the cell phone thing. When my older son turns twelve in July, I MIGHT feel the issue out, but why? is right! On another note, my son Oliver turned nine on Monday, too! Happy Birthday to our beautiful boys!

MS Scientist - @Flower patch girl: I think its sad that younger people won’t know about pay phones. I always used to have to carry a couple of quarters in my bus pass wallet, just in case! I hope I can hold off on getting the cell phone. My kid is just 6 and doesn’t need one or even ask for one yet. But I know that my DH is a pushover… we’ll see!

Amy - Looks like a fun birthday party, I wanna go bowling now! 🙂 I am loving checking out your blog…lots of great pictures here!
My 9-year old niece got a cell phone a while back, it is absloute craziness to me…her mom doesn’t work, they live in a small town…ummm really? I think kids are growing up way too fast these days and although cell phones in and of themselves are not “bad” they definitely contribute to the whole growing up too soon thing.

Flower Patch Farmgirl - Just say no to the phones!
Calvin saw a pay phone up close last week and was entirely perplexed. In explaining it to him, I told him that you put a quarter in it to call someone (it’s probably a dollar, by now…) and he cracked up, thinking I was teasing him! “You don’t put MONEY in a PHONE!” I don’t think he had ever even seen a phone with a cord before.
Oy.

elizabeth pilling - amen to holding off on the cell phones. keep em’ young longer.

Amber - Looks like an awesome time! And your chocolate-iced cake looks yummy!!! I can’t stand the cell phone thing. That’s all you see anymore – tweens texting. Annoys me just slightly. 🙂

Anya - I can NOT believe they are 12 year olds (or thereabouts) they look older. What is it with kids these days. What are we feeding them????

Beth - Looks like a great b-day! I think I’ve said this before, but our 3 girls have one cell phone that they share (that will probably change when Erin goes to college in the fall) and the phone has had texting disabled. Our middle daughter writes me an essay every birthday/christmas/etc. saying why they should be allowed to have texting. She also uses the “you don’t trust us” arguement as often as she can. Doesn’t work. I don’t see the point. I’m ok with having a phone when they’re out late or something, but I don’t get the texting.

Dianne Avery - I absolutely LOVE the last picture with all the boys. You must frame that for his room. He will treasure that always. Looks like a great weekend. You did good Mom. 🙂

linda lou - meg guess we share having a baby during the week of mother’s day…poor amy she had to share her bday with her grandma c that’s in heaven now, mother’d day and her b day until she stood up for herself and said i want to celebrate my b day all alone (: well ok missy…so we don’t combine anymore. tell scott i would like a piece of that chocolate cake hahaha ):

Jodi - Happy Birthday! My little firecracker shares the same birthday! She just turned 2!

amy jupin - 12? wow. scott and craig are total twinbos! if those boys are as goofy as mine are, i bet you guys had fun bowling! happy bday scott!

Melanie - Happy birthday to Scott!
He is adorable!

Kasey - My mom is the same way about the cell phone. I will be getting mine soon (I have to pay for it myself, though). She felt that I didn’t need one if I was always with her. She is giving in now but, of course, the condition is that I pay for it myself. She says that I will appreciate it more if I get it that way. Luckily, I’ve saved enough. 🙂
Happy birthday to your boy! Looks like a fun time.

Lisa - I am in full support on your stance regarding cell phones. My oldest just turned 11 last week and is fairly emphatic that he is need of a cell phone. Some of his friends have had them for 2+ years. Thankfully, his best buddy who lives next store does not so his mother and I have formed a solidarity pact against them…for now. Happy 12th to Scott! Too bad I can’t call him on his cell phone and tell him myself… 😉

tara pollard pakosta - I think they only need them if they are in activities and are old enough to be waiting for you by themselves, ONLY in emergencies. our daughter had one for a brief period of time when she was 9, but it was more cause it was an extra and nobody was using it. she didn’t really use it either though!!!
happy birthday to your boy!
tara

Dana Banana - I agree with the not needing a cell phone at 12. I know where you are…..school or home, you don’t need a phone.

Nicole Q. - I love boys!!! I’m in the minority with you on the cell phone thing. Loved your last post too on Mother’s Day stuff!

Michele Renee - The birthday looked fun and happy despite lack of cell phone! And I could sink my teeth into that choc cake!
My oldest will soon turn 14, next is age 12 and next boy is age 9.5
One year ago we did get an extra cell phone which we call the white phone (it’s white). Either of the older two boys take it with them on weekends if we drop them off at a skateboarding place or if they ride bikes to a park nearby. Then it comes out of their pocket and they plug it back in the charger at home.

Sheryl - I am SOOO in the minority with you Meg! Cell phones cause trouble when they are too young to have them!

Amanda - oh my goodness these boys are growing up. I love seeing several of my former students. I would have to say that I think Scott has some GREAT friends. Cell phones, wow. Man, what will the kids have when our kids are 12???

se7en - Man, that string photo is awesome!!! Happy Birthday!!!

Pam - My little guy (yep I still call him that) turned 12 on Sunday. Can’t believe it! He is also one of the few on earth with no cell phone. He did get some new sunglasses, it’s hilarious his attitude totally changes when he wears them. We call him “Cool Shade Boy”!
Love your blog!!

julia - “everyone” has a cell phone except my 12 year old. good to know there is actually one other 12 year old that doesn’t have one.

katy - Good for you not letting him have a cell phone yet! My parents didn’t let my siblings or I have a cell phone until we were driving, and even then it was only to be used for communicating while we were out with the car, not while we were home with the family. I’m hoping I can do the same with my little girls, but who knows, As my oldest is only two things may be much crazier by then!

Ansley - Scott is SO CUTE!! happy birthday!

shelly - I can’t even imagine 12! Our oldest will turn 10 next week and I’m super struggling!!! (He’s having his first slumber party…do they call it that with boys?!?…oh man, I feel old!)

gina - I’m being stubborn on the whole cell phone issue too. She thinks she needs one RIGHT NOW! She’s 11. Not gonna happen. We don’t know exactly when it will happen. Just know that she won’t be getting one any time soon.
Also, we rarely let our kids get pop at restaurants either. It’s especially difficult when the families you are out with let their kids get pop.
The abuse our kids endure! I hope they turn out “normal”! ‘Cuz the are suffering so greatly! Ha!

Georgia - Happy birthday Scott!!!
He is the spitting image of his dad…

Molly Pearce - Happy Birthday Scott!! Your cakes looks delish!!! Looks like he had a fabulous time with his friends!
~Molly P

purejoy - avoid cell phones until you can’t anymore. sigh.
twelve. such a fun age. seriously. on the brink of manhood and yet still a kid. love it.
he’s so handsome!
thanks for sharing the celebration (how nice of you to share your special day!)

Beth K. - I have a 12 year old boy and he does not have a cell phone or ipod or anything really for that matter. We did just get a Wii for Christmas (a gift from grandparents). I feel like I am becoming my mother when I say “It is not necessary” to a lot of things – but they are just not necessary. I love reading your blog – brightens my day everyday.

Laura Phelps - I laughed when I saw TWELVE…only because of my post FOUR.
Our boys are growing.
And my eleven year old boy would fit right in with that group of boys.
And no, there would be no cell phone in his handh
It is an on going argument..I keep telling him,”But Jack…I am always with you!!! WHo are you going to need to call????”
He will get a cell phone, when he can pay the bill.
happy birthday to your cute cute boy!

Trish - My cousin’s friend has an iphone and she is in second grade. seriously… perspective people!

Tracy - Looks like Scott had a lot of fun for his birthday weekend! Love the pictures as always! :o) Regarding cell phones – my kids each have one due to my husband and I being over an hour away from them at work every day and they are both in athletics and stay after school sometimes, etc. So it is mainly for safety purposes but they do play on them a lot – which doesn’t bother me but it bothers my husband terribly. I don’t care as long as we are not trying to do some family thing – then it REALLY bothers me! But, at Scott’s age – I see no reason to have them that early either. So you are not alone! ;o)

Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - Awww looks like lots of boy fun! My kids won’t have cell phones for a long long time. Not until they NEED them. And I can’t imagine why they would NEED one;)

Sarah@Clover Lane - Oh, the cell phone dilemna. Nothing but trouble and wasted time as far as I’m concerned.
Look like you had a great time…your cakes always look so delicious!

tess s. - scott is a carbon copy of your husband. incredible!
as far as the cell phone’s go… my kids are 3, nearly 2 and still growing in the womb. i have a long time before i can offer up any advice on that topic.

Kristi - I think that if your child is with you most of the time, they probably don’t need one. Our 11 year-old daughter has one. We let her go out into the neighborhood to walk to her friends’ houses and she goes to a tween skate park on Friday nights. Because of this, she has a cell phone. Whether parents decide to let their child have one or not, I don’t think either side should judge the other. It seems a lot of the time, the parents who allow cell phones get judged for doing so. I think that’s pretty sad.

Leah in FL - Our kiddos get cell phones when they get their driver’s license. Try not to feel pressured in to providing them cell phones before you feel they need them. Go with your gut, Megan. God has given you the wisdom you need to be their Mom. :o)

Susan - I don’t understand the whole cell phone thing either and I grew up in that business when we had car phones before cellular service ever happened. My daughter will be 10 in July and she is asking for one. We home school so she is NEVER away from me except at select friend’s. She does not need one and she won’t be getting one either. I’m sure I’m totally out of touch…oh well.

Share on Facebook•Tweet this Post•Pin Images to Pinterest•Back to Top

search

Search for:
Instagram
Categories

Categories
Archives
Archives

Category Archives: birthdays

search

Instagram

Categories

Archives