Category Archives: photographyhe's a handsome little guy.         he likes fire trucks, barney and peek-a-boo.
    it's been six years since i have hung out with a two year old boy.
back when i knew the names of every construction vehicle, every rescue hero
and which was the best matchbox car in the box.
thanks shannon and aaron…for blowing bubbles and playing peek-a-boo.
he is such a good boy.
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.
  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?
———————————————————————————————————————- 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.
———————————————————————————————————————- 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"
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. 🙂 i totally think of you as a proverbs 31 woman!!!! Hi! Please, please, please don’t stress about the Etsy order. You better promise to put me on the bottom of the list! what happy photos, thanks for brightening my day~! 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! the picture of waffle in the frame- see you could totally be a dog photographer!! Love it! Always working towards the Proverbs 31 woman…thanks for the new “insight”…LOVE the picture with the “dog and frame!”… Beautiful photos! 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. 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… proverbs 31 is a great reminder of how i am continuing to attain…ahhh. 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.:) 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, 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. What wonderful family photos – I think the one with your son leaning on your shoulder is fantastic. 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. 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. Being patient over here…. =) love, love, love that proverb. 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. 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 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! Thanks for sharing your insight on the Proverbs 31 Woman! Especially as we are at that busy season of life, with “younger kids”! 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 😀 i promised annie we'd go for a walk on wednesday morning before preschool. so that afternoon we did.
she rode in her stroller with her sippy cup and a bag of sliced apples to snack on.
i had my camera.
both happy.
 it was so bright and sunny.
the squint-your-eyes kind of sunny.
the nice weather came back…no longer being rude.
on our walk we were trying to pay attention to the small details….textures…colors.
               good times.
the sun makes so many things better and hopeful.
also making things better…..argyle tights.
I very much enjoy your blog – especially the photos – especially the close-ups of your kids – and the ones you take in front of walls. You have quite an eye. I love your blog, so glad to have found it. We live on the East coast and I like seeing the old Newton area where I went to school. Maybe you could wander a couple blocks over and take a photo of my dad’s shop – Just Like New Shoe Repair, I keep wondering what it looks like these days. I haven’t been back to Newton since 2002. Great photos. oh how i love the midwest! i’m a missouri girl transplanted in south carolina, and yes, the weather is a lovely 75 and sunny today, but it can’t compare to the flat happiness that is home. finding all the A’s along the way so neat!!! You make an ordinary day in our lil ‘ole town seem “so much more.” Thats so kewl you have a fox theatre as well, we have one here in Atlanta,Ga You are great. Just great! Hey girly! Love your photography!! Also I must tell you…I love looking through your fun links that you find! I always check to see if you have added any fun ones!! Thanks!! you always dress her so cute. LOVE those tights! Too bad I’m too old to wear something like that and still look cute. 🙂 these are gorgeous! fascinating for me culturally… i am in london and kansas seems like another world! i love the bright colours and big spaces and the fact you can see so much of the sky… wanna swap?? please?! I love what Annie wears! She reminds me of my 4 year old. Isn’t life so fun with a 4 year old?! Love your blog, your great ideas and your beautiful heartfelt decorating. Your town looks SO much like my town! Also, you need to make a coat rack with all of those faucet handle thingys. Pretty. What fun! We too got a taste of nice weather today. Yes. To live again. 🙂 I love the pics – what could you do with all of those valves? Something fun… I love your pictures! It’s amazing how much beauty there is in the small things. Argyle tights rock! 🙂 What a fun time together! She’s such a cutie! that annie is so stinking cute! and i love the pics!!! the faucet handles make me smile. LOVE her red shoes!! Besides the photos of Annie having a great time on your walk, my favorite is the tail light. Something about the color combo makes me happy. Thanks for the photos! I love sunny days…they just make me happier! What a fun morning. I love that lime green and blue truck. Such great colors. And yes those tights are too cute! Thanks for sharing a bit of your happy morning. FOX theatre… i wanna see that place! Great photos…love the tights! wonderful photos, as always. i absolutely love the old, distressed, and weathered things. i feel like often times people are so quick to disregard and build new without appreciating the “love” that goes into a weathered building, chipped paint, rusted hardware, etc. The sun DOES make everything better. I’ve been cooped up with a sick one all week, and I was so glad we could go outside for a couple afternoons. 🙂 I love the the photos and I love the Argyle tights! Adorable! i love seeing the world through your eyes and camera lens. your blog blesses me daily. Beautiful photography. You really have a good eye for it. Thanks for sharing a hint of Spring. Really, really great photos. You inspire me to stop and take the time to do such a thing. I’ve been carrying my camera around with me more. Thank you for that. love the argyle tights! gorgeous pics!! the “a” one is fabulous!! agreed! Looks like a fantastic outing! And I ADORE those tights. If I could have them in my size, I’d probably wear them every single day. You are a great photographer. You have inspired me. I love the picture of Annie with the ‘A’ next to here. GREAT picures Meg…as always! Annie’s argyle tights make me happy too 🙂 I really would like a pair 🙂 what great photography!!!! i love the close-up of what appears to be a very old and colorful truck. it’s so nice to notice the small details in life. Looks like a great time! argyle makes every day fabulous. :o) I love the tights…love them! I really have to tell you how happy I am to have discovered your blog. I have four kids…and one is an Annie, too. Your color, pictures, and faith are something I look forward to each day…a quick little check in to your newest post, and I am renewed! Thank you. I know you are a busy woman, but I nominated you for something on my blog if you have a sec to check it out. Love the new pics!!! Love the pictures. The last one was the best! |
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Carrie K - haaahaaahaaa…those last two made me giggle! what a great kid and what a fabulous job you did capturing him!!
traci - he is adorable. full of personality and you captured it all. great job meg.
Jamie Sampson - so cute. I love, love, love his quirky little smile, it makes me happy. Great Freaking job by the way, the photos are amazing and so insightful and I feel like I totally know and love this little fellow.
Your amazing. 🙂
lauren - i love your photography! awesome backgrounds. these photos are so awesome!!
Kelly O. - Love the one with his tongue sticking out!
Sandy - super cute
Jess - Great pics Meg! Makes me miss my little man being that age!
Wendy - Cute pics! I love the last one – the laughing one – so perfect!
Aaron Kirtley - thanks for the photos meg. They turned out great, and Eli had fun doing it.
Lori Danelle - very handsome little man! and assuming you’re anything like me, you should be very proud of yourself for jumping into the photography thing!! I HATE the beginning, figuring stuff out, not-quite-an-expert stage of things. I wish I could jump past all of that and just be the expert!!!
you are very inspiring—thank you!!
(I’ve recently jumped into my own realm of unknown in the form of my blog: Inksomnia. I’d love it if you’d check it out. http://loridanelle.blogspot.com I promise, it will get better!!!! 🙂 )
Amanda - These pics of Eli are AWESOME! It makes me even more excited for our shoot on Saturday! You are AMAZING Meg!
Heidi Jo the Artist - Love the photos! You are a great photographer!
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Brooke - oh.my.goodness. eli is the cutest thing i have ever seen! i just want to sit down on those steps with him and have a conversation about fire trucks, barney, and peek-a-boo…i am sure the words from that cute little mouth would be nothing short of hilarious…adorable!
sandy toe - A true All-American Boy~
sandy toe
Chasity - ah…the lovely co-op again. you captured some terrific moments.
patti - wow those eyes! they remind me of my daughters. big and green! wonderful job capturing the spirit of a laughing, peek-a-boo playing, little boy!
Rebecca - I would drive to Kansas from Michigan just to have you take pictures of my kids!!
gina - what a cutie!
Kim - Once again- amazing photos. He is absolutely adorable.
Tracy - Awww… what a little cutie patootie! LOVE the pictures and LOVE his Green eyes! He’s going to be a heartbreaker! :o) Great job as always, Meg!
Hugs, Trac~ ;o)
Sophie - What a gorgeous little boy (:
Meg, as usual, your photos are absolutely wonderful.
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Jenn - Okay- I think you need to start giving some tips on producing wonderful photos!! You are so talented and I want to learn your tricks. You should start doing posts with a tip of the day or something. I would love that!!
Amy - Love all your photos!! You are soooo creative!!
jamie - He is Precious! I Love little Boys.. I have a Eli also. I used to know all the Rescue Heroes names too, can’t say that anymore. Your blog and photos are brighten my day, Jamie
Candice - These are so cute, I love the last two where he is laughing. I also dont know if I have ever commented, but I must say your blog is one of my very faves. I also want to thank you for all the inspiration. Beautiful photos!