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March 28, 2012

while i was on a run on sunday afternoon my girls found a turtle in our yard!

they named him Phil.

sean, talby and annie came up with a great plan to keep it in the area that we think is a trough for horses?
but honestly….what do we know?
i have seen Charolette's Web…the original….and that is about the extent of my knowledge of farm life.

but the trough had probably a year or two of leaves in it and the week of rain made it a perfect turtle world!
it's very wet and muddy.

turtles are amazing little creatures.
so much detail on their entire body.

just look at that face!
he is an art project waiting to be made!
the lines and the colors….oh i love turtles.

sidenote: one time when i was annie's age i had a box turtle i found and i went to the pool and asked my dad to watch my turtle in the laundry room while i was gone. when i got home he told me it had escaped.
i believed him until just recently when i remembered that story and relaized i had been tricked. turtles can't escape a laundry room!! REAL nice dad!

why would God put orange on the bottom of turtle shell?
it's so interesting!
there is probably some reason…..there always is.

then on monday i found another turtle in the middle of the road.
i pulled over and jumped out and put it in a big pot i had in the trunk, took it home and put it in with phil.
🙂
they can be buddies.

this photo is called Ode to Spring. or maybe it should be called Ode to Allergies. HA HA HAAAA.

craig mowed the yard on saturday.
it took all the time it takes to play all the avett brothers songs we have.
ha!

and last night i laid in bed at midnight with the windows open and i heard four things.
1. craig breathing
2. frogs
3. cows….or should i say COW…just one…MOOOOOO. pause. MOOOOO. pause. MOOOOOO… repeat.
4. owls

i like this place.

my running….
i am at 86 miles.
i have 4 days left.
totally going to make it!!
a w e s o m e.
i would have LAUGHED IN YOUR FACE if you had told me last year i would be running 6 miles in march.
but i did it on sunday by myself with no one to make me finish but myself.
and Lance Armstrong came over my Nike+ thing on my iPod congratulating me.
i know it's just a recording but still it feels pretty sweet.

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DOMA - Ohhh! Such a beautiful photos! I absolutely love it! You’re kids are adorable.
I found your blog today but I’m sure that I’ll stay here longer 😉

Diane - My two bits regarding your turtle. Make sure your children wash their hands with warm water and soap after holding him. Turtles can carry salmonella.

bri epp - you should free the turtle because 1.) i believe in KS it is illegal to snag wild turtles and keep them as pets, but mostly 2.) it is what is best for the turtle.

Fat Cowboy - Free Yertle!!!

Faith - Dear Meg. HAVE YOU SEEN THIS??? https://www.facebook.com/thecolorrun
The Color Run. Like your super fun color throwing photo shoot except while you run! Immediately thought of you when I saw it.

tina - When you write a blog, it’s out there for all to see. I think ‘hater’s’ is the wrong term. No one is hating on Meg! We love meg and that’s why we come here and comment. Nature and the eco-system is a touchy subject, especially in the past 10-20 years. We know more now, so we are aware of the effects on the environment. Animals are truly the most innocent creature’s on “God’s” green earth….so i can see how many people perk up there chests when something so innocent like this happens.
With all do respect to Mandy friend…it’s not just two turtles…because if 1000 reader’s view this blog and half of them would like to try the same thing…then that’s 1000 turtles which have been displaced and so on and so on.
No hater’s meg…just animal lovers 🙂 Your blog is awesome!

mandy friend - i’d have let my kids keep the turtles for a while too. sheesh. it’s a couple turtles for pete’s sakes! the kids memories of hanging with turtles for a few days far tops the ‘let the turtles go’ cries;) tons of turtles get hit by cars out at my mil’s place. you saved it…right?!:D
you’re awesomefor running. i always say i’ll run when someones chasing me with a gun;)

Sandy W - If you are going to keep the turtles just please make sure you give them a container of water large enough for them to get in and a way to get in and out. They do need water to survive.

Lindsey Jo - i had tons of turtles as pets as a kid. but mine were box turtles, unlike phil 🙂 if and when you let them go, you should write your phone number on their shell. it’s fun to see how far the turtle gets before someone else “holds it in captivity” 🙂

sue - Laura….Thank you.

Laura - I have to add my voice to the other “let the turtle go” people for a couple of reasons.
First, you may be breaking the law. You need to research the laws in your state in regard to keeping turtles as pets, as they can be quite strict. Certain turtles are endangered in number, so the laws are very restrictive. By the size of Phil, he is of breeding age, so you more than likely interrupted his attempt to locate his water source of choice so he could get his turtle groove on with the ladies.
Second, many turtles do not thrive in captivity. Their little constitutions don’t do well with a lot of human interaction/interference, so he may decline in health, thus removing another turtle of breeding age from the ecological system.
So, cool as he is, the right thing to do would be to let him go. If you want your kids to have more hands-on experience with turtles, locate a breeder in your area that specializes in turtles as pets. They don’t allow adoption of wild turtles and exclusively work with domestic pets.

Julie - I think you need to paint Phil’s shell! He would be the coooooolest turtle eva!

Meaghan - One hundred miles? Holy moly…. You are one amazing person. I can’t get over it, 100 MILES?!!!?

Maggie T. - Pi love the turtle! Such amazing detail, what an amazing God! Thanks for sharing….

Michelle B - Turtles are so cool! My neighbor used to have a turtle pond at her house and we would spend a lot of time there playing with them!
So when do we get a house tour of the new place ? 🙂

holly S - oh my there are a lot of haters on this post. I love your blog and all your pictures. You have a beautiful family and are a very inspiring person! Thanks for sharing your wonderful life with us on your blog.

cath w - Amazing. Someone voices an opinion that may not be the same as that of the blogger, and they are labelled a ‘hater’. It says ‘Post a comment’ not ‘Post a compliment’.

Christina - Congrats on your running!!
And your thoughts/comments on the turtle were awesome…I have lost my ability to wonder (as in, be in awe) at creation. Thank you!

Kathy P - you shouldnt move the turtle, you should put it back where you found it in your yard, or it wont survive. they are actually fairly fragile creatures.
the orange on its stomach is to ward off creatures if it rolls over on its back

sue - meg gave me and others the impression that she was going to keep the turtles. She never said it was just for the over night or till the morning and i think if she had made that clear we would not be discussing this the way we are. Having a blog is alot of responsibility and i don’t think she made it clear on what she was going to do with it. we are not haters but just like wild life to roam free.

Winnie - I’m sorry I didn’t read so much but the photos captivated me!!! You are a great photographer and the story is beautiful.

Tracey Garcia - Oh good gravy! I read through all the responses the the “save the turtle” folks seem a little over the top. ya’ll found two turtles, put them in a big trough, and are observing them. It’s not like you threw them in a pot to make soup! I have every confidence folks that Meg does not intend to make these forever pets. The turtles are not being tortured or mistreated and the kids are learning about them and nature. Yes, it is important for kids to learn about animals and their natural habitat. Yes, wild animals are wild and not pets. But the kids ARE learning and being respectful of the animals. They’ve kept them outside in a turtle friendly environment. Relax for goodness sake.
And Meg, I think your 100 mi is AWESOME!!!! Big congrats. Maybe I’ll try to walk a 100 mi in April (I only run if I’m being chased—-which I may be my the turtle folks after I post this comment)

Ashley - Love Ode to Allergies! I laughed.
As for Phil, isn’t it amazing how God creates us each so intricately?! I’m glad the kiddos are getting to see nature up close and personally. Country life is so interesting.
And BIG congrats on your running goal! I can walk or bike anywhere, but running is a feat. Kudos!

Jolene (Homespun Heritage) - HA! That is so cool!
We have a tortoise called Bubba. He’s pretty awesome!

Tracy Fisher - Congrats on your run! You go girl!!! I love your turtle(s) but can’t show my kids. We went to get 2 the other day at the stinky pet store. I kind of freaked out. Their legs had stripes on them and they looked like snakes. And I am absolutely terrified of snake. Left home without turtles and two unhappy kids. Oh well. LIfe goes on. Tracy

lisa k - Over the past year of reading your blog, you have inspired me to do many things. This past month I have decided to join you in running 100 miles in march, I think it is such a great personal goal that you cant cheat yourself out of, and I’ve been looking forward to going on jogs everyday now 🙂
Im at 82 miles, and congrats to you 86!
Thank you thank you for your inspiring, down to earth blog 🙂

Terri - Meg,
I read in your last post that your family went to the movies the other day. My husband and I did too. We went to see October Baby. I can’t tell you how good it is! It tells a story that sooooo needs to be heard! I am taking my daughters to see it tomorrow (they are on spring break). They are 19 and 14. It is necessary that they see it. Let me know what you think of it after you go. You won’t regret it.
Terri

holly - OK, so it seems like there are a lot of hater this morning….anyways, it is a water turtle. Phil has webbed feet. Land turtles are really dry and scaly.I had one when i was a teacher. not only did I take it out of it’s natural habitat, but I took him to school, kept him in an aquarium. He lived several years and got very big. Finally I had to let him go, so I did. Sorry haters.
congrats on the running! You will meet your goal!

Reese - Hey there- Love farm life and glad you heard the cow and the owl while relaxing in bed – nothing better than that! I am going to repeat what has already been said. You should let the turtles go. Totally not cool to keep them captive when they should be free and wild. You’re doing your children a disservice by letting them keep them and think that it’s OK. Maybe as an overnight but not as a pet. Hope that doesn’t offend you – that isn’t my intention!
Love your blog!

Georgia - So cute!

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Hmmmm, turtles??!?!…not really a fan but the girls look like they’re enjoying Phil and his buddy so when it comes to being a mama that’s what counts 😉 Congrats on your running accomplishment. Way to go MEG!!

Jacci - One more thought… judging from the photos, it’s hard to tell whether or not Phil is getting any sunshine. Because Phil is cold-blooded, he needs to be able to keep his temp regulated by moving in and out of sun. So, he needs both shady spots and sunny spots. The end 🙂

ktmade - Delightful! I had a little turtle when I was a kid that looked almost exactly like Phil but with a yellow belly. His name was Frankie D. He was with us for many, many years.

Jacci in Ohio - Okay… First of all, I really enjoyed this post! The pictures are lovely and
Phil is a looker 🙂 Now… About the wild turtles. It’s true, your turtles may be trying to mate or lay eggs right now. BUT it is most definitely NOT true that your turtles might need to “take care of babies” or “teach other turtles to swim.” God has made turtles to lay eggs and never look back. They do not care for their young like birds or mammals do. So no baby turtles are in distress because of your actions 🙂 Don’t you feel better already? 🙂 decades ago, when children were far more in tune with the creation around them, it was not at all uncommon for classrooms to teach “nature study” in the early school years instead of science. Nature study is hands on, focusing on close observation, and natural habitat. We approach science this way in our homeschool. We often observe creatures for an hour or two before letting them go exactly where we found them. Children that learn to care about turtles the way yours do are going to be far more likely to truly understand wildlife issues as adults than those that merely saw turtles behind glass and filled out some worksheet about their habitat needs.
Maybe this should’ve been an email 🙂 the only other things I’d mention are that Kansas may have laws concerning whether or not you’re even allowed to keep Phil and for how long. Here in Ohio, if we keep a wild caught turtle for longer than 4 days, it’s illegal to return it to the wild afterward. And the salmonella concerns are legit, but washing hands well is enough 🙂

Sarah Wolfe - Way to go on the running. That’s a really big deal… I need a running partner and more hours in the day… sigh! But that’s all just excuses. I just need to do it!

Kelly - So, does this mean you are starting your own turtle farm now?! 🙂

Tina I - Congrats on your running progress! What an accomplishment! I’m a long time runner myself…never speedy, just consistent, but can say that without a doubt, running has saved my life on more than one occasion. I wouldn’t be the person I am without it. Sometimes its hard, sometimes it hurts, but I never regret having gone. Hope you keep going!

happygirl - We had a turtle named Cynthia for FOUR years. Turtles are horrible pets. Don’t bring this one in the house. They poop A LOT. just sayin’. Awesome running. I am so impressed.

Allison - I lived in the country growing up so I know all about catching turtles. I caught a turtle and named it Sally, but my Dad made me put it back in the stream. I found another one a couple weeks later in the yard and so I decided to call it Sally 2. Very original for an 8 year old 🙂
Congrats on all the running. Someday I’ll make it there.

sue - You know your going to get alot of mail on this but please put the turtle back where it belongs. I know you have good intentions but that turtle has to teach other turtles how to swim. You know its the right thing to do .

megan - You should sell your photos. I’d buy an Ode to Allergies!

karen - very cute turtle. i would let the turtles go. your kids are lucky enough to have hundreds of wild ‘pets’ in the country. FREE THE TURTLES!!! lol!

Karen Gerstenberger - Your Ode To Spring photo is lovely – it deserves to be framed.
I have wondered the same thing about the inside of a clamshell that you wondered about the bottom of Phil’s shell: why would God make something so beautiful where so few would see it? I don’t know the answer, but those shells encourage me to believe that God cares about every detail, and loves and creates beauty for the sake of pure joy. Such extravagent love! God bless you, Meg.

Jen Brandt - Going to hit your running goal – YEA FOR YOU!!! That is awesome. Love Phil. Yes, he does have beautiful colors!

Mandy - Oh my goodness. I LOVED this post, it totally made me smile! I am a country girl who grew up on a big farm. Us kids always played with turtles and we never got sick. Also judging by the fact that I still see turtles out everywhere, it would appear that they didnt go extinct as a result of living on my porch for a week or two. Life is an adventure and I’m so happy that your children are getting to experiance the country!

Terrie G - I’m having a hard time reading your posts…they all make me cry.
I miss living on the farm….so many memories of our kids growing up.
And the sounds..I miss those the most at night.
we went to the farm to clean up last week and I took a good look around the place…
with my camera. It was probably one of the last times I’ll go there…so I reminisced…and cried.
A lot.
Happy Wednesday!
PS – You’ve inspired me to start walking…not up to running yet. 🙂

erin - phil is awesome!
and i hate to be one of THOSE people, but turtles can carry a TON of germs, including salmonella. i’d have a hard time denying my little one the chance to hold/touch one, but i’d also be inclined to scrub her hands down to nothing afterwards. just be careful! 🙂

Kate S. - You’ve openly admitted you know little about farm or wildlife, so why are you attempting to keep turtles as pets? They’re wild animals and you’ve unwittingly trapped them and are forcing them to live their lives in captivity.
I’m reminded of this quote: “God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages.” –Jacques Deval.
Please let the turtles go. Your children can learn about turles elsewhere.

GB Jost - Never mind Meg, I found it! Sorry! GB

jeana - The turtle is gorgeous! God is amazingly creative, and just to imagine none are exactly the same?! Wow. Congrats on the running. I hate running, it always seems so miserable.. maybe I’m missing something?

GB Jost - Hey Meg, I would love to sign up for the $100.00 Starbucks give-a-way, but the link takes me to another blog entry! Love seeing Scott play basketball…GB

Rebecca - When you look at Phil’s most perfect design, isn’t it hard to believe someone wouldn’t believe in God?

farmhousemama - My kids found a painted turtle last weekend. We let them keep it overnight so that it could go to school for show and tell. Then we let it go back into the creek so that she (you can tell by the tail) could be free and happy… and lay eggs if she needed. 🙂 I agree with MaryMargaret. Wild animals are not meant to be pets. Glad your family is enjoying country life though!

Susan - Turtles have been on the move in our neighborhood lately…we have tons of creeks winding around our neighborhood…a couple of times I have seen one crossing the road and wanted to stop and get it for our back yard. I have two cats and worried about how that would work out. In my case the turtles are probably better off in the street!

Han - Go you with the running! Well done awesome lady!!
Our friend had a turtle called George – he regularly escaped under the fence into our garden – it was like having a pet without the responsibility lol. We’d pick him up and post him back under the fence or pick him up and take him for a walk round to next doors house lol.

Jana - Also, in our area (central Illinois) tiny painted turtles make a pilgrimage to our neighbors pond and it is a pretty remarkable feat! I am sure your children would enjoy that as well! Mine always did!

Jana - I think that is a painted water turtle and I believe that MaryMargaret is right! You unintentionally stopped the turtle from it’s natural instinct to mate or have babies! Please place the turtle back where you found it…..and let it go make more turtles 😉

Jenn - Yay for you on being so close to your goal! That’s awesome! And a BIG thank you, too! You have inspired me. I have three children and back in January lost a baby at almost 18 weeks. It was crushing. I’d lost two other babies, but much earlier in the pregnancy…because of that and the constant nausea, I hadn’t exercised in a several months…and I was packing on the pounds…and it wasn’t very pretty. And you have inspired and encouraged me to start running. I am only up to a mile and a half five days a week, but wow! I’m not dying at the end! And I’m doing it! And the weight is beginning to come off! And I feel so much better! And I never would’ve done it had you not been sharing about running. Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

deborah@applesinwonderland - @MaryMargaret, my little conservationist son (11) would love you. 🙂 There really is so much more to learn and appreciate from animals when they can be observed where and how they live naturally. Turtles are super cool. Your running has me thinking about running….it’s something. 😉

beth - That is a huge turtle! And the fact that you had a large pot in your trunk really cracked me up. I’m so glad you’re enjoying farm/country living! So, what’s next? Your own chickens? A little goat maybe?

Seriously Sassy Mama - I run in the burbs. Not like the country, but the sunsets are still pretty.

MaryMargaret - I know that I’m going to get some flack from this, but please, please put the turtles back into their natural habitat. You may have good intentions, but taking a turtle off of the road may be taking a mother from her nest. Wildlife is called “wild” for a reason, please don’t upset the ecosystem. If you explain that to your children, they’ll learn to respect that now and later in life. Sorry for sounding so preachy in the morning, but I’m a country girl that believes in nature.

Leah B. - I am pretty sure Phil is a water turtle. Probably why he has orange on his belly. Congrats on being so close to your goal on running.

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my day without internet

March 15, 2012

i couldn't decide on the gym or the country yesterday.
i chose the country and .5 miles in i knew it was a very bad choice.
the wind was awful.
and my legs just couldn't do it.
i ended up running 1.5 and walking 2.5.
i kept thinking "man…i can't beleive i ache like this after i had that advil…not good"
i was feeling worried.
got home and sat down….there was my advil.
ha ha ha.
i never took it.
no wonder.
nothing serious….more about the lady business than my knees.
but the wind was the real killjoy.
dumb wind.
you stink.
go away.
the end.

+++++++++++++++

i did 6 miles today.
BOOM.

+++++++++++++++

this dog lives next door.
she really likes my kids.

she is high energy.

she is very happy.

and a total spaz.
she is growing on me.

waffle sure loves her….mmm-hmmmm….. you know what i mean.
but he had his waffle cone surgery long ago so at we arent going to be dealing with farm puppies.

(oh but wait….farm puppies sound cute…i am now conflicted)

tuesday, or as it shall now be called My-Day-Without-Internet, was GORGEOUS…the weather was unreal.
i asked the girls to go for a walk with me because the sound outside was ALL frogs and birds.
not kidding.

frogs croaking EVERYWHERE.
like one of those "sounds of the outdoors" soundtrack CD.
amazing.

so we went searching for frogs.

talby found a turtle shell!

she came so close to catching those little bitty frogs.
but none were caught that day.

then my girls found our neighbors and begged to collect eggs again.

we had french toast for dinner…with farm eggs.

then out of nowhere sean and i were the placed as judges of a fashion show/beauty contest.
on the front step.

he asked them to give a speech on ending world hunger.
seriously.

sean's scoring was a riot.
"i like your creativity"
"i like the rainbows…good use of color"
"nice hairband, didn't i buy that for you for christmas?"

he and i got bored and went to play h.o.r.s.e. during an wardrobe change.

the fashion show came to the barn.
then they decide to play basketball with us…..sean wasn't excited about that.

most of our basketballs need airing up so there wasn't a ball for annie.
it was almost 8:00 so she couldn't hold it together anymore.
to hold off more tears i suggested we go back inside and make brownies.
she gladly accompanied me in.
we made a cake on accident because i didn't look at what box she chose.

HA.

while it baked talby and annie read books to me.
which means i sat down and fell fast asleep on the couch until they were done and said "MOM wake up!"
ugh.
i have problems.
reading books out loud…myself to them or them to me is like taking a tranquilizer.
i am O U T within two minutes.
i don't mean too do it but i can't fight it.

so they woke me up after four books
and we ate warm cake with melty betty crocker frosting.
and chocolate sprinkles.

and since i had my little nap i was up until 1 AM.

that was my long day without internet.

i guess it wasn't so bad after all.

🙂

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AshleyAnn - I want to come collect eggs. I do not want to come collect frogs. I want to judge a fashion show with Sean too.
FYI..I have to enter my info each time to leave a comment on your blog too 🙂

Honeybee Mama - oh yum. what a delightful day! i wish i lived on a farm and near turtle shells. and i think i have a boxed cake mix in the cupboard that may need to come out after friday night leftovers tonight! you’ve inspired me!

Lisa Currie-Gurney - “ONE”
HUGS FROM MY HEART

Lisa Currie-Gurney - SOUNDS LIKE AN AWESOME DAY TO ME… MAYBE ON DAY A WEEK SHOULD BE NO INTERNET DAY?!
HUGS FROM MY HEART

Talia - Sounds like a great day!

whitney f - So, I have been wondering, Was there ever a winner for the 31 Bits giveaway?? I never saw anything on it.. and was curious to see =]

se7en - Totally love your days in the country – you just sound like you are on vacation – and it is so contagious!!! Gotta add – nothing on earth puts me to sleep faster than my kids reading to me … flat out unconscious in seconds!!! What is that…!!!

Denissa - Totally cracking up..loved this post! Loves the fashion show and that your son was the judge, so cute!
I really hate when the lady business messes up my runs..NOT COOL!
The neighbors dog is too cute 🙂 we have a spaz yellow lab, she’s my running partner.

Katie Lockhart - I must say that I do hate you a little for your 6 miles, but I realize you are human with the 1.5…and I will rock that 2 miles tonight and add to it when I can. I kind of use your running to hold me accountable. 🙂

Kelly - Sounds like a lovely internet free day. I think we should all enjoy one of these every now and then. The bare foot fashion show is a riot!

Aby - sounds like farm / mommy / memory heaven!!!!

Seriously Sassy Mama - I just spent the past three days in the country at my parents house on the lake. it is so relaxing. I went three whole days without internet. I blogged, facebooked, played on pinerest, all on my little iPhone.

shauna - i wanta come over

Michelle From Australia - Meg!!! Annie’s rainbow dress? It is FABULOUS. Any idea where I can find one online? Remembering I live on the other side of the planet that is 🙁 My daughter will be 9 in June. And has already chosen that she will have a RAINBOW party. Inspired by her Mummy suggesting rainbows after reading your blog one day perhaps?????

Lori Austin - Your internet free day sounds like a winner. The wind…not so much. Warm cake….winner!!

Mindy Harris - u.r.hilarious.

Susan - The cake looks yum! I am on the same sheet with you and reading out loud. We homeschool so I make my daughter read out loud early while I’m still having coffee! Really!

Sarah - I LOVE this post – and pictures of your “country” girls in bare feet – what a lovely day!

Jules - Ha! Was the porch pavement cold on Annie’s feet? Check out her feet in the 1st picture! too cute!

Lindsey - It looks like you had an awesome day! Very fun! Also, good job on running 6 miles! Im.press.ive. Makes me want to get off my bum and go running!

mae - Sounds GLORIOUS!

Kristen - What an awesome day! I do have a question about the farm house…how far is it to Target or Walmart?? I’d love to live in the country but I not sure I’d be up for driving an hour or more to my staple stores!
We are totally strapped for cash, so we try to do little things for the ones we love. Baking treats, or sending little gifts like $5 Starbucks gift cards, or $10 iTunes gift cards are some of my favorites. We also ask our friends to join us for meals, or offer free babysitting when we know they could use it. Thanks for the giveaway!!

Amy Bogan Griffin - I click on the spot abourt Waffles cone surgery, ROFL that made me laugh out loud!!! too cute!

Heather S. - Honestly, I covet a day without internet. Mine was down for 10 days in November and while it was inconvenient, I loved the freedom of knowing I didn’t need to *get on the internet* to do this or that. Lovely! Sounds like you had a wonderful day Tuesday. And yes – it WAS gorgeous! 🙂

Leah - Sounds lovely! And why are kids so grumpy when we take a nap? My daughter gets so mad if I rest my eyes. Sorry, I just don’t have the energy, kid.

happygirl - LOVE spring and tadpoles and farm fresh eggs. The world is WAKING UP. 🙂

Mandy - Sounds like a fabulous day, wtg on the 6 miles!! AND…that cake looks amazing!!
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Lisa M. - Sounds like a great day! I can be wide awake, but if I start reading a book out loud to my son, I just start yawning away. It’s weird.

Marianne - Maybe I need a few days without the internet- sounds way better than my day! That turtle shell is awesome!!

Vonda - Love it when you make me laugh(out loud)is the best! Especially when it’s about Waffle! Looks like your family is having fun at the farm! My kids love to get the eggs from the chickens at my parents too-they ask every time:)

karen - it’s amazing how much time the internet takes up. i’m obsessed. not good!

Cheryl E. - Can I just tell you that I LOVE your sense of humor? Your blog makes me laugh EVERY.SINGLE.TIME.
Love it!

christy - Sounds like a great day to me & what a great ending, warm cake! It looks like everyone is adjusting to the farm very well, especially Waffle! 🙂 Enjoy!

Mantha - What a great post i really enjoyed it !! and that dog, she looks as crazy as waffle lol .. i bet they become best buddies 🙂
Have a great day Mantha xx

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the new neighborhood.

March 6, 2012

my three youngest were home sunday afternoon and were planning a walk to the creek down the road.
i said "how about i come too….just so we make sure it's safe"
we aren't farm people ya know?!
who knows what they'd get into on their first day. :)

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when we got there we found it to be blocked off with barbed wire fences.
bummer.
it's for the cows.

everything around us is getting green….signs of spring getting close!

we walked farther down and saw the neighbors with the cows.
we met them and their dogs….my kids love dogs!

umm…hello beautiful barn.
you are gorgeous.

we found hay bales…and rusty fences….

dance breaks on a dirt road are always fun!

we walked to the barn at our house while singing the brady bunch theme song.
my kids just watched season 1 on dvd and that song sticks in your brain.

this place has chippy paint EVERYWHERE.

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i love that….all of it.

the weeds are blooming.

i asked what they liked best about the barn and one of them said the little door.
then someone said something mean to annie….

and she stomped away.
sometimes it's rough being a sister.

then the girls took me over to meet our neighbors….and their chickens!

it was AWESOME!
talby is holding a chicken!
this is crazy.
and so cool.

i put out my hand and they ate right out of my hand….it felt so funny and kinda creepy.

these are all firsts for me.
i am not a country girl….not yet anyway.

i was in love with the chickens.

and they sent us home with a dozen eggs straight out of the hen house.
doesn't get much more country than that does it?

well….it probably does.
but i am still new to this.

ha ha ha

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i ran 4.5 miles yesterday morning with my friend.
and i will try for 5 miles again today.

i am trying my best to drink LOTS of water.
big cups all day long.
i use a cup with a straw and i drink ten times more than i would if i just used a glass.
yesterday i went through Sonic and ordered a large ice water.
that's it.
but i really wanted a drink and i love their cups and straws….and i didn't have to get out of my car.
it was totally worth the .32 cents.

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hope your tuesday is S U P E R!!
because it IS super tuesday….not that i am "political" …but i love the way it sounds!
it sounds happy. it does not sound political.
so to me…it's a Happy name for today….SUPER TUESDAY!
mine is going to be filled with laundry and organizing my closet and bathroom.
then….we are done!
all moved in.
easiest move ever.
that does sound SUPER!

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Gina // C is for Cupcakes Baking Co. - this post reminds me of when Becky from the rusty chain moved to the country in Kansas. Oh, the sights she posted were glorious. All chippy paint, rusty fences and badgers. Yeah… badgers. LOVE the hay bales and chickens – so fun!! can’t wait to see how the country becomes a part of you all and how you bring your own brand of (brightly colored) special to the countryside! Glad to hear you are still doing craft weekends, finally found a friend to start saving her pennies with me so we can go sometime in the hopefully sooner than later future!

Shafeeq - This Chicken mission is pbsosiimle! You buy the chicks and feed them and as soon as they are adult the coyote eats them! You can’t protect them because they have to be adult before you can move them into the chicken coop, and you can’t sell them because you don’t have time.Help! I have used up sooooo much energy on this one. There must be someway to do this.

sonya - lil'soak + Friends - Your kids are hilarious. I hope my kid as as happy go lucky as yours. So awesome.

Cari - The road and creek remind me a lot of my parents place in northeast Oklahoma. That just happens to be my girls’ (10 year old twins) most favorite place on earth. I have no doubt your children will love it!! And holding chickens? Come on! That’s so cool!

Kat - Meg, you are going to get so many awesome pics living in the country!!
We live by the beach in Aus and we just got 4 chickens the other week. My 4 kids are loving it!!
One chicken each and they got to name them 🙂

Lelia - Meg,
This has nothing to do with this post …. but did you hear that La Creme is discontinued?!?!? I’m sure you did & I’m just behind, but I’m SO bummed … for reals!
Lelia

Jenny B. - I’ve never thought chickens were pretty. But, those chickens ARE pretty – especially with the spring greens in the background! Love all your photos. So happy for you guys!! Question… did you get / are you getting new living room furniture? Did you leave the old stuff at the “town house”? Just being curious… any nosy… 😉

Aneta Kudasik - It’s so nice there! What a cute post. I just bought a house in a small town and am so excited to live there and your post just reminded me once again why.
Hope I can gave a chicken or two too!
Thanks!

Lisa - I’m really enjoying the pictures of beautiful Kansas country. Had to Pin the red barn! I really like your white barn, too. Those chickens look so fluffy and soft – makes me want to pet them! I hope your family enjoys living in the country. I wonder how many animals you will end up with? 🙂

mae - Oh my gosh. I grew up on a farm and… wow… these pictures remind me of all the amazing things the country holds… especially for kids. So excited about the move!!!

Kristin S - When did your “youngest” get so tall???

Maria - What a great place for your children to grow up!! My favorite show is the Waltons so I love the pictures with the kids walking!!! And by the way, Chickens are very easy to raise!!!

Annika - I cannot believe I am just catching up on my blog reading after two weeks and in these two weeks… YOU HAVE MOVED???!! To somewhere really lovely, by the looks of it! Congratulations on taking this step and getting settled in so quickly. I love the shot of the kids walking down the road and the close-up of the hay.

Kerry - OH man.. I see a LOT of awesome photo shoots coming up 🙂 Those Hay bales!! And that chicken! Brave girl…
We live in the country too and I’ve learnt to take my camera EVERYWHERE with me now – which reminds me… I need a camera bag! What bag do you use Meg?

Melissa - I went to Vegas for 4 days and look what happened!!! I dream of moving to a farmhouse in the country, but that would require a big move. My kids would be sad to move, mostly the 10th & 8th graders. Good luck and enjoy! I can’t wait to live vicariously!

Michelle - Looks like you’re settling in nicely! Everything looks so wonderful, and peaceful. How awesome to get fresh eggs from your neighbour! Once again, I LOVE your photography! Someday maybe I will be half as good!
Have a great week!
Michelle (from Canada)
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Prairie Jenn - Yay for neighbors that give you eggs.
Next it will be vegetables from their garden.
Then chickens!
Really…it happened to us.
That’s how I got all my chickens- from the neighbors!
Gotta love the country life:)

Lori Austin - Your country adventures look wonderful. Makes me
want to live in the country again (just slightly 🙂
We just made poached eggs on toast with farm fresh eggs
the other night – that bright, golden color. Yum!

Alicia @ La Famille - you are definately on an adventure now!! 😀 fresh chicken eggs are the BEST!! glad you’re enjoying your new digs!

Michelle - Oh, and agree with comment above…farm fresh eggs are the best.

Michelle - I love the dirt road. I live in the “country” according to some, but not far enough out for me. I’ve always wanted to live on a long dirt road or lane and not be able to see my neighbors unless I take a long, long walk. I love your pictures, thanks for sharing.

Kelly - Loving the barn and the little door up top, too!
Gotta love the chickens…. and the egg pic is awesome…..
Your family is in for some new adventures on your farm!!
So glad we get a peek into your country days. Enjoy!

Melissa - What a terrific barn. I’ve always wanted a barn to host parties in…that would be fun. Can’t wait to see more photos to come!

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - That barn would be a great photo shoot background, don’t you think? And I totally want to be on the receiving end of Annie’s hand-me-downs. Her clothes are adorable(love that hoodie).
Im glad to hear you’re getting used to your surroundings. The kids must be so excited to get home from school each day and go exploring in their new country ‘hood:)

Kathy P - oh Meg! I lived in a country town and lived on a farm on the east coast of Australia on a mountain range during my teenagehood along with my younger sister. I think it was one of the best things my parents ever decided to do. We had chickens, horses, cows, goats, and ducks. And a big river to swim in that ran along the front of the house. We had platypus in the river too. We had fresh eggs and fresh air and learned to ride horses. Talby and Annie – this is going to be so GOOD for them!!! Be good for all the kids!

melissa@joyineveryseason - That red chicken coming right at the camera really made me LOL … I came to your blog yesterday and thought I’d somehow missed the lead up to the big move to the country … and then read your “you know how when you’re pregnant but don’t tell” etc etc post … you’re so funny! Life is good in the country … I know you will love it :o)

Christy - So loving that barn, I see family photo shoot potential

Shann - Here’s a story…..about Megs new country life. la la la 🙂
Is that the song??? We have all the seasons on DVD. I love that my girls love Carol and Mike and all the kids too!
I think your new country life looks awesome. Have fun! 🙂

sue - Looks a nice place to live but I can’t help but think it is very quiet for the kids especially the ones getting older.

heather - I’m pretty sure we all did a collective “sigh” at the 1st shot of that barn. ahhhhh. I think we are all going to like living through your adventures on the farm….

Ashley - Oh chippy paint. How nice! I could never make myself drink water out of a glass, but when I started regularly dragging a camelbak around my water intake upped a ton. I usually finish about 3 or so a day, so about 75 ounces of water. I’m sure I could drink more, but I figure it is way better than nothing!

se7en - WooOh would you look at all that countryside fun – so wonderful!!! Happy to watch and learn as you go!!! And good on you for all that running!!!

Renee - Imagine all the crafty get togethers you could host in your barn!!! Oooh I can just see it- twinkling lights, chipped, painted tables with matching benches, good friends, baskets of fabric, food on hay bales covered in polka dot fabric… {swoon}
Enjoy exploring your new surroundings and the fresh eggs.
Blessings!

Hannah - I’m positive I will be the mom who also takes a picture of her daughter when she’s stomping away! Love it!

Dani - DIRT ROADS!! Love it! I miss seeing a trail of dust behind my car! The county paved all the dirt roads I walked down when I was a little girl! Nothing better than walking down those old dirt roads!
So, about your eggs. I’m sure you know this, but…if you don’t use them you will find baby chickens in them. Nothing worse than that! And then you will not want to eat eggs for a long long time. HA!

Marianne - Flip flops and a t-shirt. so jealous. *sigh* It’s freezing here.

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Oh Meg, you little country girl you, looks like the country is agreeing with all of you. That is so cool. I can see all three of my neighbors on each side of me and across the street and down the street. You get the picture. Enjoy your piece of the country. It looks fabulous.

shannon - Well I was kinda sad that you guys moved from your old house but after seeing these pictures I’m hoping my family can come live with you guys too! What’s 4 more people anyway, right?
Every single one of these pictures is gorgeous and so full of LIFE! What an amazing experience you will all be living!

Short, Sweet Season - You are basically living my DREAM right now. Not that you asked, but I think you should get some chickens of your own! You could get some polka dot wellies to make the task of caring for them more appealing.

Heather F. - What a great place to raise your kids. Best wishes!

Kim - I am a country girl, living in a small city after having moved from a very big city about 1 1/2 years ago. For me it’s the best of both worlds. City life with the country right there. The town we live in has strong agriculture roots. My parents still live in the country, in the house that I grew up in, so we can visit anytime we need a fix.
Love that you have signs of spring! Today we woke up to another dusting of snow. But at least the sun is shining!
Not sure if you follow Design Mom, but she posted a picture that you would love. http://www.designmom.com/2012/03/a-few-things-102/
Enjoy your run in the country.

Simple Daisy - LOVE your photographs!! For sure get some chickens!! How fun would that be:)

Laura Phelps - I am a country girl too!
HA
not really
but for ME….I am.
I traded billboards, and 4 star dining, Rodeo Drive, coffee on every corner, sushi on every other corner, and the red carpet, for…..
a DRIVE to Starbucks.
Barns.
Chickens…at least I hear them in the distance….
and TREES.
also, starry skies 🙂
I have to say…when I saw that loooooooong dirt road…….with NOTHING around, in front, or behind it…well….I had a small panic attack.
I felt scared! Seriously. I felt alone.
That’s just the city girl in me.
Life in the country..a REAL country life…just sounds so simple and beautiful.
And I think there is genius in simplicity.
Too bad I will always be drawn to the complicated and glitzy life!
maybe one day I can have a country home and apartment in NYC…
ya know
after I fix my mini van and pay the oil company (which might never happen)
love to you, you cute country gal!
can’t wait to walk that dirt road with you one day (but can I bring my phone and Starbucks to go?)

Jill - OH my! I SWEAR those fresh eggs will make EVERYTHING you put them in TASTE better!!!! We moved to the country 4 years ago and I am a TOTAL convert!

Tracy - My kids love to watch Brady Bunch DVDs! I do too..reminds me of my childhood. Gilligan’s Island, too!!!

Lasso the Moon - You have carved out for yourselves quite a sweet little life here. Thanks for sharing some of it.
Anna

Leah - I want to move to the country!

megan@contentedsparrow - i was away (from the computer) last week so i am just seeing that you moved! woo-hoo! i’m excited for you. i know you wanted to be closer to the kid’s school and i’m thrilled that God provided an awesome country house while you’re waiting on just the right thing to become available. excited to see how you’ll make the rental house look like you. and it looks like you need to join the chicken-keeping ranks, girl!

Terrie G - This post makes me miss living on the farm, and my kids being little…and dancing on the country roads when we took walks…..sigh…

Jen Brandt - I’m happy you’re happy! Enjoy the rest of your day! It’s sunny in Ohio and I hope it is in Kansas, too.

Kimberly Dial - Your new neighborhood looks like mine with the exception of the hills (WV is ‘The Mountain State’ you know! 😉 I know your kiddos will have a blast there, especially this summer but beware Meg … being a city kid who raised two country boys, I must warn you (LOL) you have no idea what they are capable of getting into! 😉 Thanks for sharing … enjoy!

Jen - In case you are interested, those golden chickens are buff orpingtons and the red one is a Rhode Island Red. Chickens are so much fun to have! You should really consider it.

Kristin - i love that red barn. and want to live in the country even more after seeing these pictures. what a great place!

DanaD@BoysMyJoys - I can only imagine what your future photography backgrounds in the country will look like!!!
That barn is to die for!
And all the chippy paint… love it all!

Megan - Great pics… I am so happy that YOU are happy!

Rebekah - I like to get Sonic Water with cranberry and lime. Pretty tasty and still, just water.

Sharla - I don’t think anyone’s feeling sorry for you anymore 🙂 Beautiful pics – can you believe this awesome weather?!

Tina I - I am not a country girl, but you make me want to move IMMEDIATELY!! You should for sure get some chickens….

Emily - Makes me think of a country song by Rodney Atkins…makes me want to take a back road!
Your cheerful post has brightened my day! A coworker just needlessly stressed me out. And I needed to take a little break. So I decided to check blogger. Thank goodness you were there to alter my mood.

tiffany gardner - my hubby grew up on a farm. we live in the city. it is nice to have the best of both worlds. thanks for sharing your life with us! I look forward to your blog. everyday.

seriously sassy mama - Oh, how I pray for an easy move this summer. I would love to live in the country with a barn, and chickens. I am crafting a cleaning today!

aimee - i’ve never seen anyone make chickens look so beautiful! congrats on the move!

Cheryl E. - Meg – Thanks for all the pictures of your new home and new surroundings! Love all things country, life seems so much easier!

Mandy - Love Annie’s hands in her back pockets! How ‘country’ of her 🙂
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This Farm Family's Life - Love the pictures! Glad you are enjoying your new space!

Shelly - I am so pumped for all of you!!! Living in the country is priceless. We moved onto our little farm in the Flint Hills 4yrs ago this week and I wouldn’t change it for the world.

kimber - I never get tired of seeing pictures of your free-spirited children. I love how expressive Talby’s and Annie’s faces are. Looks like you moved to heaven. Even the weeks are pretty!

kaylee@life chasers - I am so excited for you all! There is nothing quite as wonderful as farm life…unless their was a Starbucks drive thru on the farm.
That red barn makes me swoon. Can you say family pictures?

Brooke - I’m LOVING Whatever Country Edition! Yee Haw Y’all!! 🙂 You may become the new face of Kansas Tourism…you are making Kansas look wonderfully charming!
-Brooke (a Kansas girl too!)

Aby - No ma’am…it does NOT get much more country than that!! Walks down dirt roads? Barns? Cows? Hay bales? Chickens!?!? OMGoodness! You’re making me MISS IT!! BAD!! My girls and I moved from the country into town after a divorce 2 years ago. Lots of changes…not necessarily the best of changes…but like you know…HOME is where you make it! And wherever my girls are is home to me…even though it’s not the country anymore. ENJOY it! The simplicity of it all makes the very best kind of memories!!!

happygirl - I want chickens so bad. I’m not a country girl either. I wonder if I could have them in an apartment if I gave them their own room? I wonder. Pretty pics my friend.

Kelly - I am a country girl at heart and am deeply envious (in the most Christian way of course) of your new home! And the chickens! I want chickens!

Peggy in TN - I love the picture with the three chickens in a row-it’s frame worthy! I can’t believe you are all done unpacking!!!

Regina - LOVE the flip flops on a dirt road…LOVE the red barn…LOVE the weeds that I have forever thought look like bunny faces…LOVE the chickens and fresh eggs…LOVE the new-found BLISS in your new “hood”. Have a great run!

Sarah - How exciting to be in the country! I am not a country girl either, but I’d love to be – those lucky little girls of yours are going to love it! x

Chaos-Jamie - Is it not crazy that those are your YOUNGEST children? Freak me out. We are not this old yet. (One of these days you need to come to the Boro with your spouse so I can see you.)

Melissa - Meg! You guys should get chickens!!!
We just got 3 a few weeks ago and it’s awesome!
Do it, do it, do it! 🙂

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March 5, 2012

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thanks clorox….now onto the moving details!

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only one diaster from the move….
otherwise it all went very smoothly.
we had strong men step up and help us out….love it when people are willing to reach out and HELP.
and my sons were SO HELPFUL!
they surprised me big time at how strong and willing they were.

we got all the beds set up and annie got cozy right away.
she loaded her bed with ALL the stuffed animals she owns!

a very fun little extra to this house is this little room…with a tiny door.

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it's the perfect size for two little girls to play with all the bajillion littlest pet shops.
they go in and close the door and you can hear their little voices…..it's completely adorable.

the kids' rooms are pretty much set up.
our room is not.
we have too many clothes….way too many….we have to deal with that issue.
the kitchen is put together.
we had our first meal together in the house sunday night.

we had friends and family bring by meals on saturday and sunday.
it was SO NICE!!
i was extremely grateful to not have to think about what to make for dinner
and all the cookies….oh Y U M.
i decided to ditch myfitnesspal for the weekend. :)

SERIOUSLY….this gift was to welcome us to our new home.
from new friends that we just met?!
i came inside and set it down and had a few tears of gratitude.
another confirmation that we have made the right choice.

we had been so busy with everything and then half our power went out and craig was working on that
i was so tired saturday night that i built our bed myself at 10:30 and put the sheets on and climbed in.
i slept like a R O C K.

the farmhouse is good.

and waffle is very excited about it too.

ok….i am off for a morning run.
and the walmarts.

have a fabulous monday!

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nan - love the welcome basket and the tags, bread so you never know hunger, where can I get some love the presentation posted it on my pinterest page nan

Nanie Ismail - Awesome… Beautiful scenery…:)

Kristin S - That puts any meal basket I have ever made to shame! Beautiful.

Lizelle - Awesome! Enjoy the new adventure xx

Kelly - Sooo happy for you! love that you already have out jars of art supplies and scrapbooks on the shelves. The gift from the new neighbor friend, lovely and so special. Yea! Kelly

Jenn - http://www.stylelist.com/2012/03/03/pinterest-diy-art-crayon_n_1318556.html?ref=mostpopular
Okay, I went back – here is the info! Check you out!

Jenn - Congrats! AND I LOVE the glass jars full of colors (crayons). When my kids are older I will have those too! BUT, I have to know if YOU know – your crayon artwork is being highlighted on a main AOL page?! I guess they highlighted some pinterest accounts – and evidently YOU are one of the STARS! Which I already knew… but just wanted to make sure you know! Not sure where they were when you originally posted it, but better late than never!

Lori Austin - Thought about you all weekend and hoped the move was going well.
Broken mug 🙁
House warming gift 🙂
I bet Waffle is a happy, happy farm dog now.

danielle burkleo - so happy for you and your family, my friend!! i can’t wait to hear and see more about the farm house!!!

Rachel B. - I totally gasped OUT LOUD when I saw your broken mug.
Rejoicing with you all and the new move! May God bless your house richly!
p.s.-Love the bread with the “It’s a Wonderful Life” quote on the tag!!!!

Maria - Love the hidden room!
Boo for broken coffee mugs…
Housewarming cookies and baskets are the best!
I had a dream that we were getting ready to move (again in the dream, but we haven’t moved for almost 11 years!) We already (in non dream/real life) saw one we wanted, now if the people living there would just move out of it for us… 🙂
Have fun filling your new nest!

Tonya - haha…i am seriously cracking up that talby looks like a giant next to the tiny door!!! i’ve got an 11yr old and am so glad to know that mine isn’t the only one who writes on her arms and wears mismatched socks! 😉

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - Oh I can totally relate to the broken mug problem because I ordered a set of them online and when they arrived, one was broken. I was so bummed but called the company and they sent me a replacement. But then when I opened the replacement pkg there were TWO! I love the Good Morning message. I keep one at school on my desk for those mornings I just cant live without a hot cocoa(Im not a coffee drinker).
Glad to hear everyone’s settling in to the new house well. I cant wait to hear more:)

Ashlyn@Pinecone - What sweetness!! Loving the little secret hideaway!
xo
Ashlyn

Krissy - So glad you got moved okay with only one casualty!!!! I love the girls’ little room, its too cute! Annie reminds me how I was when I was young, every single stuffed animal I had HAD to be on my bed. Or the monster that lived under it would get them. 🙁 Lol! She cracks me up. Have fun, and congratulations again! :o)

lacey poag - such FUN pics!!! I am so glad you are so at home in your new house…love from indiana 🙂

Amy @ www.littleforalittlewhile.blogspot.com - Aren’t secret little girl nooks just the greatest thing ever? My girl has one and we set it up as a play kitchen. Seriously one of the happiest rooms in our house! Can’t wait to see how you make the space your own.

Kelly - So glad you are done with the move and enjoying your new space. And that welcome basket from your new friends…. GOOSE BUMPS!!! That was so awesome and had to make you feel at ease. Have fun learning all the new sounds of your home…. something I’ll always remember from all of my moves. It’s amazing all the sounds each home has with it. Floors, water running, doors opening and closing, lights buzzing, cars passing, animals howling… A new chapter in your life. Enjoy the ride!

Denissa - How awesome! So glad that things went smooth and everyone is happy 🙂 your post has definitely made some things stir inside of me, thank you for that!
And thanks for Waffle’s silly picture last, made me smile 🙂

Pamela Gordon - Hi Meg. Congratulations on your move to a new house in the country! How fun it’ll be getting set up and decorating in your wonderful style. The kids will love the great space outdoors and that barn is awesome! All the best to you. Blessings ~ Pamela

Dani - A tiny room! How fun!
I was too excited to see a picture of your daughter with two different socks and writing on her arm! My daughter does the exact same thing! The socks I can deal with, but all that writing drives me crazy haha!
And you are amazing! I check for posts at least 4 times a day!

jennifer - So exciting! I can’t wait to see/hear more!

Laura Phelps - we were thinking about you all LOTS this weekend
not sure if it was a coincidence…but a running theme through out the weekend seemed to be that God and family are the ONLY things that matter. Nothing else.
SO happy to have your constant reminder of that for me.
Your family will never go hungry…you are too full of the RIGHT STUFF.
xo

Kerry - So glad I’m not the only one with an Odd Sock brigade 🙂
Sad about your Good Morning mug – loved that mug! But SO happy you are in your new home and loving it.
And that house warming gift….. Wowza’s!

Cindy - Enjoy the moments of settling in! And wow! What amazing and welcoming neighbors you have!

Lee Ann - Love that you are allowing the Lord to lead you on this adventure!

Analia - I Love your blog! Thanks for being you and sharing your love for life. Thank you for reminding me today that change is good. And no matter where your home is…the family is most important!

Holly - I just love a good farm house. I know God has good plans for you and I cant wait to see what they are!

Tiffany - I mostly don’t read comments, but Jacci’s was so sincere and sweet. Melt my heart. I just wanted to wish you all the best in your new place. And say, isn’t it great when things work out better than you had planned, just gives you a warm feeling inside. Hope you have a fabulous Monday too. Lata chica.

Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft - This is going to be the most random, scatter brained comment ever. 🙂
Noooo, not the Good morning cup! 🙁 That thing was so cute!
LOVE that little room for the girls to play with their LPS! I so need that. Those things are all over our house!!
Waffle is so stinkin’ adorable!
And I love that your neighbors brought you that beautiful gift basket. So pretty and thoughtful. 🙂

beki - I ditched my fitness pal this weekend, too 🙂
I’m happy to hear that all is well. Been thinking about you all.

Jacci - Praise God! Prayed for you several times this weekend.
The Lord is shaking me up a bit, Megan. Making me see my sin of worldiness more clearly. It’s been so obvious in the last week. Honestly, your move was one of the ways He made me question my heart. WHY would I cling to someone else’s house??? I think your move scared me. We’re working so hard on the house we’re in… what if He called us to just walk away from it? What if I never get a *forever* house? (This is our 4th home in 12 years of marriage). It made me ask hard questions… and then I read Flower Patch Farmgirl for the first time… and her struggle is my own struggle. “If Jesus is not enough, something is wrong.” And something IS wrong! When a beat up bathroom steals my joy something is WRONG. I’m seeking His gifts more than I am seeking Him Alone. Your move is so, so good. It is so right in SO many ways. And I want you to know that the Lord has used you, and your move, and this blog, to show me some nasty stuff in my heart. And that’s a mercy. It’s a gentle chastisement. I praise Him for it.
And thank Him for using you.
Amen 🙂

tiffany gardner - looks like you have many blessings to come in that house!

Bobbie - half our power went off the day we moved into this house six months ago. We found that if we wiggled the light switches it would come back on. Kinda scary so after it happened a few times we called an electrician who found that our house has some weird (but safe) breakers and that was the problem. Sorry for the long drivel. I hope you get some rest today.

Kimberly Dial - So glad you’re all settled in! Bravo to your kind friends & neighbors who brought in meals & cookies … how nice! Enjoy your run in your new neighborhood!

Amy - Congratulations on a successful move, sweet new friends and happy hearts! Best wishes on your new adventure!

Regina - So very happy for you all…and I love that God already had good neighbors planned for you! 🙂 That photo of Waffle literally made me smile and LOL. He wears his happiness all over his body! Best wishes for the rental. We are in the same situation…still own a home in one state and are renting (for our first times ever) a home in a different state. Renting has proven to be a little depressing for me, but I’m hoping it won’t be that way for you. I just can’t do all that I’d want to do in the decorating arena. I honestly never thought it would bother me as much as it has, but then again, it’s only “stuff”, as you said, and it’s not forever. Enjoy every minute of the farm life! 🙂

Marianne - Looks lovely! Can’t wait to see pictures of the rest of the house once it’s set up!

Southern Gal - Oh, the Good Morning cup! Oh, well. There’s always another cup that can be bought. Looks like a sweet cozy home. That note on the bread made ME tear up. It’s a wonderful life indeed!

Amy - So happy for you Meg! And while I’m thankful for all the stuff I own and grateful to have had the money with which I purchased it…you are right, it’s just stuff. And not the important stuff in life. I don’t know if you already know this or not, but I saw a link to your blog on Huffingtonpost.com over the weekend. You’re going viral 😉

Holly - So…I have some intersting questions for you…how far is the farm from your old house? And how did you decide exactly what to bring…so that you have furniture in both houses, dishes/kitchen items…I am so confused! LOL! Did you bring all your craft things? Did you bring ALL your dishes? What about your couches? I mean, if you took them from the old house what will you sit on when you go back there and visit? I know my questions are lame, but I am curious how you decided what decorations and furniture and dishes to bring…
Congrats on your new home…I would like to move into your old one, thanks!!! It’s adorable!!!

Toni :O) - Awesome and welcome to your new home…hip hip hooray! :O)

Kim - Glad to hear that the move went well! The day we moved into this house, we had a knock on the door. And standing there was a sweet neighbour with a newborn, a two year old and a fresh baked pie. We knew we’d made the right choice. Good luck with all the unpacking.

karen - yay..happy to hear everything went well.

Marsha - Meg you and your family will love the new place! I am so happy for you all!

Joy - I see good memories for you in that house!

Jessi - A tiny room just for pet shop toys?? We. Need. That.
And that house warming gift…I cried when I saw the photo. So kind. I blame my pregnancy hormones.
Happy for you all…hope you get settled quickly 🙂

Alicia @ La Famille - ok so meg….i just moved again this weekend too! i moved from south dakota to asheville, nc in october. then we moved houses this past weekend. it was ummmm…fun?? my bestest friend becky (farmgirl paints) came from virginia with her family and they helped us moved and becky helped me fluff the nest. it was SOOO much fun. i love having great friends like that.
i love that you and craig took a leap of faith like that. i love that your girls have a little nook to hide and play in. totally precious! i felt like our decision to move to nc was totally crazy too, but we knew it was God’s will for us. sometimes you just know these things, you know? i’m sure you and your hubby didn’t make a hasty decision. i wish you blessings and happiness in your new farmhouse.
xo,
alicia @ la famille

Dana D@BoysMyJoys - love it!!!
especially the little room with the tiny door!!!

Hannah - I’m really sad about your mug:(

the domestic fringe - Ok, I must read back and back and back…I totally missed that you were MOVING! Did you house sell?? Never mind, I’m going back to read.
Glad the move went well and some lovely friends brought you goodies. That always helps.
~FringeGirl

deborah@applesinwonderland - We’ve toyed with the idea of a place further out into the country. Looking forward to peeking into how it all goes. Why is it that everyone has one thing break during a move? Not 47 things like I would think, but one thing. We were coffee mug twins. 🙁

Aby - So very happy that you’re happy Meg! You’ll love being in the country!! I know that you will make this house an incredible HOME! Wherever you are…with your family…is home. Enjoy the adventure!! xoxo

Seriously Sassy Mama - We are moving this summer back to the town where my husband and I grew up. It is bigger now, but I am excited to raise my children there. We are closer to family and friends. It is going to be wonderful!

Katie - We have a tiny door/room too in our house – it is my closet…low ceilings but it works to hang stuff up in and a simple shelving system on the wall. A playroom is great too! Kids need special things during times of transition. Looks like a good weekend. We are moving in 3 months! I am already feeling God’s grace!

Jen Brandt - I’m so happy for you, Meg!

Christy - Sounds like the new adventure is going well so far! Can’t wait to hear more.

Gemma - Glad you’ve settled in well! Can’t wait to see how you ‘Meg it up’ and make it colourful : )
Gemma x

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