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floors and walls

May 8, 2008

the craft room (soon-to-be-bathroom) has this little window
that looked into my closet before.
i wonder what it was for??
here is a shot from last week when the boys demo-ed the plaster in the closet…

and the same shot today
after craig knocked down a wall on monday.

and a new closet is framed out
same size as before just 4 feet into the bedroom now….

and there is a wall between the bathroom and craft room…

it’s moving right along.
annie and i are getting very used to bernie, darrell, troy, clyde & terry
at the house everyday.
i think we’ll bake them some cookies this afternoon.

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traci - it’s moving right along. thanks for updating us on the project.

chris - Looks like fun , to make new spaces, I am looking forward to my deck as a new room as you said.
Is the door on the left of your closet the door to the bathroom as well as access to the craft room ?
I have got to try that shells recipe soon.
have fun baking .

Leslie - Was your craft room originally a porch? Closets in old houses very frequently had windows in them. This was because people didn’t wash their clothes very often before the invention of washing machines. So they would leave the windows open in the closets to air out the clothes. So maybe your window originally opened to the outside when the house was built? Just a guess, but kind of makes sense. Can’t wait to see the finished product! Love the updates!

Joni - Wow…looks like a lot of work. BTW…I linked you from my page today because I used your stuffed shell recipe…AGAIN. Love it. Thanks for being so creative!

Lanny Stanard - Hurry up and get that room done I want to see it LOL…
~Lanny…

Crystal - Why oh why is it is mothers instinct to catch vomit in our hands? Doesn’t that seem cruel to you? I guess it beats cleaning it out of the carpet?!
I gained 55lbs with Moses and was 10lbs away from being a 2 bucker. yikes!

mom - Thanks for the update. It was hard to imagine that second bathroom space. Now I get it! And the craft room will still be big enough. GREAT JOB.

traci - HOW EXCITING!!! Would love to know what that little window was for???

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80 degrees

May 5, 2008

what better way to start the morning
then with a chandelier on the doorstep?
it could be the best surprise ever.
thank you diana! i was beaming all morning.
i can’t wait to see it in my new bathroom!

the perfect morning turned into a very good day.
to enjoy the 80 degree weather annie and i took to the town.
we walked with the stroller…
(although it was empty the entire time but the first 4 blocks)
we were out for almost 4 hours!
we paid some bills at the county building & some other errands.
we shopped for gifts.
we stopped and looked at everything annie wanted to see.

froo-froo coffee….yum.

a stop at the park

a peek at the old train

we searched for A’s all over town.
which she shouted “A for annie!” to each one.

you know we have to stop for this.
hmmm….where could i put a huge lamp with a fuzzy red velvet shade?
i don’t think there is any place for that lamp.

and waiting on a train…again.
this rock must be here just to sit and wait.

i was determined to be in the moment with annie.
we were both so happy to be together.
until the very end.
2 blocks from home annie looks up at me and nonchalantly says
“you not my best fwriend anymore mama”
she was exhausted on those little stubborn “i-can-walk-myself” legs.
a nap came very easy.

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melissa @ the inspired room - You captured the day in perfect detail. What sweet memories these will bring someday! She is such a doll. Love those little feet on the swing!
Happy Tuesday night!
xo

emily loria - I love downtowns, even better when they have hidden treasures.
Your swing pictures are divine!

Liz - Sounds like you two had a super day with great photographs capturing all the best bits.

carissa - what a day with mom. memories like that are the ones they hold close!
chandelier… LOVE! that will look great in your new bath digs!

Jill (One Wired Woman) - Okay… Jillism #459. I posted twice thinking I failed the “word verification” test, only to realize that my posts were showing up at the top, not the bottom. Sorry Meg… I’m just hogging up your comment area. Just delete any duplicates for me. 🙂 ~Jill

Jill (One Wired Woman) - I need that froo froo coffee right now! Great pics, Meg. I’m in the mood to go antiquing. That bathroom chandelier rocks!! ~Jill

traci - what a wonderful day for you and annie. there are times when i miss living in town and this is one of them. i love that you can walk all over town and pay your bills and stop for coffee never once getting in your car. i kind of miss that. cute pictures too!

Mamazboyz - I love the pic of Annie and her coffee/looks like an ice cream drink!! AND the picture of her little piggies showing!! I loved the Pics of the boys with the KU shaved in their heads…Where do you live in Kansas? I lived in Kansas City for 15 years/Mission Hills off of the plaza for 5 yrs…Kansas City is one of the best places on earth!! We miss it a ton!

Jennifer P. - Precious, precious every bit of it. I’m sure tired or not, the memories of a mom who loves you stick with you. Good job!

Mallory Heffron - The chandelier is beautiful….Can’t wait to see where you put it. I love the picture of your little girl swinging and all you see is her feet….Thanks a bunch for sharing the paint info.. I just love when people share their wonderful finds and that paint color is wonderful

Allikayes Mama - You inspire me to take pictures of the everyday things! i love that! Don’t worry – you are a mom that will always be those kids best friends!!

Sara - i want to see the picture of YOU taking the picture of Annie under the swing. ha ha. I missed you last weekend…but i had fun with your big sister…

MelodyA. - What a fun day. I think I’d find a place for that red lamp. It’s very spunky. And you’ll have to post a picture of that chandelier up.
Thanks for commenting at my “house”. I’ll be back to visit you here.

traci - a chandelier on my frontsteps would make me VERY HAPPY too!!! Just the thought of it in your bathroom makes me want to see the finished bath NOW..lol
I just LOVE the pic of annie swinging high in the swing!!!!! I literally laughed outloud…again, I would frame it…just sooooooooo sweet.
And lastly I personally think with some tlc I could definately find a place for that lamp with the red, fuzzy lampshade!!!! I would paint the base white and I think it would be PERFECT…how much did they want for it anyhow?

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painting

May 2, 2008

i needed to paint (primer).
to keep the young artists busy
i gave them their own project.

i had my drawers and mirror…
they had rocks and logs.

i loved hearing “mommy this is so much fun!”
from talby.
and “is there any more stuff i can paint?”
from sean.

mission accomplished.

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Shanan - What fun! You created a great memory for your kids, and yourself as well. I love, love, love your blog and am sure I will spend many hours pouring over it.

Jill (One Wired Woman) - Shut… up!!!! How cute is that new “About Me” photo? Meggy Crocker in da house!! 🙂 ~Jill

meg duerksen - it was a fun time.
and not too messy either.
hey mallory – thank you for reminding me about the paint color.
i had totally forgotten.
sadly…it’s a color match. it was a ralph lauren
color that looked like a milk chocolate color. but
ralph lauren paint is too pricey so we color matched
it into Behr paint.
and i don’t know what the name is.
i can try to remember to look when i go again.
it is a beautiful color….i absolutely love it. i
have never doubted it once.
not much help right? sorry!!
if i can remember at home depot…or if i find the RL
swatch i will let you know.
hope you all had a great weekend!
-meg

Mallory Heffron - I just love the last picture…That is awesome….It looked like you were having so much fun…
Hey still waiting to hear from you on the paint color you used in the bedroom….Love it

traci - what a wonderful idea. your mirror is beautiful – going in the bathroom? where are you putting all the kids artwork?

southernseven - Oh, I usually just tie them to the trees, I never thought to let them paint them.

Sophia Floyd - Oh what a good mom! Killed 2 birds with one stone – you got work accomplished AND kept the kids entertained! I think you MUST keep their treasures – You Rock!

chris - You are so smart , will you get your two sinks??
That mirror is gorgeous.

Adla - always wonderful to involve the kids…bravo! By the way Lovely how the mirror turned out.

Jennifer P. - Those rocks and logs need a place of honor now :)! Your mirror looks perfect in white too!

Jill (One Wired Woman) - How sweet is that last photo?!? The image of that cute little photographer in the mirror that Mom is painting. Love it! Great mirror! ~Jill 🙂

melissa @ the inspired room - You are the best momma! And the great thing about a blog is you have it on record!! Mom of the Year.

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knuckleheads

April 30, 2008

i finally convinced scott to let me cut his hair.
this was the compromise.
craig wants the boys to have short haircuts (conservative).
i don’t care what hair style the boys have (creative).

so i begged him to let me shave KU into his head.
then of course sean wanted it too.
typical scott, being the smart little man that he is…
said “sean goes first. then i can change my mind if i don’t like it”

it worked out.
it’s summertime hair.

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random things sean has said this week:

as we are leaving the swimming pool on sunday….

S: you know those camping trucks with wheels?

Me: campers?

S: yeah!

Me: what about them?

S: i wish we lived in one of those!
we could keep our money in it.
and dad could drive it to work.
we could play ping pong in it.
and we’d have our own rooms.
Dad could eat while he drove with a mechanical
arm that would come out and feed him.

Me: what kind of camper is this?

S: the kind with curtains.

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“i wish life was free.”

so true sean…so true.

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Mallory Heffron - love,love,love it..you will win the coolest mom of the year award…

seve - You can bet all of the other boys they go to school with are now begging their moms to let them have KU shaved on the backs of their heads!

carissa - omgoodness! too much… funny! why not! i love that yall really LIVE!!!!!

Lorelei - hilarious. laugh out loud funny.
thanks!

traci - very cute stories and how funny to think about putting A.S.S. in his hair!!! Im kinda surprised you went with THOSE initials..lol
Ok…I think “maybe” you have convinced me a little bit about a debate my 11 yr. old daughter and I are having about ‘summer hair’….she wants hot pink hi-lights and Im big time IFFFFY on it. Dad still thinks she is not serious while Im trying to convince him she is VERY serious. You called it “creative hair”…I have a thing because hot pink tends to be associated with “punk” and I dont want anyone to think that about her or for her attitude to change because of her hair….am I over analysing? I wish I was more of a free spirit like you meg? TEACH ME!! 🙂

Jill (One Wired Woman) - You go, Sean!! Let’s all buy vintage Airstream campers and hit the road. I’ll even shave “OWW” in the back of my head. 🙂 ~Jill

Jennifer P. - Oh that camper story has me holding my gut right now. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve wished for a mechanical arm to come out and feed me while I was driving. And also retrieve the toys that the baby drops and screams for.
Great KU haircuts. That’s some serious loyalty :)!

kristin - 10:45 at night and sean made me laugh…the genuine surprise of laughter bubbling out. oh, i like that kid.
and i love your creative twist on a conservative haircut. : )

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a few days

April 26, 2008

saturday…

thursday….

we had a beautiful spring evening.
sunset is my favorite time of day.

birthday gifts of new ties came in the mail.
he has to wear a suit everyday so he gets excited about this.

she asked “how do you tie one of those?”
she got a lesson from a pro.

wednesday….

photo by annie.

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Chaos-Jamie - Great pic of you two! Annie has talent!

Allikayes Mama - Once again, your photos belong in magazines! You ARE money, girl!!

Jilly - I love the picture of daughter and dad. That is one that should be framed for sure. Just the sweetest. I love all that you do! Thanks for bringing the corners of my lips up today!

Mrs. Fox - 🙂 We made pancakes on Saturday too. Poor bunny makes me think of the old Warner Brother’s cartoon with the Abominable Snowman: “I will hug him and love him and call him George.”

Jennifer P. - Oh Meg–how I’ve missed looking at your blog for the past week. I’ve been kind of wrapped up in learning life lessons and the sort, but as soon as I popped in here and looked at your beautiful photography–everything just seemed happy! Thanks for having the eye you do!

Jill (One Wired Woman) - My favorite photo is dad breaking out the old “Windsor Knot 101” with daughter… That really is a sweet picture. She is a very pretty young lady. ~Jill

emily loria - Thanks for the kudos Meg! That picture of you and your hubby is so nice! Your eyes are glowing!

traci - the picture of you and your husband is adorable. blow that baby up!!! pancakes looks very yummy – what a cute idea to initial them.

traci - OK, I had no idea you had a bunny. what are the negatives about having one? My daughter wants one and I just dont think it is a pratical family pet…am I wrong?
Looks like a fabulous weekend…and you got bonus excitement when your daughter was talking to you..lol. My oldest daughter is approaching that “age” but she isnt there yet. We are still VERY TALKATIVE but rarely says things I find appropriate or amusing..OH FUN.
Great mommy/daddy picture by annie

Crystal - Cuuute!!! You all are so CUTE! Love the look on that little bunny! 🙂 Now I will have to post the daisy eggs we use for breakfast sandwiches… 🙂

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birthday boy

April 21, 2008

happy birthday honey.
you are my best friend.
you are so funny.
you are smart and you are caring.
i am the luckiest girl in the world.

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Chicago Jen - Happy Belated birthday Craig. Sorry we missed it, I was in Honduras and Dave had the kids all week. If Meg did what I told her to, you probably didn’t miss us. love ya

Chicago Jen - Sorry to have missed your birthday. I was in Honduras and Dave had the kids all week. If Meg did what I told her to do, you probably didn’t miss my birthday wishes.

traci - happy birthday to meg’s man!!!

Craig's mom - Happy 34th! Glad to hear you can still dunk a basketball….such good memories we have of your basketball days and how fun to see Scott developing a love for the game like you did when you were his age. Have a great year!

Shannon - Happy Birthday little brother!! I love you, Shannon

traci - that is a very nice picture and I just noticed you two have the SAME SMILE!!! How funny. Hope you guys have a great birthday celebration!!!

carissa - you are too funny!
Happy Birthday Meg’s honey! 🙂
May this be your best year yet!!! blessings!

Jill (One Wired Woman) - Happy Birthday!! We all love your wife’s blog. You guys make a cute couple. I think my hubby is already a little jealous of my new blog. He thinks I’m spending more time with the keyboard than him. 🙂 ~Jill

mom - Happy Birthday,Craig. Hope your day is terrific.
(what a great picture!)

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warmth

April 15, 2008

i felt the warmth of the sun
and i felt warmth in my heart.
it sounds cheesy i know…

but when i can see this…
i am filled with hope for the future.
maybe someday they will get along.
maybe someday they will be able to…be friends?

oh i hope so.

the jump rope is talby’s new challenge.
she almost got 10 jumps yesterday…she is working for 20.

bring on summer!
we are ready for family games, swimming,
camping, bbq, campfires, bubbles, baseball and frisbee.
bring it on!

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melissa @ the inspired room - Cheesy goodness.
Yep, we had a BBQ tonight followed by Strawberry Shortcake (as I mentioned in the next post). Maybe that will bring on summer.
Hey it looks like you must be making that dresser into a sink cabinet (by the previous commenter!)! I cannot wait to see how it turns out! We did that too at the beach house. It was a bigger pain than we originally expected but with the right sink it all worked out fine. I’ll show pictures soon. The hosue is getting close to being done!
Happy night,
Melissa

chris - I can not find your email??
I took a look at the dresser again, cutting down those supports will not destroy the integrity of the piece , you won’t be removing them just taking out enough to allow space for a sink, I will send you a photo of my sink installation if you like , if you email me please. Really no big deal , you will lose the drawer use but doable.
Chris

Tiffany C. - My brother and I used to practically try and kill each other when we were growing up and now we are the best of friends…. Keep the faith, there is hope yet :o)

Jennifer P. - I think the whole country got a nice day this week. What a nice gift for God to give us all.
Can’t wait for pictures of jumping from the trampoline into the swimming pool!

traci - it’s not cheesy at all. i love when the kids get along like friends. it is a wonderful feeling. don’t you wonder what was on annie’s mind when you took that picture. too cute.

emily loria - I LOVE SUMMER! Counting down the days….

carissa - oh not cheesy… just plain GOOD!
i pray my girls will be good friends… get along too! 🙂 goof balls… argue all the time.
summer shall bring on the best of times! yippee!

hipmomofboyz - I love the look on your daughters face in the second picture….

Lee Ann - My heart was so happy for a couple of days last week. The rain is back, but at least we know there’s hope. Bring on summer! I love that pic of Annie and the ice cream cone.

Kate of All Trades - Not cheesy at all. The sun is so good for us! We’re back to cold and wet but I still have some spring in my step left over from our summery weekend.

traci - Oh no, any mom with kids KNOWS exactly what you mean by the warmth in your heart when you see them all bonding and loving each other!!! My kids will ask around my birthday, mothers day, etc what I want and I mean it with ALL MY HEART when I say…for you guys to get along and love each other.
LOVE YOUR BLOG!!!

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