we left town on friday one hour later than scheduled….no surprise there. we dropped off waffle with friends.
he got to be outside the whole time with a new doggie friend.
we got in to colorado before dark so the kids got that view…one minute there are no mountians…
i remember my first time seeing that…so awesome.
we checked into a hotel in fort collins, colorado.
and went straight to the pool.
we had two rooms…everyone went to bed at the same time.
then craig and and i watched a recorded 30 rock on a dvd player sharing headphones in the dark.
i saw lauren was reading by the light of her camera.
in the moring, we ate our free breakfast….spilling only one hot chocolate
and dropping one glass syrup bottle.
not bad for our family.
then we were off towards utah.
this picture cracked me up…taken by someone in the back seat…
me using the internet on craig's phone.
i looked back at one point & told craig "everyone is using a personal electronic device of some kind."
kind of funny between the dvd players, video games and iPods how they can all be entertained.
not necessarily okay….but also much appreciated for such a long drive.
and another photo from the back seat…
i love dramamine.
it's my new favorite travel friend.
they were all out for a long time…it was awesome!!
we arrived at our friends' UTAH home early afternoon.
so good to see them!
so nice of them to let us all crash with them…seven is not a small number.
their oldest son josh took us to the skatepark near by so we could see his skills.
not too shabby….
as a mother i was nervous and i kept flinching.
josh was fun to watch
but can you imagine that view at the park? it was everywhere….mountains!!
pretty cute right?
josh is the nicest guy..my kids just adore him.
our friends we stayed with, rod and lynette, were our youth pastors when craig & i were in high school.
(long long ago..)
they had to put up with so much from us as kids…and now they had to put up with OUR kids.
they moved to utah a few years ago to be part of a church plant called
Daybreak.we got to go to it!
that was awesome…we saw their ministry up close…met their friends…we loved it.
rod and allie, their 14 year old daughter play guitar on the worship team.
then you walk out of church and there are those mountains again!
i couldn't get used to it.
we all ate lunch with other friends jason and nicole and their kids after church.
10 children and we actually got to talk…we went to playplace.
what a smart choice…i wouldn't have thought of that.
i noticed that one child is missing here…a twin.
he must have scooted right out of the shot.
they played on this curb for a long time.
so funny what they choose to entertain themselves.
it was fun to check in with jason and see how utah is for them.
they moved to utah from oklahoma.
and i finally met nicole! i've heard about her for years. she's a blog reader. ;)
i got annie down for a nap and immediately the big girls left for….
it was all i had hoped for…i miss that place.
i found goodies. (not the stuff on the car…that's an ikea display)
lauren found goodies.
we saw this license plate right after….very appropriate.
we met up with everyone else for dinner.
pizza.
such good pizza!
then over to boondocks where josh works.
it's got an arcade, lazer tag, go-karts and bumper boats.
so basically….heaven for my kids.
everyone rode go-karts but annie.
oh yes…that means me.
i got to ride.
we said "we're just going for a sunday drive"
and after four laps we asked to quit.
we were the only two out on the track.
we pulled over and i shouted "we're bored!"
the guys were disappointed in us.
the thrill is just not there for me…no desire to beat my friend in a go-kart race…crazy, i know.
we got back and put everyone to bed.
they had a big day of skiing to rest up for.
i sat on the floor in lynette's living room pinning flowers on shirts for etsy.
we all watched a movie…talked and laughed…just like old times.
don't you love the real friendships…that never change…over years and miles?
i do.
ok…that's it for this post.
you are awesome if you made it this far.
it's like getting trapped watching someone slides…sorry.
but just think of the mountains when i bore you.
haydee Tau - There’s that cute shirt I so loved..I made a copy cat although not as cute as yours. My flowers were poufs instead. Thanks for daily inspiration.
adrienne - Meg-
I always look forward to checking out the latest on your happy things list. It is like a “table of contents” to the best magazine ever. Thanks for spreading the joy! Adrienne
Sandy - I saw Angie’s comment about being ready for some more pictures of Waffle and it reminded me to tell you that I’ve been thinking about getting a new dog (had to have mine put to sleep in February after 12 years with our family) and every time I imagine what he’ll look like… … … it’s Waffle!…or one that looks like Waffle! Shoot, I may even steal the name. I mean, that is, if you don’t mind. 🙂
Troy, OH
Mrs. - Meg, I am SOOO happy to see that Hanna coat on Annie. My girls (11 and 9) are this very year in their last Hanna, both are at the big 160 size and the oldest is tired of people telling her how much they like her coat. How did you deal when your oldest tired of the Hanna?
Lisa - YEAH, THAT IS THE BEST ISN’T IT.
HUGS FROM MAINE
Kim - This is just “mid-West” weather! I love being at home and having a low key weekend, so I can totally relate!
karlene - how superbly delightful!!!
Jenny Wenzel - Hi there…I actually live in Wichita and went to Berean, you and your husband look so familiar…I graduated in 1993…it is funny because every now and then I see someone I know on your blog! Anyway…a question…do you have the recipe for the playdoh cookies you did a while ago…I went to the site you got them from and it has changed…I’d really love it! Thanks so much – Jenny Wilson Wenzel
Laura - thanks for sharing your snow storm, I gardened all weekend, and am looking forward to summer, already.
I LOVE Annie’s coat!
Her leggings are cool too!
Best- Laura
Laura Phelps - should have spent my weekend with you
took four kids for two days to disneyland for my daughters birthday
it was fun
and exhausting
more exhausting than fun…for me at least
time to make some coffee…
glad you found the time to do very little…
chas at the wild raspberry - it was a beautiful snow…big cottonball flakes coming down.
i love the way the sun was caught in that first picture…really lovely.
chasity
Staci - We were supposed to get at least 6 inches of snow….turned out to just be rain 🙁 We were sad 🙁 Ah well, I’m movin’ on to Spring!!!! Your right…those days when there’s not ten bazillion things on the schedule is SUPER nice 😉
Julie K. - Great pictures Megan! I love Annie’s sense of style. :o) I have a photography question for you … how did you get your snow to look white? Maybe it helped that the sun was out … I was taking snow pictures this weekend under cloudy skys and they kept coming out grey or blue! I finally converted one to black and white but even that doesn’t look totally white … what’s your trick?
Wendy - Cute leggings on Annie! Great pics.
Rach - I was wondering how you guys were doing when I heard about the storm. I knew there’d be snowy pictures at some points so thanks for posting them. They make me smile and realize how much I miss the snow some days. Damn this blasted sun all the time. 🙂
Jenn Thomas - It was fun to not be expected to do much this past weekend. London and I stayed in our pj’s ALL day on Saturday except when we went out to play in the snow – when we came back in we put them on again. Great pictures.
Keri - A weekend without an event to carpool to?? How perfect! The kids are adorable – love the pink cheeks!
You might find this hard to believe but I’ve never seen snow falling! I’m a Calif native & we don’t get snow here where I am, and while I’ve been to the snow, I’ve never been while it’s snowing. Can I come hang out there during your next blizzard? =)
Angie - Am thinking we are due for a picture of Waffle!
Trish - sounds like my kind of weekend 🙂 I don’t mind the snow if it would melt FAST!
our weekend was filled with all things at home… except Addie was puking her guts out 🙁 not exactly stress free!
Now she’s asking for spaghetti? at 10:30 in the morning, crazy girl!
Shana - Ditto sister! (okay, we only rented 5 movies!) The perfect weekend in my opinion.
kristi rediske - Love the pics-love the shirt and coat your daughter has on-do yo make those? So Cute.
Kellie - That’s why I love severe weather down south (as long as no damage is done) It’s a good excuse to hunker down and be still and enjoy the simple life!!!!! Glad to know ya’ll cancel things there when it snows too – I thought they only did that down south here where it only snows once every 5 years and everything shuts down for a little dusting!!!!
Jess - I love spring! I have been ready for spring since the first day of winter!!! And yes, YAY for relaxing weekends! I hope to have one this weekend, the kids start spring break!
I became addicted to your blog because of your photography and your love of color. Thanks again for the picnik link. I can’t believe that I’ve been in the dark about this site! I am having too much fun messin’ around with everything.
sandy toe - Those type of weekends bless my soul~
sandy toe
robyn Beckley Vining - we were hoping for a blizzard, too. nep. just a tiny little snowguy.
lo-hove that shirt on annie! did you make that? too cute!
robyn Beckley Vining - we were hoping for a blizzard, too. nep. just a tiny little snowguy.
lo-hove that shirt on annie! did you make that? too cute!
purejoy - even though snow in the spring can be a real mood killer, i think what’s great about a spring snow is just like you said. big chunky flakes, good packable snow, not bitter cold, and it’s gone. and you don’t have to look forward to 4 more months of that. it is really a recipe to stop and enjoy. loved the pix.
Steph - Meg, what fabulous photos as always! Your kids are adorable and always look like they are having so much fun! It sounds like you had my kind of weekend.
We had snow on Sunday, and we stayed inside in our jammies all day. It was heavenly! I made 3 loaves of bread and homemade cinnamon rolls and we just hung out and relaxed. I love days like that, because they are so rare with all of the kids’ activities.
I’m glad you had a wonderful and relaxing weekend. 🙂