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so i have all this stuff for my shop…. but i haven't listed any of it into my new shop because
it looks like a lot of work to do all at once…for a newbie.
i was supposed to have it done today for the big launch.
and i am not ready.
but i am trying.
i hope you still like me.
i will be working all day to get my items listed.
i have the kids all taken care of….
 ha ha ha
ok…. isn't it so beautiful?
i heard that cora's family absolutely loves it.
doesn't that just make you smile from your soul?
then go here to see all the etsy goodies with profits going towards
the cora paige project.
 peace out.
(that is annie btw…not me)
i just love whitni’s comment! add a hand made camera bag to your list if things to make 🙂 this is one of your best shots ever! why you ask? it was captured in an instant of inspiration and proves you wear a camera around your neck at all times 🙂 thanks for putting the etsy link on your site. i just ordered some stuff for the cora fund. What a great picture! I love how you captured the sunlight, and even some prismatic (is that a word?) color. I love that someone else says peace out!!!!! I thought I was the only one on the planet that still says that…and “word”!! Do you say word to???? LOL I’m so glad you clarified that wasn’t you! I was cracking up! cute picture. i though it was you for sure – you replaced bath candles with bath toys. i am headed to etsy now. can’t wait to see all the goodies. cora’s family has to feel so blessed with all the love that everyone is showing. SO I know you have your own crafty things to make in all your crafty coolness but I was just wondering if perhaps you could make a camera bag for Cora Paige along with all the other things, then the first thing I ever buy on Etsy would be: A. Something you made so I know its going to be totally cool and B. Something to help out someone else. Soo..Yep thats all. Oh also, I’m 18 years old and you may quite possibly be one of the coolest people I have ever not met, including a bunch of celebrities. Ok, have a good day! I would love to add my etsy shop to donate to cora’s playground. how do i sign up? Oh my gosh, how do you ever stop laughing? That Annie is so funny. And I wonder where she learned her peace out? That is the BEST picture! awesome! i’m preaching tomorrow and using cora’s story on how god uses the ordinary to do extraordinary things…i can’t wait to see how many more kids are touched and reached by cora paige, joel and jess. That has to be my favorite photo ever. 🙂 can’t get the playground blinkie to work! driving me nuts. I can get it..but with no blinking…and when I try to cut and paste the code, it won’t paste. I want to poke my eyes out. help! I’m terrible with bloggie blinky button stuff…but I will try my darndest to get this button on my blog 🙂 That Annie…she is THE funniest kid 🙂 I’m terrible with bloggie blinky button stuff…but I will try my darndest to get this button on my blog 🙂 That Annie…she is THE funniest kid 🙂 that does make me smile to hear they love it 🙂 i have a stomach virus today…..so, i’m all curled up in front of my gas logs. i just found your blog this morning.at 6:30a.m. as of now, i have read your entire blog. the entire thing. it took me five hours. no, i’m not a stalker. i love, love your decorating style, your parenting style, your photography and your precious children….even lauren in her 14 year old glory. so glad i found you. not glad for a virus on valenhearts day! Look at all those cute Little People animals…I remember those sweet days…I have a couple now and then with my 4 1/2 year old…Happy Heart Day! Holy Crafts, Batman! You do realise of course that due to the overwhelming popularity and gorgeousness of all the Etsy merchandise, you will have enough money to install a “Cora’s Playground” in churches all over your country. Isn’t it amazing what a company of women can do – look what you’ve pulled together in the space of a week. Bravo! LOVE that pic…it made me laugh out loud! xoxo Thanks for adding the etsy link. I just bought something 🙂 Happy Valentines Day! Family 🙂 give Waffle a big old kiss for me… Peace out;) I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now. And I just have to tell you that Annie is the funniest kid ever. She just cracks me up. She has such a great spirit.
        the craft room is overflowing with creativity.
i need to get back to it.
bye.
This makes me want to learn to sew desperately! These pictures are so, so inspiring. My crafty life has been dormant recently, and these photos are just what I needed to get back on track. crazy cool goodness!! That all looks luscious! I linked to you today. 🙂 Happy Sunday. Kelly Wish I was there!!! Pure love….craft on your Craftiness (a title reserved for only the craftiest of crafty people!) holy moses! why did i go to hobby lobby today when i could of just wandered across the street to shop the craft room 🙂 you go girl. Lanny sent me over from her blog. I am glad she did. I am in love with Waffle. YOU my dear are INCREDIBLE!!! I just can’t WAIT to see what emerges from that crafty craftroom 🙂 you always have the most beautiful, colorful photos. i am always so happy when i see them. happy crafting!! Don’t you just love having a place to create?! I’m drooling over the fabric you have~ AMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZZZZZIIIIING!!! I can’t wait to see what you make for Cora!! I will be first in line to buy it! Your colorful pictures have brightened my day! how do you keep your head from EXPLODING from all the crafty possibilities??? don’t know what you’re making, but it must be lovely! CANNOT wait to see what you make with the black polka dot cross fabric cut out I saw! Ooooh, hoping it goes on youth and adult t-shirts! wink- Is this the creative stuff to help Cora’s Playground? God Bless Ya! Ohmygoodness… you and your LOVELY depth of field… SUMPTIOUS photos as ever, sending big love over the pond, soooo sorry to hear about Cora, it broke my heart. The crafting idea is amazing! Good luck, here’s to many happy playdays in Cora’s Playground xx Nice and colorful lol. Have a great Valentines Day! can’t wait to see what you make!!! xo I’m swooning over all of that fabric. Crafting is so cathartic. Oh my gosh! Look at all that amazing, delicious fabric (I think fabric is delicious). I’m so jealous. I can’t wait to see what you make. Is there any room left for you?? Next time I need a little something extra, I think I might have to walk down the street and look at your stash. Can’t wait to see what comes out of there! i ADORE that scrap of Amy Butler fabric in the 8th picture down! I can’t wait to see what you craft, i’m SO excited! 😀 Can I come over and play? wow what fun! come on over and see what’s happening on my blog… Hmmmm, how can I get the Cora botton? please tell me I would love to do my part:) i am salivating….cannot wait to see more! gush!!! looks great, and cant wait… I can’t wait to see what you come up with!!!! I’ll be ready to purchase! oh my gosh – my heart is racing after looking at those pictures!!! Can’t wait to see all the results! so fun! Kelly I love all the photos you take! I am becoming interested in photography, and would like to know what kind of camera, lens, etc..you use. I love all of the photos you take! Could you tell me what type of camera/lens you use? I am wanting to learn more about photography, and am needing some suggestions. i see super fun shirts and fun crafty things happening in there…super fun! I can’t wait to see what you will make. Your craft things look like a candy store! 🙂 I want to buy whatever you make! Everything will be beautiful. Okay..I need to run upstairs..b/c my daughter got a notebook almost exactly like that with all the ribbon…do you sell those? How funny! I am excited to see what you create!!!! Wow! Can’t wait to see what you make. I think I’d buy just about anything you made. I was looking through the pictures of your house yesterday (love it!) and wondered where you get all your bamboo blinds on the windows? Are they custom, or off the shelf? I was out of town when you posted asking for questions about you or I would have asked then. Sorry about the double comment! You better post when all that crafty is for sale!! I want to buy!! Yay!! You better post when you get those crafty things up for sale!!! I am wanting to buy!!! Yay! I love all of your beautiful patterned fabrics and ribbons. Where do you get all of those? Good for you. That is what I should be doing….Instead I am going to sit on my toosh and watch a movie in the rain…. When I was scrolling through the pictures, I saw the second one and my first thought was – OMGOSH, that shopping cart is full of fabric to buy??? Then I realized it must be just a wire basket. You always make me feel like being crafty. I just need to add a couple 2, 3 hours to my day! Oh my, all those delightful prints and patterns just make me want to dive in and be crafty too! My creativity is in high gear…I must make time! I wish I could get my hand on that fabric and ribbon!!!! last week we got miss london for the entire weekend!  she was positively delightful.
no crying.
loves to cuddle…even with craig.
slept 11 hours the second night….too long…made me nervous.
she likes to go on walks and catch bubbles in our driveway.
and waffle loves having her here.
 more snacks for him.
london learned very quickly that if she threw food on the floor…he'd come get it.
it was a constant flurry of people and action during her visit.
but we loved it.
 anytime you need us russ and jenn…we are ready for london.
it's a lot easier than actually having another baby.
we'll just borrow yours.
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the cora playground project is underway.
thank you for all your etsy shop suggestions.
my mind is going 100 miles an hour.
i hope my hands can keep up with all the wonderful ideas you gave me.
i can't wait to get busy in the craft room…i cleaned it….that's a start.
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i love your blog iam tryin to get started. and waffle is to cute… I love this blog. Are your countertops zinc? Waffle is sooo cute! Your dog looks exactly like my dog; I think they are twins. I just stumbled onto your site from a recommendation from Lanny at Simply ME. I love it!!! Your house is absolutely beautiful… I look forward to following along with your blog. Beautiful family too:) that wicker high chair is awesome! London is too cute. I am amazed at the size of Waffle. I know everytime I comment I have to say something about him. He is just BIG and FLUFFY. I want one! Love your floors. I mean the kids are cute too, but wow. LOVE those floors. Okay, that sounds incredibly insensitive. I promise I love children. And that video of your son with the tooth drugs… that’s the best blackmail material I’ve ever seen. look at that precious little girlie! and waffle looks like there’s a little more weight in the middle! ha! LOVE your blog- I’ve been a stalker for a while – your family is beautiful and you have a way with words and pictures- and I just love reading it everyday! I didn’t know Waffle was THAT big – love him! And he’s so stylish with a little turquoise hanging around his neck. 🙂 Sounds like a fun time with Miss London. it’s like she was the ~star~ of the day for everyone! waffle looks so goofy big 🙂 How cute? Love your blog and your family. Borrowing babies is fun. We do that with the nieces and nephews often. Love them and then send them home! I absolutely love Waffle. We have two Golden Retrievers. We will be breeding our female with a standard poodle very soon. So we may have a bunch of little waffles too! Lauren looks so peaceful/in a good mood/loving in the picture of her and London…that sweet little baby should come around more often, might do wonders for Lauren… I am coming over from Simply Me…what a fun blog…I think I may be here to stay:)! London is adorable! Waffle is almost as cute! He looks like a huge muppet. This Lazy Mom loved getting a dog when my kids were toddlers. Tootsie ate up all the crumbs off the floor. And with toddlers there are tons! she is getting so big. her blue eyes are beautiful. i bet you all had a great time. that’s the best way to have a child, for the weekend, they you can send her home. I thought for sure I’d be the only one to fully appreciate that high chair…wrong again. What a find! And it’s true, Waffle is ginormous! And it’s also true that London is a gem. I love her name. I love your house. When we buy a house, I plan on it being a combo of your house and Nie Nie and Mr. Nielson’s house. Love them both. Um…the post was so sweet, but the only thing I could concentrate on was the highchair! WHERE?!?! Did you get that?!?!?!?! That last pic with Talby looks like YOU!!! wow! 6 kiddos in the house…you’re incredible!! we’re really seriously thinking of trying for #4 here before long & i just need to keep reading your blog & see how you handle it all…the good/bad & ugly & even host other’s children:) Meg, That dog is huge , wow , and a wicker high chair come on where do you get this stuff . Waffle is a B-I-G dog!! hehehe! Meg.. I know you get a million questions a day… but that Waffle… he’s really something. I must know… does he shed? I got really close to the computer screen and looked at your floors and I can’t see any hair… either London is precious!! You have the BIGGEST HONKIN DOG I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW…is he going to stop growing?????? Seriously, he is HUGE!!!!! Its good he is a sweet dog or you would clearly be in trouble..lol Cannot wait to see what you come up with for Etsy! did you hear julie's great idea? (click) julie has a tender heart for mommies who have lost their babies much too soon.
she has never even met jess and joel.
but she took action…followed her heart.
after selling MANY of her messy flower headbands for cora paige
realizing how much we all want to give
she decided to ask us for help.
she came up with a super duper plan.
there are lots of crafty ladies are out here in blogland.
many have Etsy shops already…
we can do our own cora paige items and each give to the playground.
what do you think?
i am ready!
i want to craft my heart out for cora, jess and joel.
i want to open an etsy shop for cora, jess and joel.
sooooooo……what should i make?
what do YOU want to see in my brand new etsy shop?!
i need your help.
speak up blog readers.
(can you tell i am excited?!)
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if you'd like to hear cora's service you can find it on our church's website. (click)
it was such a beautiful and emotional service.
everyone loved cora so much…and those chubby cheeks.
the entire family is such a gentle example of faith.
I too admire all you’re doing. Your designs that everyone loves so much on t-shirts and pillows: how about flat and framed with a painted frame? Aqua or hot pink frame on the cupcake design? Anything, anything you make will be so beautiful. I would love to see you make some cute t-shirts, like the ones you made at christmastime. Maybe some with playground equipment sewn on; like a swing, or teeter-totter…. I think anything you would decide to make would be wonderful, and would most likely sell it within hours! I am excited to see what you make!! I am already selling things on my etsy to help baby Cora!! I am so excited to see people really care & are purchasing things!! I love the idea….i think you should make whatever you like the most…..I love your playroom so go look around there for ideas… Sheesh, apparently I’m a little slow to add my two cents. i think anything you make will sell out very quickly – so i recommend you make something that is easy for mass production. i like the bottle caps – seems like you might be able to get an assembly line going. I vote for the girls initial shirts that your girls have worn, also, the cupcake one too! as well as the bottle caps… BIG QUESTION: Once we make the money, where would Jess & Joel request that we send it? Directly to the church at the address already given? (I think I saw that on their blog somewhere?) I think you need to auction off a week-long stay at your house! 😉 We’d all LOVE to come hang out with you and your fun crew and be able to LIVE your blog! 🙂 I was seriously thinking just a couple of days ago… I wonder if meg would make a super cute t-shirt that I could buy for a birthday gift. just thought of another. your polka dot camera strap!!! i would definitely buy one. i’m in. Oh my goodness…you are truly great! I would love to see anything…the skirts you make for your girls..I would love to buy for my ladies..the shirts..the bottlecap magnets..anything! I can’t wait to shop! OH YAY!!! I want some of those little shirts you made for Annie and Talby…but the male gender kind!!!! Oh I’m doin’ a little dance right now…at home, by myself because Meg is opening an Etsy shop AND I get to help Joel and Jess 🙂 Oh heck Meg, I’d buy anything you made 🙂 Things that I’m always looking for on Etsy are cute older kids clothes (size 4-8), maybe i’m not looking in the right areas but they are hard for me to find. The super craft shirts you make for the girls!! You are doing God’s work here Meg…I would love to see anything made from fabric from you…maybe little pillows, girly t-shirts. I also love: I love your crayons and bottle cap magnets too! What if you picked a few things to put in your shop, like the pillows, bottle caps and crayons, but took orders to make them personalized? That way you wouldn’t have to invest too much in something that doesn’t end up selling well. I have a friend who makes stitch markers, she has a couple of samples in her shop but will custom make whatever you want (within reason, of course.) Meg, Anything you come up with would be awesome, seriously. I love all of the ideas folks have already suggested, the crayons, tees, magents & the cute notebooks! Love them all. Oh & your photography (as someone sugegsted) is amazing, I bet some stills of things you shoot would totally sell! Just a few ideas of what you might sell- the neat shirts with sewn on fabrics(cupcakes,flowers etc) Any of your prints on colorful objects. They are all beautiful and I’d love to frame some in my house 🙂 This is such a great idea. Count me in- how can I help? well, after attempting to make your cool letter crayons and failing miserably (they all turned out one yucky color) I would buy those. or your bottle cap magnets! I love them and don’t have the patience to make them! I would love to have some of the adorable pillows you designed around Christmas time. The ones that look like little houses. I would love to be your neighbor in one of those little houses. Bottle cap magnets – I would buy hundreds of ’em!!! How about bottle cap necklaces – the tweens (and their moms) seem to love them. you can make EVERYTHING. Your work is amazing! maybe scrapbook how-tos, actual scrap books that people can just put pix in. Curtains!! I looooove the red ones you made. I’d purchase just about anything from you! 🙂 But….I would special order two little, short sleeved t’s. Size 3 and 6 please! I keep meaning to give them a try, but would love to support the Cora playground at the same time. I vote for the embellished tees. But from what everyone else is posting, it sounds like you could fill a store with all of your crafty-ness! Thank you Megan for all you have been willing to do for Jess & Joel. I’m Jessica’s friend from Colorado…I spoke with you the other day about the pics for the slideshow that we made for the service. Your pictures are beautiful and sooo treasured by the family. I think whatever you make it should be bright green and pink since those were Jess’ favorite colors on Cora 🙂 ….I’m thinking cute bags or purses?? Nothing too hard or time consuming but something we could carry each day. Lot of great ideas on here! God bless you. oh gosh, great idea! I think others have mentioned it…but I really like you bottle cap magnets! The abc crayons – maybe in Cora’s initials and favorite colors? I am going to start making some doll quilts tomorrow to sell in my etsy shop (need to start an etsy shop too 🙂 I would definitely like to see some of those bottle cap magnets. Pillows…like everyone is saying. Your hand towels are a must. Oh and anything else you might have up your sleeve. pillows! like the ones in your playroom. anything you make out of all of that beautiful material would be great! i would also take 5 of your christmas stockings!!!! lamp shades. 🙂 pillows! like the ones in your playroom. anything you make out of all of that beautiful material would be great! i would also take 5 of your christmas stockings!!!! what a great idea! i have been wanting to start an etsy shop. i have a six week old, but if i can get my act together, i would love to contribute. as for you, i definitely think you could sell anything you sew and the magnets that you had so much fun making at christmas. i can’t wait to see what you come up with! This idea excites me and Im thrilled you are doing it!!!!! Im miss this baby and I dont even know her…I just KNOW I would have loved her and her family looks precous. You are very talented…whatever you make will be a HIT and ALL FOR CORA!!!! Definitely the t-shirts! And hand towels! What about some note cards of your photographs? Definitely pillows and magnets! What a great idea, Meg. Megan, I have been considering opening an etsy shop for some time now. I have never met Jess or Joel but was so moved by their story like so many! I would love to make a few special dresses in honor of precious Cora’s life! I believe I have some pics somewhere on my blog of my designs! what a great idea!!! i loved those bottlecap magnets you made. and the cute little tshirts you made for your girls. heck meg, everything you create is awesome!!! Oh boy…I have wanted you to create an Etsy shop for awhile! And now for little Cora…perfect! There are so many things you have made – your etsy could just be a bunch of different things…pillows…bottlecap things…lots of fun stuff! I would love to have some of your fun and bright pillow cases!! Anything with fun and funky fabric for my home, I will purchase! I loved your tshirts and hand towels (that you showed off at Christmas). I think my FAVE are the bottle cap magnets though. I would purchase any (or all) of those. i would love to help support cora’s playground! i’m a big fan of your pillows so i request those! and aprons! i love the idea of a playground in her memory, what an awesome way to honor such a strong little spirit that touched so many people who never even met her or her family… I think the t-shirts you made were adorable, but I also think your duvets, curtains and pillows, etc. are adorable! You could maybe even customize and offer various fabric choices? oooh, those adorable notebooks with the fabric fringe. i can’t stop thinking about those and would buy one for sure! or two or ten. The t-shirts! YES! Do you do girls hair bows? They are hard to find that are super cute! i love being crafty but I am in the middle of moving, so when you all get more your items posted on etsy, please make postings on your blog so I can SHOP!!! I am always looking for homemade gifts to buy. I would love to donate some pieces from my shop: I’d love a chance to buy one of the cute aprons you made last year at Christmas- and I’m sure others would, too! I’d buy anything to help Cora, and also anything you make (you’re so crafty) – so this is a GREAT IDEA!!!! sounds smart. sounds smart. Hi Meg! you have made so many cute things. but I would love to see some of your photos (prints) up for sale. you take such vibrant beautiful photos. Oh and I’d love to see your adorable bottle cap magnets in YOUR etsy shop!!! they are too cute! xo I posted on my blog earlier today…I’ve come up with a Cora Paige tee! http://www.iloveplum.etsy.com xoxox great idea!!! btw, there will be an honorary gift bag donation of 100 goody bags to Sam Ministries (Homeless Shelter) Am I really the first to comment? Wow… I think should you sell your ABC crayons… they’re so fun and since it doesn’t require a sewing maching you could even get the kids in on it!! especially to the screaming part.
i feel like that today.
in honor of cora's life…
if you want to look back at sweet baby cora's photo shoot
keep praying for them.
it's going to be a very hard day.
and will continue to be….
 they are precious.
the proceeds will go to build the Cora Playground.
this is SO COOL!
go get one in honor of cora.
what a beautiful way to honor her life…
bringing joy those around them.
Are you aware that they are going to be showing David’s video on Inside Edition today? David’s video is on cnn and on cnn.com’s homepage. wow. It’s funny. love the headbands – they are beautiful. on a side note: i’ll be thinking of a little girl i never knew as we raise money again for the annual st. baldrick’s event. my husband is shaving his head again this year to raise awareness for children’s cancer research. so sad about baby cora…what a sweet girl. Cora and her family have been on my heart ever since I found out she was diagnosed with cancer. I know she is dancing with Jesus now, but I am so sad for her family who is left behind. Those headbands are darling. Can grownups wear them? 🙂 After several days of murky and wet weather, the sun is finally shining! It kind of put a bounce in my step this morning and that made pancakes seem possible! So, I tried out the blender pancakes. I added a little bit of ripe banana since I had one and got a big thumbs up from my kids! Best of all, it wasn’t a big deal to clean up. Thanks for the great idea! That video was absolutely hilarious-the hardest I have laughed all day. I would never have had the forethought to have a camcorder in that situation, but if any of my children ever have anesthesia, I will now be prepared with camera rolling. did you see that video on the “soup”. it was so funny. I was thinking about you today…thinking about Cora and Jess and Joel…thinking how incredibly priceless those pictures you took of her back in September must be to them. God bless. Meg, Meg , I am so so sad for Cora’s parents. Somedays it would be nice to understand these kinds of things. It’s hard when we dont know the ‘why’ of it all. Cora’s passing has shaken me so much. How terrible. I can’t find the right words other than I’m sick over it and I’m so sorry for their loss. i can’t figure out where to email you, so i’ll leave a comment. please please leave one at my blog or send it to my address. . . still just in shock & disbelief and i don’t even know them, but can’t keep my mind off of them…especially today! Megan, Hi Meg! Just wanted to share a few lyrics from Jeremy Camp’s new song. Definitely something to hold on to ! my ♥ is with Cora’s family. Thank you for bringing this story to my attention. ALthough I do not know them, they are really inspiring to me. Thanks for the link to the shop, I just bought a pin and am going to put up a link on my site tomorrow. I have had the extreme honor of photographing little ones that are now are in heaven – the gift you gave Cora’s parents is something that they will treasure from here to eternity. It is a humbling experience to be able to give parent’s a gift like that. Your pictures of Cora beautifully capture a spirited baby girl and her adoring parents… That video makes me wish I would have taken our video camera when my daughter had a cavity filled a couple of summers ago. It was so funny. Sad, but funny. Meg – I posted links to your blog and Cora’s family and wrote a quick little tribute post for them. I hope that’s ok, since we are strangers, really. But all of my “people” are praying and praying hard. Thank you for bringing this to the forefront of our minds. We seem to forget how precious life is and take it for granted within all of our busy-ness. Thank you so much for posting the link to Julie’s shop. Just purchased a headband…what a magnificent way to honor such a sweet baby girl. My daughter will wear it and cherish it as the headband has such a special meaning. My thoughts and prayers are with Cora’s family. I just heard this awful news on another blog; I had forgotten that you had taken pictures of beautiful Cora not to long ago; it just shows you how we are all connected here in blogland. I’m a complete stranger who couldn’t help but be taken in by Cora Paige’s story. I’m SO sorry for all who were close to her. We’ll never understand why some leave us before others. Not for us to understand I suppose. I will continue to pray for all of you in the days ahead. As Moms, our hearts are breaking… thanks for the link to julie’s shop. it is amazing. i bought a pin for Cora. what a beautiful way to remember her. that video is hilarious! – had me rolling… Just picked up a headband and a pin. They are lovely and we will remember her life when we wear them. Isn’t it amazing how God can impact our lives through people we have never even met? Still praying for everyone… What a great video! And a smart dad for capturing that moment. that is such a neat idea to help remember Cora. if i had any good creative talent i’d put it to use too, but unfortunately i’lll just have to buy a headband to contribute. Meg, my heart goes out to you and Cora’s family. Funny video. Just read the update on Cora; I feel sick and sad. What a blessing to them to have you in their lives, and I am sure the photo shoot is a treasure to them now. Give them a hug for me today; I’ll be praying during the funeral. oh my goodness…it is so sad and yet, so funny at the same time! hilarious! when paige got the goofy juice before surgery, she did the “2 fingers” thing too! oops, wrong link. here it is haha that video is too funny. did you see the remix? his dad made it into a rap song. it was funny too! check it out haha! That video is the FUNNEST thing I have ever seen! Bless his heart:) My favorite part is, “Dad…. you have four eyes.” ha! too cute! Still praying for Cora and her family. Thanks for sharing hte video, very funny! too funny. OH MY GOSH! David’s video is HILARIOUS! I’m sure he’ll get a kick out of watching himself today. 🙂
"Mom….pleeeeeeeeeeeease will you tell me how to spell poop?"
"For my birthday i hope i get a REAL baby.
oh wait….i don't want the pee and poop stuff."
 "Mom…did you know….when i stand on my tippy tippy toes…
(stands up up up on her toes reaching high in the air)
i can reach my light!?
i can't when i'm thwweee…but i'm four now."
 "for my birthday will you make me a wedding cake?
with purple frosting?
that tastes like grapes?"
what a goofball.
such sweetness! I love the wedding cake with purple frosting that taste like grapes, too cute winning photos of this silly, silly sweet girl 🙂 You brought back memories for me with your photos. My daughter (now almost 20) had a wicker basket she always carried around with her. It was full of her “peoples” – little play figures that she would line up and create playtimes with. I hadn’t thought of that in quite a while – thank you for the smile. I do love a goofball. How cute. My son lines up his trains like that. I love your stories…………I have 6 kids (four teenagers) and I miss all the “funny” little things they say and do. I wish I would have had a journal back then. Now I am trying hard to capture the funny things that my 8 year old does………….I just posted a funny little story on my blog……….just in case I forget. she is so funny. what are you going to do when she is in school all day. you can get her some of those apples that taste like grapes. not sure if you can fulfill the wedding cake tasting like grapes. well actually, you probably could. GREAT photos! Not to mention such a cute, witty young lady you’ve got yourself Oh man…sweet Annie 🙂 You needed that cuteness today. And I’m sure you will do your very best to make that purple wedding cake for her next bd 🙂 So cute! We have the littlest pet shop “pets” at our house too! grape cake… hey… could work! 🙂 SOOOO cute! Love all the pictures you take of your kids! You inspire me to be better about that! Annie posts always make me smile. Thanks so much for sharing her with us! My all-time favorite was the one with the funny thick glasses a few months back. She is such a doll! My 5 yo was telling us how to “break up with someone yesterday”. Oh my goodness! I don’t remember being like that at his age. Considering the situation the McClenahans are in, I too have been soaking up my children and loving all their craziness and sweetness and beauty. She is adorable…I love the things she says! She’s so cute! I love hearing the things little ones say! How cute, and so funny! Aww, that is adorable! When I was young I also thought “wedding cake” was the Best. Thing. EVER. so I totally agree with her there! Priceless! What a cute post. Wouldn’t it be great if we kept the contentment and hope of a child’s heart through our entire lives? Love her comments!! Sounds like my 5 year-old! By the way, made your cheesy potato soup…..oh my gosh it was GREAT!!! I think I had seconds…no i had thirds!! Hubby just called and asked if I could bring some of it to him for lunch!! Thanks for the recipe! Keeping Cora’s family in my prayers. precious…absolutely precious. i want a birthday cake like that too. Please, pleeeeeease make her a wedding cake for her birthday! And then be sure and share pics with us. 🙂 so cute!!and look at all those little pet shop friends!!! Love those comments! So glad you’re writing them down. Praying for all of you as the tears are flowing! She’s a doll Meg. You’re such a good mom. I’m so sorry about Cora. What a little angel… literally. Keeping you and her family in my thoughts and prayers… Okay how cute is she? and look at all those, well I don’t really know the name of them so I’ll just say toys! glad to see a happy face today, so sadden on the lose of Cora,we would like to know if there’s and funds set-up? please let me know… Have a wonderful day:) |
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Alyssa - haha. that picture is too funny. i kept your blog minimized on my screen for like 2 weeks & read it like a magazine in the mornings. yall are cool. i think you COULD have a magazine! & your new shop is great!
carissa... brown eyedf ox - could i borrrow waffle’s crate! hahahahaha!
Heather Mattos - The shop looks amazing! Love it all 🙂
Heather xo
julie - i love your blog! and i can’t wait to see your etsy shop! i just started putting items in my shop over the weekend and i have to agree with you…listing is definitely a process that takes time! good luck!
Kate Eschbach - You are still LOVE-ED!!!! Can’t wait to see, but take your time… ‘if you want to do things well, take your time go slowly!’
Ann - Hi Megan. I have thought many times about posting a comment, and I’m finally doing it! Your mom is such a dear friend to me, and I so enjoy your blog. My daughter, Emily, is a senior in high school and was looking at your photography. She would love for you to take her senior pictures this spring. Maybe a road trip to Newton for a photo shoot? Good luck getting your craft things listed on etsy. Ann
Staci - Good luck! We will always love you no matter how long it takes 🙂 My kids LOVE to play in Mac’s cage too 🙂
meredith - Like that poster “Keep Calm and Carry On”. You’ll get there. In the meantime, if it all gets too much, I’d be tempted to climb into the dog crate myself with a bunch of magazines and a thermos of coffee. If you throw a quilt over the crate, you could potentially have hours before the kids find you! Hope you have a happy day.
Christine - no need to freak out.
it will all get done, all in good time.
no one will think less of you if you
need extra time to get organized!
the fact that you are adding this to
your plate, doing this project,
is ALREADY great, and truly
inspiring.
angela - waiting patiently……….hope your day was not a disaster!!
Gini - Looking forward to the launch. In the meantime, I am laughing my butt off – Do you know how many pictures of my littlest one I have in the dog crate??? So funny.
Sue - I have pictures like that of my boys. They have big fat grins on their faces all the while being in the dog cage!!! Too funny!
Sue - I have pictures like that of my boys. They have big fat grins on their faces all the while being in the dog cage!!! Too funny!
Amber - I’m so excited to see all the cute things in your new etsy shop. Good luck getting it up and running.
CherryTreeLane - hahahahahha. Laughing so hard!
CherryTreeLane - hahahahha. Laughing so hard right now….
Amber - I’m excited to see all the cute things that will be in your etsy shop. Good luck getting it up and running.
Aubrey - are you going to name your etsy store after your blog? i think it would be perfect if you’re selling whatever floats your boat to make. but then you probably already have your own brilliant idea and i’m turning into my grandma, giving the unwanted two cents. 😉
Aubrey - You should have had her stick her hand out the top in a peace sign.
Talby’s such a pretty girl.
I can’t wait to see what you put up.
Good luck.
Liz - Good luck Meg. 🙂
MGF - Not even a hint as to what might me in your shop…
Take your time, do not rush, open when you feel like you are ready. You want to enjoy it, right?
Starnes Fam - I love this! Can’t wait….
Tami Veer - you’ll have to post your store name when you get all your stuff up! i CAN’T WAIT!!
callie grayson - so cute, does she bite? heehee.
your pup doesn’t look to happy with her in his space:)
I can’t wait to see your store up!! with all your fabulous goodies.
Jen R Sanctuary arts at home - Ha ha funny!
Lee Ann - Can I get one of those for my kids? Can’t wait to see what you’ve listed. Hope you get it all figured out.
danyele - not a bad idea…i might have to try that. bbbbaaawwwaaaaahhh!
Brooke - bwahahahahaha…thanks for laugh out loud moment…that photo is hilarious!
Dana D @BoysMyJoys - Hurry! Hurry! I’m ready to shop!!!
adrienneK - dont feel bad etsy scares me too i have had a site name for a year and have never listed anything!!! i get all pumped up and then i go and look at the whole process…i think this is called laziness (for me ) lol
good muck! i know youll rock it!!
<3
cant wait to make a purchase for such a wonderful cause
Lazy Mom Leslie - I would love to know what Waffle is thinking?!
April - Ok…so my excitement to see what goodies will be in your shop is HUGE….but Oh Honey…not near as HUGE as what all this means…..I get chills each and every time I think about what is really goin on here….strangers….pulling together…to do something wonderful….for a wonderful famly and a sweet little girl…..May God continue to watch and care for them…and bless this effort for Cora’s Playground !!
now hurry up and list something…..
Rachel - How cute is this picture!!!
Can’t wait til you post all the new things!
Lauren - my three year old cousin likes to get in the dog cage and call our dogs saying “who wants to get in the kimmel with me?” (she can’t say kennel)
this horifies her mother.
she’s too cute!
traci - EEEEEEEEEEK….HURRY!!!!!! YOUR DOG, CRACKS ME UP!!!!!
Beth - Can’t wait to see your stuff. What’s your etsy shop name? I’m inspired to make some things for Cora too.
Rebecca Frame - I have just come across your blog in the last couple of weeks and I must confess that I have fallen in love with it (not at all in a creepy way, of course!)…thank you for sharing all of your creativity…it has been a real inspiration to me…much love and thanks from Mesa, Az!
Regina (QueenieBee) - Let me make it even easier…just go ahead and stick something (anything!) in a box and send it to me. I’ll pay you in advance because I know that whatever it is, it’ll be wonderful! 🙂
BTW…what is your shop name? I’ve searched and searched….
katie - I am excited to see what you have!!! I have new things to my shop!!
http://thebuzybee.etsy.com
pam - Can’t wait to see either…please post a link to your shop there lady! xo
sandy toe - How fun…can’t wait to see!
-sandy toe
lulusparkles - oh it is supa easy peasy.
convo me if you need any help chickie!
ForeverFoldingLaundry - Can’t wait to see what you’ve got! I know, it’s overwhelming setting up shop for the first time. Once it’s up, though, you’ll be good to go! Don’t stress. We’re being patient!
I put things in my shop for Cora and they’re flying off the “shelf”. I’m so happy to be able to help in some small way honor her memory!
http://www.loveydoveyclips.etsy.com
~Keri
sarah - It is overwhelming when you start out and are ready to post things, you’ll get it done though!
Can’t wait to see what you post in your shop for Cora!
and the picture…
Hilarious!
PamperingBeki - You’ll be fine.
If you need help, call me.
I have to make, photograph, and list new Cora items today too. Hopefully the kids behave. We don’t have a crate that big. 😉
Anna - Oh Meg, you know we will all wait for you and of course we still like you 😛 Silly girl! I have been checking your shop about every 15 minutes…just waiting. I am ready when you are 😉
Kate - excitement!
and i would’ve looooved having that cage around when i was a kid. i was pretty obsessed with playing like i was getting kidnapped 24/7.
my poor mother.
don’t stress out too much, it’s all good!
-kate
crystal - Yay!!! I can’t wait to see! And you are right…it IS a lot of work to list a bunch at once but you can do it!!