talby spent the week at my parents' house.
lauren was a camp all week.
i had only 3 kids for a couple days…such a change.
on friday i drove with 2 kids to pick up talby and stay overnight.
i took this shot of the sunflowers while driving 55 and not looking through the lens…funny.
as soon as we got to my parents' we went to the pool.
then some fabric shopping at my favorite shop…sarah's.
i loaded up on yummy pretty HAPPY fabrics for pillows!
i don't want to do anything but sit and sew.
when will that happen?
we found caterpillars in their yard.
my sister lorel was searching for more caterpillars for maya.
my parents' garden is getting destroyed by rabbits!
my mom even has a bb gun!
we ate a big yummy dinner.
then went out with my sister & my mom….ended up in a crazy bar with fake wind and snow inside.
we laughed and laughed.
my sister said i was a weirdo-magnet…it's true.
i got kissed by a stranger.
hugged by a different stranger.
it was a pretty wild night for this mama.
i took talby and sean school supply shopping.
why is that SO STRESSFUL???
and WHY do i bring them?
they don't need to be there…i could finish in a third of the time if they weren't there.
when will i learn?!
i bribed annie with a my little pony to keep her quiet…but still had to say many times
"please don't talk to mommy for a little while"
the kids got to go to garage sales with grandpa, which is such a treat!
on the drive home i realized halfway there that we were going to get to the sunflower field at sunset.
i smiled for the next hour.
they got out to see but annie stayed in the car…screaming her head off.
then the woman who lives here came out to introduce herself.
she was so nice.
i shared the blog address with her so she could see my interpretation of her beautiful flowers.
that one in front is a bit deformed…LOVE that.
then carolyn let the kids have a sunflower!
they picked the ones they wanted…they are so HUGE!
if that was my yard…behind sean on the right…i would have a big party on the lawn.
or a wedding.
or a baby shower.
it would ROCK!!!
the best backdrop in the whole wide world.
so that was my weekend.
now we are about to have company for dinner…i tried pioneer woman's potato salad.
happy sunday.
Grammie - Meg, those pics couldn’t be any more precious. Ok, so maybe I’m a little bit prejudiced 😉 Just want you to know that JuJu Bean IS so “squeezie” that I don’t get diddly-squat done all day because I love to give her kissies and squeeze the stuffin’s out of her every few minutes. Well, that and pull her out of whatever she’s into that she’s not s’posed to be into. 😀 Anyway, love your creativity!!!
robin bird - hey meg! i am lovin’ your header! i have to tell you….your photography is so awesome!! you have used you practice sessions well! i love coming to see all that you are up to with that camera. you are fast becoming a real pro at posing (when you do), keeping it sharp (when you can), and post processing goodness! i adore you as you know but still…you are good, very good!
XOXOXOX
Becky @ Farmgirl Paints - The ones of her crying are just the best.
Rebekah - I tried to remember when my daughter was that age that there really was nothing in the world more important for me to do with my time than hugging and kissing her. All too soon they’re on the move and it’s all you can do to get them to slow down for a smooch! I say, “Kiss ’em while you can!!”
Gorgeous pictures!
Kathy - love that baby and her tears!
Cate O'Malley - Love that dress too! I have a similar one for my daughter and I call it her I Love Lucy dress. Just reminds me of Lucille Ball. Great pics!
Hannah - She’s so precious!! Those little tears on her face, my goodness, she’s cute!
Great pictures, thanks for sharing!
Sandy - Good point, Renee! I think from now on before Megan and family go on vacation she needs to let us know where she’s headed and the route they’re taking. That way anyone along the way that wants to have coffee, lunch, pictures taken, etc can schedule with her in advance and they can plan their vacation around it. 🙂 So…how soon will you be traveling through the highly popular *Ohio* for vacation?! It may not sound exciting, but you love Kansas so much and it’s really not much different. 🙂
Sarah - Why do I love that crying one best? Two perfect little tears! What a beautiful baby. Great pictures…are you sick of me saying that yet?
charlane - amazing how they can be like that! 🙂 adorable shots
Sarah - She is so kissable. So cute!!
Great pictures, love the one with her mommy and daddy in the background. Fantastic.
pve - you sure know how to put the “polka” in your photos.
pve
Heather @ Cookie Mondays - LOVE the shot of mom & dad smoochin in the background.
Keri ~ Forever Folding Laundry - What a cutie! The one of her crying is precious!
Jen - I love your mom-and-dad-kissing pictures. so nice.
purejoy - look at those adorable crocodile tears!
alice - funny how fast they get finished sometimes – lol! but, she is still beautiful even with tears in her eyes and on her face :), great pictures!
Renee - If you ever come to VA, you have to come to our house. I would LOVE to have you taking pictures of my kids! Awesome, thanks for sharing. xoxo