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June 11, 2012

well….another craft weekend is past and i am feeling fabulous.
and sleepy.
12 wonderful women have blessed my life again.
it was a great one.

i was thanking God all weekend for bringing Craft Weekend to be.
thankful for each woman he has brought here.
thankful for Him knowing just who to bring for each weekend.
i am so grateful.

and i kept thinking over and over how God brought kimberlee into my life so sweetly.
when i took her girls photos 4 years ago we could never have imagined what the future would hold for us!

her talents for craft weekend are amazing.
her cooking is a true gift.
everything she makes tastes so SOOOO good.
and then she brings it with a cup of coffee to go with it!
she has a servants heart and loves to give the gift of relaxation to the women who come to CW.
everytime she serves a meal i feel so incredibly blessed.

she is also very organized.
when you get the special invite to CW….she is the one who wrote it.
she keeps track of all the details of who and when and where the women are coming.

she tells me when i need to focus and what to be focused on. :)
i am so thankful for that.

she is thoughtful too!

i am so grateful that God knew that i would need kimberlee.

she is awesome.

thanks kimberlee for making craft weekend so totally great.
thank you for being the most fun person i could work with….ever.

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the winner for the HAPPY HOME book by Jennifer Paganelli is…..

This book looks incredible! I'd love to win. Thank you for the chance!

Posted by: emily (justem) | June 05, 2012 at 01:56 PM

email me with your address and i will ship it out right away. :)

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and have you seen this video?
it is so stinkin' cute.
that is one lucky lady.

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seriouslysassymama - That was the best video ever! Reminds me how much I love my lovin man!

Corey - Thanks so much for sharing the proposal video….it made my day!

Lisa - Over the years I’ve realized not everyone has awesome REAL friends. Always thanking God for mine too!
That video… I LOVE. I listen to that song every day. No joke. LOVE it! 🙂

Jana Banana - I’m finally getting around to leaving you a comment….I’m not sure how I arrived at your blog, but since I have, I’ve loved following along and find your photography fantastic! I’m so inspired by your crafting and the craft weekends you’ve established; incredible! I’m so glad you have such a neat friend in your life, too. Thanks for sharing your positive energy and creativity.

jacqui anderson - omgosh!!! that was so stinkin cute, bought tears to my ears!!

Angela - My 16 year old son showed me that video, needless to say I thought it was even sweeter that he appreciated it too.

amy jupin - kimberlee is awesome.
i am so happy you introduced us too!
i bet this post really touched her heart.
awwww, group hug!

Cathy - Great video!!

Aby Gittings - OMG!! BEST proposal EVER!!!! I am crying!!! Soooo very cool!!

Melissa - Oh my! First of all, what a sweet post of appreciation for Kimberlee! I’m sure she knows you appreciate her, but it is nice to be reminded every once in a while. And second, I was crying into my coffee with that proposal! How sweet that he would go to all the trouble with all those people and how much they must love the two of them to practice and get it down pat! Amazing! That is something none of them will ever forget. Thanks for sharing that, I loved it!

Kimberly Dial - Isn’t that just like God? 🙂 I can tell that you & Kimberlee make a great time … I hope to meet you both some day!

HandbagPigtail - Kimberlee sounds like an amazing blessing for sure and thank you for telling her so. I’ve always been baffled that people, in general, don’t tell others how they truly feel until its too late and the other person is lying at the front of a church in a casket. I’ve made it a point in my life to love on and appreciate those around me NOW.
Just yesterday we lost someone very dear to us but there’s peace in knowing we told him how much we loved and appreciated him…and often. And now he’s in glory with Jesus:)
Praise God for sweet friendship and time to recharge, right?

Karen Giddings - Kimberlee is an incredible lady (and so are you!). I speak for myself and Tracey that we are so in your fan clubs. 🙂 You touched our hearts and we are forever grateful for our experience at last month’s Craft Weekend. God is so good.

annie - AMAZING!!!! That’s awesome!!!!
What a great way to start my Tuesday morning off with a smile!!!!!

Beth Ann - What a super fun way to be proposed to!!!!

summer - Oi, that video began a two hour happy/ugly cry festival between YouTube proposal/military homecoming videos and myself. But it was cathartic, even if it made me talk my hubby’s ear off that night all about proposals and homecomings 🙂 I am such.a.girl.

Jen Brandt - What a sweet post about Kimberlee. I’m sure you made her heart smile.

Kim - Don’t you just love it when you find a friend that brings out the best in you? That makes you even better than you already are?
My daughter (she’s 11) has recently made a new friend. They bring out the best in each other. It is so cool to see. It is such a neat experience for the girls to have early on, to learn that some people bring out the best in you while others, well, not so much. I am so thankful for that other little girl! She has brightened my daughter’s life, just like Kimberlee has brightened yours.

TAB - What a blessing to have such a special friend.

Sara Torbett - Glad you have Kimberlee and that another weekend was God-sent! I’m curious-what’s on the sign in the pic with Kimberlee and the big vase of flowers?
Can’t wait to see more Craft Weekend pics!

Tracie - I was just sobbing while I watched that. Awesome!

Amy Lynne - Oh my word! That was the best proposal! What a great way to start out together!

jen - thank you for putting joy in my morning. that was the best proposal ever! tears, smiles and coffee. xoxo. thanks!

happygirl - You certainly are blessed to have Kimberlee in your life. God is good, all the time. 🙂

Gemma - All teary eyed from that proposal video. So cute!!!
Gemma xx

Carolyne - Meg, I think you need to do an international craft weekend!! Us aussies are missing out big time and you are a big tease in waving this wonderful weekend in our faces. Not fair!!!! (stamping my feet on the ground)…I love hearing about these weekends and look forward to all the mischief you gals get into. Seriously we need to look at getting us over there to craft house. hugs.

Pat - What a grand proposal!!! Oh, and the craft weekend is good, too. LOL

Stephanie - You and Kimberlee are so cute.
And I am totally teary eyed after that proposal!!

alimoll - I pray EVERY DAY that I get an invite to Craft Weekend! What a blessing that would be! But, I am patient. I can wait. I love that you do this Meg, and that you have a friend like Kimberlee to help you make this all happen! God Bless you both!

Terrie - Ok…my turn to make you cry! Sweet proposal!!!
Of course…it doesn’t hurt that I spent the day with my dear friend and her daughter
making their wedding invitations!
Can’t wait to hear all about another fabulous craft weekend!!
Rest up!

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Best Video Ever. Crying!
And yeah. Kim. Burly. rocks. 🙂 hugs to you!

Katie - Meg – May I ask where you purchased the rainbow bead necklace? Thank you
-Katie

emily (justem) - Hey! That’s me! What an awesome surprise! I will contact you! 🙂
And I LOVE that proposal video…I was making everyone I know watch it… 😉

Heather S. - You have to be totally confident that the answer is YES, dontcha think? 😉 Cute video!

Ann Williams - Hi! I have been reading your blog for a long time now…I don’t know…about a year the way time flies? Just wanted to say thank you for the fun and inspiration! Craft Weekend looks like the most amazing experience! I would sooooo like to do that and spend a weekend with faithful, fun, funky ladies! How do you get on the list for future weekends? 🙂

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instagrammy

June 7, 2012

i have been loving using my phone to take pictures.
it's convenient and nice to capture little moments that don't NEED a big camera.
i think i need to apologize to Droid. i thought your camera stunk….i have changed my mind.
i still wish i had an iphone but i don't need it and i think that this is working out just fine.

i love the square shape and all the frames and filters!
and it is a happy place full of happy people.
i love all the chit chat that goes on too.

you can follow me if you'd like…. @ meg duerksen.

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kimberlee and i are setting up for craft weekend all day today.

i have to get a ride to the craft house because last night i left my car keys there!
duh.
i think it's safe to say i have a few too many irons in the fire this week.
but by tomorrow it will all work itself out.

happy thursday.

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AllenCarlos - Seeing little items of your lifestyle every day creates me satisfied. And I 100% didn’t remember you have a Android. You are rockin’ the gary. Eat many cheesecake for me.

Alice Nakles - Love all your photos!! I was just wondering where did you get the “Annie” pillow? I love it and wanted to get one for one of the girls I nanny for, it would make a great birthday present. Thanks so much!!

Kelly - I cut my hubby’s hair too. Kelly

denise@victory rd. - cutting hair outside…been there done that. it’s the only way.

Sarah - I think it’s Annie jumping off the diving board, right? Well anyway, that one stopped me in my tracks and my stomach went into my throat… I don’t know why … I guess cause I never jumped off a diving board that high until I was much older than her. She’s a brave little one.
Love each of the shots.

garage equipment - I love the way you set up your weekend. You looks like having fun and full of activities. I hope I can have a great weekend like that with my family.

Alyson @EisleyRae - I love following you, so much fun. Your kids are the cutest. The succulents are just gorgeous. Hope you’re having another amazing weekend at craft weekend.

Tanda - I know you are reading Kisses from Katie so I thought you would enjoy my post today. 🙂
http://themaguirehouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/tim-katie.html

Heather F. - Love the homemade menu. My kids used to do that, but their restaurant was a little cheaper 🙂

Jamie - Following on the Insta…I am completely in love with IG. I have been on for almost a year, but didnt really find my groove until 6 months ago or so. Its the best!

Christina - I can’t believe you took those with your phone…especially the action shots! They’re so great! I have an android too…it takes terrible pics though!

Chrissie Grace - these pictures make me happy…
I hope one day I’ll be at Craft Weekend with y’all 🙂

Heather in Ohio - Love your blog & love that you are on instagram! Thanks for sharing your life! How do you do the instagrams with multiple pics in 1 frame?! Love that!

Jennifer@beautyinbloom - I love following you on Instagram! I locked myself out of the house this week without car keys, the kids had not eaten lunch yet and the girls got out of the van and locked the diaper bag inside! My husband had to drive home 45 min to let us back in! Not one of my finer moments 🙂
Hope you have a great weekend!

Lorelei Eurto - sometimes i DO think my morning coffee is worth $200. 🙂

roganne - i can’t believe that your kids jump off of the TALL diving board! they are so brave!!

tina - just joined instagram myself… started following. i was lucky enought to upgrade my phone after having my old cell phone for a little over four years. the guy at the phone place told me i had a dinosaur of a phone, lol!!
p.s. i’d love to figure out how to do the collage….if anyone has any insight i’d be very thankful 🙂

marcie - I understand your “too many irons in the fire” comment. I did a post a few weeks back about how I came home to find the mayo on the counter and the Mod Podge in the fridge 🙂
Your craft weekends look like so much fun!!
Marcie

Kerstie Pederson - Is that Annie jumping from the diving board!?! Oh smokes… I wouldn’t do that and I’m 38, ha ha ha!

beth - I’m so glad you mentioned Droid– when I got my phone just a few months ago, there was no instagram for Droid and I haven’t checked since. yea for instagram! and yea for you mentioning it! 🙂

seriouslysassymama - Happy Thursday! All I have done is run errands today. A fw more to go. A few more to go, and we will be done. I am so ready to get my house put together after the move. Almost there. Your younger daughters remind me of my three girls. Sisters are the best!

tiffany gardner - wish i could be crafting with you all! happy weekend!

sandee prince - already a follower 🙂 because i love your positive attitude on life!

Kelly - Are you reading Kisses From Katie? I just read it the week before last and have been turned inside out by it. (if that’s not what you’re reading, I highly recommend it :))

Liberty - What are you reading?? Looks good…

Jessica Johnson - Seeing little pieces of your life every day makes me happy. And I 100% forgot you have a Droid. You are rockin’ the gram. Eat lots of cheesecake for me.

Jenn - I can’t wait to come to craft weekend and meet you ladies someday! Have fun setting up today :). And send some of that Kansas sunshine my way would ya? Woke up to 32 degrees and frozen tomato plants this morning! What the heck? Happy (almost) weekend to you!

Sharla - Is that your vertical garden?! So pretty!

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Have a great weekend! I’ll be lifting you and Kimberlee up in prayer with the new group of lovely ladies!

Melissa - The prices of your daughters’ food menu were cracking me up!

Lauryn - Good grief… Talby is such a beauty. Every time I see her, my heart melts and feels at ease. She has such a peace to her… I love her, as I do all your children 🙂

april - I follow you on the gram and love all your happy pictures, especially the margarita pics…..ahem. 🙂

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6.2

June 4, 2012

a few months ago my running buddies and i decided we'd sign up for a 10K to keep us motivated.

it was hard to keep running some mornings but most of the time we made the effort.

this weekend….we did it!

i am sure you know how hard it is to have time with girlfriends.
so instead of just never seeing them….we meet up to run.

and to distract us from the running we talk about what is going on in our lives.

we each ran the whole 6.2 miles….no walking.

woo-hoo!!!

these are positive, encouraging, Godly women that i love.
we support each other.
we lift each other up.
we are happy for each other when good things come.
we pray for each other.
we want to see the best for each other!
they are so special to me.

i am so proud of all us for sticking with it and working hard.

when we were done…we weren't even exhausted.
we all agreed we could've kept going.

sweet.

our post race tradition is starbucks and the spa.

this time we could only do starbucks because we had to get back home for our kids' swim meet.
but next time…

we are going to the spa.

and there IS a next time.

10 miles.

in the fall….it's ON!

and there is talk about a half marathon but that scares the heck outta me right now.

some of you have asked me about specifics on my personal running gear….

let me tell you that this sports bra has been A W E S O M E!!!

i used to have to wear two sports bras to run…until i found this.
it's my fave.
it's available on amazon even….i got mine at Dicks Sporting Goods.

it's not cheap…but it's about the same as having to wear two before….and it's totally worth it.

i love the C9 running stuff at target.
love these capris….

and i actually just got this running skirt!!! first shorts and now a skirt?! who am i ??

i love my bright happy shoes. i have had NO problems with the Nike+ Free Runners.
love them.

of course you don't NEED any of these things to be a runner….except maybe the bra.
but happy shoes or a cute skirt makes it a teensy more enjoyable.

🙂

so….my main advice for running….what has been the best for me?

friends.

running with other women keeps me accountable and movitivated and keeps running fun.

find some friends and start walking or jogging.

i liked this.

and kinda hate it too.

but mostly it made me smile.

all this talking about running is making me want to get out there and GO!

i guess i will.

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josy - Anyone who can run and talk at the same time is a superstar in my book!

Julie - I’ve been doing the double-sports-bra thing for years, and hated it. Based on your recommendation, I swallowed the money guilt and went right out to get that bra. I don’t usually do that, but I figured you wouldn’t steer me wrong. After my “long” run this morning, I can safely say that it is everything you said it would be. I really really appreciate it. Thanks for being a running inspiration to me.

Jennifer - Hey Meg…love this post. Congrats–that is so awesome! I turned 40 this May and have been feeling this sense of urgency that I need to get back into some sort of work out routine. I have for the past few years since my son was born just put it on the back burner. Your enthusiasm has motivated me to get more serious about getting my booty in gear. 🙂

JoLynn - So inspirational! I am overdue right now for baby #4, but running looks fabulous! 🙂 I would love to get into it once I recover. Do you have an iPhone that you listen to music? I am really behind the times when it comes to technology, but would love to buy something good to listen to tunes on for motivation. Thanks and keep up the hard work! 🙂

Christina - That is sooo great! You have been very inspiring to me with all of your running. Congratulations on doing this race!

nicole i - bravo!

Katherine @ Grass Stains - Meg, I’m sure someone’s already sent this to you, but just in case they haven’t … I’m in love with some of these floors! I thought they’d look terrific at the Craft House. 🙂 http://twentytwowords.com/2012/06/03/huge-bright-geometric-floor-designs-made-with-ordinary-vinyl-tape/

Tracy Fisher - you inspire me! and i love your stories about your friends. good friends are such a great thing! tracy

Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft - Hey Meg, I saw these today and they reminded me of you.. 🙂
http://www.itstaylormade.com/2012/06/mini-fabric-lamps.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+itstaylormade%2FwPIG+%28Taylor+Made%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

karen - I didn’t even know running skirts existed!! yay! I have pink adidas trainers and I’m certain they give me wings!
On a side note, I just saw the orange You is…throw pillow you make on Pinterest!!! I am inlove!! I am in the middle of making my homeschool room and just painted it SR robins egg blue and that pillow would be the happy in the room!! WOuld you consider making one for our room?? You are so gifted!! And where did you even find cursive writing fabric??? I think I have a crush!
karenevoy@hotmail.com
http://oakhillsacademy.wordpress.com/2012/02/08/reclining-dad/

Tiffany - So awesome!!! Congrats on 6.2 miles, I always say running is not for me. Maybe I need the cute skirt? Nah, bur some inspirational friends would certainly do it.

Amy @ Little for a Little While - Was it a coincidence that you ran 6.2 miles on 6/2? What a great feat, good for you girl!

Nicole Wight - This is SO, SO inspirational & informative! Woohoo! Keep it up, Meg!

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - Yay Meg…You go girl!

Tanya - Congrats Meg!
I just ran my first 5k race weekend 2 weeks ago. I loved the energy. Pretty great…and addictive. My sister treated me to a LuLu Lemon outfit for race day! WOW 🙂
Yay for running!!!!

shiela - that was quite ssstrange that my previous comment got erased for some reason…? don’t feel like re-typing everything again & if this message gets “erased” as well…then, oh well!

Emily B - That is awesome! You look amazing! Races freak me out. But you’ve been (your 100 mile month), and are continuing to inspire me to keep running! Thanks for that.

Megan - Absolutely amazing! I am just starting on 5k’s and am so thankful for the inspiration you are!

elz - Congratulations. Be careful, I started with 5 and 10ks and now I’m a half marathon runner! You know, you can easily run twice as far as you’ve run before. Meaning, you gals are ready for a 1/2 marathon! Don’t be afraid to walk when you run (walk 1 minute every 10 minutes or so), it’s actually better for your muscles in the long run (ha ha, pun!). It keeps you fresher longer.

Ashley - Congrats! I think you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to add mileage, once you get past that 10K distance. It is daunting, of course, but seriously once I did seven miles it seemed like oh heck, what’s another mile? Good luck with the 10 miler, and I say go for it. Find half to sign up for! You can do it!

Kimberly Dial - So awesome! Congrats to you & your friends!

steph - way to go meg!!!!
so proud of you girls.
i always find a race gives me a kick in the pants and running is easier when i schedule it in.
so if i’m training, i’m more inclined to get out there.
sometimes i just ‘train’ pretend so that i get lots of mileage in.
i’m so sneaky! ha ha!
i love it though too… and i love running with my BFF.
we call it “coffee time” without the calories. 😉
right now i’m training for my third half marathon.
it’s on father’s day.
i’m sorta freaking out but excited too… in a barfy kinda way.
make sense?
ha ha ha!
i’m encouraging YOU to do a half too!
you will love it!
honestly!
lots of hard work but such a great feeling afterward.
if you want some training tips ever, feel free to email me.
i have always followed a very easy training plan.
only involves running 4 times a week.
3 shorter runs during the week and 1 long run on the weekend.
doable, for sure!
there’s nothing like the feeling of finishing the half too…
like having a baby without drugs.
super crazy hard… think you can’t do it… then it’s over… and you feel like a million BUCKS!
awesome!

roganne - you are so inspirational! i totally hate running. if i have to run, it is usually only because i am being chased! great job!

Kristin S - So proud of all of you! I’ve never run with a group because I love the alone time but I like this concept for encouragement.
I got achilles tendonitis in both feet (waaaa) four weeks and two days ago and haven’t run a step since. It is HARD. I miss it. I feel like a crazy, psycho woman missing running. I mean, I miss ice cream, but running?!?!
Thanks for the tips. I’m always on the hunt for a good sports bra. The cross back ones always seem so complicated but yours has a zipper! Brilliant. I get mine from Title Nine.
Run for me!

amy jupin - soooo proud of both you and jana!
this takes time and dedication–to running and to each other!
way to go girls!
p.s. va-va-voom! hotness.

Katie Jones - How did you get started like did you do a program or something?
Also still wondering about your devotional you were reading last week??? Which one is it????

Heidi Jo the Artist - So proud of you! 🙂 I have a ways to go, but I keep chugging along each week. Really hoping to try out that sports bra. I wear two when I run right now, and sometimes I think I need three, so I definitely know what you mean!! What headphones do you like? I remember you said you listen to music most of the times you run by yourself. I’ve got cheapies right now, but want to invest in a nicer pair that will stay in my ears well. I wish I had a lot or even ONE girlfriend that liked to run in my area. My brother runs a lot and between him, you, and another person online I know, you guys really inspire me. 🙂 I’d run with my brother, but man I got the short end of the stick and have super short legs compared to him and even if I was in pristine shape he would leave me in his dust… Trying to get my hubby and my oldest son to run more. My oldest son really wants to get a medal; my brother has gotten several and that is great encouragement for him. I really need to push it up a notch though, did lots of walking over the weekend so that made me feel better than doing nothing. I started doing stretching and some yoga over the past month. Every morning I had bad back pain the day after I would run or walk lots. I can’t believe how much of a difference it makes. Last night I was in a lot of pain from walking so much over the weekend and I just did the stretching even though it was painful, and wow felt pretty good this morning. So that is my advice if anyone ever asks you about backpain. 😉 Have a great week!

Suzanne - Great job, Meg! I am starting the Couch 2 5K program – I really LOATHE running. But I really need to get in shape, and I set a goal of running a 5K, so….

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - I am so happy for you! That is fantastic!

april - You look sooooo great!!! Congrats on the race! xoxo

April R - Yeah you guys! 🙂 That’s so awesome!
and I can see how those shoes would make running happier 🙂 super cool!

happygirl - You are a ROCK STAR! You look great. Good for you. 🙂

Jenna@CallHerHappy - I need to get back into running. I was in a running accident a couple of years ago, and I’ve had a hard time starting up again. Prayers for me? I’ll say some prayers for you that keep getting more awesome!
Jenna
callherhappy.com

Christy K - This is awesome Meg… way to go!

Londen - congratulations! I will do any kind of workout but hate running, always have. you are looking quite fit btw!!

Seriously Sassy Mama - I so love to run. I just started, and hope to run a 5k in a year. I actually like running by myself. It gives me time to listen to music, think, and talk to God.

Jennifer - Congratulations! That is quite the accomplishment. I’m not a fan of running, but I go to a bootcamp 3 days a week and we do lots of running. What keeps me going…..friends. You are so on the money with that. They motivate and empathize about the pain and being tired. Thanks for the tips on the running gear. I agree the Under Armour bra is the best and have wanted to know which shoes you had…so cute!

Laura Wilder - Wow Meg – Awesome AWESOME job! Just yesterday I was checking back in your posts about running music. I just started back up again after a long hiatus. 🙂 It makes me feel free.

Sandy - Way to go! That is awesome! I want to be a runner but I am no good at it. I’ll keep CrossFitting and working on my running. …

the whyte house - congrats!!
my friend shelly was at the gorun booth there. she also posted kansas.com’s photos from the race. her hubby is the one blowing the bubble w his gum! haha.
http://www.kansas.com/2012/06/02/2357578_a2357528/2012-kansas-health-foundation.html

Terrie G - Oh.My.Gosh. I’m almost embarrassed to show my age…I was one of your dear sweet running friends’ youth group leader! LOVE that girl!! She has such a sweet spirit about her! I’m so happy that she has sweet, wonderful, faithful, Godly women like you in her life! Puts a smile on my face!
Congrats on your accomplishment!!

Holly - congrats Meg! That is awesome! We are doing a color run here in Nashville in October. You need to see if there is one close to you because you would LOVE it!

Ashley - I am so proud of you…and in awe of you. That is a LONG run, a REALLY REALLY REALLY LONG run in my book. Great job friend!

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awesome day.

June 1, 2012

the farmers all around us were cutting wheat on wednesday.
everywhere we drove there were fields full of combines and trucks….so awesomely kansasy beautiful.
i was driving sean to a friends house wednesday evening and a storm blew in.

it was a BIG storm.
so big that i turned around and knocked on a friends door and said "can i come in till the storm blows past?!"
it was freaky.
trees were falling down!

we made it home safely and a few hours later my sister and nieces came for a visit.
poor thing had to drive in the rain the whole time.

the storm knocked out the power so the morning was lovely and quiet.
no tv just LOTS of art. :)

my sister saw a turtle just outside our door!
it entertained us for awhile…. a sweet little box turtle.

he went in the glitter from the art work…. ha!

talby wiped the glitter off.

turtles are cool.
we put him back in the yard and went to the neighbor's pond to look for frogs.

talby caught this one right away…. it was HUGE!
Yay for the new target butterfly net!

no one would pick it up…..

so i had to lead by example.
"Come on girls….nothing to be afraid of!"
it wasn't nearly as slimey as i thought.

the nicest dog (when he isn't stealing our potato chips)

we found this GIANT striped feather.
it's so pretty.
we don't know what bird it's from….but we will google it.

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they caught five teeny frogs and almost caught several more big frogs.

lauren was exploring with us…she was REALLY good at catching frogs when she was little…it was her favorite.
she almost caught this SNAKE!!!!!!!!!

after the snake left we saw all these frog eggs?!! awesome!
there are like….1000 eggs? so cool.
also there were tadpoles all over the pond.
we were all so happy and having a great time….

until we weren't.

HA.
annie lost her balance and SPLASH!
it wasn't deep and no snakes were nearby…. i pulled her out real quick.
it was more surprising than anything.

after annie got a bath…. we went over to the arboretum.
and out for ice cream.

talby had a softball game at 6:00 and she did great! she was first base several innings. i loved seeing that!

we came home and set up the tent and made a fire!
we are so outdoorsy.
🙂

sean was the only "MAN" to help us because scott and craig were gone.
he was essential in the fire building.
how awesome is the fire pit at the farm?

we roasted weenies for dinner….in our jammies.

hot dogs, carrots, cucumbers with ranch, chips and s'mores…..YUM.

we set up the movie and the girls watched RIO from the tent up on the barn.
and they fell asleep!!!
and slept out there all night…we were shocked.

fabulous awesome day.

and now we are being treated to "restaurant" from the little girls.
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Cori - I am coming to join your family. What an amazing day!

Tina I - Note to self, rent a house in the country in a small Midwestern town. You will have the most amazing adventures!

Jenn - Just down right awesome! Good memories being made.

jeannett - just a few things:
1) my kids think frogs come from the pet store.
2) it’s not slime. it’s mucus. (that’s a line from the movie princess and the frog.)
3) but the real question is: did you put the turtle back?

Mary Ward - Have a collection of the same feathers…..we have nesting barred owls. Yup, thats what they are!!!

Kelly - Sounds like a GREAT day! looks like it was a little cool with all the hoodies everyone had on. Nice!
Fun to see Lauren. I love teeny tiny frogs so that picture was great to me. Kelly

Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode - I love roasting weinnies. So fun and summery. Your summer is already really fun. Love that Lauren was exploring with you guys. I know those times are fewer and farther between. Why do our kids have to grow up?! Happy summertime Meg!

Jenna@CallHerHappy - looks like a turkey feather! good thing it isn’t november 🙂 also, i love that turtle. he is so fancy with his glitter. fancy fancy turtle!
Jenna
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TAB - Awesome day for sure!!! I love kansas! I’ve been following your amazing blog for a while but have never commented, I’m commenting shy. I really enjoy your enthusiasm and how much you enjoy your kids. 🙂

Tiffany - YaY!! to Sean getting to be the man of the house and working it out for you damsels in distress.

Lorel - I love this! and I love you all very very much! Thanks for treating us to a wonderful restorative visit. I am just so happy right now. 🙂

Christy K - Looks like it was, most definitely, an AWESOME day! (Other than Annie falling in the pond, poor girl!) You are a much braver Mama than I, getting friendly with that frog… yikes! Hope you and the fam have a great weekend! 🙂

Kathryn Goertzen - cracks me up that you snapped a picture of Annie after she fell in! It’s like when a little kid unrolls ALL of the toilet paper and you just have to get a pic of it before you scold . . .

stephany - You are a brave mom.
I have a feeling I am going to have to suck it up one of these days and pick up frogs and snakes for my kids.
That’s a wild turkey feather.
How do I know? My dad and husband hunt…and have hunted turkey in Kansas…and Colorado…and New Mexico…and New York…and Oregon.
I’ve seen my share of turkey feathers.
You must have wild turkey around the farm!

Laura Phelps - seeing Lauren makes me happy 🙂
seeing the snake makes me not happy 🙁
and when I see you again, I will be SUPER happy :-)!!!

sara @ it's good to be queen - i love kansas harvest! we were going to try to make it up in time so that my boys could ride in the combines but i think we’re gonna miss it. boo. p.s. i love your farm house.

Ashley - Well, now I want to live off in the country farther than I already do. Looks like you girls (and guy) had a ball. Those storms were rough here, too. But the weather has been mild ever since. Totally worth it.
And the frog– I bet the girls will pick him up next time. You’re pretty cool to grab that critter up.

happygirl - You make Kansas look so cool. I love gigging for frogs and finding turtles. We used to catch turtles, draw a giant circle on the driveway and have turtle races. 🙂

Jess Mead - We do cucumbers and ranch when we do weenie roasts too! Looks like a fabulous day!

April R - oh. my. sweet. life.
this post is a cup over-flowin’ w pure goodness.
absolutely inspiring! I might just go flip the switch on the electric box and tell the kids,
“I don’t know why the power’s out but let’s do some fun stuff while we wait for it to come back…”
thanks for sharing 🙂

Katy @ Live Laugh Love Craft - It’s been stormy all week here in Florida.. I am sick of it! It is supposed to go through the weekend. All I want to do is go to beach, but that won’t be happening.. Boo! 🙁
Your campfire looks so fun!

Jenna - Could the feather be from a barred rock chicken nearby (our feathers look like that)?
A little bit of turtle info…always put them back in the same direction they are pointing when you find them, they have a mission.
Thanks for sharing. The farm seems very fun for the kids (and you)!

amy jupin - yay for family time!
we just got the new watercolor set at target too–although i’m trying to hide it from anna so it stays pretty.
i’m sad, i know.

Jacci - Yup. You *had* to pick up the frog! I’ve had to do the same thing! Your girls will brave up next time, now. Bonus is that YOU are even cooler than before 🙂

Aimee - I love those new Kid Made Modern art supplies at Target! I just bought some for my 5 year old artist for his preschool graduation gift yesterday. He was so excited he started using them right away. I was crazy tempted to buy the water colors for him but he has a ton of watercolors right now and I think it would break my heart to see the colors get all mixed together on the pallet (because you know that’s how 5 year olds do it). I might have to go buy them for me even though I prefer watercolors in tubes. They are just too pretty to not buy.

Iris Brown - I always thought I was a city slicker, but now you have me intrigued by the quiet farm life. I love visiting your blog and its part of my daily/weekly routine. I thought I’d lost interest since the posts doesn’t have your gorgeous “craft” home in the background but I realized its you and how you capture the quiet & “ordinary” moments with your family. You help me realize the little things of every day really are not little. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

Heather F. - What a great day. I wish I lived by all those turtle and frogs and wildlife. Your kids are going to have great stories to tell their kids.

Terrie G - What a fun day!!
I want a fire pit…
Weren’t those storms crazy??!!!
Can’t wait to help with harvest & get pics this weekend!!
Have a great weekend!

Alice H - My daughter has those chevron pants (from Target). And I would have cried too if I fell in that yucky water with snakes and frog eggs!! Poor Annie! Looks like you guys had a great time!
Is Annie her real name or nickname? I love names. Seriously, I am a name freak. My favorite name is what I gave my daughter…Emilee Tayte! I like saying it even when she isn’t in trouble. LOL!

Linda - You really have the most awesome fabulous life!

Melissa Irvin - Thank you for sharing this day of adventure! Looks like such a peaceful, wonderful time together!

michaela - it’s a turkey feather. 🙂
what an awesome day you had with you sister and her family. making some great childhood memories.

Dana @ Bungalow'56 - I just kept thinking… But what about all the mosquitoes? Don’t you have mosquitoes in Kansas? Everyone looked so happy…. you must not have mosquitoes : )
Dana

Erica Hang - Well, it’s official. I want to live there too! 🙂 I love when the kids can explore!!

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promoted.

May 24, 2012

so this is it.
my last morning home alone.
and i am not even home alone…scott is here with me.
but you know what i mean…home without a child who needs me to get their breakfast and stuff.

i love summer.
but that first week or two is always an adjustment for ME.

scott was promoted out of eighth grade last night.
i took a few pictures at the ceremony but they were all blurry.

in my hair's defense….
we'd had 100mph winds all day and it was 100 degrees in that room…and fluorescent lighting.

TWINS! :)

i could've started tearing up at any moment.
like when he said "congratulations freshman class of 2013" or when they gave out awards.
but i held it together.

this school year was excellent for all the kids in the new school but i think especially for scott.
it has been a really great year!
i am grateful for that.
these kids are awesome…such wonderful young men. they are quite goofy….but wonderful.
i am so happy we get to watch them grow up together.

so….i guess i better do SOMETHING with my last 3.5 hours alone.
dishes? laundry? mop? vacuum?

no.

a long hot bath….at the craft house….YES.

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Wendy - Congrats Scott! Love your blog Meg!!!! You are inspiring me to be crafty and sporty! 🙂

April R - gotta chime in with my 2 cents
1st penny: about your hair – I was looking at the first photos and
I promise one of my first thoughts was,
“She looks very pretty. Her hair looks good – wonder how she got that texture and body?”
then I scrolled down and saw your “in my hair’s defense…” then I thought,
“Aww, how many ladies do that? Think something is messed up when other’s are thinking
it’s just fine.”
Then I thought, “She’s still got a sweet smile on and enjoying her family; smart lady.”
I’m going to try to remember that the next time I feel self conscious about myself. 🙂
2nd penny: Good for you on the bubble bath. I spent a morning at the beach all by myself to celebrate the last day of school – Haven’t done that in so long I can’t remember so it was a sweet blessing 🙂

Jen Brandt - I was thinking how great your hair looked! I hate mine these days!

Laura Phelps - EVERY SINGLE SUMMER I have the same reaction to your posts…that I can not believe how early your kids get out of school.
Maybe next year I won’t be surprised.
I guess it is because I am so NOT READY.
Jack is home sick today with an awesome rash…
and Luke has no school…
and the rest have a half day…
and THAT has me twitchy…
can not imagine them all home. together. in my house. with me.
have a great bath….and congrats to your graduate!

Lori Austin - Freshman year – good luck! 🙂
Stop – you look fine.
Summer – I’m trying so hard to have a good attitude. I have
a few more days before mine are out. I have decided to make a SUMMER LIST to help with my bad attitude. 🙂 Thanks.

Karen - He looks so grown up! Before I read your reasons that your hair looks “bad” I was thinking “wow, I wonder if I can pull off that awesome look?”. Seriously. Not joking. 100%. Still thinking about it.

christine ishmael - I’m so jealous you have a private house to take a hot bath in! What’s better is you probably don’t even have to clean the tub before you can get in…Who does that? Lucky girls, that’s who! ha ha…enjoy!

Dani - Way to go, Scott! Freshman… WOW! I remember those days of high school.
Your hair is great! I love short hair.. so easy to fix!

Sara Torbett - Big day at your house! 🙂 Welcome to summer too. I have one baby and am expecting another..so my days of that much alone time are far, far away. But coming sooner than I can imagine I’m sure. I do loove to take a long bath on the weekends though! So relaxing :). Do you guys have a summer list written yet?

Trisha - Awww, I can’t believe Scot will be a freshman next year! I miss that “kid”. Seems like he was just in my 4th grade class. 🙂

happygirl - Welcome to summer. This looked like a lovely event. It’s sweet to have the grandma there. 🙂

Seriously Sassy Mama - I too have a couple hours till summer. I work this weekend, then my girls are going to my parents at the lake for three days so I can get stuff done at the old house before we turn over the keys. Enjoy your bath. I have not taken a bath in peace in over 8 years. There is always a girl who wants to hang out with mommy. Life with three daughters.

ko. s - Congrats to Scott. I had to double take at the last picture. 2016!?!? That seems so crazy!

tammy kay - Congrats to Scott. I think your hair looks great too. 🙂

Leah - So exciting for you! Is Lauren graduating high school now? Is she off to college? I can’t imagine!

Sandy - “In my hair’s defense” … I love it. That made me laugh (but your hair doesn’t look bad!). 🙂

Tanya H - Your hair looked great! I hear ya on the bubble bath…I’m trying to decide how to spend Friday….I could get a lot done, or! I could take the last nap of the school year……hmmmm! 🙂

Cathy - Congrats to Scott! Enjoy your last day and each moment of your kids growing up. It goes by so fast!

Suzanne - that is a funny comment about your hair because just before I read it I was thinking, her hair is cute, I wonder if that would look good on me…

Sarah Wolfe - They look like nice boys… glad he’s had a good year. My oldest will graduate in 2020. And I know it will be here in the blink of an eye. He’s already talking about getting his driver’s license 🙂

Becki - I thought your hair looked great! Congrats Scott! Enjoy your last day to yourself!

Southern Gal - I hate you got blurry pictures, but it makes me feel like there is hope for me knowing someone as talented as you at photography gets a bad shot every now and then. My middle son will graduate from COLLEGE in 2013. I feel really old now.

Robyn Farmer - I was thinking your hair was looking fab!

Whitney - I LOVE it that they wear t-shirts and not those horrible cheap polyester robes for 8th grade. Fiona will be graduating on Thursday and while it is in the air-conditioned high school auditorium, I think caps and gowns are a bit of overkill for 8th grade. That stuff can wait till high school and college! Congratulations to Scott and his parents! I can’t believe how grown up he looks ~ like a different kid from the one we knew just 5 or 6 years ago!

Lauryn - Your hair (and you) looked magnificent, even with 100 mph winds 🙂
Is the craft house a far drive?

Routhie - STOP. Your hair is wonderful. 🙂

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basketball on a sunday.

May 23, 2012

at least once a month….usually more….scott spends his weekends at basketball tournaments on various teams.
i can't always make it to his games because he is not the only kid in our family.
but sometimes it works out for all of us to go together.

the three youngest play their 3DS video games against each other for most of the time.
or run around the gym.
or draw.
or play angry birds.

i sit right next to craig and relax.
i really do enjoy our time together watching scott.

and watching mr. duerksen watch scott.

we finally got to eat at a place craig had been talking about for months.
he gets to go there for lunch at work but we never have gotten to come along.

the Benton, Kansas Airport has a restaurant on the strip!
so you can watch the little planes take off and land while you eat.
it's really cool.

and it was a GORGEOUS day for it.

sometimes we let them play while we wait for food….if we are feeling nice (or tired)

i got a salad and sweet potatoe fries.

could be a new favorite photo of scott.

annie was sure she could reach the top….just sure.

sometimes….big brothers are awesome.
🙂

i loved this place.
i hope we go back…i bet at sunset it's amazing.

back to the gym.

just another nice family day.

he "graduates" from eighth grade tonight.
man…. growing up is just fast.
it feels so quick…he is not that old?!
wasn't he just begging to look for tow trucks?
didn't he just learn to read?
doesn't he want to wrestle with dad?

ok….shutting down.
i don't have time to cry today so i am turning it off.

i showed a peek of my painted floor on instagram….it's pretty fun!!!
but i left my phone at home today on accident and i am at the craft house so i can't show you a picture here.
i guess that means you'll have to get on instagram.
🙂
because you should be anyway because it's a very fun little place to be.
i was worried it would be hard to figure out…..um…yeah…it's not.
super easy.
and addictive…..

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Angie - Very glad you got to enjoy a game. My daughter is going into 8th grade this year and I LOVE watching her play sports. It makes me so proud. What an absolutely cute little place to eat. How fun is it that you can watch the planes? I’d love to take my boy somewhere like that!
Hope you all have a great Memorial Day Weekend friend!

Sandy - I still can’t figure out instagram. 🙁 But I’m with you…I love that picture of Scott. I miss Lauren. Did she go to prom this year?

Brandie Leep - Yep. Living in Benton is great! Love Stearman! glad your family enjoyed it!

Kirsten J - Excellent pictures!!! My big boy wore size 12 shoes in 9th grade, and now is 12 1/2 or 13. And I can’t believe I *ahem* pushed him out…*ahem* as Laura says. Bahhh!!!
Good for you for sleuthing out the clever restaurant, because SubWay gets old. We have a girlie who plays on a traveling tournament softball team. And I’m searching out out of the ordinary spots in Roseville California for the first of August….get ready, Mama, it’s only just beginning!

Lisa - Scott looks like a great player! And I am totally addicted to Instagram….

Annette - Stearman’s is a favorite for our family too! Sometimes we sneak up there when kids are in school for a lunch date! Teehee!

Lauryn - My husband is a freelance pilot and flight instructor. There are lots of smaller airports with restaurants alongside or at the end of the runway 🙂 The part I love the most is the parking lot for airplanes! We’ve done a couple “$100 Hamburger Run” — pilots have to keep “currency” (meaning X number of take offs and landings and night flights in a given period of time). When they need to get some useless flights in nearing the end of their currency period, they’ll fly somewhere for lunch or dinner. While the food might be cheap, they call it the “$100 Hamburger Run” because of the price of the plane and fuel 🙂 Isn’t it cute?!? I wish we were close enough to visit that airport restaurant. It looks so quaint.

Ashley - Aaaw! I’m struggling to figure out how to corral a one year old at my oldest’s swim practice. Even so, the moments are precious. You showed all the sweetness!
Have you seen travel sized Paris online? It made me think of you and the youngers. Google it sometime. I’m making one for the boys.

alyssa - yeah, but I don’t have an iphone. I realize I am about the only person on the planet, but I don’t have one. so now I just feel left out!

Seriously Sassy Mama - I loved when my parents came to my games back in the day. I cannot wait to do it with my girls.

ko. s - What a fun family day! I’m loving your Instagram pics by the way! The floors look amazing 🙂

Liz - What is your instagram username? I’d love to follow you, if that’s ok!

happygirl - Family days are fun. This restaurant looked fun, too. It is so sweet to see your children be together. My son is an only child. I think, he thinks, he got TOO much of mom’s attention.

Megan - I LOVE Stearman’s! The food is great and the atmosphere is even better. It is awesome at sunset. 🙂

April R - I know in my head that I’m not the only mama looking at her little boy thinking,
“When did that happen?!”
but it’s so much better when I hear other mom’s say it too 🙂
And yeah! for big brothers! 🙂

Brady Wilhelm - You made it to my hometown!! I graduated from Circle and now I live right by the Benton airport. We love it. We get to sit on our porch every evening and watch the planes take off. My one year old always starts clapping and laughing when he sees them. And we LOOOOVE Stearman restaurant. So delicious and you can’t beat the atmosphere. You and your husband should take a date night some weekend and go see some of the bands that play there 🙂 It’s a lot of fun. Hope you enjoyed my town!

Laura Phelps - oh THANK GOD for you…and for showing me that I am not the only mom who doesn’t make all of Jack’s games because “he is not my only kid”
and for showing me that when I do drag the others along, they are not the only kids who never watch the game, but run around the gym or have their noses in electronics
and that airport cafe?
my dad would love it!
did you know my dad flies a plane?
and i love sweet potato fries
so we would all be happy!

shannon - Looks like the perfect spot to eat especially for the whole family to enjoy! I just got on instagram(don’t worry I am of course following you) and it is ridiculous how much fun it is taking pics all the time and sharing 🙂
My instagram name is @shancarbajal

Tanya H - lol, love your ending. It might be the time of year because the shot of Sean holding Annie up to reach it made me cry. 😛 darn mommy-hearts. lol!

denise@victory rd. - watching planes take off and land while eating sweet potato fries! now, that sounds delicious.

angela - My boys did those weekend traveling ball teams…baseball, basketball, etc. It was a wonderful, expensive, tiring, family banding time…..and I wouldn’t go back and change it for the world!

Dani - I love that your family can try different restaurants! With all the allergies my daughter has we are pretty much stuck with only a few. That place looks so much fun. I bet my 3 year old would love it!
Yeah… our kids grow up so fast, but I try hard not to get too upset, because I will always have the memories!
Enjoy your day!!

Jennifer - I love instagram! What a cool restaurant. Is there a way to check to see if my name is still on the CW list? I just want to make sure I didn’t miss an email and now I’m not on the list.

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only 7 more days…

May 15, 2012

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my kids are off of school next thursday!
how did this sneak up so quickly??
i am ready for a change but not quite ready to give up my quiet days….but i guess i will survive.

june is FULL of camps and swim team and softball so i am pretty sure we'll stay busy enough.

so last night while my little girls played croquet and i drank my coffee,
i picked up my camera and shot this jar of daisies i had cut at the craft house on sunday.

then i zoomed in…..and got a little carried away with detailed pictures.

enjoy.

"Don't you think that daisies are the friendliest flower?"

- Kathleen Kelly

and then i went to play croquet.

🙂

i am out the door to run with my iPod, the wheat fields and the sunshine.

who's ridiculous idea was this 10K anyways???

oh yeah….mine.

hmmm.

its only 17 days away…. ugh.

happy tuesday to ya!

p.s. i used my only lens….24-70 at f/3.5.

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Mandie Starkey - These photos are gorgeous! Daisies are my favorite flower 🙂

Anna - Love me some Daisies!
I used them for my flowers in my wedding 10 years ago. Not gerber, but the actual field daisies!
Enjoy your wheat field run!

Claudia Bennink-krijgsman - I can’t believe youre summerholiday starts in a week! My children (we live in The netherlands) finish school on the 7th of JULY!! They go back on the 27th of august, when are your children go back to school?
I don’t no what it is… everytime a read your blog I just have to smile… you just make me happy 🙂

Danielle - I love the shot of the one that is about to open up. You’ve Got Mail makes me so happy 🙂

Lela Pohlmann - Those pictures make me want to go and watercolor! I have one week of school left and then my fun begins! Ahhh to try and stay focused until then!

Logan - Daisies are the BEST!! I need some in my garden. Might have to take care of that this weekend. Thanks!

Cheryl E. - Thanks for sharing those pictures! Made me realize just how beautiful everyday things are that we all tend to overlook. God is awesome!

Patt Mullican - i love that you used that quote – only of my FAV movies of all time!

kerry - Amazeballs!!!
So glad you shared your lens and F Stop – that was going to be my question!
🙂 Good luck for the 10k darlin xx

toko baju muslim pria - Your photos are just amazing! I am so in love with them!

Michelle Z. - You’ve mentioned before that the 24-70 is your only lens. Do you find it’s weight to be an issue? I love that lens, but I always hesitate to bring it with me on vacations and long day trips because of the weight.

Donna R - Kathleen Kelly would have loved these pics! Made me smile to see that quote…love that movie!

Life with Kaishon - I love daisies! These are so pretty! My son is SO ready for school to be over. I think he has 3 weeks left…he is not too excited about that at all.

Andrea - You always have the best post timing. My mom passed away this year and mothers day was rocky, but her fav flower was the daisy and you just put an amazing smile on my face 😉

Lorie - I am so looking forward to summer. THings slow down quite a bit for us in the summer and I am looking forward to that!! I hope your last week of school is a peaceful one for you.

Lori Austin - I love that movie 🙂
Some of these pics would be pretty in the grey bathroom at the craft house. They are so cheery.

Rhonda Fendt - I love love love your pictures… it was because of some sunflowers pics you posted last year that I started following your blog! I now I love you too! You are an inspiration to many!
Thank you : )

Linda - Love the beautiful pictures! This is why I love your blog! Just a simple daisy… makes me so happy thank you.

Maria - We have 4.5 days left…I am ready to be done with those homework days…quiet time, not so much.
Swim team will take over our summer too…almost done with baseball though…
And, yay….no more alarms…

ivy - I want your lens. :)And you talent…that would be good too. 🙂

Sarah Wolfe - I’m seeing a canvas of one of these shots in the craft house.. 🙂

Sarah{Handbags*N*Pigtails} - Our last day of classes is 10 days from today but we have the kids for an entire school week after that so we’re coming up with theme days( making homemade ice cream, treasure hunt,etc…) I cant believe its almost “summer vacation.” Hard to believe it but I survived my first year back of teaching!
Then its summer camp and off to Central America for hubby and I. Four days after we get back home school starts back up. Ugh. I dont like thinking about that part.:(

Sabrina - I adore, You’ve Got Mail… and daisies!

Maria at inredningsvis.se - LOVELY PICS:) I really like your blog and I want to follow..do you have twitter or FB??
If you want some swedish decor inspiration, you can check out my blog:)
Have a great week.
LOVE Maria at inredningsvis.se
(Sweden)

holly - Beware of the last week of school. we get out this week and everyone is on edge….sending the whole crew off to my mama as soon as they are done. If they survive…..

Kimberly Dial - Love it! My favorite quote from my favorite movie about my favorite flower … perfect! I think we have 11 more days of school here in WV … summer is fastly approaching … I sure hope it slows down & stays a while 🙂

ko. s - Happy happy daisies and one of my favorite quotes!

Whitni - Do you have any of these prints available for purchase somewhere? My dining room could really use some sprucing up, and daisies are my favorite flower!

Kate @ Songs Kate Sang - Kathleen Kelly 🙂 I’ve told you before about how my full name is Kathleen. My wedding flower is a daisy. I’d really like to open up a children’s bookstore. I’m pretty sure that movie is about me 🙂

Lisa - Can’t wait to see your summer list!
We have done one the last 2 yrs. Best
idea ever! Your pics are beautiful. Am finally
learning to use my camera in manual.
You make me miss running. Too hard on
my back and knees though. 🙂

Leah - So pretty. And I totally thought of Kathleen Kelly when you said daisies! Are you making your summer list?! Please share! I need ideas. My daughter is off in 3 weeks. Yikes!

Melissa - If I could, I’d send you a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils… beautiful pictures!!

tiffany gardner - my very favorite flower!

Jen Brandt - As I looked at these daisy pictures, all I could think was, “Wow. God is awesome.” Love you, love your daisy pictures, and love all of my backyard daisies!

Karen Gerstenberger - I think you have your subject for your next day of drawing/painting! Those close-up daisy photos are glorious – and look at the design in the center of them!
To answer your question (below), we had a lovely Mother’s Day weekend, and I’m so grateful for it – and glad that you had a good one, too. We visited both grandmothers and I got to spend time with my guys. Motherhood is a wonderful gift, and God is so good to give us – and allow us to become – mothers!

Southern Gal - Love daisies and You’ve Got Mail.

Shar - Amazing photos!!

sofie - I can’t believe you’re a mother of 5 kids and are still way more motivated than this 22-year old student to go for a run. Lesson learned. 🙂

Seriously Sassy Mama - i use one lens, the one that came with my camera. I figure until I learn to use my camera, I will save my money. I love that movie. Funny thing, I was just moving a candle from my kitchen to my coffee table, and I thought about Kathleen, and how she always moved her vase of flowers to the room she was in. I do that with my candle. Have a great run. i just did squats. I stop and do them throughout the day.

Lauryn - Daisies are such a simplistic joy 🙂
Your kids are out much earlier than mine. We go until June 7th. My kiddo is ready for school to be out!!

Mollie - Wow, only seven days! This school year flew by!!
Love those flower pics!

christiejayne - You’ve Got Mail is my favorite movie!! They are the friendliest flower!! Beautiful pics!!

Suzette - Gorgeous photos! I’m going to run out and buy some daisies right now! Oh wait, I’m in my pajamas (CA girl)…I guess I’ll go in an hour! Thanks for all of your colorful inspiration!

angela - Run Meg, Run!

Courtney - I love these!!! So pretty!!!

Georgia - So pretty! brightens up my rainy UK day… what Lens are you using for these close ups? x

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