as i drove my kids to school yesterday i realized my day was not going to go as planned.
i was supposed to spend the day with my friend...going to bible study...then lunch...then target.
but
there was a blizzard in front of me.
and i was so cold.
i ran into walmart for my few groceries i needed and white thread and pom pom trim.
the man at the cutting counter said "you want 10 yards of this snowball trim?!" then gave me the weirdest look.
he had to be thinking "she came here in a blizzard....for this??"
ha.
yes.
yes i did.
i could barely get my cart to my car by the time i came out.
the SNOW!
i came home and planted myself at the sewing machine only stopping once for an email & cocoa pebbles break.
it was a lovely day even if my plans were completely different.
i had a front row seat to the snow coming down.
thank you mom....my machine went nuts officially so i am using the "new" one now.
it's nice.
much nicer than my old one.
THANKS!
it took me 55 minutes to pick up all my kids from school.
that is a long time.
and i slid into a curb....hard.
craig had the kids shovel snow with him...i was in charge of hot cocoa and marshmallows.
my children are off of school today.
do you think they will notice if i just stay up in the craft room and sew all day again?????
that snow is so beautiful.
Posted by: princess lasertron | February 09, 2011 at 01:45 AM
awww, I love Annie's sweet rosy face. :) Sounds like you had a perfect day after all!
Posted by: Heather | February 09, 2011 at 02:17 AM
My vote is that you need to sew until your heart's content. You deserve it!
Posted by: ~Debra | February 09, 2011 at 02:53 AM
Wow that snow is amazing! What a beautiful shot.
I love how you capture little shots of your day. You inspire me with your photos and the little details Meg.
Seem so strange to see snow when we are in summer here in Aus and spent the afternoon at the beach!
Posted by: Kat | February 09, 2011 at 03:25 AM
That snowy tree picture is rad!
Posted by: Wendy | February 09, 2011 at 03:51 AM
I have days like that a lot. I am very type A too so they drive me nuts! Boo. At least something pretty looks like its coming out of it. You will show us what you made with that trim right?! Love the zebra too!
Posted by: erin | February 09, 2011 at 04:11 AM
what are you making?
Posted by: leonieke | February 09, 2011 at 04:27 AM
Your Target sells sewing stuff? That's awesome! My days rarely go as planned. I am a list-maker. I am also a Type-A and if I don't get everything crossed off my list I feel kinda "let down". Maybe if I only put 3 things on my list I could be happier. That is if my list only said, 1) Eat Peanut M&M's while watching HGTV, 2) Spend 2 hours searching blogs, and 3) Go to bed early. Hope it warms up there soon. Have a great day!
Posted by: Hoosier at Heart | February 09, 2011 at 04:30 AM
I'd say that is a perfectly wonderful way to spend the day.
Posted by: Maegan | February 09, 2011 at 05:35 AM
We had that last weekend and had to move our daughter in it. It was pretty but inconvenient. I love the pom pom fringe! Our Walmart has no sewing stuff in it....little town. But at least we have a Walmart. It is 0 degrees here today. I don't want to leave the house. Sadly, I have no pom pom fringe either. And no cocoa pebbles.. now I think I have to leave.
Posted by: Janie Fox | February 09, 2011 at 05:57 AM
You make it sound like so much fun being cooped up. I'm suffering from cabin fever. I'm adoring your blog, btw!
Posted by: Ang | February 09, 2011 at 06:18 AM
ehhh so what if the dirty dishes reach the ceiling and noone has clean underwear. I say SEW! LOL
Posted by: Micah | February 09, 2011 at 06:28 AM
You are one dedicated crafter, meg. Good for you and stay safe out there.
Posted by: happygirl | February 09, 2011 at 06:28 AM
I think I can one-up-you...during a recent snow storm I went and bought.....
sunscreen.
LOL!
(we're going on vacation to Hawaii soon and it was on my to-buy list...just picked an interesting day to buy it!)
I NEED to get crafty. Just having motivation/inspiration trouble.
Posted by: Astrid | February 09, 2011 at 06:28 AM
I have only gone to work the 3 out of the last 8 days because of the snow! I am so not complaining though. I would rather be home. From the sounds of how your "romantic evening in the bedroom" went the other night, I doubt they will forget where you are.
Posted by: ashley jensen | February 09, 2011 at 06:33 AM
looking good, meg! i'm hoping to get my hands on one of those pom-pom trimmed pillows of yours!
Posted by: Tess S. | February 09, 2011 at 06:38 AM
can not stinkin wait to see what you are sewing up with that trim.....saw a glimpse of the fabric and love it.
as long as you're letting the kids do what they want {within reason}....they could probably care less that you are in that craft room. :))))
Posted by: Tara | February 09, 2011 at 06:39 AM
Of course you need pom poms before the storm:) I ran out once earlier this winter and bought $12 worth of felt...that was a lot of felt! We have below zero temps this week and my husband is on a business trip:( We will survive! Happy Crafting!
Posted by: Katie | February 09, 2011 at 06:45 AM
Okay, how cute are you? Love your two necklaces together. Love your sweater and shirt underneath! I'm buried in snow here in Toronto and am just about to shoot holes in my freezer. LOL Perhaps some crafts would melt my soul.
Now...where'd you buy that sweater? And the long sleeved tee? If you say Target I can't be your friend anymore. :P
Posted by: Heather | February 09, 2011 at 06:45 AM
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your blog. It always makes me SMILE!!
Can I just say I love your necklace...I think you have blogged about it before, but just for simplicity...could you tell me how I can get my own? I think I want one...maybe as a valentiney or anniversary present.
Thanks so much...for being you...and I am so glad that you think God is AWESOME...I DO TOO!!!
Posted by: Jamie | February 09, 2011 at 07:23 AM
Sewing in the craft room sounds like such a nice cozy day. I love the picture of the snow. I can't get over how much (I'm typing this from Florida)snow!!! I wouldn't last a week in the snow - I'm a lizard!!!!! Stay warm. BTW....does Waffle go out in the snow?
Posted by: Amanda | February 09, 2011 at 07:33 AM
Happy crafting Meg! I say you stay in your craft room all day! I would do that too except my kiddos are still under the age of 5...they still have to have me! We have snow here and my oldest is in preschool but they cancel school here for even one snowflake! grrrr....I LOVE your blog! I follow you every single day and I look forward to reading it every single morning with my cup o joe! I have a weird question though, the other day you were talking about being in bed b/c it was warm.....and your bible study....my question is what do you study? I find myself stumped if I don't have study material in front of me. Something to read and study along with my bible. do you buy your own studies? I am part of a bible study but we only meet once a month....kinda hard to study daily about it, I think.
Posted by: shannon | February 09, 2011 at 07:46 AM
I really needed a post from you this morning and this one was perfect. Gotta love a little pom pom trim. : )
Posted by: Jaimie | February 09, 2011 at 07:57 AM
what I would give for a chance to sew all day... being a newbie sewer, I need all the practice I can get! But... I don't want the snow... so...
Posted by: Jodi | February 09, 2011 at 08:07 AM
Nice post! Makes me long for a snow day, hot cocoa, no children, and a list of fun projects.
Posted by: Meredith | February 09, 2011 at 08:19 AM
I wished it snowed here! I am embarrassed to say I have never seen snow in my life! I live in California and the coldest it has gotten here is maybe in the low 20's, guess we shouldn't complain!
Posted by: Michelle | February 09, 2011 at 08:21 AM
The idea of pushing a cart through the Wal-Mart parking lot in the snow is so foreign to me that I had to giggle while imagining it! I've seen snow flurries here in south Georgia twice this winter and that's unusual! Sounds like an awesome day!
Posted by: Edie Steinmann | February 09, 2011 at 08:23 AM
I love reading your blog every day. You are such a positive, fun person, with such a nice family. Monica
Posted by: monica | February 09, 2011 at 08:24 AM
Your sewing area looks cozy! I went to walmart yesterday just to find wipe cases so I could make some custom wipe case covers for friends having babies... ended up spending like $100 some how on food and such.. how weird... oh and the wipe cases were SOLD OUT - how is that possible?
O well :)
Posted by: Drea | February 09, 2011 at 08:34 AM
I love waking up and seeing that you have posted. It makes me so happy. Your honesty and happiness make me appreciate my life even more.
Thank you.
And btw I bought that school days writing fabric because i love it up in your blog banner. I searched and your post about it was the first thing to pop up. Yay!
Posted by: Julie Weaver | February 09, 2011 at 08:51 AM
love the pic of you. I bet your kids won't notice you missing...mine never do on snow days!
Posted by: AshleyAnn | February 09, 2011 at 08:56 AM
Love Annie's sweet, red rosy cheeks!! :-)
Posted by: Lisa | February 09, 2011 at 09:10 AM
Myyyy bets arrrre....if they can find you out in the bedroom....they will find you out in your craft room....just sayin'???!!! heeeheee :) Good luck though! My boys are off of school too today....I think we will be making days up until July :( ah well! They are STILL asleep! I love it! and I also love that picture of Annie!!!!!!!! Hope you can get some crafting in!!!! Stay warm!
Posted by: Staci | February 09, 2011 at 09:16 AM
I'm a little east of you in Olathe. Hubby came home last night and announced we could get as much as 6 inches...on top of the 11 we had last week. I was quite relieved to find only 2 inches on the driveway this morning!
Posted by: Heather | February 09, 2011 at 09:35 AM
Your blizzard just hit us here in Tulsa. Cold weather and harsh winds do not make for good "go to work" weather. Looks like I might be pulling out my sewing machine also!
Posted by: Sarah | February 09, 2011 at 09:42 AM
What a wonderful way to spend a snow day!
Posted by: Anne @ Baking Me | February 09, 2011 at 09:47 AM
I loved this post! I am looking forward to snow days like that someday...my babies are not in school yet. I really, really loved how messy you craft. Is that insulting? I don't mean it that way at ALL. My craft room looks exactly like that when I am working on stuff. Enjoy having your kids home, hope they let you get something done:)
Posted by: Stacia | February 09, 2011 at 09:55 AM
that photo of you is so stinking cute.
ca-ute!
Posted by: Heather | February 09, 2011 at 09:55 AM
Funny your kids are still going to school in the snow.....here in Oklahoma they will have been out for 2 full weeks if they miss thurs & fri this week, which with the foot of snow we're getting again today, looks very likely. I should have used my time off to catch up on some scrapbooking but I didn't. I didn't do anything. Now I wish I had. Oh well, maybe by the time we have another Oklahoma Blizzard I will be more prepared & organized to scrap. For now, I'll just read your blog & call it a day! I'm fine with that!
Posted by: crystal | February 09, 2011 at 10:06 AM
What an adorable picture of you! I can't wait to see what you are making. We had the snow in CO yesterday too, but it wasn't that pretty, didn't amount to much. And this morning when I took the girls to school it was -6. :(
Posted by: Jennifer | February 09, 2011 at 10:12 AM
I love seeing that beautiful photo of the snow. I want snow! Of course, this is easy for me to say because it's sunny and in the 70s here in San Diego. Just think, you'll be here in a few weeks. I'll keep the sun for you!
Posted by: Leah | February 09, 2011 at 10:36 AM
you are so cute!!! I want your messy, crazy, colorful craftroom. :) Love your blog, keep it up! It makes me smile a lot!
Posted by: Leslie | February 09, 2011 at 10:39 AM
Staying in the craft room sounds like a good idea to me. I schlepped out this morning in -3 degree temps to take the kiddos to school, not fun, accidents all over the place, idiots on the road. I say we just shut it all down and wait for spring.
Posted by: Susan | February 09, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Love the picture of the snow falling down on the trees and road.
Posted by: Ryanne | February 09, 2011 at 10:50 AM
your day sounds wonderful. and I love that pom pom trim....i'm so bummed our walmart got rid of their fabric dept. Now they only have a handful of really generic craft things. enjoy your snow day!
Posted by: Beth | February 09, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Isn't a beautiful life, isn't it??
Posted by: Renee | February 09, 2011 at 11:20 AM
can not wait to see what you are making!!! Stay warm!
Posted by: Courtney | February 09, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Wow!! That is crazy! My kiddos are off too, but for ice. No pretty snow! Stay warm.
Posted by: Erin McCall | February 09, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Do tell....what are the snowball for??
Posted by: Amy | February 09, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Love your necklaces and that pin is AWESOME! Your craft room looks so cozy! Love that it isn't all magazine perfect and that you actually use it!
Posted by: debbie | February 09, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Seriously the best way to spend a blizzardy day!! And I've been known to spend more than one day in a row doing artsy things so I say go for it! :)
Posted by: Courtney Walsh | February 09, 2011 at 12:15 PM
You are so fun...I wish I had a snow day. I'm here in Southern California where it's 73 degrees today. I'm wearing flip flops and the sun is shining. I love that, but I would love to experience what a snow day would be like when I would HAVE to stay in and have hot cocoa and marshmallows. Although I could miss out on the hitting the curb and taking 50 minutes to pick up kids...not fun.
Posted by: Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode | February 09, 2011 at 12:21 PM
Loved Annie's red cheeks and cute picture of you!
Posted by: Taryn Smith | February 09, 2011 at 12:57 PM
I love reading your blog! It is super sweet! Thanks. And your love of color is so inspiring! Where do you find such amazing fabric?
Posted by: Lindsay | February 09, 2011 at 01:17 PM
self-portrait=adorable.
we're so sunny out here on the west coast, it is hard to imagine the blizzard! enjoy being cozy and warm.
Posted by: sarah | February 09, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Reading your post just reminded me that I need white thread tonight too to finish my boys Valentine's Day shirts. I may even do one for myself this year. Enjoy the snow!!!
Posted by: Meredith Salmon | February 09, 2011 at 03:16 PM
Your post made me giggle.We never have snow like that here in the Mohave desert.I would like one day of it though.Ha Ha.You say your house is cold.Do you have a working fireplace that you could light up with wood and keep warm.?
Posted by: sue | February 09, 2011 at 05:01 PM
OOOHHH COLD and SNOWY!! I'm here is warm sunny So.Cal and was looking for you "Mom's Margarita" recipe?? It wasn't in your sidebar - could you share please:)
ps I'm Don Beverlin's cousin
Posted by: Sharley McMullen | February 09, 2011 at 06:55 PM
found out today that our walmart is no longer carrying any sewing products/ fabric. The worker told me that they are enlarging electronics. Guess they are going where the $$ is. I am so sad to see it go. It was so nice to be able to pick something up there as I was grocery shopping. She thought it was going to happen at all walmarts across the country. I am in ohio
Posted by: eliz. | February 09, 2011 at 07:03 PM
I heard your area got pounded w/snow...crazy!!!
Posted by: Tonya | February 09, 2011 at 07:34 PM
Have you seen these? Thought of you!!! :)
Yay or nay?
http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/2011/02/rainbow-roses-a-bad-valentines-day-gift-idea-from-the-view.html
Posted by: april | February 09, 2011 at 07:35 PM
A girl after my own heart! I would do the same if I was going to be stuck inside all day. You do bring a smile to my face and your blog is such a blessing to read!
Thanks for sharing your days...
Posted by: Amy R. | February 09, 2011 at 08:03 PM
I'm jealous of your snow day....
and I can't wait to see what hits the shop!
Posted by: No. 17 Cherry Tree Lane | February 09, 2011 at 08:48 PM
I just love you!!! You had me laughing out loud!!! Then I had to explain to the husband why I was laughing and your little grocery/fabric run even got a chuckle out of him. Pretty impressive if you can get the husbands laughing :) Love you and keep the great stories coming!!!
Posted by: Emily Zimmerman | February 09, 2011 at 09:23 PM
my hubby had to run to the fabric store FOR me last week when we were snowed in. i'm too chicken with the littles in tow!! happy sewing!!
Posted by: becky | February 09, 2011 at 09:30 PM
Amidst the boring 75 degree sunny weather we are having out here in LA, it was a wonderful sight to see your picture of snow. Ahhhhhhhh how I envy the snow bound states.
Posted by: Rach | February 09, 2011 at 09:46 PM
I always say if your going to be surrounded by snow...make sure you have enough snowball trim on hand :)...Enjoy!
Posted by: imoomie | February 09, 2011 at 10:09 PM
Just wanted to say THANKS for leaving up all your Happy Things. I LoVE them and peeking through them for inspiration!
Posted by: Jessie | February 09, 2011 at 10:28 PM
I've never seen snow like that in my life! I've only seen snow enough times to count on one hand it it was all under a few inches. The joys of living in TX. We had ice today and we all thought the few icicles were miraculous!
Now I'm going to burrow under covers until it's back into the 70's on saturday.
Posted by: bobbie | February 09, 2011 at 11:15 PM
I got that same sewing machine for Christmas! Now I have hope that I can create some beautiful things with it like yours :) I am still learning, but I have high hopes!
Posted by: Nicole | February 10, 2011 at 01:34 AM
i just love this post Meg.
classic.
my sewing machine is in the shop...it was my mother's and she got it when she was married...so it is old. but I love it on so many levels. when I get it back I am going to make stuff just like you. I might even use the snow ball trim if that is OK:)
Posted by: Tara | February 10, 2011 at 06:15 AM
I loved this post. Made me feel warm inside ... which is great because it's anything but warm here in WV. You inspire me to get my machine fixed and then LEARN how to do something wonderful with it ;) Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kimberly Dial | February 10, 2011 at 08:19 AM
I just loved this peek into your day! Loved it. And I smiled as I thought of you thinking about capturing it for your blog. You did an amazing job - I felt like I was in your house with a chair pulled right up to your sewing machine, cocoa in hand. Thanks so much!
Posted by: BeckyB | February 10, 2011 at 09:23 AM
I am so over winter- but I am snuggling with the pillow you made for me- with white snowball pom pom trim :)
Posted by: elisa | February 10, 2011 at 12:55 PM
I love the flower on your shirt Meg! Did you make that? If so, how?!:)
Posted by: Danielle Albini | February 10, 2011 at 01:09 PM
You are wearing Lisa Leonard necklaces! I love her stuff. ;-)
Posted by: Melanie | February 10, 2011 at 09:29 PM
I'm dying to know what you are making with all that cute fabric!!! Man, we would have so much fun if we lived near each other. I looooove to sew.
Posted by: crystal beutler | February 11, 2011 at 09:48 AM
Oh - good idea about the heater by your feet! My feet get cold in my craft room too. (pleasures of an old house) They probably are on sale by now too.....
Posted by: Andrea | February 11, 2011 at 09:57 AM
love the snow, LOVE the pin your wearing and your pretty face!!
Posted by: danielle | February 11, 2011 at 11:17 AM
Love the snow! I am not ready for Spring. I want more snow and hot chocolate days.
(I've been reading your blog for a while and it's the first one I put out there when someone asks but I've never commented. I'm weird like that.)
Posted by: Trysha | February 21, 2011 at 09:01 PM