we had some pretty HOT nights with the AC broken upstairs.
finally we had to sleep in the living room.
it was on the summer list but i wanted to make it a fun night not forced and saying "EVERYONE GO TO SLEEP!!!!"
so we will try again with a little more planning.
today is waffle's birthday....apparently.
his sister bella sent him a message on facebook. :)
we may celebrate later.
treat tuesday was OREO Brownie bites from HERE.
they were SO YUMMY.
the batter was awesome.
the Oreo frosting.....for reals....good.
of course in our family they were gone in a couple of hours.
my kids are watching Jurassic Park today.
that is such a good movie.
kinda scary but SO good.
that scene just happened...jeff G yelled "GET THE KIDS!!!" and i choked on tears!
i have seen it no less than 20 times but i still teared up...what would i do if giant dinosaurs were after my kids?!
annie lost her tooth FINALLY while at her grandma's house.
she gave me this note with her tooth in it.
and MIRACULOUSLY....the tooth fairy came on the first night.
first time for everything.
i spent my morning with sweet baby tanner.
(click on this picture to make it big....it's adorable)
he never made a peep.
newborns are....the best thing in the whole wide world.
i mean that.
there is NOTHING better.
they are my favorite favorite favorite.
even if they cry and poop and barf on me.
i don't care.
they are the best part of God's creation.
i want one so bad.
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happy wednesday!
that pic of the baby - ahhhhh! my youngest will be 2 next month! how in the world did that happen!?? i wanna have another!
Posted by: erica | June 08, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Babies....where did mine go? Love them to and want one but I am for sure waaaaaaaaaay too old :)
Posted by: Valerie @ Chateau A La Mode | June 08, 2011 at 02:28 PM
Did you take that picture? It rocks!
Jenna
momofmanyhats.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jenna | June 08, 2011 at 02:52 PM
LOL at your comment about Giant Dinosaurs attacking :)
I want another baby too but I want them to sleep at night, that's all not too much to ask for right?
Your tuesday treats look yummy, we made Berry Yogurt pops yesterday. It's the best way to get my girls to eat blueberries and they think they are getting a yummy dessert!
Posted by: Shannon | June 08, 2011 at 02:55 PM
...but they don't stay newborn. Alas.
Just kidding. 95% kidding.
Posted by: Catriona | June 08, 2011 at 02:56 PM
My baby is almost 6 and my big girl is going to high school....no more babies here...boo! Those oreo bites look beast! I am going to make that heart attack creation on your side bar this weekend!
Posted by: Holly | June 08, 2011 at 03:06 PM
The baby shot?! AMAZING!!! Love the colors and the chenille blanket! Oh, and the precious baby, too!
Posted by: Mindy W | June 08, 2011 at 03:12 PM
Must confess...don't think I've ever seen Jurassic Park all the way through. What?! I know, I know...will add to my summer 'to do' list! :)
That baby Tanner...too precious! Makes me start counting the days until my grandbaby will be born! I also need to order my new camera so I can practice before he/she arrives! Nikon vs. Canon...I must decide!
HaPpy B-DaY to WafFle! Makes me want another dog!
Posted by: Terrie | June 08, 2011 at 03:18 PM
Annie's note gave me the biggest laugh! Your kids are so adorable!
I got the baby urge this morning as a mom in my son's Kinder class lowered baby for big sister to kiss before leaving. Ugh!!! Just melts my butter. They grow up too darn fast! But I wouldn't be able to take my kids on an all day outing this Sat. up and down our beautiful So Cal coast with no set plans other than to see where the day takes us! I have to look on the bright side :) LOVE YOUR BLOG and just want to say how deserving you are of all the good things that have come your way from it :)
Posted by: Kristy | June 08, 2011 at 03:21 PM
I wanted to tell you that I made your YUMMY cool whip frosting. It was the best frosting I've ever had. Thank you!! =) I am going to use it for my daughter's rainbow cake(also from you)for her Birthday Party on Saturday!!
Also, Facebook keeps recomending your husband as a friend to add. I don;t know why. I just thougt that was funny. =)
Posted by: Jenny Logan | June 08, 2011 at 03:27 PM
aaaah ! love the way Annie spells 'disgusting' - so precious mommy. oreo cupcakes on our summer list too now :) That photograph is gorgeous, my sister is due in 3 weeks, cant wait to play around with her on camera. have an awesome-dawson day,
Kerry xx
Posted by: Kerry | June 08, 2011 at 03:34 PM
Oh my....can I say baby fever struck with one look at that little guy!!!
Posted by: Amber | June 08, 2011 at 04:18 PM
I so so so am with you with the newborn baby fever! I just want another one...but my husband says I would always just want another one!!! Here's my question for you...or your readers...how do you get over that baby lust??? I wish I could find a hospital that would allow baby rocker volunteers :)
Posted by: Janelle | June 08, 2011 at 04:25 PM
Those Oreo brownie bites look yummy and the newborn picture is beautiful! I love it and the colorful chairs. Have a great day!
Posted by: Nicole | June 08, 2011 at 04:26 PM
Annie could start her own blog...she's too funny!
Posted by: Rachel B. | June 08, 2011 at 04:33 PM
Cute newborn photo. Wish I lived closer...I just had my baby girl last Tuesday. :)
Posted by: Anna Marie | June 08, 2011 at 04:55 PM
I know how you feel with your a/c out. We don't have a second floor and been without a/c for 4 days and finally was able to find a window unit on craigslist, and getting two more tommorrow. So we have all been sleeping in the living room too. I'm so ready to get things back to normal soon, and I hope you do the same. Stay cool!
Posted by: Jamie | June 08, 2011 at 06:18 PM
Happy Wednesday back atcha. Yep, you are right about the newborns, but I don't want one. Love the sleep in the living room sleep over. haha, Go To Sleep NOW!!. haha. Thanks for this.
Posted by: happygirl | June 08, 2011 at 06:27 PM
now i'm all teary eyed. i want another baby too and my baby is just 10 months old. i don't want her to be my last! i love, love, love the newborn stage. i despise advanced maternal age and money and 1200 sq feet of living space.
jurassic park is scary! i can't believe your kids watch that. i can't watch that!
Posted by: julie | June 08, 2011 at 07:12 PM
Totally agree ... newborns ROCK!
BEST feeling ever!
Posted by: Wendy | June 08, 2011 at 08:53 PM
I just wanted you to know that you inspire me to be a fun mom. I think I will make a treat with my girls tomorrow. I also LOVE that you too struggle with getting the tooth fairy there on time- I'm running out of excuses for that darn fairy! :) And I hear ya on the baby thing. I have four kids and knew with all my heart that we were done. But lately . . . when I hear a baby crying in Target or church . . . my heart sinks a bit.
I think you're simply precious. Thanks for being you.
Posted by: Amy Giffin | June 08, 2011 at 08:54 PM
I can't wait to try those oreo bites! My son would so love to see Jurassic Park and we have had many conversations about the premise of the movie but he is only 4. Good things come to those who wait. Glad your family enjoyed it!
Posted by: Jennifer Rubeck | June 08, 2011 at 09:00 PM
That baby picture is spectacular. And I'm not even a baby person. Hate me.
Posted by: Flower Patch Farmgirl | June 08, 2011 at 09:14 PM
LOVE the newborn photo. OH THE SWEETNESS!
must try those brownie bites. pronto.
xo
Posted by: hannah | June 08, 2011 at 09:18 PM
Meg - we have a 3 week old new baby boy and I remember you posting about one of your photo shoots and saying that the newborn smelled "delicious" or something to that effect. I can't agree more and I'm trying to cherish every day of that newborn smell. I wish I could bottle it up and save it for when he's older. Just wanted you to know your words are ringing true in my mind every day. Soak up the deliciousness... before you wake up and he's a teenager!
Posted by: Darcie L. | June 08, 2011 at 09:23 PM
I have noticed that you've been really original with your post titles
again. I think its nice and to the point!
Posted by: ashley jensen | June 08, 2011 at 10:22 PM
LOVE the baby picture! Just think in about 9 weeks there will be a little one 3 houses down - you can babysit anytime - and get that baby fix :)
Posted by: Jenn Thomas | June 08, 2011 at 10:39 PM
okay serious, not sure where to begin. the tooth fairy came, you made a fab dessert (looks divine, i want the recipe) oh, the powers out AND you just a baby A N D managed to capture all of this on camera AANNDD you blogged about it... you rock mama :)
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 09, 2011 at 12:26 AM
my bad, didn't just have a baby sorry! super cute pic of Tanner. by the time i got to this photo i was completely blown away by the previous events and didn't even read the caption.
Posted by: Elizabeth | June 09, 2011 at 12:33 AM
Best baby photo I have seen you take. So cute and love all the colors. I don't want a baby..so I will just keep on looking at the photo:-)
Posted by: Jeanne | June 09, 2011 at 12:39 AM
Oooh would so love another baby. Hm, not sure I could manage 5 kids in our small house, 4 seems to fill it up.
Love Annie's note. You must keep it to look back on.
All that phonic style writing is so gorgeous.
Posted by: Kat | June 09, 2011 at 01:51 AM
Happy Birthday Waffle! I'm now going to check out that recipe...looks soooo good!
Gemma xXx
Posted by: Gemma @ Musings of a gem | June 09, 2011 at 02:25 AM
Happy Birthday Waffle man!:) Love the picture of those chairs. Yes, the baby is precious. But the chairs....Im drooling:) Just being honest.
xo
Posted by: Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails | June 09, 2011 at 06:22 AM
Love those chairs, love the backdrop... but don't tempt me. I just got my fourth (and last!!??!) past the one-year-old mile marker - TODAY! :) Happy birthday (yesterday) to Waffle, too.
Love Annie's note. So sweet.
Posted by: Debbie | June 09, 2011 at 07:01 AM
Love that baby photo and I can't wait to try those brownie bites.
www.thisfarmfamilyslife.blogspot.com
Posted by: Sarah @ This Farm Family's Life | June 09, 2011 at 07:19 AM
Meg, I'm in total agreement about the newborns. Fresh from Heaven, there is nothing in this world more wonderful. I think it's because we sense where they have just been -- in His presense -- gives me goosebumps! Thanks for reminding me how awesome they are! I will be blessed (with a new niece) in August & I plan to soak up her newborn preciousness at every opportunity! Happy birthday dear Waffle -- you are so stinkin' cute! YAY to the tooth fairy showing up on day #1 (love Annie's note!) YAY to you Meg -- your children are blessed that you are their mom (I just know it!:) I love your blog my friend -- thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Kimberly Dial | June 09, 2011 at 07:52 AM
It was so hot here the last few days i would probably make B take us to a hotel for the ac.
Not it's raining...and wonderful.
Posted by: kasey | June 09, 2011 at 07:52 AM
Meg,
every time I come to your blog
it's like discovering a treasure,
from recipes, to cute kids,
to a product you love,
to an everyday moment,
what a treasure and gift you are in my life.
I love your blog.
I love you!
that is all!
tara
Posted by: tara pollard pakosta | June 09, 2011 at 09:18 AM
ugh....sorry Meg! We had the same thing last year and ended up going to grandmas house down the street for a few night! WAY too hot upstairs!
Posted by: Vanilla Bean Crafts | June 09, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Oh. My. Gosh. That baby portrait is beyond fantastic! I wish I lived there, I would so bring Jane over. Except she would probably yell during the shoot. But still, I have no doubt you could make even an angry baby look good. :)
And thank you for all the comments and baby advice over the past couple of months! You were so right about the swing. :) I appreciate you!
Posted by: Liz | June 09, 2011 at 10:41 AM
That was beautiful.
I have a son named Tanner, I love that name. Brings back beautiful memories.
Posted by: Denine | June 09, 2011 at 11:37 AM
wow,did you make that picture??
and baby's,...they are such mysteries... they dissapear and turn into big long teenagers!
Posted by: leonieke | June 09, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Meg, that baby shot is amazing!
Posted by: Kristin S | June 10, 2011 at 06:51 AM
"what would i do if giant dinosaurs were after my kids?" this is one of the many reasons i read your blog. lol.
Posted by: nora | June 10, 2011 at 07:17 AM
I am dying over that photo of the baby on the chairs. Sooooo adorable. I wish so much I had a cool photo of my kids when they were babies. Why or why wasn't the internet invented then???
Posted by: crystal b. | June 10, 2011 at 04:44 PM
Love that newborn pic and I'd love one of those brownies! First time visiting your site. Love it.
Posted by: aplaceforthoughts | June 14, 2011 at 01:17 PM
Your photos are spectacular. I am always inspired when I visit. Glad to know I'm not the only one who chokes up at those little things (mine happens to be from "The Incredibles" when she shouts "There are children aboard!..."- gets me every time- ha!). Blessings to you!
Posted by: Lesley S | June 17, 2011 at 03:53 PM
Hello! Love the baby picture. I would just ask. If I can save it on my computer. I'll made it my wallpaper. :D
Posted by: Nantucket Weddings | July 28, 2011 at 01:42 AM
Such a stunner! Your kids are simply wonderful, especially Annie who reminds me of my niece who just lost her tooth the other day. It's nice to see how kids love their tooth fairy so much because of their tooth fairy's generosity in giving rewards! And the baby pic, ooh! Love it sweetie! Everything in here is so stunning! <3
Posted by: Arabelle McCuen | August 17, 2011 at 09:39 AM