* this house in utah....the party house with all these fun photographers.....is SICK.
i am pretty sure it is the nicest house i have been in.
ever.
it's like a model home for Pottery Barn or something better than PB...gorgeousness in every corner.
really well built.
not to mention the views....
* i got the exit row on the second plane. most awesome.
* i just bought these pants from dress barn and they are awesome.
i love a wide waist band!
* i listened to two Francis Chan podcasts on the planes yesterday.
two points i came away with that i loved.....
he said so often we pray "God please show up here....show up for me...get me through...just please
show up today." and that is funny because God says "This is MY party. I invited YOU. i am already
here. i always was here. be THANKful and GRATEful you were invited!"
AND
talking about how HUGE God is....how enormously HOLY and ALL authority is under HIM....
he made that point that even if every person in the whole world united together and every one of us
agreed and said "NO....we don't agree with you GOD." it would not matter.
He is still in charge.
and i love that.
it's comforting.
and truth.
* is it bad that i want my kids to get really good at piano so that they can play
"sweet child of mine" by guns & roses?
i don't know this girl...she's not my kid....but she rocks!
* i have to pick my winners!!!
my winner for the SNAPSHOPS workshop......
Donation to bring Davis home $5
Posted by: Holly Rook | 08/22/2011 at 07:20 PM
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and the winner for the Matthew Mead Autumn magazine.....
I have always wanted one of these issues but can't ever justify just buying one for myself. Hope I win!
Posted by: ashley | August 24, 2011 at 02:13 PM
* last thing for today....we had a guest pastor (robert palmer) at our church last week and i liked his
sermon a lot.
you should listen to it.
:)
it straight from his heart.
have a super day...it's friday!!!
I really like frances chan. And that house is awesome! Have a fun trip!
Posted by: Holly | August 26, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Love Frances Chan....he is super amazing. Have an awesome, super fun fantastic time in Utah with your super cute new pants :)
Posted by: Valerie @ Chateau A la Mode | August 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM
:)
HUGS FROM MY HEART
http://sophiemyfriend.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lisa Currie-Gurney | August 26, 2011 at 10:30 AM
Oh sweet child of mine!!! No, it's not bad .. it's an awesome idea! Although my kids have no idea who G&R are and when they play the piano ... the dogs park!
Posted by: Wendy | August 26, 2011 at 11:00 AM
I lived in Utah for 4 years. It's an AMAZING place to live. The weather is always mind blowing and the mountains breathe taking. I don't think I ever got used to waking up and seeing them everywhere I went. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that place and want to go back with my family so bad. My husband's never been and I know they'd all love it.
Have fun while you're there. Take a hike or two if you get the time. It's unbelievable how close you can feel to God up in those majestic mountains!
Posted by: Alisha | August 26, 2011 at 11:06 AM
i just bought vintage WWII sailor pants and they are high waist AND have laces to let out just in case you eat too much. i love. :) and francis is always good for introducing you to the God that then proceeds to blow your mind. dangerous. :)
Posted by: lauren@somethingreal | August 26, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Great sermon! We are talking about something similar in our church.
Looks like you are going to have an amazing time in Utah.
I agree about the piano. My son and daughter both play. My five year old is starting this fall. Music is one of the greatest gifts you can give to your child. I can't play a note...lol
I am so excited for the craft weekend, I can't wait to meet everyone!!
Thanks for sharing,
Cyndi
http://mycharmedlife-cyndi.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Cyndi Hamilton | August 26, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Love Utah. The views are spectacular. Enjoy the time and enjoy those pants. so cute. btw, did you hear we had an earthquake out here on the east coast? :)
Posted by: happygirl | August 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM
I don't know Meg, you have a pretty awesome house!
Posted by: Jalissa | August 26, 2011 at 11:11 AM
Sweet Child of mine rocks... :) Kee hee.
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | August 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM
My dad sent me a tape with this song on when he used to dj, and on a live set he dedicated it to me. He lives abroad and I haven't seen him in 6yrs so this made me cry!
Posted by: georgia | August 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM
You're in Utah?! Any chance you'll be at IKEA tonight? I happen to be going there with my sister-in-law KID FREE. (just kidding--i know you'll be busy and stay in the mountains it's too dang out right now in the valley.)
I think you're house is a lot cooler than this one--it has more personality. In fact, I think I'm always subconsciously trying to copy you. I love how you decorate.
Posted by: aubrey | August 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM
i meant it's too dang HOT. my four-year-old is pestering me.
Posted by: aubrey | August 26, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Hey that's me! So excited!
Did you know that my husband and I were at the Tulsa KOL concert? If I had seen you, and recognized you, I would have hugged your neck.
Posted by: ashley | August 26, 2011 at 11:52 AM
hai meg,
sounds like you are having a good time. and to go there by plane,...wow!
anyway, you recently mailed me because of my craftsday that didnt work out. eventualy i got the job done!
you can see it on my picasasite:
https://picasaweb.google.com/111785624346060418077/Creatief
you inspired me to do more of these creative things with my girls. thank you for that.
Posted by: leonieke | August 26, 2011 at 11:56 AM
You are struck by the very same things I'm struck by lately. You need to listen to a David Platt podcast. Need. NEED.
Have a big, wild time in Utah.
Posted by: Flower Patch Farmgirl | August 26, 2011 at 12:26 PM
The Sweet Child of Mine thing is really funny because that is the first song my 12 year old learned on his electric guitar. (He had just turned 11 at the time. Now I can't even list how many 80's rock songs he knows. Funny how my kids love 80's and 90's rock. Oh well, maybe because we listen to it a lot. BTW, I absolutely love Francis Chan.
Posted by: Tami | August 26, 2011 at 12:53 PM
Is it bad that I want my son to keep up with the trumpet so he can one day play in a dimly lit bar (after working at his highly successful job), whilst drinking a cocktail and smoking a cigar?
Posted by: julia | August 26, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Holy fabulous house!!! Congrats to the winners. That version of Sweet Child of mine on the piano is amazeballs!
Posted by: kat | August 26, 2011 at 02:22 PM
awww no snappie shop for me. cute post.
Posted by: Mindy Harris | August 26, 2011 at 02:38 PM
Have a superly awesome time in Utah!!! :-)
Posted by: Lisa | August 26, 2011 at 02:40 PM
what about november rain?!?!
my high school boyfriend could play it on piano and i thought, at the time, it was incredibly sexy.
ha ha ha ha ha!
maybe you can get craig to learn it?! ;)
have fun in UTAH!
Posted by: steph | August 26, 2011 at 02:41 PM
I listened to one of those FC podcasts last week while exercising. He gets me every time! Have fun in Utah (it's still hot in Kansas).
Posted by: Lisa | August 26, 2011 at 02:42 PM
So, what Francis Chan podcasts were you listening to? Have a great time in UT!
Posted by: Joyagg | August 26, 2011 at 03:01 PM
oh Meg... That House. Those Pants. That song!! love all your bullet points. hope you're having a rocking time xx
Posted by: Kerry | August 26, 2011 at 04:24 PM
I wish I were back in the states for this. One more year and I will be able to rock with the US Tawgs again. Love your blog .. keep it coming.
Posted by: Sasha Holloway | August 26, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Bummer! That comment by Ashley was right above me ...... So close!
Posted by: Jacqui | August 26, 2011 at 07:09 PM
Our Sunday School class just finished Chan's Crazy Love & it is life changing. I worry much less now because of what I realized. And, I love his outlook on prayer....so true.
Have a great time in Utah!
Posted by: Trudy | August 26, 2011 at 07:20 PM
Meg- every inspiring! Thanks for sharing! Have you read Drops Like Stars by Rob Bell? fun book. :) I saw FC on youtube being "interviewed" by 2 other pastors on why he was leaving his Simi Valley church. Interesting intro to him (I'd never seen him speak before).
Posted by: Amy | August 27, 2011 at 12:44 AM
that was supposed to be 'ever', not every!
Posted by: Amy | August 27, 2011 at 12:45 AM
I love the Francis Chan.
I think your house is way cool.
I think I need those pants!
Have a great time!!
Posted by: Janie Fox | August 27, 2011 at 04:45 AM
House is awesome! I actually have those lamps, but I bought them at a second hand furniture store. :)
Posted by: Sandy | August 27, 2011 at 08:11 AM
Have so much fun! That house IS awesome.
Francis Chan spoke at our CCC staff conference last month. Boy did he bring it. I need to listen to his podcasts over and over and over.
http://www.ccci.org/csu/index.htm
Posted by: Kristin S | August 27, 2011 at 01:37 PM
You need to listen to her play Dust in the Wind!
Posted by: Stacy | August 27, 2011 at 05:23 PM