i ran to walmart this morning at 6:30 for cash for my kids to take to the book fair.
there was one other couple there.
speed walking.
and me.
it was SILENT in walmart.
kinda creepy.
but also made me wish i was a morning person that could get all her grocery shopping done at 6:30 because it was so awesomely quiet in there.
scott is now 2 inches taller than me.
and he can spin a basketball on his finger for a long time.
and he's cute.
:)
she is getting so tall too.
i might end up the shortest in this family????
i heard the song "Then" by Brad Paisley in the car today and thought
"this could be the best love song in the whole world."
see?
i'm right.
makes me get all teary when i am driving and it comes on the radio....makes me think back to the beginning.
or what i dream the beginning could have been like.
and how i feel now.... this is it!!!
SIGH.
i love that song.
i want to dance to it at my first dance at my wedding.....17 years ago.
(we had no dance....17 years ago...btw)
.................................................
ok...NOW for the important issue of the day.
C R A F T W E E K E N D
The only thing better than getting to know so many wonderful people through my blog would be to have you over to my house and sit at my island with coffee - or maybe cheesecake!
I love having friends over!!!
So... you're invited!
The next craft weekend is at my house! :)
i want to share my home with YOU.
i want to get crafty HERE.
i think even Waffle is excited about it!
WELL.... if you want to come....
YOU NEED TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST.
we are going to email those on the waiting list & fill the spots that way.
it will be done in a lottery.
so even if you get on the waiting list today....
you might still get one of the first tickets!
TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST YOU MUST SEND AN EMAIL TO:
whatevercraftweekend@yahoo.com
if you have left a comment on a post in the past saying you want to be
on the list but never sent an email...
you are not on the list.
and i want YOU on the list.
come craft with me at my house!
it's going to be amazing!!!
seriously.
all craft weekend info is on the CW blog.
do you have any questions?
awesome! I emailed a long time ago and got a reply from Kimberlee saying I was on the waiting list so I assume I am good for a chance?
Posted by: Holly | October 18, 2011 at 10:18 PM
Woo hoo! I believe I'm on the list too since I got an email from Kimberlee. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. And yeah, I hear you about not being a morning person. It does sound so delightful though. I will never be able to conquer Black Friday.
Posted by: Leah | October 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM
He is cute...some days I think teenage boys will be awesome to have in this house. Then I think...wait they are cute boys...teenage girls at my house to see my cute teenage boys. Maybe not so awesome.
Yeah for Craft Weekend at your house!
Posted by: AshleyAnn | October 18, 2011 at 10:43 PM
Hmmm how long of drive is it from california to kansas? :)
Posted by: april | October 18, 2011 at 10:56 PM
I might consider pretending to be a crafter, just to see your beautiful house. But I'm an honest person, so I can't.
Dana
Posted by: Dana @ Bungalow'56 | October 18, 2011 at 10:57 PM
no first dance?...what a bummer! Back in 97 we tied the knot and had our first dance to tim and faith's it's your love....still remember that. Wish I could come over in my p.j.'s and eat cheesecake, and be crafty with lot's of funny ladies. hmm...but that's a long way from vancouver island british columbia (home)
Posted by: beth e. | October 18, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Can I come as a craft weekend counselor? :)
Oh, or maybe as a maid.
Kimberlee and do the cooking and I'll do the cleaning!
I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Best weekend ever!
Posted by: Melissa | October 18, 2011 at 11:03 PM
i just sent an email. ack.
Posted by: nicole @ deliajude | October 18, 2011 at 11:14 PM
I am one of those people who gets up super early to get the grocery shopping done. It's awesome. :)
Posted by: Kelly | October 18, 2011 at 11:26 PM
I love that song by Brad. My husband and danced to it at our wedding two years ago :)
Posted by: Breeanna @ a brilliant melody | October 19, 2011 at 12:17 AM
I'm with Melissa! Craft weekend counselors... kee hee.
Posted by: Kate @ Songs Kate Sang | October 19, 2011 at 12:19 AM
When are you going to come to Australia and do some family photos? Or host a craft weekend? Or just talk to your fans here? We are waiting Meg :)
p.s. I will be in the USA sometime next year. My best friend is moving to San Francisco for her work. I've told her she and I might NEED to do a road trip to Kansas. She asked why. I told her that Kansas has the best rainbows I've ever seen :) She said that sounded like a good enough reason to her!
Posted by: Michelle from Australia | October 19, 2011 at 12:43 AM
I love popping over to read about you, it's honestly a highlight in my week, although I'm aware I'm a very quiet visitor!
I read about your craft weekends a while ago and was very envious. So I'd love to come, but won't be able to (I live in the UK), so have fun and please post pictures - I'll be joining you in spirit, have fun!
Posted by: a-m | October 19, 2011 at 01:50 AM
hello. left an email indicating i would love to come, but on the blog, it would not allow me to click over when i clicked on craftweekend and the button....left that in my email - when is it? also forgot to leave my name on the email - oops.
crazy how the kids get so big fast, i remember people saying to me, they grow up so fast (when mine were toddlers) and at the moment when you are IN that you think ok, but now that they crazy got big on you - you really do wonder where the time went - my 13 year old boy is also taller than me and wears a crazy big shoe - how did that happen????
Posted by: Ann R. | October 19, 2011 at 04:51 AM
man do I wish I lived close!!
Posted by: TinaM. | October 19, 2011 at 06:30 AM
oh my goodness that song! thanks for making me cry this morning before my first cup of coffee meg :) thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Kara D | October 19, 2011 at 06:40 AM
Meg,
Your comment about the Brad Paisley song, (we had no dance 17 years ago...btw) made me thing about marriage. Some people have a big beautiful wedding and end up with a shell of a marriage. You seem like you have a wonderful marriage full of family, God and a genuine love for each other. Wedding celebrations can be beautiful, but truly it is the life you and your partner build that is important. You are a fine example of just that! I really have no idea what your wedding was like, but your comment made me relly think about this. Put that song on and dance with Craig and celebrate all you have built together!
Posted by: Penny | October 19, 2011 at 07:27 AM
Okay, so could you let us know which weekends would be available in 2012? I have a very busy 2012 but could plan around the tentative dates maybe.... What if we get on the list but can't attend the weekend we are chosen for?
Posted by: Danielle H. | October 19, 2011 at 07:36 AM
Really? What a great song to wake up to!!! Our first song was "When God made you!" Goes a little like this - "I wonder what God was thinking when he made you?.......(then later in the song it goes) he musta been thinking of me!!! It was perfect!! Wish I was closer for craft weekend!! Have fun with that!!
Posted by: Stephanie | October 19, 2011 at 07:38 AM
I hit walmart early on saturday mornings... I treat myself with a mocha frap from Rockin' Joe Espresso, our locally owned coffee shop and go before the crowd is there! I do have to share the aisles with the stockers, but that's way better than fighting the crowd...
so wish I could go to craft weekend... but we're pinching pennies with my daughter going off to college next year... y'all have a blast!
Posted by: Jodi @ The Un-Soccermom Blog | October 19, 2011 at 07:43 AM
I have to know...does Craig like country music? I LOVE it, but my fiancee still isn't a fan. How can I help him into the light?
:)
Posted by: Hannah | October 19, 2011 at 07:45 AM
You two can dance to this on your 20th anniversary party. Perfect. Love your very real blog.
Posted by: jaxcheryl | October 19, 2011 at 08:08 AM
Hi Meg! You are so much fun that I would jump on a plane and totally come for craft weekend anytime, but i am not crafty at all though :(. I can cook though and could go run with you and the other gals:)
I have been following your blog for about a year and I love your sense of humor. I just started 2 blogs of my own and this blogging thing is addicting! One is a cooking blog and one is a random blog! You helped inspire me :).
Thanks!
Posted by: Jackie @ Marin mama cooks | October 19, 2011 at 08:19 AM
Two things:
1. In my eyes, Brad Paisley can do no wrong. His songs are either clever and witty, or incredibly touching; I can only imagine what kind of man he is, but I would guess he is pretty wonderful.
2. I have to have a clean and orderly sign like the one in the first picture...it is FABULOUS! Anyone know where I can get one? Ebay only has a brand-new corrugated plastic version.
Thanks!
Posted by: Carrie | October 19, 2011 at 08:44 AM
You need to grab your husband after dinner and play that song and dance in the kitchen. My parents dance in the kitchen, on the deck, etc. They have been married for 46 years.
Posted by: seriouslysassymama | October 19, 2011 at 08:50 AM
all this talk about Brad Paisley and I forget to mention that I live down the street from his light guy. It is so funny to see the big Brad Paisley semi coming through our little town!
Posted by: Holly | October 19, 2011 at 09:25 AM
I can not listen to that song. I do the ugly cry when I hear it. it is beautiful.
belle needed money for the book fair today too...had to tell her "we have no money."
man, I hate that.
I know its not the end of the world. She will grow up fine.
I just feel like such a loser.
I went to church for quiet this morning...people were annoyingly LOUD
should have gone to walmart :-)
and i want my own private craft weekend
just me and you
is that selfish???
Posted by: Laura Phelps | October 19, 2011 at 09:28 AM
I *love* what Penny wrote. She is exactly right. The years of a loving marriage are so much more important than the one day you said "i do". (that song is wonderful, btw)
I SO WISH I COULD AFFORD CRAFT WEEKEND AND AIRFARE. (yes, I'm yelling) I will just have to continue to live vicariously through all of you ladies.
Posted by: Lori Austin | October 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM
Ooh I wish I could come! I bet your home is full of rainbow awesomeness and smiles! I know you'll take lots of cool pics. And, maybe someday when Ellen is older, I'll be there :)
Jenna
callherhappy.com
Posted by: Jenna@CallHerHappy | October 19, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I had the same thought about Walmart when I stopped by quickly yesterday morning just before 8 after dropping off my kindergartener. Super quiet - weird!
Craft weekend will be amazing - wish I could be there!
Posted by: Kacey @ Refreshed Decor | October 19, 2011 at 10:32 AM
This is awesome news!! I would love to come. But I was curious what airport I would fly into ? Want to check out airfare before I put my name on the list. Need to see if I can save my pennies up.
Posted by: Christy | October 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM
everytime you post a pic of that guy he looks more and more grown up!
Posted by: melissa rice | October 19, 2011 at 01:20 PM
Enough! First you make me cry with that beautiful, touching song that reminds me of my husband and I and THEN you announce a craft weekend at your house which is on the other side of the world. I might need to go and eat a whole cheesecake now. Meredy xo
Posted by: Meredith@count it all joy | October 19, 2011 at 02:38 PM
woudl love to go but of course I live in Ireland .... maybe someday, thanks for the inspiration through your blog xx
Posted by: Rach | October 19, 2011 at 03:33 PM
Go Kansas Jayhawks!!!!! Wish i could go! Thanks for your blog, love reading it! :)
Posted by: Krissy | October 19, 2011 at 03:43 PM
I love that song too. Wish I could craft with you but I live in WA. bummer.
Posted by: karla @ bluegrass jewelrydesigns | October 19, 2011 at 04:07 PM
I'm on the list...woohoo!
Posted by: Jenn | October 19, 2011 at 04:07 PM
I love Walmart in the early morning...I cried when I watched the video, such a beautiful song...my kids are all older than yours and I'm now the shortest one in the family, you may be too in yours one day and it's not a bad thing...I'm going to throw my name in the hat for craft weekend because I love cheesecake :)
Posted by: Valerie@Chateaualamode.typepad.com | October 19, 2011 at 06:59 PM
One day i will come all the way from Australia for one of your craft weekends :)
Scott is a cutie :) All mums think their sons are gorgeous! My son is 12 and I think he is the most handsome boy in the world ... I am loving this age so much :)
Even though we don't really do Halloween here in Australia , I am throwing a Halloween morning tea party for my boys and some friends...we're gonna paint pumpkins :) Can't wait!
Mel X
Posted by: Mel | October 19, 2011 at 08:01 PM
Let me number my thoughts:
1. Wow! Scott is a man! and that all happened in the last month! Isn't it weird? One day our baby - the next day we are looking at our husbands 20 years ago. (maybe that's just me)
2. Brad Paisley has the sexiest guitar.
3. I love that song too. I love that feeling every morning when I wake up and as the last thought before I fall asleep. This marriage can't be real!!
4. The song doesn't make me cry - but you know craft weekends do. :-) have fun!
Posted by: Shana | October 20, 2011 at 09:39 AM
Meg,love you and your blog. I feel like we're friends, although I've never met you. I would love to be your BFF and come over for craft weekend. I've never been to Kansas, live in Florida. Love Brad Paisley. Love your home. You seem real, I love that. LOVE that you talk about the Lord. Love Waffle, would like to steal him. Your blog makes me smile every day!
Shellie
Posted by: Shellie Hanley | October 20, 2011 at 02:31 PM
ON. THE. LIST. confirmed with your favorite sidekick. who has the exact same name as my favorite sidekick. CANNOT WAIT!!!
Posted by: Jessica Johnson | October 20, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Yes, actually, I do have a question but I ask it with some trepidation. Because it isn't about the craft weekend. And when I've asked you things in the past I've gotten some tough love. Er...so, here goes, how do you make all of great buttons and headers with the dot backgrounds and frames (on the craft weekend site). I have a client that wants me to make her Christmas card and I can do the grids for pictures but plain white background is b.o.r.i.n.g. And I don't think I can draw stripes or dots that would look pro-fessional.
Posted by: julia | October 20, 2011 at 05:19 PM
I would so love to do this! I love seeing the photos. But instead .....I am going to Blue Lily in SD because of your awesome posts. I am spending all of my money there! Because of you! And I am on like cloud 10! Whoot. Thanks for the recommendation. Have fun at craft weekend. I will catch you in 2013!
Posted by: Jodi | October 20, 2011 at 05:29 PM
"Then" was my wedding dance song and it was AWESOME!
Posted by: Angela Storm | October 21, 2011 at 08:36 PM