Your sweet family always reminds me of what's important and your husband's words were beautiful. From our family to yours, Happy Birthday!!

I already have a copy of your book thanks to a very thoughtful and loving husband who pre-ordered it back in March and it is everything I expected and more having a copy of both of your other books (I guess I'll have to buy every one you ever write to keep the collection complete, lol). I'm excited to see that you'll be raising turkeys. Our neighbor has a coop of chickens and the other neighbor raises chickens, ducks and turkeys. This past Sunday the man with the turkeys brought one over so we could see it. The turkey is grown but not yet fattened, covered in the most beautiful feathers. I was struck by how gentle he was, allowing both my young boys to curiously inspect him from head to toe. Plus, he had the sweetest voice. Do those little turkeys peep like a chick or is it different?

All these critters are crazy! Along the way in our adventures we've picked up lizards, spiders, etc. and hoped all summer long for a toad..but no luck. You seem a lot more calm than I would be if something wandered out of my shower drain or up through the toilet! I guess you'll always be checking before you sit down..come to think of it, now I might too, lol. I'm loving your blog by the way..so down to earth and beautiful. Thank you!

With so many comments sometimes you wonder if yours will be lost but I had to write and say..THANK YOU. This has been a hard week in our family as well, we've all just been a little lost. It helps to be reminded that there are always bright spots along the way..happy moments that keep us holding on for the next day. All my love to your family!

Our family spent the weekend in much the same way..although we were surrounded by Aspens. I think your photographs are wonderful, you'll have no problem looking back and remembering these days all winter long. Thank you so much for sharing!

I jumped over here to see where everything started...and I love this.."Like when you first crack open a new journal. On that very first page you want to use your coolest pen and write in your best handwriting. By page 5 it's your regular chicken scratch with the black ball-point pen." It made me smile just because I am exactly that kind of girl. Those first few pages are the polite you, the one you share with strangers but it's the pages that follow that tell the real story.

Congratulations on your 2 Year Blogiversary! That's so exciting. Although I haven't been reading long, I have really enjoyed your beautiful photography and fun personality! I can't wait to see where you take things.

Megan, this sounds like SO much fun! It's just the type of adventure that I love...and those shots you got are wonderful. My favorite one is the second one with the white flowers and the tracks. I wish I could tag along for the next adventure!

I just had to pop in and say that I love the yellow polka dot fabric! I'm so jealous..I wish it was mine. What do you think you'll do with it?