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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

The sun'll come out tomorrow...

During the month of October, I think the sun forgot about us good people of Missouri. It rained and rained. And then when it was done raining, it rained some more. At one point, I turned to the Husband and asked him if he had moved us back to the East Coast without telling me.

The rain? It was bad. And I honestly don't think I could have taken much more of it.

So last week when the sun finally poked her lovely yellow face out, and we got temperatures in the glorious high-70s for days at a time, I remembered why I like it here. And one quiet morning, as I walked through my house, it seemed to me as though the sun was spilling in through each and every window - coming in on all sides of the house. The laws of physics make this an impossible task, I know, but photographic proof tells otherwise.

Because sunshine? Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.

[And sunshine on my dirty floors even makes me happy.]











Sigh. Too bad the sun is elsewhere today. What I wouldn't give to sit in my living room, the sun warming my toes through the window, while I plow my way through a good novel.

Tell me, dear readers, is it sunny there today? And if so, got room on your couch for one more?
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35 comments:

  1. Christina B.November 10, 2009 at 10:43:00 AM CST

    Your house is so beautiful! The pictures really look like they were taken for a magazine. It is fun to get a glimpse of your amazing home. I hope the sun comes back soon!

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  2. RebeccaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:05:00 AM CST

    Well, after days and days and days of fog and rain here in Portland, it IS actually sunny this morning. But cold. And I have really dirty floors. Your house is beautiful--I'd love to see more!

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  3. 4everNovember 10, 2009 at 11:19:00 AM CST

    I was just about to leave the same comment as your reader above. It is sunny in the Pacific Northwest so come on over!

    Jennie

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  4. danandcindyNovember 10, 2009 at 11:34:00 AM CST

    I really like how your blog tackles all of the tough issues of the day. Very enlightening.

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  5. PaigeNovember 10, 2009 at 11:45:00 AM CST

    It's always sunny in CA. Which is why we have the million dollar mortgages. That first picture is so gorgeous on the thumbnail it looked like you had pretty red leaf curtains!

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  6. AnnemarieNovember 10, 2009 at 11:53:00 AM CST

    It is a perfect Fall day. Makes me want to bake an apple pie.

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  7. Joy & CaseyNovember 10, 2009 at 12:06:00 PM CST

    I agree with Christina!!! Sun is here-snow is on it's way-pretty sure you just want to stay where you are! Need a good freaky book??? Have you read The Hunter Games? Seriously need to if your answer is no.

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  8. brookeNovember 10, 2009 at 1:19:00 PM CST

    I love your house. It is beautiful. I'd be happy there with or without the sun but I agree--the sun makes everything better.

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  9. ♥ShallyNovember 10, 2009 at 2:27:00 PM CST

    I think your house is the cleanest house I have ever seen.

    I don't even want to think about my house right now...

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  10. IleneNovember 10, 2009 at 2:33:00 PM CST

    Sunny here. But not close to the 70s. Let's escape to Hawaii.

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  11. Amanda DNovember 10, 2009 at 4:34:00 PM CST

    Saturday we had planned to take family pictures. It rained 3.5 inches. We didn't get pictures done.

    Today is sunny out but chilly, and the clouds are moving this way. That's part of living in the Pacific Northwest though. :)

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  12. ThelmaNovember 10, 2009 at 4:39:00 PM CST

    I live in Seattle. Your pictures of sunshine are offensive and envy inducing. I need vitamin D and a SAD light after seeing this post.

    And some chocolate.

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  13. TristanNovember 10, 2009 at 5:02:00 PM CST

    K all I can see is your AWESOME furniture!!

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  14. McKay and ChaseNovember 10, 2009 at 5:19:00 PM CST

    MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU SHOULDN'T SAY BAD WORDS. I KNOW YOU DIDN'T A SAY ONE ON THIS POST, BUT IN THE FUTURE YOU SHOULDN'T SAY BAD WORDS, LIKE YOU SAID A COUPLE TIMES IN THE PAST!!!!!! ( EXAMPLE- Hang the @!#$ lights on the &%*@ tree. ( %$#$#= BAD WORD)

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  15. JennyNovember 10, 2009 at 5:58:00 PM CST

    Big fan of the sun too. I must know what you use to clean your hardwood floors - they are gorgeous.

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  16. TracyNovember 10, 2009 at 6:59:00 PM CST

    Yes, the sunshine is lovely....but what I really want to know is how you keep your house so clean?!?!? Do tell! :)

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  17. Lauren in GANovember 10, 2009 at 8:29:00 PM CST

    This is kind of off of the subject but I think you have such lovely home. I love the way you have decorated and the colors you used.

    We are having the rain from the tropical depression that came up from the gulf...so...you are welcome to come watch a movie with me...it is dark in my house today and rain is expected tomorrow, too.

    We could just drown our sorrows in some cookie dough. I know...I am a good friend, huh?

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  18. Mrs TNovember 10, 2009 at 8:48:00 PM CST

    How pretty is your house!

    It is the third day of 100 + degree weather here. Heat wave! I'd swap you for rain in a instance. Melting!

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  19. Christie in Dallas, TXNovember 10, 2009 at 10:14:00 PM CST

    We must have sent our 3 weeks of straight overcast and rain your way -- I'm so glad Dallas is back to it's normal, sunny self! Our high today was 75 degrees with lots of sun!

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  20. michelleNovember 10, 2009 at 10:23:00 PM CST

    Let's house swap! Phoenix, AZ -It's 90 degrees in November!! Nearly mid-month! I no longer have a need for sweaters.
    Great house - awesome pictures. One question - did you have to clear of your desk to take the picture? I know with three kids, your busy & there are lots of school papers that come home (I have 4 kids). If you can shed some light on paper control - that would be great...thanks!

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  21. Pajama MamaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:11:00 PM CST

    Reporting from Illinois....cloudy and rainy. Definitely feels like November. No snow yet but any day now...

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  22. Pajama MamaNovember 10, 2009 at 11:12:00 PM CST

    P.S. - LOVE YOUR HOUSE!! Let's see more of it!

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  23. crystalNovember 11, 2009 at 2:14:00 AM CST

    Your gleaming, clean house puts the sun into the shade. I have OCD-envy!

    I was reading in bed today during Baby Jack's naptime. And I love you, but you're not invited into bed to read.

    Well, okay. But it'll have to be head-to-toe.

    (snicker)

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  24. crystalNovember 11, 2009 at 2:16:00 AM CST

    HA! (great big, huge honk-laugh!!!)

    Did McKay & Chase really write that funny comment?!? If so, may I borrow them to come and be friends with my Max, age 10?

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  25. dianeNovember 11, 2009 at 2:39:00 AM CST

    It's always sunny here...don't hate. You are welcome anytime really. I would like to come hang out in your leather chair and we can eat cake. Okay?

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  26. KaylaNovember 11, 2009 at 9:40:00 AM CST

    Your house is absolutely beautiful!! can i have it?

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  27. MelNovember 11, 2009 at 9:51:00 AM CST

    Would love to invite you over, but remnants of Ida is visiting so no sun here. Rainy and windy right on through the weekend!!

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  28. SallyNovember 11, 2009 at 10:25:00 AM CST

    I love the sun in the fall and winter--it's so low on the horizon that it really shines into the house (versus ON the house). It just fill my soul. Your pictures brought back all those sunny feelings!

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  29. CindyNovember 11, 2009 at 1:58:00 PM CST

    It's sunny here today. Come quick! Before you miss it!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 11, 2009 at 4:10:00 PM CST

    Love the pictures.......where did you get that fabulous quilt?

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  31. BeckyNovember 11, 2009 at 9:24:00 PM CST

    Clean house= sunny day. Thank you for making me feel all calm on the inside with the cleanliness. That is how I feel about that. And I love the brick around your fireplace. And,...this has nothing to do with anything but I would like some See's Candy right now.

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  32. CindyNovember 11, 2009 at 10:50:00 PM CST

    It's always sunny in AZ. Come on over. I tried to get you to move here! I love the boys comment!

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  33. AnonymousNovember 13, 2009 at 1:59:00 PM CST

    Very random - how do you keep your hardwood floors clean? Care to share your tips? With 2 boys (3 and 1.5), 2 dogs and a husband, I feel like I could clean mine every 2 minutes!

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  34. calibosmomNovember 15, 2009 at 10:53:00 AM CST

    I love love love Mr Sunshine and I'm really lovin' your dining room!

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  35. MichaelNovember 15, 2009 at 5:08:00 PM CST

    It's not the sun I need...it's the warmth. We've got all the sun we could ask for right now, but that doesn't mean we're not freezing. Let's hope it's a mild, short winter.

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