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Maggie Whitley

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{we went on a picnic! + WIWW}

September 14, 2011 · 20 Comments
Filed Under: adventures, seasons, the pup, what I wore, Zack

Last Sunday the three of us packed up our stuff & headed to Lake Harriet for an afternoon picnic in the shade. That would be Zack, Bauer {our dog}, and me. Last time I blogged about Bauer and didn’t show a picture someone emailed me and asked me if he was our son. Which was awesome, hah! ;] But I had to reply and tell her no…

We found a shady spot near the water and sailboats. Every time I drive by this spot my thoughts get all dreamy-like and I think about relaxing on a sailboat. Wouldn’t that be amazing?! Maybe Zack will buy us one?

Bauer loved watching the boats blow to the left in the wind, blow to the right. Plus there were about 826 different dogs that walked by us and he quietly whined ~ he thinks every dog is his friend which is perfect and actually true :] Dogs are so cute and fun to play with and a good companion, and Bauer knows that. After we ate our picnic lunch, I read a book and Zack took a nap. Bauer watched the sailboats, again.

Then Zack got out the camera and I had to show him my grumpy face, hahaha! {MY HAIR IS GETTING SO LONG!}

And here’s my sassy face {below, right}. I think becoming a brunette Friday evening gave me an extra dose of sass. Yeow!

Ahhhh. Laying on a quilt with my man & pup in the park near dozens of sailboats on a gorgeous Sunday afternoon = awesome!


Zack wore: red Spiderman t-shirt; red/blue plaid shorts, The Gap; hat from PacSun
Maggie wore: purple striped tank + purple floral shorts, Target

I’ve got a whole lot of love in my ♥ for this man!

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  1. Kristin says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:11 am

    Looks like a fun/relaxing time :) And I love your hair…….it looks GREAT!!

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  2. Tracey says

    September 14, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Bauer IS your son :)
    I used to think sailing was relaxing too, until I lived in SF and had a friend with a sail boat. It is work to sail, it was the most un-relaxing, non-relaxing, thing I can think of now. Uuugh, I hope I never have to sail again.
    You are a beautiful brunette!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      September 14, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      hehe — unless you have someone else running the boat and you’re laying on a mesh blanket looking down at the ocean (lake) water ;D

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  3. Southern Gal says

    September 14, 2011 at 8:27 am

    WHat a fun day!

    P.S. I love you as a brunette. Sassy brunettes! Ha! That may be true.

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  4. cassie says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:09 am

    Very cute pictures!! =D

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  5. Violet says

    September 14, 2011 at 9:25 am

    Gus, you look great as a brunette! I was a brunette for about 3 years too, before I went back to my blonde. Change is fun, isn’t it? ;) And what a fun picnic!!

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  6. Sugar Mama says

    September 14, 2011 at 10:14 am

    LOVE EVERYthing about the brunette hair! And your eyes already looked so pretty… now they REALLY stand out… gorgeous!

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  7. teresa says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:25 am

    The perfect day….with your cute boys!
    xo

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  8. Meagan says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:36 am

    It’s GREAT! Love this color. You are so gorgeous, blonde, brunette- touch of red- it’s all lovely on you!

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    • Gussy Sews says

      September 14, 2011 at 12:07 pm

      ::blush:: thank you sweet friend!

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  9. Melissa says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:23 pm

    Brunettes have more fun ;)

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  10. Nicole says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:34 pm

    Wow that looks so relaxing!!!

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  11. Beth says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    love your hair!

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  12. Mindy Harris says

    September 14, 2011 at 3:38 pm

    freaking adorable.

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  13. Jen says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    you are so cute. i also went brunette {on thursday night!} and i am loving it too!

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  14. Elizabeth says

    September 14, 2011 at 4:37 pm

    Your hair looks great! It is such a pretty color that really pops and makes you look so striking!
    Cute!! Such a sweet post! Looks like you guys had fun! :)
    xoxox
    Elizabeth :)

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  15. Megan McKenzie says

    September 14, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    Great pics! The Lake Harriet area is so beautiful! I also enjoy that area! :)

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  16. Megan says

    September 14, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    Gussy! I LOVE your new hair color! It fits you so perfect and what a great way to start fall!

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  17. Lesley says

    September 18, 2011 at 10:51 pm

    That looks amazing:) Glad you had some relaxing time! Reading on a blanket = bliss! Blossom is exactly the same as Bauer; ALL dogs are her friends, or so she thinks. She makes this clucking noise when she gets excited, so I have a bulldog who sounds like a chicken. I don’t think my children will be accepted into polite society :)

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  18. mom whitley says

    September 30, 2011 at 10:20 pm

    Love you and your man and my grand dog, and the sunshine and a happy day for people I love, thankful for the pictures, been too long since I’ve seen (or heard) those faces. xoxoooxooxoox Happy that life is full of blessings!!!!

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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