“We do not remember days, we remember moments.” -Cesare Pavese That quote resonated with me.  It is perfectly representative of how I’ve been feeling today. I’m at my Dad’s house and it’s late. Tomorrow morning (today, really) I will travel with my family to the funeral of my 19-year old cousin and say good-bye to […]

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  • Sassytimes - May 5, 2011 - 1:17 pm

    This is so true, friend. So true.

    I've been stuck in this 'how can I be a better mom' rut, thinking I need to do more, etc. Yesterday, the sun finally came out while I was cleaning up after lunch. I asked the girls if they wanted to go out on the deck for a few minutes before nap. You would have thought I announced we were having Dora over for dinner. We simply sat on the deck, running back and forth in the sunshine for an hour. I heard more "Mama, I love you so much" than I've ever heard in such a short period of time. It made me realize that it doesn't matter how much I plan fun things…sometimes, fun finds us.

    I'm praying for your family.ReplyCancel

  • Sassy - May 5, 2011 - 1:21 pm

    This post brought tears to my eyes! I too have been realizing more and more that it is the simple moments that in the end have the biggest impact.

    Have a blessed day!ReplyCancel

  • Kim - May 6, 2011 - 8:19 am

    Continue to enjoy the moments! You guys are great parents…..the kids will have so many moments captured in their hearts.ReplyCancel

On Saturday morning I woke up and I knew it was time.  The sun was casting its brilliant beams through our windows and even if I wanted to, I knew I couldn’t resist.  I pulled on my shorts and t-shirt, grabbed my running shoes and after doing a few stretches, I headed for the door […]

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  • Anonymous - May 2, 2011 - 1:25 pm

    I love the pictures! Sending love, hugs, prayer and comfort your way!

    ~tammyReplyCancel

  • lisa - May 2, 2011 - 2:16 pm

    Awww…I'm so sorry for your pain and I am sending prayers to help heal you and your family.

    This post and photos are so touching and truly profound. Just in the last 2 months I have been trying to make it a daily reminder to live my life like that…It gets so hard sometimes to remember that we are not in control…thank you for sharing your heart and pain with us. As always, your openness has such an impact in my life…thank you.

    hugs to you…ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - May 3, 2011 - 1:29 pm

    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for your family.

    …and you are so right about control. It's hard to accept though. I keep reminding myself that the only control I have is prayer. Whenever I feel as though I'm worrying too much and trying to control everything, I stop myself and start praying. Letting it all go, as in reality, my life is already planned. My job is just to enjoy each day I'm given to it's fullest and appreciate it.ReplyCancel

  • Adopted aunt - May 3, 2011 - 2:41 pm

    So true sweetie we are not in control. Thankfully God is and even when we don't understand and yell and cry WHY we have to trust He knows. Sometimes we want to say how much more? But we have to be thankful everyday even the rain! We need to enjoy each moment and tell our family and friends I love you….. Thank you girl for reminding us know prayers and hugs and love surround you and others In family. O. And I love you all. give those sweeties a hug from me. And congratulations on your runthough I don't understand that:) here for you. Prov 3:5&6ReplyCancel

  • Sassy - May 5, 2011 - 1:14 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. It is so true that life is fragile. And among the chaos and business it can be easy to forget to be grateful for this life that He has given us…. and to take it for granted.

    Thank you for the reminder today!

    Sending lots of prayers.ReplyCancel

1. Throwback Music I’m talking about MMM Bop, the song that is currently playing.  Do you remember it?  I heard the song today and was completely transported back to the summer of 1997.  My sister and I were driving in my little white Ford Probe on a beautiful sunny Saturday morning.  We were driving to […]

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  • Sassytimes - April 27, 2011 - 3:14 pm

    …and then today, it's raining again. 😉

    I did notice that all of our trees are blooming AND our grass seed is sprouting. Spring!

    That recipe looks dangerous. Thanks for sharing.ReplyCancel

  • Stacy - April 27, 2011 - 3:28 pm

    I miss your chocolate chip cookies!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - April 27, 2011 - 4:47 pm

    Your blog is a feast for the eyes.

    I love it.

    Wonderful post.

    (I feel the same way about brussels sprouts as you feel about asparagus. YUM.)ReplyCancel

  • Stacey - April 27, 2011 - 9:29 pm

    Love it! Your words paint such an amazing picture! And thank you very much, Mmmbop has been in my head ALL day, lol!ReplyCancel

  • SnappyTulip - April 27, 2011 - 9:46 pm

    I also LOVE asparagus.ReplyCancel

  • adopted Aunt - April 27, 2011 - 10:50 pm

    Your words and pictures make me smile. You are so talented!!! love the braids!!! Yes CC is a princess and a tomboy!! Charlie takes such good care of her:) The kids and I saw a bumblee last week and I told them that's when my mom let us go barefoot after the first spotting. Fun to walk to DQ!!!!. Sorry not my vegetable of choice at all!!! So glad you have introduced them to the finer things in life!! Sundaes!!!!:) Yum I love watching the trees bud and little things peeking through just not the weekds. LYReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - April 28, 2011 - 2:44 pm

    my mouth is watering looking at those tasty little treats! i want one (or 12).

    loved the pictures and the recap of your latest events!

    love you.ReplyCancel

  • Sassy - April 29, 2011 - 1:50 pm

    Hi Summer!I got your blog from Hillary Nikkel, she says that you go to our church so I wanted to have a peak.

    You have a very lovely and uplifting blog! Something that is unfortunately hard to come by in the blogging community these days! Our blogs look very similar and I can tell you like taking pictures as much as I do. 🙂 If you feel like it, swing by my blog. I just created a new photo meme that might interest you.

    Your kids are adorable and congrats on the new little one!

    Talk to you soon!
    Brandy aka Sassy (I prefer not to use my real name on my blog for privacy reasons, but if Hillary knows you, I'm sure you're safe!:)ReplyCancel

  • Sassy - April 29, 2011 - 1:51 pm

    http://dancingintherain-sassy.blogspot.com/ReplyCancel

. . . there was a mama who sprinted to her computer with an almost obsessive need to purge her thoughts onto the glowing blank screen of her Blogger page.  The tap-tap-tap of the keyboard matched the thump-thump-thump of her heart as she excitedly reflected on the tiny little things that made her life beautiful.  […]

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  • Sassytimes - April 25, 2011 - 12:31 pm

    I'm glad you are starting to feel better. Nausea is the worst.

    I love that last photo of Chanelle. Very cute.

    Hope you have a fantastic week!ReplyCancel

  • b - April 25, 2011 - 10:50 pm

    I am so glad the meds are helping!! I have missed reading your thoughts, insights. Love all the pictures!!! And of course CC dres is adorable:) Was great seeing you all in church yesterday:) I know that feeling of gray clouds. But they pass:) I know you thought of your mom. But she raised a beautiful daughter on the inside and outside. The Kelloggs are lucky to have you in their lives. And such sweet kids!!!Take care:) Love and prayersReplyCancel

  • Westerville Mom - May 8, 2011 - 11:52 pm

    I'm ashamed that I'm just now reading this post. I'm all for making more slumber parties-maybe once a week??!:) Thank you so much for making the trip-such a great time!!ReplyCancel

 I can recall one summer day, I believe it was the first day of summer vacation, and I was in our front yard.  I’m not sure how old I was, but I know it was the earliest house in my memory–which we moved from when I was eight.  I remember slowly walking through my front […]

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  • adopted Aunt - April 20, 2011 - 11:38 am

    O Sweetie enjoy this time once you feel better ( I know how that feels) It is an exciting time!!! You are a different person than you were before you have faced fear in the eye and conquered it!! You have a loving husband who will be by your side and two kids that you hae done a wonderful job with them. Wonderful in-laws, friends, your dad not to mention others in Holmes County who will be glad to help:) We all love you all. Plus most of all you have a loving God who is with you each step of the way and understands and is right there with you. Prov 3:26 Have a great day!!!!
    So excited!!!!!!!!!!!! 11-9-11 would be a good day:)ReplyCancel

  • Stacey - April 20, 2011 - 11:45 am

    Congratulations! So so excited for you guys!!ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - April 20, 2011 - 12:26 pm

    Oh goodness, Oh goodness….I'm over the moon excited for you!ReplyCancel

  • Abbe - April 20, 2011 - 2:40 pm

    hooray!!!!! so excited for you!! i'm already looking forward to seeing the photos of another adorable c & s baby! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Matt Flinner - April 20, 2011 - 4:36 pm

    Congratulations! It's great that the "grands" will now outnumber Kim and Char.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - April 20, 2011 - 4:55 pm

    Your email is not connected to your account, so I'm responding here…

    Totally not weird. It assures me even more that we were meant to 'know' each other in some way. I swear, we live parallel lives. You are an inspiration to me, even more now than ever.

    …and my name is Steffany, if you didn't know that. 😉ReplyCancel

  • mommathieszen - April 20, 2011 - 5:19 pm

    Summer (and Chad)…That "something missing" in our own life has undoubtedly become the something that has completed us as a family. Having a third child has been nothing but a blessing. Not to say you should be done with three (that's clearly up to you guys), but I say that to reassure you that when you have that feeling that something isn't quiet finished yet, it is the nudge from God Himself saying I still have another gift for you. Quinn has been such a gift–such a blessing to our lives. I am sure God has the same in store for you! For us, the transition from two to three was not nearly as hard as one to two nor nearly as hard as we thought it might be. We LOVE it! Congrats and many, many blessings as you journey through pregnancy and then hold that sweet naked babe in your arms for the first time and transition to being a family of 5. It is sweetness. From one thinker to another…be excited, Summer. Be excited–God has amazing and wonderful things in store for you!ReplyCancel

  • Quiet Oasis - April 20, 2011 - 5:45 pm

    Congratulations!!!!! There are those of us walking right along with you with three kids. I love seeing how different each kid is. Can't wait to see your little one! (oh, and I think its fabulous that you are so honest with your fear…. I enjoy openness and truthfulness, no matter how scary that is!)ReplyCancel

  • Summer - April 20, 2011 - 10:42 pm

    Thank you so much to each each of you for your love and support.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - April 21, 2011 - 3:36 am

    oh my goodness SO WONDERFUL!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - April 21, 2011 - 5:23 am

    YAY! YAY! YAY! I've been WAITING FOR THIS POST!!!!

    Love you, friend!!!ReplyCancel

  • lisa - April 23, 2011 - 1:50 am

    Oh my goodness!!! I have goosebumps ALL over just reading those words! I am over the moon for you and your family!! 🙂

    *hugs*ReplyCancel

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