My house is a mess.  A serious mess.  Usually, I try to keep up on those things, but lately. . . I’ve been behind.  We returned home from Florida and I’ve been running on a treadmill ever since.  Running and not getting anywhere, that is.  Laundry is piled outside the washer, sitting still inside the […]

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  • Sassytimes - April 18, 2011 - 1:33 pm

    I've said it before, but you are so blessed. So blessed to have such a great family that cares so much about you.ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - April 18, 2011 - 4:48 pm

    it's ok that your house is a mess cause you got to enjoy the people you love! and the laundry is still waiting ; )
    love you.ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - April 18, 2011 - 10:17 pm

    O Summer Your house doesn't have to be perfect!!!! Believe me mine isn't except when Jill is here:) Just ask Charlie:) It is one thing God has taught me it doesn't matter, other things are more important!!! Although it's nice when it is:) Should have a full time housekeeper:) But being with family is more important!!!! Looks like fun!! The wash will always be there, the dishes, whatever but the kids will grow up. I say have Chad do it:) Or I know Charlie is a pretty good clothes folder. mmm Maybe I need to borrow him:) Take care and I am glad to know you are not perfect!! I still love you!!!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - April 19, 2011 - 4:24 am

    How, oh how, oh how do you make me tear up EVERY TIME I read this blog?

    🙂

    You know, you remind me that everyday I need to make a conscious decision to BE with my babies and not just take care of them.

    Thanks for that reminder.ReplyCancel

Really, I think I did.  It was as if I didn’t realize how the dreary skies and cold temperatures were affecting me. . . but after spending several days in sunshine and 80 degree temps, I was ready to go house hunting. I have been visiting Naples, Florida since I was 10 years old.  In […]

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  • Trophy Life - April 14, 2011 - 11:18 am

    it was worth the wait for those really incredible pics! my favorite is your brave girl holding the alligator like it's a stuffed animal! loved seeing the pics and hearing about your time with grandma and grandpa, too!ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - April 14, 2011 - 11:37 am

    O how wonderful!!! Feel blessed that you could do this and keep it close to your heart. make a pic book for the kids. Beautiful words, Beautiful pic. Thanks for sharing. On my way down can't wait for my smiles and hugs:) Missed you all. Just hope Charlie left the gator in FL!!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - April 14, 2011 - 12:09 pm

    Ah, I've missed you. I'm so glad you had such an amazing time on your vacation. I agree about the feeling you get when out of town/state/on vacation…it's almost like a feeling of being invisible. No one knows you, so you can completely relax. I love that feeling.

    That photo of the spider web is amazing.ReplyCancel

  • Micah - April 14, 2011 - 12:50 pm

    Thanks for sharing the pics, Summer. We honeymooned to Marco Island and spent a day in Napels. Seeing your pics brought back memories…especially the everglades. Someday we'll get back there too…probably with kids in toe! So glad you had a great trip!ReplyCancel

  • mommathieszen - April 14, 2011 - 12:56 pm

    That last comment was not really from Micah, it was from Angie…ReplyCancel

  • Kim - April 14, 2011 - 10:17 pm

    Great post, great time, great memories!ReplyCancel

  • Sassy - April 29, 2011 - 1:56 pm

    Wow now this is pretty cool! lol I just wrote a Florida post titled very simlar

    http://dancingintherain-sassy.blogspot.com/2011/04/i-left-my-heart-in-sarasota.html

    Very cool!

    Your pictures are great and I can't wait to read more of your blog! 🙂ReplyCancel

I wonder how many times that blog title has been used.  Really, these have been the highlights of our week.  As I mentioned earlier, we attended an event that was quite fun, but was also for a very good cause.  Have you heard of Mongolia?  It’s a country in Asia and a place that my […]

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  • Sassytimes - April 6, 2011 - 1:07 pm

    I think you ARE making an impact in the world. A HUGE impact in the world of those two little cuties. That's big.

    Have a safe (and fun) trip to Florida!ReplyCancel

  • Hummel Family - April 7, 2011 - 3:16 am

    We were on the same sick boat! In fact, your father-n-law came over to go over landscaping ideas with us and I just didn't have the heart to breathe all over him, so I let Burke make most of the decisions…and I laid on the couch. Uht oh, probably not smart on my part. 🙂 Anways, I just want to say that I think you and I could really connect well! I just love your thoughts on your blog. Sounds like our hubbies have been talking and we may be going on a double date soon! Yippee.

    Hope you feeling much better! And I agree with the comment up above…YOU ARE MAKING A HUGE IMPACT in this world. 🙂

    Blessings
    JoEllenReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - April 7, 2011 - 12:39 pm

    Yes, Summer You and others like me are where we are supposed to be at this time. We can help and be a part of the Mongolia trip by praying for those going (including my son) and buying beautiful jewlery made by beautiful women who have had such a horrible life. I am so glad that K & C are so passionate about it and others. It makes me excited too. I love the pictures of he kids!! I hope Charlie cleaned up that mess he made:)(inside joke) I would have fit in a suitcase but that's ok. On way to office. At least the sun is shinning today!!!!:) Have a wonderful time. Praying for you all. Give love to all. And tell kids we are takig care of animals:)ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - April 14, 2011 - 1:16 am

    Your impact is far greater than you will ever know, sweet Summer. Both in the lives of those little people living in your home and in OUR lives.

    HUG.ReplyCancel

That’s me.  I’m a sick blogger.  Most of the weekend was spent in bed.  Sick.  Blah. I was able to escape the confines of the bedroom for a short time to attend an event that was quite spectacular.  I’d like to tell you how I laughed from the deepest parts of my belly and how […]

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  • Trophy Life - April 4, 2011 - 11:33 am

    MY thoughts are with you. please feel better asap.
    love you.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - April 4, 2011 - 12:51 pm

    I hope you are able to rest up today and feel much, much better soon!ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - April 5, 2011 - 10:30 pm

    the best part was about where Chad could find some hair!!!:) Praying for you to feel better.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - April 14, 2011 - 1:16 am

    Feel better soon.ReplyCancel

I have this book called, The Artist’s Way Every Day.  The book offers one insight for each of the 365 days in a year.  An insight to encourage, challenge, inspire, or provoke the reader toward greater creativity.  Today I flipped open the book and my eyes landed on this statement:  “Life is made of small […]

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  • Sassytimes - April 1, 2011 - 2:34 pm

    This is so true. I used to always be in a rush, in a hurry, before children. They really make me slow down and see all that is beautiful around me. I'm glad no one told me about that either. It's my favorite part of motherhood.ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - April 2, 2011 - 1:38 am

    I know what you mean!!!! They do help you see the world with new eyes:) When they were at my house yesterday I showed them bugs that my uncle from Honduras has collected. They were so fasinated and before I would have just said o a bunch of bugs!!!!!. Have a great weekend. May see you:)ReplyCancel

  • abbey bernardi - April 4, 2011 - 6:02 am

    LOVE this, couldn't agree more!!ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - April 25, 2011 - 4:12 pm

    Trying to catch up on your blog! I think this may be one of my favorite posts of all time — not just of yours, but of ALL TIME. What a fabulous message and beautifully illustrated, too. You, my friend, are simply fabulous.

    Love you.ReplyCancel

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