All week we (the kids and I) have been looking forward to a visitor from across the state.  Upon waking up on Tuesday Charlie asked, “Is today Friday?” And then again on Wednesday night he asked, “Is tomorrow Friday?”  We have watched the forecast with bated breath, hoping and praying that Mother Nature would cooperate […]

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  • Sassytimes - February 25, 2011 - 1:50 pm

    Happy Friday! Your chocolate chip cookies look amazing. My favorite.ReplyCancel

  • BookWorm Jackie - February 25, 2011 - 2:10 pm

    Happy Friday!!!! These are the best Choc Chip cookies and def post the recipe!! You are a wonderful baker!!! Ya I am not liking this weather at all!!! Hubby took day off to go the doc with me (which I cancelled so your hubby gets a point for that one:) but I have not given up on going to cleveland to hear Michael w. Smith and Amy Grant on their friends tour!! Although I was told yesterday by a bald guy I'm not going:) I know its better to be safe then sorry. Next time they need to bring home the nerf sticks and you can have a "fight" with those:) Charlie with his big smile will win!! I can say this as of yesterday!!:) Have a great day. Praying for all those out there working on the roads. Love you.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - February 25, 2011 - 3:05 pm

    I'm so sorry your sister won't be able to come 🙁 LOVE the pictures of the kids!!! Your 2 are so beautiful!!! Those cookies look AMAZING I would definitely appreciate the recipe to try!!!
    Usually I don't get to hear your songs that play, I just heard thank you for giving me lemonade in it's entirety what a fabulous song!!!
    Happy Friday!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Abbe - February 25, 2011 - 6:12 pm

    would you mind posting the bread recipe here, or on the Gluten Free and Good group on facebook? i'm ok w/ gf dessert baking, but gf breads from scratch still kind of terrify me. based on your MIL's response, though, i might just be willing to give it a whirl again. thanks!! (and happy friday!)ReplyCancel

  • Love the Present - February 27, 2011 - 7:46 am

    Sooo behind on your blogs, which I missed a lot while on vacation. So, trying to speed read through the all now. I wish I could reach into my computer a grab a couple of your cookies! Recipe!ReplyCancel

It’s 9:16 p.m. I’m sitting in our living room next to a dimly lit lamp.  Across the room, my husband sits in the dark with his phone in hand. . . He’s probably playing Scrabble or pursuing Facebook or Twitter.  American Idol is on the television and we intermittently glance at the screen and comment […]

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  • CJK77 - February 24, 2011 - 12:39 pm

    Thank you my wonderful wife! I too enjoy the "fun" that we share, and even more-so the laughs we share!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie - February 24, 2011 - 12:42 pm

    I agree Summer!!!! Just to be able to sit in the same room and be content:) Great and so true what you wrote:)!!!

    Have a great day.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - February 25, 2011 - 4:20 am

    I agree so much! You are blessed to have such a wonderful marriage.ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - February 25, 2011 - 3:00 pm

    you two are like peas and carrots and i wouldn't have it any other way!

    p.s. – why are you reading books i can't find on Amazon that are intended for the baby boom generation? please divulge.ReplyCancel

  • Love the Present - February 28, 2011 - 9:11 am

    It's funny, isn't it? I was just thinking something similar. I was thinking that it's been years since I've written or received a romantic love letter from my hubby, but that's probably because we don't live 3000 miles away from each other, and actually get to tell each other with a hug and a kiss that we love each other every day. A little less exciting, but way better.ReplyCancel

I took an extensive personality test as part of my program in graduate school.  Actually, I was given numerous personality tests.  As strange as it may seem, I thoroughly enjoyed taking these tests. I found it fascinating to see my character traits displayed in black and white, right before my eyes.  It was like going […]

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  • Trophy Life - February 23, 2011 - 4:44 pm

    tears. seriously.

    your KIDS are going to change the world.

    also, i consider your naivete a sign of not being jaded and cynical and i love that about you. you see the good, the potential and that makes you YOU.ReplyCancel

  • Jackie - February 23, 2011 - 11:13 pm

    You are not unsofiticated!!!! You are a dreamer and that is great and how God made you!!!! Your kids are going to be wonderful and already changing people's lives!!! I love the picture of the faces!!!! We all should dream and imagine more!! Be proud!! We love you just the way you are:)ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - February 24, 2011 - 3:57 am

    Oh, how I've missed your blog. We've been without power for 3 days. Did I miss my computer, the internet, etc.? Nope. It was NICE to just be with my family, enjoy them with no distractions. But, honestly, I missed your blog. It's become my daily inspiration.

    …and this post made me smile. I'm teaching a management course and we discuss personality types a lot. My students just did a personality test and I was going to post it on my blog – before our power loss. It's all so interesting.

    I think your traits are amazing. …and you seem to be doing a great job raising your children to be amazing little people as well.ReplyCancel

I ran into the grocery store today and couldn’t help but notice so many people rushing from one isle to the next without making eye contact with one another.  When I was on my way to the checkout, I passed by one gentleman who seemed to be taking his time as if he had nowhere […]

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  • Trophy Life - February 22, 2011 - 1:11 pm

    a mtn. dew intervention? keep me updated on that – i need to be nowhere near your house if you are trying to wean off of mtn. dew.

    loved the pics – esp. the red wall with C's green coat!ReplyCancel

  • Jac - February 23, 2011 - 1:02 am

    Love this blog!!! So true a smile is contagious and is easier to do than frown:) My favorite things..Sleeping in, reading, playing with two adorable kids with blond hair and one who lives in TX. Family and Friends. Realizing how much GOD loves me and is with me.Looking at your pictures:) Ok I'm jealous there:)
    Yes your husband made need help with that DIET dew addiction. I keep telling him the REAL THING is better for him healthwise:)
    Love you – you make me smile:):)ReplyCancel

I still cry each time I leave my Dad’s house.  It’s silly, I know.  His house has not been my “home” for well over ten years. That doesn’t matter. . .I still get teary eyed each time I leave.  There is just something about going “home”.  We did that this weekend. . .we went “home”. […]

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  • Westerville Mom - February 21, 2011 - 6:20 pm

    SO glad you had a great trip home-you are indeed very blessed!ReplyCancel

  • Jackie - February 21, 2011 - 11:46 pm

    That was beautiful Summer:) I love the pic of kids together. The one of you and your dad is good too. Charlie is learning quickly:) I am surprised only 2 bottles of diet dew on the table with Chad???? Yes we do heal, layers by layers. I am proud of you!!!!!ReplyCancel

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