“. . . and I pray that they will be surrounded by friends who love them, encourage them, and walk along side of them through their journey.  Friends who will help them discover, and let them be, exactly who they are. Amen.”  Each night between 8 and 8:30 I nestle in beside either Charlie or […]

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  • Sassytimes - February 18, 2011 - 1:41 pm

    Again, an absolutely beautiful post. I, too, worry about my kids having a strong knit group of friends – especially considering we live in the country. I have to keep reminding myself that it doesn't matter WHERE you live, or how far away, a true friend is there regardless. I hope my children find that too…and appreciate it.ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - February 18, 2011 - 2:13 pm

    oh man, that was cute to see the pictures and awesome to read the post.

    as always- visit was TOO short, but so good.

    love you always, friend.ReplyCancel

  • Jackie - February 18, 2011 - 4:36 pm

    O Summer I couldn't agree more!!! I don't know what I would do without those friends that I can text or call and say "pray" I am not feeling well" They make you stronger. They make you grow. That is one thing I always prayed for my boys as well. Did you read the book "Power of a Praying Parent" boy is it good and I still go through and pray those prayers. Love the pics too:) And I know that you are that friend back!!! Take care,ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - February 18, 2011 - 6:21 pm

    Ah, friends.

    Love you.ReplyCancel

“Learn to get in touch with the silence within yourself and know that everything in this life has a purpose, there are no mistakes, no coincidences, all events are blessings given to us to learn from.” -Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Enough said.

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  • Sassytimes - February 16, 2011 - 2:02 pm

    Love this. Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 16, 2011 - 4:21 pm

    I love Willow Tree angels!! I have a little over 50. Each year when come to Ohio David will always buy me some. They say so much with so little! ~tammy

    ps- love the pizza plan! one of my favorite childhood memories with my step-mom.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - February 16, 2011 - 11:01 pm

    Great quote.

    (And I love Willow Tree stuff, too. Beautiful.)ReplyCancel

Waking up on Christmas and spending a slow morning oohing and aahing at gifts being opened one by one.  Hanging balloons, baking cakes, and inviting family and friends to celebrate each and every passing year.  Thanksgiving day spent taking turns basting a big bird and breathing in the growing aroma of a dinner with all […]

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  • Sassytimes - February 15, 2011 - 6:48 pm

    That mess looks well worth it. I love traditions.ReplyCancel

  • Jackie - February 16, 2011 - 1:26 am

    O I think this is a wonderful tradition and yes Summer this mess is worth it all:) You are such a great mom!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - February 16, 2011 - 11:03 pm

    You inspire me. I'm serious.

    My goal is to be able to do the fun things that you do with C & C with my two ladies. (When they're a bit bigger.)

    (P.S. My Mom used to always make me a pink rice krispy treat heart that was HUGE. She served it on a special platter to me. I loved it. Yay for memories.)ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 18, 2011 - 2:04 am

    still need help with my camera:)ReplyCancel

I’ve sat for a while trying to think of a creative way to start this post.  To piece together words that flow in such a way that you think to yourself. . . must read on.  In truth, I’ve got nothing.  Nothing creative, nothing magical, nothing exceptional.  Just one phrase that has been repeated in […]

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  • Jackie - February 14, 2011 - 11:00 pm

    O yes Summer I agree, my heart is full too: I want SPRING to come now and am getting inpatient with the cold, dark, snow and ice. It was so good to see the kids today and get my dose of hugs and kisses and smiles. Just seeing them makes my heart smile. I can't believe how they have grown in the week or two since I saw them!!!!
    Don't worry your not the only one who says "it's not fair!!!!".ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - February 16, 2011 - 11:04 pm

    (I adore your blog.)ReplyCancel

When I woke up this morning it was 1 degree outside.  The snow seems to have no intention of melting and there are still patches of ice clinging to the sides of the road.  Ice on the road is not my friend. Even on a day like today when the sun is shining brilliantly and […]

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  • Sassytimes - February 11, 2011 - 1:20 pm

    Beautifully written.

    My husband and I keep talking about this every day. I feel like, somehow, time fastforwarded without me knowing. No way our baby is going to be 1. No way.

    …and that photo of you and Chanelle is priceless. Sophia wants to put eyeshadow on me every morning. I wish I could get a photo of it.

    And last but not least, thank you for your quote. I'm still struggling with this preschool thing. It's so hard to let your children go, even though you know it's best for them.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 11, 2011 - 10:57 pm

    O Summer I know but that is why God gave them to us. I know sometimes it hurts to know that they suddendly don't need you in the same way but they will always need you. You are a wonderful mom!! You have two precious children as a testimony of that!!! Yes you wonder where the time goes, wait till they call you from college and say "I am going to DC in the fall for my internship"!!!! But when I get sad and when i did when they were younger I thought of my aunt who had a child that no matter how she got she would always be a child due to being a person with a brain handicapp. Just love each step!!!!ReplyCancel

  • SnappyTulip - February 12, 2011 - 2:05 am

    I just love your pictures. So precious.ReplyCancel

  • Love the Present - February 12, 2011 - 6:23 pm

    It tears us up to give them their wings, doesn't it? It's with painful pride when we watch them fly….ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - February 16, 2011 - 11:05 pm

    Oh stop making this postpartum mommy cry.

    "They just don't tell you when you get that positive sign on that little white stick that the waves of emotions are endless, over-whelming, and powerful."ReplyCancel

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