It’s coming.  The snow, that is. . . Or at least that’s what I’ve been told by every person that has air in their lungs.  The guy on the radio, the person on the t.v., my email homepage, my clients at work, my Facebook news feed, the guy at the gas station, and even Charlie […]

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  • Trophy Life - February 1, 2011 - 12:38 pm

    whoa!!! hold the phone…..(i have no ideas for you, by the way)…..you have to shovel your driveway??!!

    NOO!!! do we not see the irony of this at all?ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - February 1, 2011 - 12:38 pm

    I feel your pain. This winter seems so long already. We are going swimming in the bath today; with Kool-Aid. I mix colors together and have S guess what color they will turn the water. It's fun, educational and it doesn't ruin your tub. It also smells good. 😉

    You could do a groundhog day craft….like this:

    http://oopsey-daisy.blogspot.com/2011/02/for-kids-groundhog-day-craft.htmlReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 1, 2011 - 4:01 pm

    I agree Summer I hate this cold too!!! I did send you a message on FB a blog site I found that has lots of ideas. That is why you should live here then you walk over:)!!ReplyCancel

  • Summer - February 1, 2011 - 4:34 pm

    @ TL. . . I knew YOU would be the one to catch the irony.

    @ST. . . thanks for the site! I found a few ideas on it. I love the koolaid idea!ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - February 1, 2011 - 11:17 pm

    Hope y'all are having a good snow day!! Award for you on my blog!!ReplyCancel

  • mommathieszen - February 2, 2011 - 3:28 pm

    So, I know this is a tad late, but last year we shoveled some snow and brought it inside to our tub. Put the kids in their snow pants and gloves and let them play "in the snow" with the comforts of the indoor warmth. It was perfect! The kids had a blast, the clean up was nothing because the snow just melted in the tub, and they still got to enjoy the winter weather without being in the winter weather. Enjoy!ReplyCancel

Yep, that would be me.  Well, the three of us, actually. . . Charlie, Chanelle, and I.  We’ve got mad skills.  You are probably wondering what I’m talking about. . . I’m referring to that little paper mache project we started last week.  If you’re not sure what I’m referring to, click here.  Oh yes, […]

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  • Sassytimes - January 31, 2011 - 2:04 pm

    I LOVE the last line of this post (and the quote). Your masks turned out great…I'll have to try this with S soon. Maybe when we get all this snow tomorrow?!?!ReplyCancel

  • Love the Present - January 31, 2011 - 5:22 pm

    What a fabulous project. Motherhood is messy, and I can almost feel my blood pressure rise when I see paint on the kitchen table. Thank you for reminding me to breathe and let go of perfection.ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - February 1, 2011 - 2:23 am

    girl! you have some SERIOUSLY mad skillsssss!!! i love it.ReplyCancel

Please bear with me. . . my mind is still reeling.  This might turn into another sappy, emotion-laden post.  I promise, I’ll move on soon.  It’s just that, well, it’s been quite a year and I’m trying to catch my breath.  Have you ever run intervals?  They are a staple of any serious runners training […]

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  • Sassytimes - January 28, 2011 - 1:53 pm

    I couldn't agree more.ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - January 28, 2011 - 2:40 pm

    Sum, the way you've dealt with the trials of the past year is nothing short of TRULY inspiring. Truly. You know you'll never have all the answers, but you resolve to live your life the best way possible — even RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of some truly painful and scary stuff.

    I think you're amazing, and I'm proud to call you my friend. Truly.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - January 29, 2011 - 4:07 pm

    You have not had an easy year but you have come out a much better person. You know you can do it!!! You have had God, your husband and family and friends. Plus those two adorable children. We don't know why. I know how you feel about your glad its not this when having a test but the not knowing is frustrating too!!!! But its something you have to keep persuing. Love you. Love the pic. THey make me smile. Have a wonderful day.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - January 31, 2011 - 2:34 am

    I find it hilarious that she was hiding cards and cheating at memory, she's fabulous just like her mom!!! Great pictures and wonderful post as always!!!ReplyCancel

  • Love the Present - January 31, 2011 - 5:22 am

    You're right – intervals are tough, but they build strength. It's hard to figure out how things can be subtracted from our life, like a mom or running, and we can still come out richer. The thing is, not everyone comes out better. It takes a lot of reflection and courage to brave the day, and still smile. I'm glad you can be the butterfly.ReplyCancel

I got the call today. . . the one we’ve been waiting for. . . “Your test results are in. . . They are negative.” I hung up the phone and like waves of an ocean during a violent storm, the emotions came rushing toward me. . . Relief, sadness, exhaustion, frustration, joy, anger, fear, […]

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  • mommathieszen - January 27, 2011 - 12:58 pm

    Praise the Lord, Summer! He will be faithful in giving you answers to the questions that need answers and then silent on those that we simply wouldn't understand anyway. The silence is hard for "thinkers" like you and I to understand, but as the verse says that Lily and I were memorizing…"And the peace of God, which TRANSCENDS all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." His ways and peace go beyond what we can comprehend…and we should be thankful because that is what GUARDS our emotional and loving hearts and our deep thinking minds from knowing too much.

    Cancer is a tough one for us to understand. My niece had it at 2 years old, Micah's mom lost her battle when he was 6, there are countless others in our families, but the silver lining in our life is that Micah has such a deep passion to help cancer patients that it has driven him to be a nurse in an infusion room where he gets to help many, many people when they are in their moments of tucking their knees up to their chests in disbelief. His calling is to be there for those people, and with the Lord's help, He is amazing at it. I could NEVER do what he has been called to do! Be comforted today in knowing that for those whose message on the phone was "positive", God surely hasn't left them in that place without an immense support system in place.

    But for YOU, Summer, simply be grateful, and humbled, and joyful. Ask the hard questions of God and be assured He will answer what needs to be answered. Love to you all–and much needed restful, peaceful sleep to you!ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - January 27, 2011 - 1:56 pm

    I've been thinking about you. Glad your results came back negative. I hope you can finally start to find some peace in all the emotions.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - January 27, 2011 - 3:14 pm

    O when I heard I said Praise GOD!!! I know though too personaly that you are so grateful its not that but its frustrating in the not knowing part. You just have to keep on going till you get answers. I hope you slept well last night. I can hear the children in the living room playing with Brett and his legos. They are so cute I just love when they are here. They make me smile, and look at things throuogh their observant eyes which Charlie did. Don't keep such a perfect house ok!!!!. They talked about the fun you had yesterday. Praying for you. God is there holding you up under his wings.
    Love to you:) and many prayers.ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - January 27, 2011 - 4:11 pm

    YES! YES! Oh, Sum, I am so, so happy to hear this. I've been praying for you daily since I read about the tests. I cannot imagine the relief you and Chad must be feeling. I'm so, so glad this trial had a positive (negative!) outcome. 🙂

    Love, love, love you.ReplyCancel

  • Kendra - January 27, 2011 - 6:26 pm

    Oh, Summer! I had NO IDEA you were dealing with this possibility.

    I am so relieved to hear your tests were negative and can not imagine all of the emotions you must be working through.

    Praise God! Love you!ReplyCancel

  • SnappyTulip - January 28, 2011 - 1:17 am

    Yay! Yay! Yay!ReplyCancel

  • Love the Present - January 28, 2011 - 6:50 am

    So happy for you Summer. Really, really happy for you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - January 31, 2011 - 2:35 am

    So so so glad that the results came back negative!!! I've been thinking about you and reading all along and I was so thankful that the results were negative!!!ReplyCancel

Did you ever watch the show, Saved By The Bell?  You know the one. . . California kids, high school drama, over-acting, unrealistic relationship with overly involved principal?  I’m guessing if you are anywhere in the vicinity of my age group. . . you know what I’m talking about.  Oh, and Zack Morris. . . […]

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  • Trophy Life - January 26, 2011 - 12:58 pm

    you're the best mom!

    keep us posted on these "masks" and the closet looks fantastic.

    and i will never forget that phone.ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - January 26, 2011 - 6:42 pm

    1) I loved Saved by the Bell.

    2) I laughed out loud at Charlie's Max & Ruby comment. So funny.

    3) You are a great mom! What a fun idea.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - January 27, 2011 - 1:24 am

    I love doing paper mache!!! Its a mess but fun. Usually covered a balloon. Did rocks one year for a Christmas program.

    You beat me to the closet!! Not fair!!! But it looks great!!!

    Looking forward to seeing tomorrow.
    Love when they come running with hugs and kisses (finger kisses with charlie:)) You are a super mom!!!ReplyCancel

  • Dan (the monster-man) Reeder - January 27, 2011 - 3:28 am

    Just stumbled on this blog and saw the kids doing paper mache. I agree with the other comments. You are a great mom indeed if you are willing to do the messy art with your kids. The tactual, sensory part will stick with them a long time. And the exposure to sculpture is wonderful. So many kids just get 2D experiences, nothing else. I got such a 3D experience when I was young and it stuck with me.

    So great job and good luck. I'll pop back again to see the finished pieces.

    PS. Very cute kids too. Mine used to be young. My how the time flew.ReplyCancel

  • Written Permission - January 27, 2011 - 4:14 pm

    First…can you be MY mom? 🙂 I LOVE all the crafty fun things you do with your kids. So, so great.

    Second…I loved the message of this post. One of my favorite things about this blog is it's always reminding me to STOP and appreciate what I have RIGHT NOW. Something I always need to hear.

    And third…Zack Morris was totally the dreamiest. You know I had a poster of him on my wall back in the day. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • heidi - January 27, 2011 - 4:56 pm

    Summer,
    This is so encouraging to me. I want to be married and have kids so much, but I have to say the parenting part seems intimidating, as much as I want it! It's good to know someone else has had that same feeling about being a mom and has seen that she can do it!ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - January 31, 2011 - 2:37 am

    I loved Zach Morris!!! Wow that closet looks amazing!!! Wonderful pictures of your paper mache adventures!!!ReplyCancel

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