Fall.  Can I talk about it too much?  Probably. . .but there are so many facets to it, I can’t help myself.  There are the days when I am fooled into thinking it must be 80 degree’s outside as Fall’s brilliant sun shines.  A step outside reveals my mistake as the crisp air meets my […]

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  • Trophy Life - September 29, 2010 - 11:17 am

    1). that is beautiful! i loved hearing about this day

    2). how do you get that playdough off the floor?

    3). whenever i am mad today, i'm going to think in my head "Charlie got me wet!" and feel totally better. i'm STILL laughing about this to myself. plus, i can hear your voice in my head telling me the story which makes it even better. i love it.ReplyCancel

  • Rachael Hammett - October 2, 2010 - 12:02 am

    Oh what a perfectly perfect day! So much fun – they will remember these days forever…you are fostering such incredible spontaneity and freedom for them by engaging them in beauty of life and enjoyment of the simple things…the only sadness in my heart? That we couldn't be there with you to play in the rain!ReplyCancel

Did you know that men have a nothing box?  I know, I was shocked too but apparently it’s true. Let me explain using the following scenario. . . Chad and I are in the car and I notice that he’s quiet.  I imagine that he must be contemplating the meaning of life, the complexity of […]

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  • Trophy Life - September 28, 2010 - 11:31 am

    where do i get one? sign me up!ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - September 28, 2010 - 11:56 am

    This made me think of a huge fight I had with an ex, he wanted me to just watch a movie (that I'd already seen) and I wanted to check email and FB and do projects and he just wanted me to sit there and watch a movie.
    It was such a dumb fight but he could sit and just watch the movie and be completely content. So this makes sense and explains a lot!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - September 28, 2010 - 5:24 pm

    Omg. This is fantastic. I cannot TELL you how many times (more so in the beginning of our relationship) that I'd ask C. what he was thinking about… And he's respond with, "Nothing."

    I used to think he was fibbing. I mean, REALLY? Who thinks about NOTHING?

    Then…after I started realizing just how calm and low-key my husband is… and how different he is from me, I realized that he more than likely IS/WAS truly doing just as he said: thinking about nothing.

    Love it.

    I love that men are SO different from us. Can you imagine if men and women were both multi-tasking at a mile-a-minute pace? Oy.

    Marriage is good.ReplyCancel

  • Kendra - September 29, 2010 - 1:31 am

    Oh, S! This post is amazing! In fact, I appreciate it so much that I made my husband mute ESPN just so I could read it to him. 🙂

    At its conclusion, his comment: "Required reading for all women. We really do have a 'nothing box'."

    Who knew?ReplyCancel

  • SassyTimes - September 29, 2010 - 12:19 pm

    Oh wow….this makes sense. I need one….bad! 😉ReplyCancel

I am currently sitting with a warm blanket wrapped around my shoulders and sipping a hot drink to warm my shivering body.  I was sure it must be a mere 40 degrees outside and am shocked to find that it’s actually 58.  It’s hard to believe that the thermometer will tumble so much more as […]

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  • Rachael Hammett - September 27, 2010 - 8:03 pm

    This post made me laugh out loud "my walk of shame!" Oh our dear children! I believe as mommies we may have many of those…God grant our children the serenity to accept what they cannot change (in their mommies!)ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - September 28, 2010 - 1:07 am

    those pics are really sweet. i like the one of you and Chad.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - September 28, 2010 - 5:28 pm

    1. I don't even know your in-laws but I love them.

    2. Animals are INCREDIBLE.

    3. The corn thing is awesome. How cool.

    GREAT photos!ReplyCancel

Today is day 1.  I am as excited as I am anxious.  The pen is in my hand and the story has not yet been written.  .  I wonder what might happen.  I wonder if I might change. . . do I really need to change?  Then I read words that stir my heart, move […]

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  • Trophy Life - September 24, 2010 - 10:36 am

    the story of your gratefulness NEVER gets old. be brave, friend, and although i can't commit quite yet to every day i will be with you in spirit, forcing myself to be brave every chance i get!ReplyCancel

  • Rachael Hammett - September 27, 2010 - 8:01 pm

    Chanelle's outfit…seriously can she be any cuter? She looks like an adorable little dollie! You are such a gifted writer…your words flow off the page so easily and tug at my heart strings. It seems I can identify so quickly and yet do not have the capability of expressing it as you do! "There is so much to drink it and I am so thirsty…" what a powerful statement. And because you are a child of God, connected to his heart and seeking out his wisdom whether it be from his word, or from those you journey with, He will grant you insight and your cup will overflow! I miss you friend! I look forward to hearing more about this journey of great courage you have embarked on!ReplyCancel

  • Rachael Hammett - September 28, 2010 - 12:54 am

    PS..I did two brave things since Friday…I'm inspired by you! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - September 28, 2010 - 5:29 pm

    I agree with Trophy Life. I'm all about your blog and the theme of gratefulness.

    I teared up reading about your lunch and the conversation with your children's sweet grandpa.ReplyCancel

They say that grief comes in waves.   Today it has been high tide. I miss her. I am angry. It was just too soon. My journey continues and I trust that all with be okay. . . in time We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey. Kenji Miyazawa

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  • Trophy Life - September 23, 2010 - 11:07 am

    let the tides roll, friend. it's all you can do. time and faith and love and relationships will continue to turn your deep wound into a beautiful scar.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - September 23, 2010 - 12:16 pm

    ((((hugs))))ReplyCancel

  • Ashley - September 23, 2010 - 4:04 pm

    I've been dreaming of her a lot lately. I can't believe it's almost been 6 months.ReplyCancel

  • lisa - September 23, 2010 - 6:15 pm

    (hugs) I'm sorry for your loss…there are no words that will help heal your wound…but maybe it helps knowing that there are many people praying for healing for you and your family.ReplyCancel

  • Rachael Hammett - September 27, 2010 - 7:56 pm

    Summer – I am so sorry. I wish I could step over and offer you a big hug…and then eat dinner together both of our families. The photo posted of your mom and Chanelle is priceless. Such a natural, precious moment caught here. Much Love to you friend!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - September 28, 2010 - 5:30 pm

    Oh, I'm literally crying for you…

    Dear friend, it DOES come in waves, doesn't it.

    That simple phrase has been so authentically true in my life, too.

    I'm praying for low-tide for you…ReplyCancel

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