We are neck deep in transition right now.  Like a lot of families we are adjusting to a new school schedule, sports schedules, and all that come with these changes.  I won’t say that we have completely adjusted yet, but we are getting there. In addition to grade school adjustments, we are also packing up […]

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  • Sassytimes - August 27, 2013 - 3:55 pm

    I think you are doing a wonderful job. Awesome even. 😉

    This adventure looks amazing. Looks like Hocking Hills. We want to take the kids next year when V is a little older and can manage longer. I'm totally impressed with Meadow! How awesome that she can keep up with all of you. That's so wonderful. ReplyCancel

As we loaded into the car and headed for Kindergarten orientation an email dinged into my phone.  “Hugs today, Friend. I’m with you in thought.” And another. . . “Prayers for you.  You are not alone.” And another. . . “This is the hardest day.  It will get easier.” One after another, comments, emails, Facebook […]

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It started during the second day of our vacation.  I did a little math in my head and the realization hit me with the intensity of the 1 ton weight that always seemed to fall on Wile E. Coyote’s head.  I looked at Chad hoping my calculations were wrong. . .  next week is our […]

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  • Sassytimes - August 19, 2013 - 12:31 pm

    Oh wow, Summer. Now you have ME crying…and I still have weeks til school starts. I'm on my way to do bus tags for the school and I think I may lose it when I see those yellow buses. It's so hard letting go. You are right though, the heartache is ours, not theirs. I think that helps dull the pain. See the excitement in their eyes and try to feel that over the sadness. At least that's my goal. Will I succeed? Probably not. 😉 I see a lot of tears in my future.

    Hugs today, friend! I'm there with you in thought!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 19, 2013 - 8:27 pm

      Thank you, Steffany. Honestly, there is just no easy way to do this. I've found the only solution is to let the tears roll. I will say, however, that I take SUCH comfort in knowing that I am not alone. Thank you for being such a great friend.ReplyCancel

  • LeAnn - August 19, 2013 - 12:46 pm

    Prayers sent your way! We just dropped Nathan off for his first day of second grade and he didn't need/want us to accompany him inside. This is the first year he is at the same school, so he knows where he is going and actually dragged me around at Open House to see everyone last week – so sweet! Always a bittersweet time, but it helps to remember how much he will learn and how much fun he has at school. Hang in there, beautiful mama… and remember that you are not alone!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 19, 2013 - 8:28 pm

      Thank you so much, LeAnn. It WAS wonderful to imagine her today learning and growing and becoming more of who she was created to be.

      But it IS SO comforting knowing that I am not the only one.

      Blessings to you!ReplyCancel

  • JoEllen Hummel - August 19, 2013 - 1:43 pm

    Yep, crinkled up wet tissues are right beside me at this very moment! Rest assured that you have done a wonderful job with these 3 blessings and they will soar because of it! (and we can cry a river a tears while watching!) love ya Sum!

    JoEllenReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 19, 2013 - 8:29 pm

      Thank you, JoEllen. I have a feeling there will be oceans of tears over the years. Bitter-sweet tears, but tears none the less.

      Love you!ReplyCancel

  • Mame Voelker - August 19, 2013 - 2:30 pm

    Summer, this is so beautiful, both your words and photos. This is also absolutely what I needed to read right at this moment after an especially frustrating week with my little one. Thank you, thank you!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 19, 2013 - 8:32 pm

      Thank you so much for stopping by, Amanda. And thank you for making it even MORE worth it to put all of this out there.

      Soak up those sweet moments.ReplyCancel

  • kate • one more thing - August 19, 2013 - 3:42 pm

    Beautiful Summer… the images of course, but more so even your words. They made me cry tears for what I know is coming that I can't slow down. I hope your day with Meadow is going well and that there are lots of little moments of joy to carry you through. Hugs 🙂
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    • Summer - August 19, 2013 - 8:33 pm

      Thank you, Kate. Yes, it goes oh so fast. Too, too fast.

      Thank you and know that when it's your turn–you are not alone.ReplyCancel

  • Katie - August 19, 2013 - 3:49 pm

    oh honey, i so hope your morning wasn't too hard! even after all these years, i still cry on my way home from taking the kids to school on the first day. today was no exception as i watched joey walk into jr. high. then i get to go through it all again wednesday when we move meg back to campus. this is when i just want to yell, "no!!!! you can't have my kids! they're mine!" but i know how much they love school and learning, so once this first day is over, it'll become old hat. but geeze, i can't wait till 3:30 this afternoon when i can pick my boy up again! hang in there, this is the hardest day. hugs, sweetie!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 19, 2013 - 8:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Katie. I can't tell you what it means to know that someone (a few years ahead of me in these experiences) feels the same things. Thank you for normalizing and just being there is the sweet way yo always are.

      I hope you had a wonderful reunion with Joey!!

      Tomorrow, this will all be a piece of cake, right? ReplyCancel

    • Katie - August 19, 2013 - 9:40 pm

      right! you'll look back on today's "trauma" and think, "huh! why was i so worked up? this is a easy peasy!" : )ReplyCancel

We are in the last week of summer break.  (Yes, tears come just at writing those words.)  Time. . . I can’t stop it. I’m doing my best to drink in these last few days before we enter the world of routine again.  I have posts formulating in my mind–or probably better to say–my heart.  […]

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  • Kyra - August 14, 2013 - 12:25 pm

    as always the pics are stunning….and the warmth of your word refreshing….
    1. the pic of you and your girls stunning!
    2. Chad yes you should take your wife and kiddos to New York next year…fall is a great time..central park is beautiful in the fall…window shopping is fun at christmas time…so see you have options…lol
    thanks for sharing with us once again!ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - August 14, 2013 - 12:33 pm

    Love this post. I've been thinking of you this week, with the upcoming school year about to start. Hang in there! I'm so glad you were able to get away, visit your 'home' and unwind a little before you have to open your nest back up to the school world. It sounds like it was much needed and well, just perfection.

    Love the photo of the girls walking on the beach. Those smiles melted my heart. So sweet.ReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - August 14, 2013 - 6:05 pm

    I love your Dad.ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - August 16, 2013 - 12:54 pm

    Oh my goodness, this looks the PERFECT little get-a-way for you and your family!!! Just look at those faces and smiles….you can't say that fun was not had!

    I adore HUG photos 🙂ReplyCancel

I make no excuses. Being married to me?  I’m certain it ain’t easy.  I’m emotional.Indecisive.Overly sensitive.Quick to cry.Idealistic.Forgetful.Absent-minded. (I could go on.) Did I mention Idealistic?  What I mean by this is I come up with these ideas that sound so dreamy and beautiful and memory making and say things like, I just know it […]

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  • Katie - August 12, 2013 - 12:14 pm

    such a terrific story, and as always, beautiful photos to go along with it! happy monday, summer!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 14, 2013 - 12:05 pm

      Thank you so much, Katie!

      I hope you are doing well with the start of school again.ReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - August 12, 2013 - 1:33 pm

    SMILING. I have the chills on this one.

    GORGEOUS shots.

    And the truth of the matter is that if I were in your family, all you would have had to say was, "Donuts" and you'd have my full-on participation.

    GREAT gift of a post, thanks lady.ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 14, 2013 - 12:06 pm

      Thank you, Kylee.

      Donuts. It's all about the donuts, right? 😉 ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - August 16, 2013 - 12:59 pm

    I love EVERY. SINGLE. THING. about this post and these pictures!!

    Being idealist can really pay off in so many ways 🙂

    P.S. The picture of Chad buying donuts made me laugh….that is love right there!!

    Also, I totally want Chanelle's shirt, heeheeReplyCancel

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