Because when you laugh it comes from deep within your belly. . . Because when you smile, the corners of your eyes crinkle in the most wonderful way. . . Because you never lost the kid in you. . . Because you are as solid as a rock. . . Because you are steady. . […]

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  • Lissa Forbes - March 10, 2013 - 5:33 pm

    How touching, Summer. You must be the luckiest woman in the world. I so wish I could have found that kind of love. ;-> But then, maybe it's just about what we choose to see. Hmmm …ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 21, 2013 - 12:36 am

      "But then, maybe it's just about what we choose to see. . . " –That is what I call food for thought. Thank you, Lissa. ReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - March 11, 2013 - 4:52 am

    AWWWW!

    Chad – you are SUCH a good man. So supportive of your wife; so amazing with your kiddos. You're the best. I hope your birthday has been awesome.

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  • Anonymous - March 11, 2013 - 11:31 pm

    awww – this post made me cry on the plane. ; ) Seriously, Chad, happy birthday to you! you are an amazing friend, worker, family member, father and husband. i'm so happy you found each other and i hope that you had an amazing time of celebrating your new year of life! may it be a fantastic one!! much love. Miss ReplyCancel

  • Chad - March 11, 2013 - 11:49 pm

    Thank you ladies for the birthday wishes! It was a good day!

    Also, thank you, Summer for the kind words!ReplyCancel

“Daddy is going to kill me.” I said through laughter as I watched the scene unfolding in front of me. Bubbles floating through the air.  Water shooting from one end of the living room to the other.  Giggles bursting out of the mouths of three little ones who were overjoyed at hearing the news that […]

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  • Anonymous - March 7, 2013 - 12:50 pm

    i love how the K family passes the buck and i take full responsibility for your exhaustion… ; )
    i'm glad you got your time together though, seriously. it sounds like a really fun day was had by all!
    back to reality….
    love, MissReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - March 7, 2013 - 3:27 pm

    Looks like you guys had an awesome time!! Hope my kiddos don't see this. Oh wait, we would have to have snow in TN. LOL, we never seem to get any of that. Miss you guys.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - March 7, 2013 - 3:27 pm

    I didn't leave my name, sorry. That was from Jill in TN. Ooooopppssss.ReplyCancel

  • Katie - March 7, 2013 - 9:22 pm

    That was a hysterical post, Summer. Glad you all had such a great time!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - March 8, 2013 - 11:21 am

    That looked like awesome fun! Oh what memories you have made. Maybe this could be a tradition……Beach Day on the LAST snow day of the year. lol.
    KarinaReplyCancel

I’ve hit a bit of a slump.  The well of creativity has run dry and I find myself parched and thirsty for new ideas, fresh creativity, and well, a little excitement.  I’m pretty certain that it’s the weather that is getting to me.  Cloudy days, cold temperatures, snow, wind, ice, rain. . . Oh, Ohio. […]

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  • Anonymous - March 5, 2013 - 12:58 pm

    i have an idea! if you can stand the possible (hopefully small?) increase in the heating bill, how about a beach day? picnic on a blanket inside? crank up the heat, get the bathing suits on, a dollop of sunscreen on the face, some fruity smoothies, pretend sand castles???

    that's literally all i've got! it sure beats splashing in 30 degree puddles, no? 🙂 hang in there.
    love, Miss ReplyCancel

  • Mickey D. - March 5, 2013 - 1:58 pm

    This is hysterical! Ah, the baby of the family always gets painted 🙂

    The above idea is awesome! I assume room cleaning and laundry folding is out of the question?

    How about roller skating/roller blading/bike riding in the garage?

    Have you checked Pinterest? Always good for an idea or a spark of an idea.
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    • Summer - March 6, 2013 - 4:56 am

      I love the roller skating idea. How fun! Though the room cleaning sounds even better. 🙂

      Oh Pintrest. . . I've been "clean" from Pintrest for over a year. Seriously, it sucks my life away. I know it's a good resource, but it's just way too easy to spend my whole life there. 🙂 Maybe I'll set a timer?? ReplyCancel

  • Katie - March 5, 2013 - 3:23 pm

    I remember those days being trapped inside and no where to go or things to do. One afternoon when it wears about 20 degrees, I cranked up the heat, put on the Beach Boys and told the kids to put on their swimsuits and goggles. I filled our garden tub full of warm water, spread out their beach towels and they "swam" the cold day away. They still talk about it. Hang in there, and I'll meet you in Florida, too!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 6, 2013 - 4:57 am

      What fun! I think I'm going to give this idea a try, Katie. Love it!ReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - March 5, 2013 - 8:38 pm

    Florida IS the answer. 😉

    Life is far too short to be freezing. 😉

    But, I know your pain all too well. Believe it or not, there's a time in Cabo when it is SO HOT that we cannot BEAR to go outside without sizzling. That's our "winter." I get it.

    But seriously, Ohio is too cold.
    Move. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - March 5, 2013 - 8:39 pm

    P.S. I love your header photo…ReplyCancel

Tonight I come to this space hesitantly.  I ask Chad, what should I write about? He asks, what do you want to write about? Silence. I know the answer, but I evaluate.  I stand back.  I look it over.  I ask myself. . . Have I been too serious?  Time for some lighter stuff?  I […]

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  • Anonymous - March 1, 2013 - 2:39 pm

    Ugh, so sorry Summer!!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - March 1, 2013 - 2:58 pm

    hi, sumo. march. oh, march. i know it must definitely heighten those feelings of joy and pain. i think you're right. i think that without that much pain you can't experience the height of joy either. i hate it, but i embrace it, too.

    i wish she could see all of it an be with you to experience the "you" and the "we". i'm also so thankful that you share it with us (the world). i was tearing up at your words but also at those beautiful photos. i absolutely love how little Meadow looks next to Chad.

    i love you. i am thinking of you. i wish i could carry just a little bit of your sadness. but you are strong my friend, for reasons you shouldn't have to be.
    much love,
    miss ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 2, 2013 - 2:50 am

      OH Miss. Thank you.

      I can't say it enough. . . thank you. ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - March 2, 2013 - 3:07 am

    Been thinking of you ALOT, Summer. Thanks for being so real on here–even in person. I love your heart (its pure gold!).

    Love
    JoEllenReplyCancel

  • Evie - March 4, 2013 - 4:59 pm

    I'm sorry for your sadness. Your March is my September. My Mom had been gone 3 years too. So far on this journey I can say that it doesn't get easier…it only gets different.ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 6, 2013 - 4:58 am

      "It doesn't get easier. . . it only gets different."

      Thank you, Evie. I needed to hear that. ReplyCancel

  • Jenny - March 4, 2013 - 6:22 pm

    *hugs*

    This post made me teary. I'm thinking of you guys. ReplyCancel

  • RileyWrites - March 5, 2013 - 8:31 pm

    Don't you wish you could just have one day for her to meet Meadow, see you as the mom/wife/photographer you are now? I like to think that she is just getting a "bird's eye" view now, which is so much more complete anyway, right??!! It was 12 years in January. What I wouldn't give for one day….ReplyCancel

    • Summer - March 6, 2013 - 5:01 am

      I could not have said it better myself.

      12 years. . . Sigh. I'm so sorry.

      Thank you for getting it. ReplyCancel

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