The following scene occurred Saturday evening. . . Chad (standing in the bathroom): Charlie!  Charlie (responding from the living room):  What?! Chad (in stern voice):  Come. Here. Now. (Charlie scampers down the hallway into the bathroom where Chad is waiting.) Chad, pointing to the bath towel and every article of clothing Charlie had been wearing […]

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  • Kim Ellis - February 19, 2013 - 4:49 pm

    You are so right.. Hillary and Jeremy has totally caught up with me ! =D And no it never goes away.. Hillary should still be 6 and Jeremy 4 .. its just the way it is… and now their kids are older than they should be! Now … try that one on for a while!! =D ReplyCancel

  • Katie - February 20, 2013 - 1:41 am

    I remember when our daughter was three and my husband asked her the Age Old question: "How many times do I have to tell you??" She replied, without batting an eyelash, "1…2…3…..4…..5…" I couldn't help and burst out laughing. They turn smart overnight! : )ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - February 20, 2013 - 6:08 pm

    HAHA! Yes, you will be both the same age in four years….that is how I do that math too 🙂

    "My boy is growing up and there is absolutely nothing I can do about it."

    UGH…that sentence is SO true. On one hand I absolutely LOVE seeing Henry grow and change and become this little person who "gets" things. On the other, I just want him to slow down a bit so I can catch up to the pace at which he is growing and changing. It is crazy!

    Just the other night he grabbed one of his new toy pans, went over to the drawer with the oven mits, grabbed an oven mit, shut the drawer, and put it around the handle of the pan.

    HUH?! Where did you learn that?! Just by watching me?

    That is so smart and impressive and he is just learning and growing and I just have to try to hold on for this ride and let him go.

    P.S. These pictures are great, I love the ones where he gets lower in his chair! 🙂

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This is my 500th post.  Could you humor me for just a few moments?  A few moments to reflect?  And a few moments to say thank you? You will?  Okay. . . let’s dive in. About two and a half years ago I nervously and naively hit the “Publish Post” button on my very first […]

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  • Kyra - February 15, 2013 - 1:53 pm

    Summer….your bravery astonishes me….you have allowed complete strangers into your story and heart….you inspire me…you have taught me to capture the moments and memories that happen everyday…so maybe not with a camera but with my heart and i have stored them away for safe keeping…i love you my friend….

    btw…i think the mayo in the pantry not once…not twice….you get the point….i think that should have made the list….it still cracks me up….

    i miss you bunches…hope to see your face soon!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - February 16, 2013 - 1:24 am

      Oh Kyra. How I love you. The mayo!? How could I forget the mayo??!!

      Thank you for your sweet, sweet, words and for always being on my team.

      Miss you, too!!ReplyCancel

  • Joni - February 15, 2013 - 2:21 pm

    Thank you for sharing your life.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 15, 2013 - 2:42 pm

    hmmm…. my earlier comment didn't go through! what i was said was that i was so happy Running Chatter was born. i liken this space to your fourth child, in fact. it's growing, evolving, changing – and we all get to see this happen! can't wait until RC is a teenager! : ) heehee. i knew you'd appreciate that. seriously though, so happy that this blog exists. i would HATE to not have it.

    also, i don't even want to know why Meadow is not wearing shoes on the winter hike. i know, i know…..third child!
    love, Miss ReplyCancel

    • Summer - February 16, 2013 - 1:27 am

      Oh Miss. . . why am I not surprised that you are one the ONE person that noticed Meadow's shoeless feet. They were in Chad's pocket. . . she didn't think they matched her outfit.

      Diva.

      Love you, Miss.ReplyCancel

  • Abbe - February 15, 2013 - 3:23 pm

    summer, you are such a beautiful spirit. thank you for sharing your heart and family with all of us. we're blessed to be along for the ride. congrats on 500 posts, and cheers to 500 more! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • ejwforeman - February 15, 2013 - 6:14 pm

    I was 14 when I first met and would have never guessed the influence you would have on my life. Almost 12 years later, you're still influencing my life. I appreciate this space and everything you share with us. I am so glad I was able to reconnect with you after so long. So really, I feel like I should tell you thank you and not the other way around! So… Thanks! ReplyCancel

    • Summer - February 16, 2013 - 1:30 am

      Oh Emily, in my mind you are always the crazy, sweet, loving, and adventurous 14-year old I met so many years ago. In reality, I know you're not. You're a loving Mama who has grown into a beautiful woman. I am SO glad our paths have passed and the footprints of your spirit remain with me today.

      Thank YOU!ReplyCancel

  • doug s. - February 16, 2013 - 4:08 am

    I am inspired by your words, drawn in by your photographic eye and unexpected composition and a wanna be runner. Thanks for sharing. (If you dont have clue who I am I understand, ask Kim)ReplyCancel

    • Summer - February 16, 2013 - 12:51 pm

      Thank you, Doug, for such kind words. And, yes, I DO know who you are. I recall eating at your restaurant (and I believe I met you) many years ago. I appreciate your encouragement on my pictures very, very much. ReplyCancel

    • doug s. - February 17, 2013 - 3:31 am

      That should have read "and I AM a wanna be runner".ReplyCancel

    • Summer - February 18, 2013 - 1:52 am

      I understood what you meant, Doug. Though Chad tells me you ARE a runner (and I know you are a biker, as well.) 🙂

      12K at 12 a.m.? ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 16, 2013 - 2:21 pm

    Summer,
    What an awesome accomplishment and I, too, feel like we should be thanking you for letting us see so many aspects of your life. Your words seem to flow so easily and you are able to capture everyday moments of life and make them awe inspiring. I enjoy coming to this space so thank you for sharing it with us. Congrats on your 500th post!

    Cheryl N.
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    • Summer - February 17, 2013 - 1:25 am

      Thank you so much, Cheryl. I really appreciate your support and your words. I'm so glad our paths have crossed via the blogesphere! ReplyCancel

  • RileyWrites - February 16, 2013 - 3:30 pm

    Keep on with your bad self mama! Words have a way of healing! ReplyCancel

    • Summer - February 17, 2013 - 1:27 am

      Oh, now this made me smile. Thank you so much for stopping by the blog and for making me smile. ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - February 18, 2013 - 5:27 am

    As I read this post, I had a smile on my face.

    Primarily because I'm just so proud of you.

    I'm nodding my head and my words escape me but just know, I'm so glad you have this space. I love visiting it.

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  • Wrestling Kitties - February 20, 2013 - 6:22 pm

    YAY for your 500th post!!

    And YAY for all this little community has done and for you and the people, like myself, who get to share in your stories and pictures and inspirational words.

    I am glad to have met you this way and glad that you keep sharing and inspiring us.

    I feel similar, I am VERY introverted. But this blog has helped me in SO MANY ways. I originally thought it was just for me to be funny, but it has truly changed my life and the friends and support and humor have all been priceless.

    Here is to 500 more!!!ReplyCancel

  • Summer - February 21, 2013 - 12:07 pm

    Thank you so much. . . and I agree completely this community is great for introverted gals like ourselves. 🙂 ReplyCancel

I was in a bit of a mood on Tuesday.  I recall going to bed Monday evening and thinking to myself. . . we’re going to have a good day tomorrow.  Well, best laid plans. . . Do you ever wake up in the morning and feel like someone put ankle weights on your eyelids?  […]

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It was terrible.  I was standing on a massive stage with spotlights pointing directly toward me.  I knew my performance was bad, but I kept going because I was certain that  to bow out would have been far more humiliating than completing my act.  The music carried on and I did my best to find […]

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  • Katie - February 13, 2013 - 1:02 pm

    I love it when babies find their tummies–they always seem somewhat surprised when they look down and poke it. ; )ReplyCancel

. . . not to smile. You couldn’t do it, could you? Happy Monday! **Please do not judge these images by the quality of the images but rather the content.  Dark room + lightning speed baby=less than idea photograph. 

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  • Anonymous - February 11, 2013 - 2:00 pm

    Your plan worked for me! 🙂 🙂 🙂
    JoEllenReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 11, 2013 - 2:02 pm

    or maybe your plan DIDN'T work on me! You dared me NOT to smile !! I'm grinning from ear to ear!
    JoEllenReplyCancel

  • Blessing Design Team - February 11, 2013 - 2:04 pm

    Cute girl! You should consider being a part of the Blessing Design Team on March 1 and 2— we'd love to have some good photos of our Blessing Makeover. Check out our blog for more info.

    Blessings!ReplyCancel

  • Lissa Forbes - February 12, 2013 - 4:05 am

    I got such a giggle going, Summer. She's going to hate you for this one when she grows up! LOLReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - February 12, 2013 - 11:18 am

    That's awesome! =)
    Karina
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