One year ago. . . A tiny little girl was placed on my chest for the very first time.  In that one second my heart expanded and made a place where our sweet baby fit perfectly.  I remember sitting in the hospital room the night she was born.  All of our visitors had departed and […]

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  • Jill - November 17, 2012 - 12:20 pm

    I love this!! You are an amazing writer!!

    The first picture is awesome, the look of sheer happiness on your face is priceless.

    Happy 1st Birthday Meadow!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - November 17, 2012 - 4:09 pm

    so, so sweet. as usual, little tears of joy from me! 🙂 happy birthday, meadow. i can't wait to see you grow up but am so happy that you were born. love you, aunt Missile. ReplyCancel

  • Abbe - November 17, 2012 - 7:06 pm

    love this post. and happy birthday to meadow! my first little guy is only 9 weeks, but i can tell already how very past this precious time will fly! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Evie - November 19, 2012 - 6:38 pm

    As always…beautiful! Happy Birthday to you both. Reading this makes me regret we didn't have a third! ReplyCancel

Whether you are a blogger or simply a blog reader, you probably understand the uniqueness of this community.  When we sit down and open up someone’s blog we become somehow involved in the lives of others.  Sometimes our involvement is vocal and other times it is quiet and anonymous.  One is not better than another […]

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  • CharisFaith - November 15, 2012 - 12:12 pm

    Wonderful pictures!!! I love the glimpse that bloggers offer into their lives! I love the hope and inspiration so often found in the stories of others!

    I can't believe that it's been a year already, time flies!!! Happy Birthday Meadow!!!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - November 16, 2012 - 11:56 am

      I agree with you completely. Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • The Barnett Family - November 15, 2012 - 3:39 pm

    Wow! I love this family too. My daughter fought leukemia right beside Maggie. Our hospital rooms right next door ofterntimes. We helped each other figure things out. Then they moved away….but I still think of them often. Back then it was just Maggie and now it is so much more. My daughter Ally who was seven when diagnosed is now 11. You captured this family perfectly. ReplyCancel

    • Summer - November 16, 2012 - 11:57 am

      Thank you for stopping by and for your comment. I'm so sorry for what your family had to go through with. . . I hope Ally is doing wonderfully today!ReplyCancel

  • Lissa Forbes - November 15, 2012 - 5:38 pm

    Summer, you have earned your right to take family and child portraits. You do such a fabulous job with your own and it seems a natural thing for you. These are really wonderful captures and this family must be ecstatic!! Wonderful, wonderful!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - November 16, 2012 - 11:57 am

      Thank you so much, Lissa, for such kind and encouraging words. ReplyCancel

  • lisa - November 15, 2012 - 5:51 pm

    Summer, you just amaze me with how you've grown this past year….and WOW! One already???? Really? How can that be??!

    Did you take any classes to help your growth or did you just self-teach yourself? If yes, what kind? Just curious…You've inspired me to get out my camera again…It's been taking a backseat in my life lately and I feel the itch! ReplyCancel

    • Summer - November 16, 2012 - 11:59 am

      Lisa, I did not take any classes. I have a long way to go, still, but really it has just been picking up my camera every single day and practicing and learning along the way. I would LOVE to take a class someday. . . but three kids and life gets in the way a bit right now.

      DO pick up your camera! Pay attention to the itch!

      p.s. I miss your blog. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Evie - November 15, 2012 - 5:57 pm

    What great pictures. The candids are really special. I love Maggie's freckles. A little girl in my daughter's class was just diagnosed and has started treatment. It is a hard and long road. It's nice to see what it looks like on the other side.ReplyCancel

    • Summer - November 16, 2012 - 12:00 pm

      Thank you Evie. I sincerely hope that your daughters classmate beats it and has the support she needs around her. ReplyCancel

  • mommathieszen - November 15, 2012 - 6:33 pm

    Such a moving post, Summer. We too walked so closely to the Bixler blog through Maggie's journey towards healing. We felt so connected as it was so much our niece's journey being replayed for us. Seeing such amazing pictures of Maggie here just made me weep once again at the journey she and our niece now have had to go through twice. Such pure, innocent, radiant love wrapped up in those girls. I needed to weep at beauty today so thank you for posting your artwork for the world to get a glimpse of. Thank you for capturing the essence of that beauty in the Bixler family.ReplyCancel

    • Summer - November 16, 2012 - 12:01 pm

      Thank you, Angie, for your kind words. All my best to your niece and family as they fight this terrible battle. ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - November 15, 2012 - 8:22 pm

    What a gift you gave this family. Wonderful photos. I'm so proud of you! I think your talent lies more IN YOU than in how long you've been 'at it'. Don't sell yourself short, friend! You have talent!

    I can't believe these babies are turning 1. Weren't we just pregnant!?!?! Enjoy her and the rest of your family!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - November 16, 2012 - 2:27 am

    Summer,
    Just had an appointment with my oncologist today and when I read your post tonight, I thought, oh please let this have a happy ending. I'm so happy it did and you have captured some beautiful pictures for this family. You do an awesome job, thanks for sharing it with all of us.

    Cheryl N.ReplyCancel

    • Summer - November 16, 2012 - 12:02 pm

      Cheryl,

      As always I appreciate your very kind comments. I do hope that you are doing okay. . . ReplyCancel

  • Debbie - November 17, 2012 - 3:23 pm

    I also watched and prayed with everyone while the whole family fought Maggie's leukemia. Whitney and I worked together all during her pregnancy and most of Maggie's illness. The wonderful pictures you've taken (you're an excellent photographer by the way) show who they are in a great way. Thanks for sharing this!

    DebbieReplyCancel

“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, ‘I used everything you gave me”. – Erma Bombeck. . . . well said. 

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  • mommathieszen - November 14, 2012 - 1:35 pm

    Love that. Also love your recent photos. Wish I could just get you over here once Nora is home to take our family pics for the first time…what would it cost for mileage??? 😉 So happy you have found a wonderful niche for your incredible talent.ReplyCancel

  • Dri - November 15, 2012 - 5:03 am

    I stole this and put it on FB as my status. LOVE.ReplyCancel

We sang Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious today. It was raining outside when I picked Chanelle up after school.  We had a showing at the house and had an hour to kill.  After a quick stop into the grocery store we made our way to Wendy’s because Chanelle thought it was a Frosty kind of day.  For 30 minutes […]

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  • Sassytimes - November 13, 2012 - 2:26 pm

    You are a fantastic mom. That's all. 😉ReplyCancel

  • heidi - November 13, 2012 - 6:00 pm

    The recipe looks delicious! I am going to try it. PS Now I'm singing supercalifragilisticexpialidocious too!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie - November 14, 2012 - 2:42 am

    Hi Summer! It has been a while since I checked in and as usual, your writing and pictures are fabulous. So excited for you to be venturing into biz with that photography skill of yours! Wish you lived closer, we need a new family photo in the worst way! Such big changes in your life right now, a lot to keep track of and be thankful for. Good for you for enjoying the best part, watching those beautiful babies grow! When did Meadow get to be such a big girl?? Absolutely adorable!ReplyCancel

I awoke early this morning.  It wasn’t the sound of my alarm that woke me, but the constant hum that is present in my brain.  Before my eyes opened I heard it. . . clean kitchen floor for showing tomorrow, edit photos, study for exam, email so and so and so and so, write thank […]

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  • Joyce Stewart - November 16, 2012 - 11:06 am

    I love your heart. When you suffer a loss it makes you cherish life even more and every moment is precious. We are not promised tomorrow. ReplyCancel

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