I usually write at night.  After little ones are in bed and the house falls into silence, coming to this space is like dotting my i’s and crossing my t’s.  Like putting the bow on a beautifully wrapped present, closing my day in this space just makes everything feel more complete.  Last night, however, I […]

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  • Sassytimes - August 17, 2012 - 4:22 pm

    I love Meadow's "why would you do that!?!" face. So cute.

    Looks like all these little moments are so fun! So, did Charlie just do half day K? Sophia is all day. 🙁 I'm sad already and it's still a year away…

    I have no doubt you and your girls will fill your days with so much fun and joy! ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - August 18, 2012 - 12:17 pm

    I applaud you for ALL all the wonderful opportunities that you have given to your children this Summer! AND your photos are so much fun because they tell the stories so well. I giggled when I saw the photo of Meadow looking down at her siblings and then giggled again when I read your commentary ("why would you do that?". 🙂

    ALSO– the family reflection photo was cool! What a good looking family. You guys are awesome!

    JoEllen

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  • Marcie - August 19, 2012 - 3:13 am

    Glad you have had a great summer, and as usual, fabulous photos! My little ladies start 1st grade (all day school) in two weeks and we are trying to squeeze every last bit of summer fun into these two weeks. (sniff, sniff) Oh, how I will miss them. I guess I can get back to blogging with all of my free time 🙂 Missed your blog this summer too, I have lots to catch up on!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 19, 2012 - 8:09 pm

      I hope you do start your blog again, Marice! Whatever else would you do with your free time?!ReplyCancel

  • Marcie - August 19, 2012 - 3:14 am

    Great haircut by the way!ReplyCancel

. . . but some things seem worth a blog post.  This was an email I was about to send to my friend, Two Pretzels.  Just as I was about to hit the “Send” button, I thought a public blog-style birthday celebration was necessary.  Kylee, this one is for you. . . I went to […]

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  • Mickey D. - August 16, 2012 - 8:18 pm

    Very nicely written. And you're so right. We've all gotten to know her a bit better through her blog – lucky us! ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 17, 2012 - 1:56 am

      Thank you, Mickey D. And. . . I completely agree. ReplyCancel

  • Iris Took - August 16, 2012 - 10:02 pm

    LOVE!ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - August 17, 2012 - 1:17 am

    Loved this!

    (And if it wasn't for Kylee and her amazing gift to bring people together, many of us wouldn't even know each other! She is awesome)ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 17, 2012 - 1:58 am

      Thank you, J! I agree. . . was she the beginning of it all? I believe so!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - August 17, 2012 - 2:51 am

    I have the chills from my fingertips to my toes – REALLY. (I didn't even know I could have the chills on my fingertips.) Summer, sweet Summer, while I don't think I deserve those words — I'm appreciative. And if I had a little something in you creating THIS place, well — that pleases me. Truthfully, that makes my heart grow a little.

    I love you, sweet friend. Thank you for this.ReplyCancel

“Life brings simple pleasures to us every day. It is up to us to make them wonderful memories.”                                                                                                                        — Cathy Allen We’re taking these final summer days and squeezing out every bit of fun we can.  There are memories to be made. . . Wishing you a Wednesday of simple pleasures that are transformed […]

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  • Hummel Kiddos - August 16, 2012 - 1:03 am

    I needed this reminder, especially after the day we had yesterday! We can't take these precious days back… So we better make the most of it, right?!? 🙂

    Love ya!
    JoEllenReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - August 17, 2012 - 1:18 am

    ENJOY! 🙂ReplyCancel

I’ve been anticipating it for months.  I’ve been counting down days, planning activities in my head, and dreaming of one of life’s most precious gifts. . . time. Chad took last week off work and we escaped town for a few days.  We went to the place that I still call home even though it […]

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  • Sassytimes - August 13, 2012 - 12:41 pm

    I'm so happy you got to enjoy so much family time. Your kids look so happy. I LOVE Meadow's big excited smile. So cute!

    And I love this:

    I guess what life has taught me (and continues to teach me) is that rain will fall on us all. It's inescapable. Sometimes life hurts. It can be heart wrenching and soul crushing. But somehow, even though I don't understand exactly how, it is the hard times and the challenges and the doubts and the questions that teach what we are really made of.

    So true. You are an amazing person. I am in awe of your continual positive attitude.
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    • Summer - August 14, 2012 - 12:43 pm

      Thank you, S. You have always had a way to make me feel that all of this is worth it. . . Thank you!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - August 13, 2012 - 3:35 pm

    loved this post. the pictures, the words, the stories, the depth. all of it.
    Love,
    Miss ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 14, 2012 - 12:44 pm

      Thank you, Miss. For being constant…ReplyCancel

  • Katie - August 13, 2012 - 8:49 pm

    I love how you write. You're not afraid to put your feelings out there. I struggle with that, putting myself out there, the Real Me, but you do it so gracefully. I agree 100% with what you say about hard times being the best teacher.

    I hope you have a wonderful full week this week, Summer! It's our last one as well. Here's to getting dirty and sweaty and laughing till your belly hurts!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - August 14, 2012 - 12:44 pm

      Thank you, Katie, for such encouraging words. They mean so much.

      Personally, I love the way you write. ReplyCancel

  • Katie - August 13, 2012 - 8:49 pm

    I love how you write. You're not afraid to put your feelings out there. I struggle with that, putting myself out there, the Real Me, but you do it so gracefully. I agree 100% with what you say about hard times being the best teacher.

    I hope you have a wonderful full week this week, Summer! It's our last one as well. Here's to getting dirty and sweaty and laughing till your belly hurts!ReplyCancel

  • Morven R. Baker - August 13, 2012 - 10:28 pm

    Summer, you are a wonderful mother and your Mom would have been so proud to watch you with your precious little ones. These are beautiful photographs.ReplyCancel

  • Lisa@Pocketfuls - August 14, 2012 - 12:15 am

    You're so right that rain is inescapable in life, and that sometimes that rain really hurts. Yet somehow, the rain makes our moments in the sunshine that much more appreciated and beautiful. This was a lovely post, Summer. I'm so glad you and your family had such a wonderful time away. ReplyCancel

  • Westerville Mom - August 14, 2012 - 1:51 am

    Looks like you found lots of fun things to do in Bellefontaine! I can't imagine the pain of not having your mom there but my heart goes out to you.ReplyCancel

  • ejwforeman - August 15, 2012 - 2:48 am

    I always admire your words and your honesty. I loved this post and your ability to always make me tear up. Thank you for always sharing 🙂 ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - August 17, 2012 - 1:29 am

    Oh this post had me crying from the beginning. First the sadness of being without your mom but then to a happy cry seeing your beautiful and happy family and knowing it is all intertwined.

    In the little I have known you on this blog I have admired your positive attitude and your ability to try to cherish and enjoy every moment. When you lose someone close to you I think it makes you cherish all those times and people in your life even more. It it looks like you are doing just that and are a wonderful mom.

    I am glad you had stories to tell and share! And these pictures were amazing….beautiful family.ReplyCancel

What is 70 percent of 30? I just asked Chad. Nine, he answered.  Why? I have no idea, I answered with tears streaming and laughing hysterically, I just pulled that question out of the air.  That probably doesn’t sound very funny to you, but I could not stop laughing.  I really did have a specific […]

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  • Sassytimes - August 10, 2012 - 1:24 pm

    Oh my, that last photo of Meadow is the cutest thing EVER! I hope my children never distort their own image too. Something I worry about often; especially my girls.

    p.s. 70% of 30 isn't 9. 😉 It's 21. 30% of 30 is 9. The 'nerd'/teacher in me could't let that go. Sorry. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Summer - August 10, 2012 - 1:26 pm

    S, I didn't think that sounded right, but with the state I was in, I was in no position to do any correcting.

    Who knows. . . maybe that wasn't even my question. . . or his answer.

    🙂ReplyCancel

  • woopig - August 10, 2012 - 2:17 pm

    I agree with you about trying to focus without looking through the viewfinder! It's such a habit, that when I do take a picture with my phone, it just plain feels WEIRD! Happy you had a happy trip, and are home safe and sound! : ) KatieReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - August 13, 2012 - 1:18 am

    What an insightful moment Summer. I, too, hope my girls never hide from a mirror but are always able to see how beautiful they are. 🙂
    Love you friend.
    TamReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - August 17, 2012 - 1:31 am

    Love this….and love your hair!ReplyCancel

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