There were baseball games and campfires. . . There were little ones with sticky hands from gooey marshmallow, graham crackers, and chocolate concoctions. . . There were fire crackers and little ones tending to littler ones. . . There was fun to be had and play to be accomplished. . . Soon enough, Meadow, soon […]

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  • Sassytimes - July 17, 2012 - 11:36 am

    5 kids?!! Hello Super Woman. 😉

    It looks like you handled this challenge amazing. I bet the kids had a blast! Oh how I wish our kids had cousins… they never will. 🙁 That little fact makes me want to have 20 more. You know, if somehow you could buy time and patience. Ha.

    I love the photo of Meadow's perspective watching the kids play on the swingset. She reminds me so much of V. They long to play along side the big kids… Adorable.ReplyCancel

  • Lissa Forbes - July 17, 2012 - 4:35 pm

    What a great post, Summer. You gave me giggles all the way. What a phenomenal image of the boys behind the campfire flames!! And oh my, that gooey messin Chanelles's hand. Love the gaggle of geese. And yes, how nice it is to nap like a Kuala! Such sweet memories you're making. can I be your kid for a day!! lolReplyCancel

  • becca - July 17, 2012 - 7:10 pm

    It looks like the kids had a great time! Reading this brought back all the memories that I spent bonding with my cousins when we were younger and now, how close we all are because of it! So good for the kids to have that! Beautiful post!ReplyCancel

  • Lisa@Pocketfuls - July 17, 2012 - 8:27 pm

    What a wonderful sounding weekend! The kids all look like they had so much fun together — I bet they'll remember this time they all shared for many years to come. My brother and his two children are coming to stay with us at the end of the month — seeing all of your photos has made me more excited than ever for them to arrive! 🙂 (And by the way, that is the coolest slide ever!!)ReplyCancel

I realize it’s repetitive. . . tiny and little.  It just seemed fitting with what I’m feeling tonight.  It’s about ten o’clock on Friday evening.  I just said good night to Charlie, Chanelle, Chad, and my two nephews.  We are up a 4 and 7 year old for a few days.  After saying goodnight I […]

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  • Anonymous - July 14, 2012 - 1:37 pm

    Precious! MIL.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - July 14, 2012 - 3:09 pm

    Girl, I love the way you think! Thank you for showing us what it looks like to slow down. That is the main reason I come here. A reminder that LIFE is meant to be enjoyed! (Plus, I love hearing what you guys have been up to!). I have a lot to learn from you! WIth inspiration from you, I've been doing better at slowing it down this summer and its amazing what I see when I choose to not rush my (our) day(s).

    I can't believe all 3 of your kiddos were sick…ugh! But, how cute they all 3 looked as they took a break from the outdoor world!

    AND that hubby of yours—hahaha! The pic of Meadow and her stroller in the water made me laugh out loud! What would we do without our adventurous hubbies???? (Seriously!)

    Hope you are enjoying a wonderful Saturday with the family!
    JoEllenReplyCancel

It felt like my dirty little secret.  Like something I had to hide from the world because if the world knew I would be viewed as ungrateful, terrible, selfish, a terrible mother.  I told just a few people. . . my sister, Lisa, and Chad, of course, but otherwise, I kept it to myself.  It […]

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  • ejwforeman - July 12, 2012 - 1:21 pm

    I always thought I wanted a little boy and a little girl, but now that I have Walter I realize I just want him to have a brother. I want him to be able to share the same sex sibling experience I have with my sister and my husband has with his brother. There is just something so special about a sister bond, but my ship has sailed on that one 😉ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - July 12, 2012 - 2:24 pm

    awww……..little tears formed in my eyes for this one. so sweet, my friend, so very sweet. i love that they have each other and YOU.

    (p.s. – i LOVED that piano picture. and i'm pretty sure that i have a picture with Chanelle in that outfit from when i rocked her to sleep)

    Love, MissReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - July 12, 2012 - 4:26 pm

    Beautiful! I SO BADLY wanted a sister for Sophia when I was pregnant with Evelyn too. I prayed so hard she'd be a girl. (Bad Mama here too). I never had a sister and always wished I did. I'm so glad they have each other, and always will. They do squabble, but they quickly make up and are always there for each other-even at young ages. It's a beautiful thing.

    Love all the photos. Little Meadow is getting so big!ReplyCancel

  • Wendy - July 12, 2012 - 4:40 pm

    Love these photos! When I was pregnant with my twins at first I kept hoping I'd get one of each. But when we found out it was two girls there was no going back. The girls are now 7 and have spent each waking moment of their lives together. I'm a bit envious of their bond, to be honest! They've got the double bond of being sisters and being twins. As you said, I'm sure they'll have moments where they dislike each other, but there will be many, many more moments of them loving on each other. Such a joy to see! (I also keep saying that at some point in the near future, they are going to turn against me, in a united force!!)ReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - July 12, 2012 - 5:14 pm

    LOVE this post.

    And that picture of them at the piano….amazing!

    I am glad they have each other and you get to see their relationship together blossom.ReplyCancel

  • Jessilyn - July 12, 2012 - 5:20 pm

    What a wonderful post. I have a younger sister and without her most days I would feel lost. We talk everyday and she is always there for me "no matter what." I can have as many best friends as I want but nothing will ever come close to the relationship and bond I have with my sister. I feel truly blessed to have her in my life. We also have a brother, he is the middle child and our relationship with him is something to be mentioned as well! My brother and I do not share as much as my sister and I do but, I appreciate him and all that he brings to my life. Siblings are your first friends! Again a very lovely post and I love the pictures as well!ReplyCancel

  • mommathieszen - July 12, 2012 - 8:40 pm

    Oh how my heart can not wait until I have both my girls together so they can experience what sisterhood is all about. Lily is already an excellent big sister through a computer screen without Nora even knowing she exists, but when that chubby little face gets into this house, Lily will be in Heaven. Okay, we all will be, but my 6 year old beauty just needs a little sis.

    Your girls (and Charlie) are so beautiful, Summer. Can't wait to one day meet them face-to-face.ReplyCancel

  • Summer - July 13, 2012 - 1:16 am

    Such kind comments from each one of you. Thank you so much. What a gift we have in shared experiences. . . thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful thoughts.ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - July 13, 2012 - 3:54 am

    Such a beautiful post of two beautiful girls (Sisters!). From the pics, it looks like Big SIs, Chanelle, is a gentle big sister, which is what us little sisters (yep, I am one!) need! Meadow is going to learn so much from her big sis. Soon, she's going to be copying her big sis (just like my Maylee mimics words and actions of Caislyn) and it will make you laugh like crazy!

    You know what I can't wait for? Meadow's beautiful blonde hair like Chanelle's! Your two blonde girls. 2 blonde sisters holding hands. Oh, how cute the photos will be! (By the way, ALL YOUR PHOTOS ARE BEAUTIFUL!).

    Love you!!!!!!!!
    JoEllenReplyCancel

  • ally, zane, avery and nola - July 13, 2012 - 10:14 pm

    *love* i had no idea what the second was going to be, and expected a boy. when i heard in the operating room "it's another girl, love!" i was shocked, didn't know what i was going to do with TWO GIRLS, even though i had 2 sisters.
    i distinctly remember the first time zane and i uttered "the girls" in the hospital, and we both looked at each other and teared up.
    sisterhood is a truly beautiful and amazing journey. thrilled to see you capture it through photos!ReplyCancel

  • The Ohiyohs - July 16, 2012 - 12:45 am

    I shared this post on my blog. I never had a sister, but have enjoyed watching my two little ones developing a friendship as Ellie gets older. I have started calling them "the girls" too, and I think that makes it all the more special. Unlike you, I always wanted boys – no girls (secretly) for me – having three brothers did that to me 🙂 I feel blessed though having girls, and look forward to the sister moments you describe having with your sister.ReplyCancel

Saturday evening I was sitting next to an under the weather Chanelle at our breakfast bar.  The living room was littered with books, crayons, markers, coloring books, a dirty diaper, Meadow’s half finished bottle, and other miscellaneous toys that we use in an attempt to entertain Meadow.  Chanelle had spent most of the day on […]

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  • Heather - July 9, 2012 - 1:46 pm

    I have been so amazed by the community I have found in blogging!ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - July 9, 2012 - 4:27 pm

    2 years? Wow. Glad you started blogging!ReplyCancel

  • CharisFaith - July 9, 2012 - 7:48 pm

    My how time flies! So glad that you are documenting and capturing it all and sharing it with us!!!ReplyCancel

  • Lori - July 10, 2012 - 1:21 am

    I'm so tickled that surprising you worked out! You've been such an encouragement to me with my running and I have sincerely enjoyed reading your blog over these past two years. Keep on, keeping on!! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - July 10, 2012 - 2:37 pm

    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO RUNNING CHATTER! I am SO happy that this space (and you) exist.

    love you and the blog. in 2 years i hope to see you here.

    love, missReplyCancel

  • Wrestling Kitties - July 11, 2012 - 3:44 pm

    aw, that was so sweet!

    I love the blog because it allows you to not only meet wonderful new people, but keep in touch with people you may not be able to see that often.

    🙂ReplyCancel

  • Lissa Forbes - July 12, 2012 - 3:56 am

    CONGRATULATIONS, Summer!!! That's a long stretch. I love the pic of you and Meadow. ;->ReplyCancel

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