I can hardly believe it myself. . . I’m still at it.   My 365 project is still going strong.  I am currently on day 95.  (Last year I made it to day 81.)  I’d call that a downright success!  Here are December pictures. . .   I’m not one to count my chickens before they […]

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  • ally, zane, avery and nola - January 4, 2012 - 5:19 pm

    you're adorable, click that remote proudly! my guess is the more you do, the easier they'll become 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Sarah - January 4, 2012 - 6:09 pm

    Congrats on making it this far. You are more then welcome to link up with us. http://naptimemomtog/project-366. We have a weekly theme for extra motivation.ReplyCancel

  • adopted aunt - January 4, 2012 - 6:19 pm

    Way to go Summer!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!
    and make it to 365!! I am proud of you for stepping out and taking pics of yourself! You are a beautiful woman. Love the pic you took.

    I too would like to learn more about photography. My problem is that I am a hands on learner. know of any photography lessons?? or I would pay someone to teach me. Of course Charlie would figure it out:) not suprised. Give them all hugs and kisses from me.ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - January 5, 2012 - 1:41 am

    1. i like the subject of you
    2. you have several very lovely subjects in your life and you do a fantastic job of capturing.
    3. you're almost 1/3 of the way there!!

    you got this, Mrs. Photographer.ReplyCancel

  • Summer - January 5, 2012 - 2:18 am

    Thank you so much, Ladies. What an encouragement you all are.

    Sarah, thank you for visiting and I can't wait to link up with your community.

    Ally, again, I'm glad you are here. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - January 6, 2012 - 6:58 pm

    LOVE this! And I love seeing you.

    And I want to get a remote for my camera.ReplyCancel

  • ally, zane, avery and nola - January 9, 2012 - 4:07 pm

    sorry, i couldn't find a way to email you directly 🙂 my blog is private (and has very few readers ;)) but i wanted to give you access just so you know i'm not some weirdo and it's only fair since i get to view part of your world that i offer the same to you 🙂 (if you want, email me allyson_walsh@hotmail.com)ReplyCancel

It happened again.  With one flip of the calender a new year is gifted to all of us.  A clean slate.  A new beginning.  Endless possibilities.  365 366 days to do with what we want. I like the freshness that a New Year brings.  I enjoy the unique gift it is to look back and […]

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  • Adopted aunt - January 4, 2012 - 12:28 am

    I know what you mean when looking at the blank pages what will God lead me to, thru, will I be good enough? I want to be all that HE wants me to be and that can be scary and thrilling at the same time. I love reading your words, there is always something I can catch on to. May 2012 be a great year for you and your family!ReplyCancel

For a long time there were only your footprints & laughter in our dreams & even from such small things, we knew we could not wait to love you forever. -Story People And love her, we do. . . I remember driving along a busy road on a brisk fall day when she was still […]

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  • Adopted aunt - December 30, 2011 - 2:57 pm

    O Summer such beautiful words, the tears come. You are a wonderful mom and will teach her all she needs. Mustvadmit she has stirred the feelings I had for aopting a girl:). The pic are all wonderful! Love the one of your hands and the one of all three great kids. Could I have a copy of that one? You are such an inspiration. Also can you suggest a good quote book. Wishing you all a great 2012! Love the ones of Chad and her! Love you all, thanks for letting me be part of your lives.ReplyCancel

  • Charbelle - December 30, 2011 - 3:01 pm

    I think my very very favorite line is: "It's funny, really. I would not have said we were "incomplete" before. We weren't. When it was the four of us my heart was so full. But now we are "completer". Now, my heart, fuller."

    I'm so glad that you share your world, here is to another absolutely amazing and beautiful year!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - December 30, 2011 - 3:45 pm

    that little Meadow is so adorable, and i think you are right… you are "completer" because of her.

    oh, and that pic of the three of them with Charlie in the background is ABSOLUTELY ridiculously cute. why does Chanelle look like she's going on 19 years old in that one?!?ReplyCancel

  • Abbe - December 30, 2011 - 5:48 pm

    that picture of your three adorable kiddos? a framer and a keeper. forever. 🙂ReplyCancel

  • lisa - December 31, 2011 - 1:00 am

    oh my goodness- take my breath away with that lovely pic of the 3 together…and LOVE the one of you and meadow holding hands with the bokeh in background!!! oh my!!! 🙂

    So love to hear how your heart has expanded! Don't ever stop sharing…we don't tire of hearing it! So very awesome and blessed you are dear friend!

    happy new years!! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • ally, zane, avery and nola - December 31, 2011 - 12:57 pm

    long time reader here, no idea how i "found" you 🙂 but wanted to say this was a beautiful post…and those pictures of meadow smiling are 'melt-your-heart-say-awwwww!-out-loud' adorable. as is the shot with the 3 kiddos.
    -allyReplyCancel

  • Summer - December 31, 2011 - 2:11 pm

    Ladies. . . thank you for the love. You are all more than fabulous. Really, really fabulous.

    Ally, thank you for commenting and for reading. I'm glad you "found" me. It is such an encouragement to hear that people are reading. Many thanks.ReplyCancel

  • urban muser - January 3, 2012 - 1:52 am

    what a beautiful family you have. thanks for your comment today. if you decide to continue with the self-portraits i hope you'll join my project!ReplyCancel

It’s December 28th.  Really?  How did that happen?  At the beginning of December we began counting down the days until the “Big” day.  Each of the 24 days before the 25th we opened a door in our Advent calender.  Each day we took care to mark one more day passed and one day closer to […]

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  • lisa - December 28, 2011 - 6:37 pm

    Oh dear blogger friend how I feel all that you just described- and know that you were NOT alone in those final moments! I, too, had the same desires to slow down and enjoy and embrace all the wonderful moments of Christmas….but they were hard to find during all the prep work needing to be done! 🙂

    This year was much harder for me as mine are getting older- yet they still believe luckily (which actually kinda shocks me!) they forgot to write to Santa like they have every year…it saddened me greatly knowing that it's another milestone to be trekked through on this road of raising my boys into manhood! (not liking it at times I hate to admit…really wish I could slow down time!) They remembered in the morning and were disappointed that Santa didn't write them…go figure! 🙂

    But it's such a joy to come to visit you in our blogosphere and read the wonderful perspective you keep reminding me of…thank you for that! It's in my moments of disappointment and the growing pains I'm experiencing- you are right here with wonderful words and quotes that have helped me on so many occasions! That's been a real gift to me…so again Thanks from the bottom of my heart!!!

    I'll do my best to try to remind you of slowing down next year! (if only I could somehow find the magic way to make that happen!) 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - December 29, 2011 - 12:58 am

    Beautiful words my dear friend. How cute are the cookies, raindeer food and the notes!! We never did that at my house. It does go so fast, I was sure there should have been another week in there but there wasn't so I was buying and making last minute gifts. Luckily I have a son who does my wrapping!!!
    I want to slow down and enjoy it all. We do have our traditions though and its funny that at 22 and 20 they still want to do them:)

    Had so much fun with Charlie and Chanelle last night and my cuddle time with Meadow! You are great parents. They did not whine, they were polite. It was fun to see them with Darrick. How they both gravited towards him. It was a slow down night.

    THank you for sharing them:)

    Much love to you all.ReplyCancel

  • Trophy Life - December 30, 2011 - 2:35 am

    i loved this post, obviously, but my very favorite part were the tom's on C's feet! i loved it!ReplyCancel

She said she usually cried at least once each day not because she was sad, but because the world was so beautiful & life was so short. -Story People I couldn’t have said it any better.  When I find words like this. . . words that resonate. . . words that could have been my […]

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  • Anonymous - December 27, 2011 - 8:10 pm

    Summer, love this quote! I had a good cry last night at all the GOOD things God has given to me…and also some tears for all the trials, struggles and pain that life has thrown my way but not tears of sadness BUT tears of happiness as I've come through so much! I even thought to myself, "Am I the only one who does this???" After reading your post, I now have my answer!

    -JoEllen-ReplyCancel

  • Dri - December 27, 2011 - 11:57 pm

    Amen. I am writing this quote in my journal. Someone once told me that crying means there are unresolved "issues" in your life that one needs to work through. I think that is the case in some instances…. but for the most part in my life I cry because I am overcome with joy and, as you said, the beauty of it all. Merry Christmas, Summer!ReplyCancel

  • Adopted aunt - December 28, 2011 - 3:34 am

    Wonderful quote, wonderful heartfelt words! Thank you.ReplyCancel

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