Charlie Brown: (shouting in desperation) Isn’t there anyone out there who can tell me what Christmas is all about? Linus Van Pelt: Sure, Charlie Brown, I can tell you. Lights, please. [a spotlight shines on Linus] Linus Van Pelt: “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their […]

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  • Adopted Aunt - December 23, 2011 - 6:17 pm

    I so agree! It is the true that because of Jesus we celebrate the birthday of Jesus. What would I do if I was Mary's age and an angel came to me and said I would be giving birth to Gods son! I hope I would have answered in the same way! I love the song "Mary did you know"

    Merry Christmas to each one of you! And may God be with each of you as you celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and may God bless you in 2012

    I got a great Christmas Gift today got to spend time with two of my favorite kids. Charlie and Chanelle what a great
    Way Christmas gift. I love these two like my own nephew and niece. I love their hugs and kisses and their smiles!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - December 23, 2011 - 6:35 pm

    Amen. And Merry Christmas to you!ReplyCancel

I still call her my roommate.  It’s silly, really.  We haven’t lived together for more than ten years, but still. . . she’s my roomie.  Our room was the first you came to when you walked up to the third floor of our dorm on our small college campus.  I can still see our bunked […]

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  • Anonymous - December 22, 2011 - 2:30 pm

    Awwww, friend. This stringing together of words is. It one of the reasons why I love you immensely! Thank you for this gift today, and on all the days I get to read the blog. I love, love, love you and cannot wait to see you tomorrow! Thanks most of all for the gift of your friendship!ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - December 23, 2011 - 6:36 pm

    That has brought tears to my eyes.

    Amazing.

    Love that Trophy Life.ReplyCancel

“The girls have a doctor’s appointment on Saturday.”  As soon as I spoke the words to Chad my heart jumped a little.  “The girls”.  It was the first time I used the phrase and you know what? I liked it. I’ve always enjoyed hearing friends refer to their kids as “the girls” or “the boys”. […]

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  • mommathieszen - December 21, 2011 - 12:55 pm

    Thanks for sharing a vision with me to teach our girls what it's like to have confidence and beauty! : )

    I remember the first time I said "the boys" and had the same type of flutter in my heart. Micah just looked up at me and said, "Boys. For a minute I almost corrected you until I remembered that, yes, we do have 2 of them now!" It was cute.ReplyCancel

  • Dri - December 21, 2011 - 8:21 pm

    I love this post! I found myself nodding along and agreeing with what my role as a mother of a girl is, as well as this journey of "self acceptance" I'm on (and maybe a lot of other women are on??).ReplyCancel

  • lisa - December 21, 2011 - 9:51 pm

    Wow!!! My breath was taken away by that black & white photo of Channelle….oh my! that is truly fantastic!! 🙂

    And so true about how you live your life will truly mold them…as I've watched my boys become such affectionate and sensitive lil' men and I truly believe it is from the way I've loved them and lived my life. You and "the girls" are going to have sooo much fun as they grow…and of course, Charlie! 🙂
    merry christmas!!ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - December 22, 2011 - 2:52 am

    Your words are so true but the part that their father plays in their lives will be so important! Look at your relationship with your dad. I would bet he helped you become the confident, amazing, woman you are. They will need to have date nights with dad so they know what it means to be cherished and they will know they are important. You will play as you have to teach Charlie to be sensitive and respectful to girls bc one day he is going to be looking for a woman as wonderful as his beautiful mom. You and Chad have done a great job and I know you will continue! I love the black and white one of your oldest girl. You will teach them to be confident, believing in themselves, how to be a mom and wife. Ly all. Hope to see you next week sometime.ReplyCancel

  • Ky • twopretzels.com - December 23, 2011 - 6:39 pm

    Heavy, heavy sigh…

    With some blogs I read, I just gloss over the words and look at the photos.

    On your blog, I read ever word you write. And I gaze at every photo you post.

    This post struck a chord.

    I hear you, friend. I hear you.ReplyCancel

  • Summer - December 24, 2011 - 3:51 am

    I love you ladies.

    I really, really do.ReplyCancel

The countdown is on.  It’s really almost here.  This marks the final few days before Christmas.  The days when traditions are ramped up to full throttle and we continue to write on to the pages of “Memories” that our kids will take with them throughout their lifetime.  I am already seeing visions of a Mommy […]

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  • Anonymous - December 20, 2011 - 3:49 pm

    Hi Summer . . . I too, love traditions and feel they are so important. Just wanted to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas! I really enjoy your blog and am amazed of all that you do with a new baby and everything else. Here's to making some wonderful memories this Christmas!

    Cheryl N.ReplyCancel

  • Adopted aunt - December 21, 2011 - 12:45 am

    Wonderful blog and pictures! Are cut out cookies with no frosting on your list?:). We didn't really have traditions at home. One thing we do now with our boys for years is to open stockings after Christmas Eve service and I usually make a breakfast casserole will have to see about that one with it being on Sunday.

    Love the picture of them on santas lapReplyCancel

I needed fresh air.  Fresh air and natural light.  You know how it goes?  You don’t really know you’ve missed it until you have it again.  That’s what happened.  As soon as I felt the cool breeze hit my face and the fresh air fill my lungs I realized what was lacking.  Why, hello there […]

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  • Trophy Life - December 16, 2011 - 1:33 pm

    that Meadow! poopy diaper upon poopy diaper – what an age-appropriate little trick!

    so grateful that you did not post the dead squirrel pic and thos Bob Ebans pancakes have my stomach growling in a major way!

    can't wait to see you and meet Meadow and see the kids.ReplyCancel

  • lisa - December 16, 2011 - 1:38 pm

    Oh my goodness!! I'm cracking up about the tab Meadow has going!! 🙂 too darling! my youngest did something quite similar…

    my heart just ached when I read "pineycones"….my twins said the very same thing! oh my….I miss those days…

    so glad to hear your getting to spend quality time with the older ones…so happy for you! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - December 16, 2011 - 4:28 pm

    Wait, what? There is an outside world out there? 😉 I've yet to see it, outside of preschool drop off and pick up. Way to go to you for balancing all of this so well!

    Meadow is just like V. The minute I change his diaper, he pees and stares at me. These babies are sneaky.ReplyCancel

  • Adopted Aunt - December 17, 2011 - 4:05 am

    Love the diaper trick:). Maybe let it wait and see if she still does it! So glad you got out and spent time with Charle and Chanelle. I would have loved to come and take care of her:). I am off on Fridays give me a call. Need to see the kids again soon. Need my fix! And you of course. Enjoy! It makes me want to adopt:)ReplyCancel

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