Remember a few weeks ago when I talked about Tony Horton and our daily adventures with him?  I was quite sarcastic about Mr. Horton and his piddly little workouts.  Prideful, might be a better word.  I’m a runner, I don’t need Muscle-Man Horton and his P90X.  Turns out, I’ve grown quite fond of Mr. Horton […]

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  • Katie - February 4, 2014 - 1:05 pm

    Your life . . . . what a delightfully fun chaotic one you lead!

    We had snow on Sunday and our daughter was driving home from campus, thankfully only about 10 minutes away. First time she's ever driven in snow, and she did great, not sliding off in the ditch or getting hit by the other drivers. The only time she got stuck? In our driveway! She tried and tried getting that little pick up truck in the garage, but it was Daddy that finally saved the day. To say that she was slightly stressed is an understatement. She was pretty pale when she finally got inside with her dirty laundry. ; )ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - February 7, 2014 - 3:13 am

      Oh Katie. I sure appreciate you.

      I'm so glad all turned out okay–and I hope her laundry is clean now. 🙂

      Thank you for all the support you offer, Katie. ReplyCancel

I often think back to the early days of this space.  The first time I pushed past my Jitters, braved it, and clicked the “Publish Post” button was a monumental day.  I didn’t know it then, but I know now, that day was the beginning of stepping into a new me. Those early days of […]

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  • Anonymous - January 30, 2014 - 3:10 pm

    awww, friend. you made me cry (again). 🙂 i loved this little post. it was so sweet! thanks for writing. i'm so glad you're little burning flame has turned into a steady commitment! i love what this space has done for you, but i love what it does for others, too.
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  • Kim Ellis - January 30, 2014 - 4:07 pm

    You so know how to love out loud and its so fun to watch you in your everyday life! I appreciate your blogs because it brings out something in me that makes me realize life its to be lived! Not to dwell on the oops and what ifs and the wish it were a different way but to take what it is and make it life and its ok that it doesn't look like what its 'supposed' to look like… it is what it is! Hugs Summer!!! Thanks for letting us in and soak up some of Your sunshine everyday! =D ReplyCancel

  • Barbara Allen - January 30, 2014 - 4:27 pm

    Summer as you share your heart, your passions, your life and your family you touch the lives and hearts of all of us who are blessed by all you share – you put into words many times the very things that we have on our hearts but we can't find the words to articulate those things – my friend, thank you – may God continue to use you to impact the lives of all who come across your path.
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    • Summer Kellogg - February 7, 2014 - 3:11 am

      Oh, Barb. Your path and mine? I'm so glad they've crossed–even if in this virtual world.

      You have made a difference in my life. ReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - February 6, 2014 - 8:01 pm

    As I read these words I breathed in deeply. I exhaled loudly. I nodded in my spirit. I hear you.

    This IS your legacy. It's why I write, too. These words, those photos… your children's children will know you. They will feel a connection with you long past your last breaths. What you are doing is good.

    Someone was recently talking to me about my blog; about the grief I'm writing about and she said, "You're writing an instruction booklet for your daughters, right now. So that they might see, through you, what it's like to grieve for the first person who loved you."

    Whoa.

    Our legacies.

    ::

    This is fabulous:

    Shame is pointless.

    Perfection is an illusion.

    Life is to be lived.

    I often wonder if my Mom knew this. I wonder if she was aware of the beautiful mess that is life. I suspect if she did. . . she would be here today. Instead, what she didn't teach me in life, she teaches me in her death.
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    • Summer Kellogg - February 7, 2014 - 3:12 am

      I don't think I will forget these words, Kylee.

      Ever.

      Thank you.

      Thank you for so much but more than anything? Thank you for being an inspiration to me.

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He wore orange and black tiger print sweat pants on Sunday afternoons. He’s a faithful Cincinnati Bengal fan.  (He will show you his bald head as proof of his lifelong devotion.) I remember the day when there was a bad play (or a bad call?) and he got so mad he threw the piece of […]

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  • Jenny - January 27, 2014 - 4:31 pm

    I love this! Happy Birthday, Summer's dad!!ReplyCancel

  • Hummel Family - January 30, 2014 - 2:39 pm

    YAY, another post dedicated to your amazing father! Honestly, these are my favorite posts on Running Chatter. Your dad rocks!!

    So glad you were able to get away and see him, talk with him, love on him!

    love you
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We were getting ready to begin the (hour long) process of getting Meadow to go to sleep for the night.  Charlie and Chanelle were already in bed and I laid Meadow down on the living room floor to change her diaper.  As I took the diaper off, I noticed that it was very light in […]

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  • Katie - January 23, 2014 - 2:17 pm

    I like to think of these things as adventures, and adventures are my favorite things to have.
    Gorgeous photos, Summer, and a Great Big YAY!!!!!!!!! WHOOOPEEEEEEEEEE!!! for Meadow!! : )ReplyCancel

  • Karen, Brian and Lucy - January 23, 2014 - 11:22 pm

    Beautifully stated, Summer. I feel it an honor to travel along with you, through your words and your pictures, on your journey of life. Thank you. ps… I remember the days when it took us an hour to get Lucy to sleep! yes, we have toooo much in common!!!!ReplyCancel

  • Hummel Family - January 30, 2014 - 2:47 pm

    YAY MEADOW!!!!! Summer, what a great picture you painted in my head of you kneeling outside the bathroom door, patiently waiting on the sound of "the" trickle. Priceless!!! But, yes another sign of growing up. The baby is the hardest one to watch grow up– I'm there right now with Miss Maylee. But I like how Katie describes it as an adventure! And we all know Meadow is an adventure and will continue to be for a very very very very long time! hahaha!

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