I started by taking out the bread and the peanut butter and placing them on the counter.  Next, I opened the refrigerator and grabbed the lunch meat, mayo and cheese. As I grabbed the cheese, I knocked over another package of cheese cubes resulting in fallen cheese cubes all over the refrigerator.  I set the […]

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  • Sassytimes - December 19, 2013 - 2:45 pm

    Right there with you! Miss hearing your voice and laughing with you. 2014…we meet again? Yes?

    Here's to a Christmas filled with peace, love and laughter! ReplyCancel

Over the past few days I’ve had an acute awareness of a shift that has happened in our home.  Maybe it’s the way that Charlie always has a book in front of his face and devours words like he used to devour episodes of Elmo.  Maybe it was doing some Christmas shopping and finding myself […]

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We call this a “Two Year Old Moment” I always wanted to invent something that would move around & make funny noises & would change the world as we know it & I forgot all about that until we had kids & now I see I came pretty close. -Story People ************************************When I am away […]

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Well, there is no other way to start this but to just come out and say it. . . I kind of threw a tantrum today.  There.  I said it.  I did it.  It’s true.  I’m calling myself out and admitting it–I threw a tantrum. Now, mind you, it wasn’t a fall-on-the-ground-kick-my-feet-scream-at-the-top-of-my-lungs-bang-my-fists-to-the-ground type tantrum.  I […]

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  • Barbara Allen - December 3, 2013 - 3:32 pm

    Summer thank you for ministering to my soul through your blog – you bring smiles to my face, joy to my heart and sometimes even a few tears but after reading your blog and seeing your photos I always am blessed – not only do your words touch me but your photos say so much – thank you for sharing your gifts and your family through your blog – my life is better because of it.ReplyCancel

    • Summer - December 4, 2013 - 2:15 am

      Oh Barb. Nicer words could not be spoken. Thank you. From the bottom of my heart. . . thank you. ReplyCancel

  • Katie - December 3, 2013 - 5:16 pm

    when little baby arms wrap themselves around your neck as little baby bodies settle into your lap, motherhood makes perfect sense. hang in there, summer. : )ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - December 3, 2013 - 5:52 pm

    I miss you! Glad Meadow could comfort your tantrum. How very sweet.ReplyCancel

  • Indy - December 3, 2013 - 8:59 pm

    You are one AMAZING lady, mother, friend and photographer! you inspire me daily. Thank you for sharing, we all go though these types of days…we all do! xoReplyCancel

    • Summer - December 4, 2013 - 2:17 am

      Indy, I am so glad our paths have crossed in this virtual world.

      So, so glad. ReplyCancel

  • Sarah Landa - December 3, 2013 - 10:51 pm

    Aw, that made me teary. Don't you just feel like those days are pushing the reset button. You have to fall, to cry, then pick yourself up and realize how thankful you are. We all do it, we are human. We are entitled! Lovely images too mama.
    Thanks for sharing!
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    • Summer - December 4, 2013 - 2:17 am

      Oh, Sarah, a reset button would be so lovely. Thank you for relating. . . and for stopping by my space. ReplyCancel

  • ally, zane, avery and nola - December 4, 2013 - 12:06 am

    oh that darn luscious grass! it taunts me every morning as i'm taking the girls to school and see other houses with low lights and tvs on and i envision snuggling and slow mornings on the couch. i miss it terribly. but i know how monotonous it felt when it was the everyday…tantrums are the way to handle it sometimes! embrace it, hug the kiddos and move on 🙂 loved this post! (and the heels at the tree farm, lol)ReplyCancel

    • Summer - December 4, 2013 - 2:18 am

      That grass. . . yes. Some days it doesn't appeal at all–others, I want to feel it between my toes.

      In the end, you are right, there is nothing like these days. ReplyCancel

  • Karen, Brian and Lucy - December 5, 2013 - 8:45 pm

    I understand all too well….Thank you for being so vulnerable, and sharing. I have been there. And by the way, was just over at your SummerK website. All I can say is that if I wasn't married already, I know who I would be hiring! Your work is absolutely beautiful. I hope those who you photograph know how lucky they are! ReplyCancel

    • Summer - December 10, 2013 - 3:14 am

      I saved these words, Karen.

      I tucked them in a spot so I could return to them–because a day will come when I'll need them–again.

      Thank you for your timely and very encouraging words that I will carry with me. . . always.

      Thank you. ReplyCancel

I thought about opening this post by telling you that the Tooth Fairy showed up late.  Again.  I’m not talking “fashionably late”, either.  I’m talking days late.  Four to be exact. Four days late.  Can you believe it? You can’t can you?  I didn’t think so.  That’s why I decided to skip that story entirely.  […]

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  • Katie - November 22, 2013 - 9:45 pm

    i've been trying to do the same thing his month, summer. whereas i'm not knee deep in running a business or trying to keep up with three kids, i do get caught up in all the thoughts that go racing through my head at 100mph. it sounds lil your morning could not have been more beautiful. happy weekend and happy early thanksgiving!ReplyCancel

  • Anita - November 29, 2013 - 2:43 pm

    I loved walking through your morning with you 🙂 It was really beautiful & simplicity is a wonderful thing…when we stop to grab hold for a few minutes! Easier said than done…glad you did it! xo ReplyCancel

  • Hummel Family - December 2, 2013 - 1:36 pm

    Good job, lady! You took the time to capture the "now"! I need to do a much better at doing this very same thing. I love the photos of Miss M at the sink. 🙂 Too cute. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. So much to be thankful for, huh!? -JoEllenReplyCancel

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