I have stories stock piling in my mind.  Silly things that Meadow has done.  Experiences we have had.  Questions I am asking.  Life we are living.  Adjusting we are doing.  Processing I’m working through. Simple stories. Our normal everyday life that is important to no one in particular but me, really.  Or maybe us.  The […]

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  • Katie - October 8, 2013 - 1:20 pm

    oh my goodness, summer, these are spectacular! ReplyCancel

    • Summer - October 8, 2013 - 5:15 pm

      Thank you, Katie. I have a feeling you would like it here. 🙂 ReplyCancel

  • Katy - October 8, 2013 - 4:38 pm

    Gorgeous and cannot wait to come see it!!ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - October 8, 2013 - 6:53 pm

    I think you were meant to live there. Beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • heidi - October 8, 2013 - 8:24 pm

    looks like you have a beautiful place there!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - October 11, 2013 - 2:24 pm

    I can't stop looking at these photos, Sum!!!! So beautiful. I just noticed Meadow's red polka dot pants — umm, I want a pair too! 🙂

    JoEllenReplyCancel

Change. It’s funny how shaking things up a bit draws me toward introspection.  New house, new community, new “normal” has found me longing for moments of quiet and solitude.  The previous year of waiting kept me in survival mode most of the time and now the cobwebs in my mind are vying for attention.  Life […]

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  • Sassytimes - October 1, 2013 - 5:41 pm

    This is beautiful. I'm glad your kids know what you need and fill you with such joy. Your new space is amazing. So YOU.

    Have a terrific week!ReplyCancel

  • jackie - October 1, 2013 - 11:55 pm

    Jacquelyn
    God has given you such a gift of words and pictures. They usually speak to my heart.ReplyCancel

  • Katie - October 2, 2013 - 12:44 pm

    such wonderful, sun filled images, summer, but that last one of meadow made me chuckle. ; )ReplyCancel

  • Anita - October 2, 2013 - 11:08 pm

    Summer, I'm so happy for you and your beautiful family! What happy, spontaneous moments you captured….I love every single image. Your words are always beautiful and inspiring xoReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - October 3, 2013 - 3:44 am

    Oh friend.

    I've missed your blog.ReplyCancel

We moved in one week ago.  Well, almost, I suppose.  It was 11:30 p.m. when Chad rolled in with the final load.  The next morning I headed out to photograph a wedding.  Chad helped.  Chad’s parents were an incredible help.  Our new neighbor had a sign on our door. . . “Welcome Home”.  It made […]

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  • Sassytimes - September 27, 2013 - 12:07 pm

    I'm so happy you got to be the face they see before they head off to school and the first face they see when they arrive home. How wonderful for all of you! (Meadow looks like she would like to ride the bus too!)ReplyCancel

  • Heather - September 27, 2013 - 12:23 pm

    Welcome home!! That is so exciting to be settled:-)ReplyCancel

  • Katie - September 27, 2013 - 1:23 pm

    welcome home, summer. what a wonderful gift to get to see your kids off in the morning and to be there to welcome them home in the afternoon (and that top shot of meadow is stunning! that light . . . )!ReplyCancel

  • Karen, Brian and Lucy - September 27, 2013 - 7:16 pm

    I have anxiously been awaiting this post! So glad you are finally in! Can't wait for you to start capturing it all in your new place with your beautiful photography.ReplyCancel

  • Charley1962 - September 28, 2013 - 7:47 pm

    So glad you are settled after a year of waiting Summer – it looks like you have a beautiful place to settle in. I hope you enjoy your new home.ReplyCancel

  • Ky | TwoPretzels - October 3, 2013 - 3:46 am

    Ah, home…ReplyCancel

I’ve begun this post in my head for months.  I get a few lines deep and then I stop.  The rush of feelings are too much.  There is no time.  Instead, I push the thoughts aside, swallow down the lump and move forward with my day.  I know enough about myself, though, to know that […]

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  • Sassytimes - September 20, 2013 - 1:24 pm

    …and now I'm crying right along with you. I sent my text prior to reading this. I'm sorry. I feel your pain. But, I still believe those memories carry with you. They do and they will. BIG HUGS!!!!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - September 27, 2013 - 2:50 am

      Hugs right back to you, my Friend. ReplyCancel

  • Abbe - September 20, 2013 - 3:28 pm

    Oh Summer… this made me cry. It's funny how it's so hard and so exciting, all at the same time. Bittersweet, I guess they call it. But you're doing it, and you're doing it with grace. Best part? Not only did you pack a shload of boxes, you also have a shload of memories to cherish and take with you. 🙂 And I know you will. Hugs to you on moving day!!ReplyCancel

    • Summer - September 27, 2013 - 2:50 am

      Amen. Abbe.

      I couldn't have said it better myself. ReplyCancel

  • Katie - September 20, 2013 - 7:56 pm

    as much as you loved your old house, your new one is already filling up beyond the brim with brand new laughter and love and squeals and light and hugs and discoveries and laughter and fun. yes, i know you love your house, both old and new, but i've found that really a house is just a building that manages to contain your life. your real house? its those three beautiful children, your husband and you. that is your real house. best of luck and can't wait to see your new digs!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - September 21, 2013 - 5:42 am

    oh sweetie–what wonderful memories you guys have made as a family already! So many more good memories to come in this new chapter in life.

    Hugs!
    JoEllenReplyCancel

  • Karen, Brian and Lucy - September 21, 2013 - 7:59 pm

    Your post brought tears to my eyes. We went through the same thing with our first home -a year ago. And it happened the exact same way with my mom-almost 3 years ago. I understand all too well. Thinking of you as you go through this transition….ReplyCancel

    • Summer - September 27, 2013 - 2:51 am

      You and I? We have MUCH in common, Karen. ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - September 23, 2013 - 12:50 am

    aww, friend. you bring those happy and sad tears to my eyes every time. thank you for stopping to take the time and write this. i am sharing your bittersweet feelings from across the many miles. 🙂 love you,Miss ReplyCancel

“The details make life holy. If you want a little happiness in life don’t forget to look at the little things. It is a poet’s work to see the incidental, pluck it, place an appropriate silence around both sides and see the profound in what passes for a passing moment. It is an artist’s job […]

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  • Anonymous - September 19, 2013 - 12:54 pm

    ohmygosh! moving day! how exciting. a day that, at times, we thought may never come. bittersweet for sure, but enjoy the transition as much as you can and i'm excited for a less crazy schedule and new memories and a new place to visit (soon i hope)! 🙂
    love, MissReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - September 19, 2013 - 4:38 pm

    Best of luck in your move! How exciting!ReplyCancel

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