Three little pumpkins currently sit on our kitchen table.  Their bright orange color accented by drawings beautifully representing each of our three children. A smirky, scary face crafted by Charlie, a little girl with long hair artfully drawn by Chanelle, flanked by her neatly written name, and for Meadow–a circle with four lines reaching from […]

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  • Karen, Brian and Lucy - October 9, 2015 - 4:47 pm

    Don't ever stop the blog! Even if it is but once a month, your photography is like food for my soul, and your words are like validation for my heart. I may go into some type of withdrawal without it! Thank you for your blog, Summer. It is wonderful.ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - October 10, 2015 - 11:59 am

      Karen,

      Your words are so encouraging to me. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop in and remind me that it is absolutely worth it.

      XoxoReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - October 12, 2015 - 1:07 pm

    I'm glad you are still blogging! 😉 This was a great reminder for me to get back to documenting our days. I miss it. I love looking back at our days and remembering things. Thank you!ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - October 13, 2015 - 1:08 am

      I agree–I have so many stories that we talk about and when the kids don't remember I can say, "Oh, it's on the blog!" So worth it. . . ReplyCancel

  • Hannah - October 12, 2015 - 7:58 pm

    My blog is private, but I feel the same way about it. It's our story. I thought once I made it private I'd just throw the images up and not edit them…but I still edit try to make them the best that they can be. Our story deserves it 🙂 I am glad you are still blogging, your images and word are beautiful. I'm a photographer myself and your images….they make me drool. Such gorgeous light and I can't get enough of your storm cloud shots. ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - October 13, 2015 - 1:09 am

      I totally agree with you, Hannah–"our story deserves it". I like how you put it.

      Thank you so much for your kind words about my blog/images–your words mean so much.ReplyCancel

  • Charis Faith - October 13, 2015 - 8:16 pm

    I go through seasons. I love following you! My blog is my ground 0 as well!ReplyCancel

A couple of weeks ago, the kids found caterpillars chilling out on leaves in our backyard.  Charlie, being the bossy big brother that he is, instructed Chanelle to go into the house to retrieve some jars so they could make a home for the creatures. Chanelle diligently followed her instructions and ran outside carrying three […]

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  • Anna Diller-Stried - August 29, 2015 - 10:07 am

    Beautiful, beautiful pictures, Summer! I hope it was a good week for everyone and that you get a little down time this weekend to cuddle with those cuties. Love you! ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - August 29, 2015 - 4:33 pm

      Thank you, Anna! I hope you are well, also and hope I get to SEE you soon!ReplyCancel

  • Karen, Brian and Lucy - September 1, 2015 - 5:43 pm

    Just am catching up on my most fave blogs, and yours brought me to tears. Because from where I am sitting, you are 'normal'! I have been going through the same thing with Lucy going off to school. It has been gut wrenching. And I have just wanted to hold onto her too. And my hubby has been dealing with my neurotics too. And I do all the good counselor techniques too—which don't work! So, like always, Summer—you are speaking my language!!! And, oh, on a side note—-why can't I take pictures like you!?!?!?! So breath taking, all of them!ReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - September 1, 2015 - 9:07 pm

    Coincidence??? I think not. Beautifully written and gorgeous pictures Summer.

    Cheryl N.ReplyCancel

“I wish I could just be normal.”   This was the statement I made to Chad just last night as the tears that I had been swallowing back for days finally surfaced.  I first swallowed them back when we marched up and down the aisles of Target searching for pencils, pens, and folders colored red, […]

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  • Katie - August 21, 2015 - 1:51 pm

    Summer, you are perfectly normal. I still break down every night before the first day and cry on my husband's shoulder and still choke up every morning when I drop off our son at the high school. Every single morning of the entire school year I choke up.

    I really think flags should be flown at half staff across the country during this time of year. ; )ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - August 29, 2015 - 4:34 pm

      Katie, I appreciate you saying this and reminding me that it's okay.

      I agree. . . half staff should be a must. 😉ReplyCancel

  • Sassytimes - August 21, 2015 - 7:00 pm

    I agree with the above comment. If you are not normal, neither am I! 😉 I still have 3 weeks and I can feel the pain. My chest feels tighter, and the lump in my throat is growing. I have already cried a few times. Letting them go is painfully beautiful. You are so right.

    Big hugs this week!ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - August 29, 2015 - 4:35 pm

      I've thought of you often S, and hoping you are doing well as the day approaches.

      Sending you lots of love and hugs!ReplyCancel

  • Lissa Forbes - August 22, 2015 - 6:35 am

    Summer, I can't say I ever went through these particular "start of school" emotions, but I can empathize. My "boys" are grown now and there are times I still worry.

    You are a MOST AMAZING portrait photographer!! I especially love the image of Meadow and Taza on the couch (Taza's muzzle over Meadow's shoulder). So sweet. 🙂ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - August 29, 2015 - 4:36 pm

      Thank you so much, Lisa! I like knowing that we all experience this parenting thing is our own unique way.ReplyCancel

I forget a lot of things.  Where is my phone?  What time are we supposed to be at the soccer game?  What was the name of that gentleman we met yesterday?  Where did I put the mayo? Shoot, I needed to buy milk at the grocery store.  How do I get to fourth street?  Are […]

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  • kelly - August 7, 2015 - 3:00 pm

    summer, i hope you know what a gift you are giving to yourself and your family for creating these beautiful images. these days with our children are so precious (i know you know that) and they go by so quickly (i know you know that too). you'll look back when your kids are grown and out of house and be so thankful that you've captured them in all their wonderful,messy, precious, glory. happy friday my friend. xoxoReplyCancel

  • Melissa C - August 7, 2015 - 3:03 pm

    yet another lovely post! I just love your heart SUmmer!ReplyCancel

  • Malissa - August 11, 2015 - 12:25 pm

    37 Looks amazing on you already…and dare I say, you look incredible. Not a day over 36. hee hee. Really though, it's not even what's on the outside that matters, though you are so very beautiful. It's your heart, your mind, your actions, all of it. I'm so happy you're here. And I'm so happy to read about your thoughts on 36 morphing into 37. I LOVE you!! Miss ReplyCancel

  • Anna Diller-Stried - August 20, 2015 - 9:54 am

    As always, Summer, your words are so insightful and I'm so grateful you are willing to share them. And the pictures – they are stunning!
    A big hug from one cryer to another! ;). Love you! ReplyCancel

We do life together. We parent together. We run together. We work together. We eat together. We sleep together (literally, we sleep in the same bed, so get your mind out of the gutter). But as I continue to age, she continues to mature. She continues to find herself, stretch herself, grow herself, become comfortable […]

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  • Melissa C - August 2, 2015 - 11:05 pm

    Happy birthday beautiful! Enjoy your special day Summer, love you dear friend ツReplyCancel

  • Anonymous - August 3, 2015 - 7:48 am

    I LOVE SUMMER! SUMMER, SUMMER, SUMMER!! (that was a cheer!). She's my biggest cheerleader and fan, a woman who is as kind as she is funny and lovely as she is forgetful. 🙂 I think the BEST people in life are like Summer; able to laugh at themselves and not take life too seriously, but able to really get it when the serious needs to be turned on. I'm convinced: God threw away the mold when you were born my friend…I LOVE you and admire you and want to be like you when I turn 30. hee hee. XOXO Miss you and sending my love all the way from Singapore….it'll gain momentum before it gets there, I promise.
    Love, Miss ReplyCancel

    • Summer Kellogg - August 3, 2015 - 7:42 pm

      Miss. . . I love you, appreciate you, and am not sure how my life would look without you. Thank you for being such a constant in my life. ReplyCancel

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