Summer is never so happy as when it’s time for us to sit in “her” chair and write the blog. Just like Snowy, her co-blogging dog predecessor, she takes her duties very seriously and applies herself diligently to her work.
She is alert and highly engaged in the process.
She ponders deeply proper word choices and varying semantic conundrums.
She is always available for co-authoring consults.
And she lets me know with just one glance that I should be very, very grateful to have someone of her dizzying intellect and creative acumen in my life.
Yep. I couldn’t do it without her.
Summer is beautiful! I check here every day just to see if you have new pictures of summer up. Please don’t tell Steve! I think he’s great but I definitely prefer the Summer pictures. (just kidding!)
ncbev, yep, Summer’s got cuteness goin’ on! (And I won’t tell Steve.)
I just love Summer!!!! She absolutely adorable in her little sweaters 🙂
Maria, thanks. She’s got cuteness down to a fine art.
good job, Summer. just wondering… how many outfits to you have? seems like you are always sporting a new one. love and woof
Mrs. Pam, she actually only has two right now since her third outfit was a Christmas sweater. I really want to get her one that looks more feminine because right now she looks like a very cute BOY doggie!
Love the facial expressions that dog has. But, I still miss that sweet Snowy!
Lisa, you and me both!
Summer is no doubt much like me! I have written the Great American Novel inside my quicksilver brain dozens of times, after which, Summer and I assume the position she is, well, assuming…and nod off. (I think perhaps the best way to get novel on paper for Summer and myself may be to skip the position on the chair next time!)
Jojy, well, if you need a co-writer for that novel, Summer is available for hire! (Prepare for more naps than writing, though.)
Mary- I’m so happy to hear this news for the young man.
Becky- I wholeheartedly agree with Gail about what a lift your blog gives me each day. Reading it has become such a comfortable and lovely part of my morning routine. And Summer is super cute!!
Jenna, you don’t know how happy it makes me to know that this blog brings joy to its readers. Thank you so much for telling me.
Becky, that is absolutely the cutest dog I have ever seen (well except for Snowy) I can’t tell you what al lift reading your blog does for me each day. I meant to let you know earlier, but what a glorious blessing from God about Sarah’s tenth transplant anniversary. I have been reading since before she went into remission. I have a daughter and I know for a fact what a wonderful blessing from God they are. ( I have a son who is also a blessing, can’t forget the blue eyed baby boy 🙂 . God bless and keep writing!
Gail, yep, those sons of ours bring as many blessings as our daughters, don’t they? Thanks for rejoicing with us over Sarah’s transplant anniversary and thanks too, for letting me know how much you enjoy the blog. Glad to know it gives you a lift!
Summer, you little cute snuggle bug! I love her wardrobe and so happy she has “listened” to Snowy and knows her duties in the Smith house.
Becky (and anyone else who was praying), wonderful news for my friend at work whose son has Parkinson’s but was waiting to hear if it was Huntington’s instead. IT IS NOT! Praise God! It is devastating enough at the progression of his Parkinson’s at 21 years of age but that can, and WILL, be manageable. I am confident that God will see to that fact. Alex did not get into his first choice of university for his PhD studies but if there had to be one or the other, we will rejoice in the answered prayer of a negative result for Huntington’s. There are other schools he hasn’t heard from yet about his post-grad studies and I am sure that God has a plan for the right fit for his future studies to try and find a cure or a better treatment for Parkinson’s. It will all be revealed in His own time. Thank you all for prayers for this brilliant and caring young man.
Mary, thanks so much for updating us on the young man and his diagnosis. That story really stuck with me because I thought of how awful it was to have that much potential in one person and that have the possibility of that potential being robbed by a horrible disease. So glad to know the outcome is not as bad as it could have been.