She entered our world on a beautiful sunny Friday afternoon weighing 7 lbs. 11 oz. and measuring perfection in every blessed way.
Shannon had to have a c-section after a long labor and I was allowed to be with her and Austin for their baby's delivery.
You know my heart during that moment, I know.
Welome to our little family Summer Lynn!
We love you so.
♥
Welcome to the world, baby girl! Summer Lynn is a beautiful name. Congratulations to Shannon and Austin. And, of course, to you and yours! You will be such a wonderful grandmother.
Posted by: G from Ga | 09/29/2012 at 09:36 AM
Oh Kim thank you for sharing this precious part of life with us. I've been patiently checking in and waiting for the Birth of Summer Lynne as well. She is as beautiful as I imagined. You are all so blessed! Please enjoy your new role of Grandma and all the spoiling that goes along with it! ((Hugs)) from Minnesota. Lynne M.
Posted by: Lynne McKaige | 09/29/2012 at 09:47 AM
Awww, how precious she is and what a sweet name.
Congratulations to all of you.
Posted by: Kim | 09/29/2012 at 09:56 AM
Welcome to the world, little one! What a beautiful name! Congratulations to all!
Posted by: Snap | 09/29/2012 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to the world precious Summer. You have been truly blessed with one of the sweetest Grandmas around. You two will have sooo much fun.
Posted by: dena palmer | 09/29/2012 at 10:02 AM
Oh KIm...I do know your heart and you will never be the same. She is absolutely breathtaking. Welcome, welcome precious little Summer Lynne!
Posted by: Patty | 09/29/2012 at 10:16 AM
Welcome to the world, sweet baby girl! Summer Lynn is absolutely beautiful and perfect in every way! Congratulations to all of you! Jana in Texas
Posted by: Jana T | 09/29/2012 at 10:18 AM
Yes, welcome baby girl. congratulations to you all and we look forward to watching you grow and bloom in love and light. thank you Kim... ♥♥♥♥ so exciting!!!!
Posted by: marilyn | 09/29/2012 at 10:32 AM
Congratulations! You`re gonna LOVE being a granny!
S
xo
Posted by: beach bungalow | 09/29/2012 at 10:41 AM
Yes....CONGRATULATIONS!!! So so so beautiful!
Life has JUST changed for all. :)
Posted by: jennifer | 09/29/2012 at 11:25 AM
Congratulations!!! She is so beautiful! My grandaughter is named Summer, too, and I know "your" Summer will be a blessing to you, as well!!! I am so hapy for your family!!
The wait was worth it!!
Posted by: Debbie from Texas | 09/29/2012 at 11:32 AM
Such a happy time for your family, Kim. Summer Lynn is a little beauty.
-Karen
Posted by: My Little Home and Garden | 09/29/2012 at 11:44 AM
She is adorable! Congratulations Kim! You are going to be a wonderful Grandmother.
Love from Texas~Donna
Posted by: Donna Bradley | 09/29/2012 at 12:45 PM
Summer Lynn, you have created a whole new world for your Mommy and Daddy plus all the people who have waited impatiently for you to arrive from heaven. Welcome home
Posted by: Susan Sebree | 09/29/2012 at 02:02 PM
The sun is shining a little brighter in sunny Florida. Welcome little one.
Posted by: Kay Compton | 09/29/2012 at 03:07 PM
Adding my welcome to Summer Lynn and congratulations to you all. Kim, she is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Lynn Day | 09/29/2012 at 04:48 PM
She is beautiful......congratulations to all!
Posted by: Judy | 09/29/2012 at 05:14 PM
She's beautiful!
Congratulations!
God is good!
Posted by: Sheila | 09/29/2012 at 05:22 PM
What a perfect, rosy, pink package of perfection you call Summer Lynn! I will know more how you feel when my daughter's baby comes this Fall. My son has two children but I think it might feel a little different this time. The first grandchildren were ecstasy. What will I do this time? Weep? I just don't know but I'm guessing ecstasy again! Congratulations, Kim! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Beth K. | 09/29/2012 at 06:35 PM
Oh she is a beautiful baby... I am so delighted to see her and learn that she is here. Wishing you all rest and wishing Shannon a speedy recovery.
Posted by: Vee | 09/29/2012 at 07:01 PM
Welcome Summer Lynn!
Perfect little fingers with perfect little fingernails-aren't babies a wonderful miracle that God gives us. May God fill you and your beautiful family with many blessings. Your days ahead will be filled with joy and pure delite with your beautiful Summer Lynn!
xoxoxo,
Renie
Posted by: Renie Cee | 09/29/2012 at 07:14 PM
Oh Kim...I have been watching...She is beautiful. :-) I know you have just experienced a feeling you never have before...With every baby gifted from Heaven to this world...a grandmama is also born right there, alongside mama...God's creative work and plans for families is just SOOOO good. I am thrilled for you, and will be praying for quick healing and that all will go supremely well in the newness of it all....adapting!!! :-) :-) (((God's blessings cover you all in the next few days with all that's taking place. ))) xoxo
Posted by: Julie | 09/29/2012 at 07:35 PM
Oh thanks so much for sharing... she's beautiful! Those tiny hand...sigh.
Posted by: Amy | 09/29/2012 at 07:53 PM
Congratulations, grandchildren are such a blessing
I was with my daughter when our beautiful Alana was born
there is nothing like it, the love just swells out of you
Posted by: Lyn | 09/29/2012 at 07:56 PM
Such a little precious baby!! Congratulations. I know how happy you must be.
Blessings,
Amy Jo
Posted by: Amy Jo | 09/29/2012 at 08:02 PM
Summer Lynn is so precious! Congratulations to your family. Definitely a blessing of love from above.
Posted by: Danielle @ Blessed Serendipity | 09/29/2012 at 08:22 PM
Awwww Grandma Kim she is so Precious!!! congratulations to the family xo I love her name just Beautiful! Summer Lynn Heaven Smiled the day YOU were born what a Blessing. xo :)
Posted by: Trish | 09/29/2012 at 08:58 PM
Welcome to the world Summer Lynn ~! You are going to be the sunshine of your mommy and daddy for the rest of your life ~ Ohhhhh Kim you must be over the moon ~ She is so precious ~ Hugs to everyone ~ CON GRAT U LATIONS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!
Posted by: Marianne | 09/29/2012 at 09:13 PM
Congratulations, what wonderful photographs to have as a keepsake for them all. Wecome to the world baby girl, you will be so loved
Posted by: carole bruce | 09/29/2012 at 09:48 PM
Hi Kim,
I have been watching and waiting for the birth day of little Summer Lynn! She is so beautiful... What a life changing experience for all of your family,such a wonderful confirmation of God's miraculous love. It won't be long before you can take her in her stroller to your lake and share her with your community of friends. How thrilled and thankful for you all that she arrived in all her perfection!I am so very happy for you my friend and new grandmama. Love, Sylvia
Posted by: sylvia frazier | 09/29/2012 at 11:53 PM
dear sister, summer lynn is precious...as precious as precious can possibly ever be. just look at how gorgeous she is....and i love her little turned up nose. welcome to the world, dear one. you have been blessed to be a part of the most amazing family and i know that your grandma will be the very best grandma ever. ever. ever. ever.
and to shannon and austin, sending you a huge, huge, huge congrats on your beautiful little girl. i am just bubbling with joy in my heart for allllll of you.
sending you lots of love and lots of hugs and kisses,
becky
Posted by: sweet cottage dreams | 09/30/2012 at 12:24 AM
She's beautiful. Perfect. Beautiful name.
Congratulation to all.
Posted by: Renee | 09/30/2012 at 02:47 AM
Congratulations!!!! She is absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Kim St. Jean | 09/30/2012 at 08:46 AM
......I send along, as with all the others....CONGRATULATIONS.....for your precious little one....God Bless your family.....xoxox
Posted by: Valerie | 09/30/2012 at 11:09 AM
Congratulations! Summer Lynn is precious! When you have a little one, it is like waking up to a present every morning. She is a lucky little girl to be born into so much love.
Posted by: Jenny L. | 09/30/2012 at 12:26 PM
oh my goodness sweet friend who s life will never be the same .
congratulations to all -
and love you.
summer is beautiful as her name.
xo me
Posted by: linda | 09/30/2012 at 01:14 PM
Congratulations to you and your family. Summer will hold your heart in her perfect hand.
Posted by: Sarita | 09/30/2012 at 01:33 PM
she is the most beautiful little girl! you captured such a beautiful moment in a beautiful way!
Posted by: Jill | 09/30/2012 at 03:09 PM
How exciting!!!!! Summer is a beautiful baby girl! Congratulations to you and your family. I am so happy for you all!! Can't wait to see more pictures! ;) Will it be Grandma Kim or Memaw Kim? ;-)
Posted by: Pauline | 09/30/2012 at 03:30 PM
Congratulations to all of you. Praise the Lord for your beautiful Summer Lynn.
Posted by: Deidra | 09/30/2012 at 03:47 PM
Congratulations to you and your family! Summer Lynn is a precious little girl. They picked a beautiful name for her. You're going to be the best grandma!! You did a beautiful job caputuring such a precious moment.
XXOO Sandy
Posted by: Sandy | 09/30/2012 at 08:59 PM
Kim:
Congratulations to you and yours! You will be the best grammie ever! This little one will touch your heart and soul!
Sugar and spice and everything nice, that's what little girls
are made of!!! Enjoy, so glad she made it into this big wonderful world. Happy for you all!Take care.
Posted by: Lynda Bee | 09/30/2012 at 09:56 PM
Dear Kim,
Your granddaughter is beautiful!! Have fun being a Grammy. There's nothing like it.
Love to all and God Bless little Summer Lynn.
Love,
Roseanne
Posted by: Roseanne Skawinski | 10/01/2012 at 08:09 AM
Congratulations of your little blessing! I know that all of your hearts just increased in size and that little angel will know so much love.
Posted by: jen@thecottagenest | 10/01/2012 at 09:22 AM
{{{Summer Lynn}}} Welcome little one to this big beautiful world!!! Congratulations Shannon and Austin, enjoy every crazy second, for, it goes so fast! And Kim, dear sweet Kim, my heart is so full of happy happy happy for you! Thank you for sharing your heart with us!
{{love}} {{hugs}} {{happiness}}
xxx
Tonette
Posted by: Tonette | 10/01/2012 at 11:26 AM
She is simply beautiful, like her mother and her "birdie" :)
Congratulations, from one grandma to another.
Your world has officially gotten brighter.
I am so happy for you.
xoxo,
Suzy
Posted by: Suzy | 10/01/2012 at 11:42 AM
Oh my goodness!! I am so happy for you and your family!! What a huge blessing for all of you and I am sure, the object of many beautiful photographs!! Blessings to all of you!!
Shannon :)
Posted by: Shannon LInde | 10/01/2012 at 12:26 PM
Oh Kim,
She is precious. Welcome to the world, Summer Lynn. May God shine His light on you.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Posted by: Red Rose Alley | 10/01/2012 at 10:47 PM
Congratulations to you all. She is a beautiful little baby with a sweet name. God Bless her.
Posted by: Suzanne from Boynton Beach | 10/02/2012 at 10:20 AM
oh Kim.................. What a precious blessing.... I have tears of joy.... she is gorgeous.... How amazing to be a grandmother.... Isn't it beyond words??? Terri
Posted by: Terri | 10/02/2012 at 11:36 AM
Congratulations to all of you. She is such a beautiful baby, Kim.
Enjoy being a grandmother. I've heard it is more wonderful than being a parent. Our daughter lives in Australia so I'm not sure if I will get to experience the joy of being a grandmother but I hope you get to enjoy every moment of this sweet one's life!!
Much love to all of you,
Becky
Posted by: Becky from Tennessee | 10/02/2012 at 09:00 PM
Beautiful, sweet, perfect beyond words! So my heart sings as I look at your angel and thank God for Summer Lynn and her family. Thank you Kim for sharing this blessed event with us!
Posted by: Nancy Maisenbach | 10/05/2012 at 02:13 PM
How wonderful, Kim. Have not checked on you for some time. I'm so happy for you and yours!! Sending hugs to one of my favorite ladies... Carol Adams in Indy
Posted by: Carol Adams | 10/07/2012 at 03:58 PM
Even though I'm a little late and didn't read your blog for a while I wanted to send you my love and congratulations with your granddaughter Summer Lynn.
How wonderful that she is part of your family and your lifes from now on!
Love, love, love, Nina
Posted by: Nina | 10/11/2012 at 08:17 AM
Oh Kim, what a beauty, I love her name.......seems like yesterday Shannon was going off to college, I;ve been following you for SO long.....
And Shawn is engaged.....congrats to them.......!!!
You and Kevin must be so happy !!!!
God Bless :)
All the best,
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy :) | 10/22/2012 at 03:17 PM
I just found your new site. A lot has been going on in your life, hasn't it. What a beautiful granchild. My daughter's name is Summer Leigh. Just wanted you to know that your images, words and music touch my heart. Thank you so much. Love, Diane
Posted by: Diane | 11/04/2012 at 10:18 PM
She is so precious. Congratulations to you all!
Posted by: Chris | 11/08/2012 at 04:43 PM
Oh my, I've sure missed new blessings. What wondrous joy! Congratulations to all of you, Kim.
Posted by: The Shop Around the Corner | 11/19/2012 at 03:10 PM