['this summer i have had the pleasure of being able to have my daughter stay with me, who usually lives in another city!']
That sounds great!  You must have felt really happy!
This summer i have been able to have my daughter stay with me. While we have not done anything particularly special it has been a great time for use and we are both fairly happy. We enjoy just spending time together and relaxing. We have been able to bond a great deal these past few months!