A Moment in Time...

Children are God's way of telling us that tomorrow will be beautiful.

Our little Jo Jo exactly a year ago today!

I can hardly believe it.

It all goes by way too fast!

And I can actually see just how much she has grown...

It's Crazy!

We love you Sister Sue! :)

Our week in phone picts w.5

My little mini me!

Or so that's what people say.

I think she looks a lot like her daddy.

surprise lunch date with dad, the girls playing outside once again, a day spent with cousins, funny and sweet close-up faces of the two crazy girls, and we packed the car up with sand toys and coolers for a fun-filled day at the lake! Pineview one of our favorite places to camp.

Our day at the lake was relaxing and perfectly spent with friends and family. The girls made mud pies and built sandcastles with grandma and Aunt Tam! Sienna likes to steal my gum all of the time, our favorite cheap place to eat Taco Amigo, me and one of my princesses, ICEE, before bedtime the girls hanging out in their matching PJ's, and a picture of my enormous belly. Only about 3 more weeks left! Ready to be un-pregnant and meet our baby girl! :)

And Cambree's first soccer game. She had so much fun playing! She got a little tired and worn out but she loved it!

xoxo,

Shannon

Click it up a Notch ~ favorite photo July

My favorite photo July ~

I think it's just because it has Sienna written all.over. it! She is looking up but it shows her true natural smile of hers. She typically gives me that real 'cheesy' smile a lot of the time. I guess this is why I like this one of her so much.

And well cause Momma thinks she is simply adorable.

That's all!

xoxo,Shannon

Wordless{ish) Wednesday

Don't you ever feel like you are just going to lose it??? That's how I feel right now. I'm really grouchy and emotional. Just ask everyone that has been around me. I'm trying to be strong....believe me! I'm just feeling SO ready for this baby to come. I often think how in the world am I going to make another 3 or so more weeks?!

I have felt insanely lonely over these past few weeks. I'm not trying to look like I am complaining, it's just my state of being at the moment. I know that it's just a period in my life but I'm afraid it won't end until after the baby is born. Actually, I'm afraid it won't end until long after the baby is born.

I know I will be okay.

It's just amazing how much is involved with bringing a new little soul into the world. It's just crazy. Despite being emotional and lonely, I still have really great moments in my life and I am surrounded by many things that bring me joy and happiness.

For instance, like these little people!

love, lOve, LOVE 'em

Okay so I may have gotten a little carried away!

I am super excited to have Stella here. I think I could speak for everyone here! We thought possibly she could come early. We really aren't sure anymore. I am measuring further along so we will see if I go early or not. I sure have felt like it. But most importantly we want her to be ready and healthy!

So my doctor will induce me at 39 weeks. I have had all my babies at 39 weeks by induction. It has always worked well with me/us. If I make it to August 18th he will strip me to maybe get things rollin'. So we will see what happens. I'm anxious and excited! I won't lie that I am a little nervous how I'm going to do with a third. Let's all just pray I will make the transition okay without losing my mind! :)

xoxo,

Shannon

My week in phone picts w.4

My week in phone picts...
lunch with the girlie's at Shakey's pizza buffet, a little shopping for baby Stella, a selfie and I got my dark hair back :), and baby girl who hung out with just mom for two days. She loves to go 'bye bye' and it was fun having some time with just her this week!

On the go, feeling the heat 95 degrees it felt hotter, going to G'ma and Papas house for a water party, and Sienna gets a hold of a squirt bottle!

Sienna hanging out on Papa's lap, playing with her favorite Lily, eating Cheetos, Grandma and Uncle Trenton cooling off, soaking the kids, and Cambree and dad finally show up to play!

Silhouette of Jo jo playing in the pool, my sister-in-law Michele and her baby bump, our babies will be 2 months apart, Michael (the hubs) eatin' some grub, and one last shot of a fun day with some cousins!

(most of the picts were taking on Sunday cause I'm a total slacker! Guess thats what happens when you forget to charge up the ipod!

xoxo,

Shannon

Wee bit of me Wednesday

{one} what is your dream job?Besides being a Mommy?! :) I wish I could own my own studio and do photography. I wish that I was able to get into photography more before I was so busy with kids. But... I would have to say, that is what I am most passionate about. I hope someday to have more time to learn more and get better.As for now, it's just fun capturing memories with my family and documenting them.
{two} how many best friends do you have?Well, I would have to say two that I would consider 'best friends'! That is besides my mom, of coarse! And my Grandma too. :)
{three} what’s the longest road trip you’ve ever taken?When Michael and I were dating, we drove to Texas to meet his dad. It was a looooonng drive! I just remember how flat everything was and getting pulled over several times! He must of been speeding most of the way. :) I hope I don't offend anyone here, but Texas wasn't all that it was cracked up to be. At least for me! I did get to see a lot new things which was cool, but the humidity about killed me.
{four} if you had to do one single thing every day for the next year, what would it be?This is a hard question. I guess to have a little time for myself....even if it was for 20 minutes or so.
{five} what’s one story your family always tells about you?Probably just how little I was when I was born. I was born pre-mature (6 weeks early). My dad said, I looked like a spider monkey. That I was all hands and feet. I weighed 3 lbs. 7 oz. I can't hardly imagine! They said I was so little that I would fit in a shoe box. Also, I love the story about how my oldest brother, Brandon, ran all the way home from Kindergarten to see me!
{six} how did your parents pick your name?I think my mom just liked it. My dad wanted to name me Kristy. I guess my mom won!
{seven} what’s the one thing that scares you more than anything?Having something horrible happen to my children. I can't imagine how you move on from losing someone you love especially your children or to see them suffer. I look up to everyone that has had to deal with a loss in this life. I think as parents we all want the very best for your little one's including a long and healthy life.
{eight} are you a good cook?Well, I think I am if I want to be. If I am in the mood...I think I can cook up some pretty good stuff!When I was first married I'm sure Mike would say I wasn't! So I have improved through the years.
{nine} where do you see yourself in 20 years?Hopefully with a successful business + some grown babies.
{ten} what’s your best childhood memory?I think of my neighborhood full of boys and being the only girl. Playing night games and playing in the tree house across the street. I also think of dance. I loved it. I met one of my best friends at dance and my childhood is full of memories of her! Just a few things that come to mind, pogo balls, bike riding, making-up dance routines, sunbathing, St. George, dance competitions, DISNEYLAND, the chewy lettuce, and the matching neon outfits! So many more... What good times!



xoxoShannon

Just a little sweet shot...

I love this one of my little Cambree. Can't believe how much she has grown this past year. I'm sure I say this all to much! She will say the cutest things ever. Here are a few things she has told me lately when it comes to what she wants to be when she grows up:

A dolphin rider

A cowgirl (horse rider)

Karate girl

A mommy

A worker (that's what she calls her daddy... ha ha)

and a roller skating girl!

Gotta love it!!!

~Shannon

Last week phone picts :)

I'm just a little behind here on the blog as usual! :) Here are my phone Pict's from last week. I thought of just skipping it all together and erasing them. I haven't been very good at remembering to take them each day. I feel like I am all over the place lately. O'well. So here is a little of what our week was like last week!

We went up to my mom's house for a little swimming. And it happened to be little! I think we were in the pool for 45 minutes before it started to thunder so we got out. The girls got to feed the fish out in her pond after we spent dinner together.

Cambree playing games on my phone before bedtime one night.

And Sienna watching Tinkerbell pre-nap time.

We went to Thanksgiving Point to Farm Country

The girls loved playing at the market.

And we visited the animals and feed some of them.

We also ate at Costa Vida cause we all love some good Mexican food!

And a little bike riding at home! :)

xoxo,

Shannon

Catching up...Riding ponies :)

Here is a quick post of our little afternoon at Thanksgiving Point. We haven't been in a while and the girls wanted to ride a pony. Cambree has been obsessed with horses lately. Anytime we see one she wants me to take a picture of it. Cambree also wants a "Cowgirl" birthday party this year for her birthday. I am still trying to arrange a trip out with the family horseback riding. Not that I will be able to ride one, but the rest of them will! :) I'm hoping it'll happen. Sienna loved riding the ponies. I believe this was her first time riding a real one. She did good. I didn't even have to walk beside her.

Just a few Pict's from our day...

xoxo,

Shannon