Well I have decided I am the worst blogger and I apologize. After working all day all I want to do is spend time with my two boys. Lots has happened over the last month so lets catch up.

I left Linkin for the first time at the end of September to head to Lake Powell. We had such a blast but leaving Link was soooo hard! I have decided Lake Powell is the best place on earth and I think I need to go every year now to complete the summer. The weather was gorgeous and the company was wonderful.
I love Fall! Not as much as summer but I still love it. We have been having so much fun this year at Tyree and Turell's foot fall games. Link loves to be outside and I love dressing him for fall!
I can't believe my little man is almost 4 months old. He is so stinkin cute and I just can't get enough. Having a baby has been the most unreal experience. WAY EASIER than I had ever imagined. The only hard part about it is having to go back to work. Why in the world would anyone want to be away from this little guy for a second let alone a full day at work :) Life is treating us well and JJ and I feel so blessed to have little Link in our lives.

JJ blessed Linkin last week and it was such an amazing experience. Linkin was able to wear the same outfit my dad wore when he was blessed. He looked so sweet and I loved that he was able to fit into something so special. JJ did such an amazing job, as I sat there and listened to the amazing blessing I was overwelmed with emotions. I am going to get cheesy for a sec. sorry :) I am so lucky to be married to the most incredible perosn I know. He loves me and Link so much and would do anything to make sure we are taken care of. To hear him bless Link with so many wonderful blessings was the neatest experience. I was a very proud mommma :). Jage is such a great dad and I love watching him with Linkin. When we both get home from our days at work Link is usually taking his late afternoon nap and we both find ouselves pushing and shoving up the stairs to get to Link first when he wakes up. HAHA!!! I just love our little family!!


Linkin has the cutest personality and is at such a fun age. I love his little giggles!! I can't believe how big he gets every day.
Well before we found out we were prego with Link we planned a cruise to the Caribbean! Well we leave in 2.5 weeks and I can't believe it is finally here. However, now that it is here I am not ready to go. I can't image being away from Link for 8 days :( JJ keeps telling me "he will be fine" and I know he will but the thought still makes me tear up. That little guy has me wrapped around his finger!

Till next time I hope all my friends and family are doing well. LOVE YOU ALL!!

What Happened?

I'm sitting here tonight and I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. Link will be 8 weeks old on Friday and I can't believe I start work on Monday :(

This last month has been such a blast... lets recap! Right before the baby came we found out that the company JJ worked for was closing its doors. This news caused much stress but it has been the biggest blessing. JJ and I have had so much fun the past month enjoying our beautiful baby boy together. JJ now has the opportunity to use his many talents to be his own boss again (JJ was not built to work for someone). JJ is one of the most talented people I know and I am so happy that he can finally do something he loves!

This month started out with Emily and Bobby coming to visit from Hawaii. To celebrate we spent three days enjoying beautiful Pineview, Linkin fell in love with the boat and enjoyed every second.

It was so nice to have Emily and Bobby here.

Next: Before Linkin was born we had planned on spending a week up on the Snake River once the little guy got here. Our best friends the LUGO'S live right on the river and it is truly heaven on earth. JJ and I spent every morning reading on the deck and spent everyday with great company. Every time I go to Idaho I feel recharged on life. The Lugo's have such an amazing outlook on life and it is so contagious. I love the lifestyle in Idaho and hope to end up there someday. While we were there we decided to head up to Boise to visit my dad also. My dad recently bought Scotts Lawn Service in Boise. He commutes up there weekly and I am so happy for him. This has been a long time coming and he really deserves it.

There is nothing like a ride on the Snake River. It is always glass and is so recharging. I didn't ride last year because I was prego so it was so nice to get out there this year. I LOVED EVERY SECOND!!!

This is Lori and Zach Lugo!!!! So dang cute!

THEN: We headed to the cabin for 5 days. JJ and Parker spent three days straight creating a huge circle driveway in the front of the cabin with rock walls and all. They worked so hard and the finished product is BEAUTIFUL. It snowed one of the days but they worked through the weather and did such a great job. Mean while my dad, mom, McKenzie, and myself laid beautiful hardwood floors inside. My parents have decided to sell the cabin because they plan to move to Boise and a cabin here in Utah just doesn't make a lot of sense. We have so many memories at the cabin and this trip was such a great one. It is crazy to think back at all the work we have put into the cabin. It has really paid off and I feel so blessed to have such a beautiful getaway.

Now: we are home and ready to get back to real life. Linkin had his two month appointment today and is doing great. I really can't believe how fast the last two months have gone by. The idea of leaving him to go to work makes me sick inside but I am so lucky to have such an amazing job. I work with such great people and am so blessed to be able to work from home two days a week.

Wow sorry for the long post. Lots has happened over the past month. I promise I will do better at updating. I hope all is well with my friends and family, I love you all.

CRAZY MONTH!!!

The last month has been CRAZY, but a lot of fun. I will post about it before I go back to work on Monday I PROMISE!!!

SLEEP.... what is that?

Sleep... I think I forgot how :) Little Link has decided he doesn't like to sleep. Any helpful hints to get the little guy to sleep better at night? He usually wakes up every 2 hours, if we could get that to every 4-5 that would be FANTASTIC :)

Well.. life has been super fun now that Linkin is here. I LOVE LOVE LOVE being able to spend so much time with my little man! I can't believe he is almost a month old. The idea of going back to work gives me anxiety but I am just going to enjoy every second I have with him now.

Little Link is getting so big. I can't believe how much he has changed in 3.5 weeks!! I just can't get enough of him :)

He is here!!!

Linkin Jeffrey Shaw

Born: July 3rd

2:49 pm

7lbs 13 Ounces

20" Long

JJ and I are so excited to welcome Linkin into the world. I am so happy to have him here safe and sound and I really can't believe he is finally here. I really thought the day would never come. JJ and I went to the hospital at 3:00 in the morning on the 2nd. I had been having contractions for days but they were finally consistent enough to go in. Well the great news was I was having contractions the only problem was I didn't want to dilate. The nurse had us walk the halls of the hospital for a while and when they checked me again they decided to send me home....DANG IT!

JJ and I walked in the house around 7:00 in the morning and crashed. I spend the rest of the day having the same contractions with no progression. I really though this little guy was never going to get here. Well..... at about 1:30 the morning of the 3rd my water broke! I whispered to JJ "Jage" and he jumped out of bed like the house was on fire. We packed the car up yet again and went on our way to the hospital.

For the most part my labor went very well. We had one scare with a 7 min. long contraction.... 7 min. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! Linkin's heart rate dropped dramatically and they gave me a shot to stop contractions all together. This made my whole body shake. It scared the crap out of JJ and I but after that things went smooth and at 2:49 pm we welcomed Linkin into the world. I though he was going to go home as a John Doe but we finally decided on a name as we were being released form the hospital on the 5th. Thats right, I got to bring my beautiful baby boy home on my Birthday day. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Being a home is the best thing in the world. Aside from the little guy refusing to breast feed we are doing great! He is the most perfect thing in the world and I can't imagine life without him. It has been so fun to see JJ be a dad. He is such an amazing person and I love him beyond words. Here are some pictures of the little guy.

My two boys in the hospital, GOSH I'M LUCKY!!

Day 7: I can't believe how much he has changed already.

HAPPY 4 YEARS!!!

It is hard to believe JJ and I have been married for 4 years. The last 4 years have been amazing and I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband. He truly is my best friend and better half. I am so excited to take the next step in our lives by having a baby. Baby boy Shaw is due to arrive any second and I can't wait to see JJ as a dad. He is going to be such a wonderful dad and he already is an amazing husband.

So this one is to you babe!!! Thank you so much for all you do for me. May the next year be as happy as the previous 4, if that is even possible. You have made me the luckiest girl on earth and I love you SOOO MUCH!!! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

Helicopters!

JJ has loved helicopters for as long as I can remember. Every time we see one in the sky we have to pull over to watch it, and every time we go anywhere we have to find the nearest small airport to watch. Well after months of considering it JJ has finally decided being a helicopter pilot is the path he wants to take. We have spent the last few weeks researching schools and have finally found the one that fits us best. This past weekend we had the opportunity to go to an Open House one of the schools was having and even I got to take a ride in one.

I am so glad JJ has decided to follow his dreams. I am so blessed to have such an amazing and talented husband and I am excited for the road ahead of us. It scares the crap out of me to think of JJ being in the air but I know how much he loves it and cant wait to see him do what he loves. I love you JJ so much, thank you for all you do for me. I am the luckest girl alive!!