Engaged and so cute!

My beautiful cousin is engaged and asked me to take a few shots of her and her betrothed! They are sweet and have a bright future! Congrats guys!

Love ya! Carrie

Still here :)

Well, we survived Christmas and all the chaos! The busy, hectic, running around seemed more this year than in the past. I really love the Christmas season, but wish I could just hang back and spend time with those most important. That seems nearly impossible, because they were all busy and running too! When did things get so crazy!?! I meant to send out Christmas cards, but never got around to it. I even had them all printed up, but never sent them out...so, here is what you would have received if I had been more on top of everything! Our beautiful pictures were taken by the very talented Julie Freeman!

I hope everyone I didn't have a chance to connect with had a fantastic Christmas! We all made out well. The big thing this year was a Wii from Dave's brother Ben and his wife Heather! Thank you guys! We have already played on it a bunch and love the family time it has seemed to bring :) The kids all got new bikes, amongst many many more gifts (they were entirely too spoiled!!!). I was thankful for the time we did get to spend with all our family...although I still wish it had been more! We are very thankful for the blessings we have received and feel so blessed for having the gospel in our lives! I am so thankful for our Savior!

So on the the New Year we go! Hopefully Dave will get more work, and my kids will continue to amaze me!

Time is flying!

Wow! I can't believe it is October already! The kids have been back in school for over a month now. Hannah is in 3rd grade at Siena and loves it! She has a few friends from churh in her class and I think she is really enjoying her teacher. I never had many worries that she would be excited for school, she has always been a school lover! On the other hand, Isaac had me worried...for about 2 days! It turns out he loves being at school everyday. He is in Kindergarten, also at Siena. He has come home with nothing but green stamps in his daily folder (green: good, yellow: needs adjustments, red: bad). He loves his teacher as well, and it sounds like he has made some good friends. It warms my heart to know that they are enjoying school and doing well! Josie and I now have alone time to spend everyday, although I must be honest and admit that I have had a rough time these last few months finding energy to function fully everyday. I think that night shift working is really taking it's toll...it has been 8 years that I have been working 12 hr nights at St Lukes! I feel I am ready for some change, but not sure I can handle day shift! (not to mention the loss of money that going to days would cause!) I guess it doesn't matter right now, as there are no day shifts available!!!

Anyway...these are long overdue, but here are some first day of school shots.
First up: Hannah! 3rd grade baby!


Here's my little man on his first day of kindergarten! My baby is growing up!


And last, but certainly not least...Josie! She didn't have a first day of school this year, but that is okay by me! Check her out, tearing up the sidewalk on her tricycle!

oh how I love her...

It really seems like 2 days ago she was born and yesterday she was starting school, but here we are at her basptism. I am so proud of her for making the decision to be baptised. August 1st was a beautiful and emotional day. What a testimony builder to have your children baptised. I was reminded how very blessed I am to have a worthy Priesthood holder for a husband, and how important the Priesthood is. I truly love the gospel and know that we have a loving Father in Heaven who knows us and wants us to return to him. I love the organization of the church, and know that because of it I am a better person and would flounder without it. I love my ward family and their support and love that I feel every week! What a blessing to our family! I love my children and husband so much and am so grateful for the Plan of Salvation and the opportunity to be a forever family! Thank you, Hannah, for being such a beautiful and wonderful daughter! I know that if you use the gift of the Holy Ghost that you received on Saturday, that you will remain strong and happy. I love you sweetie!









Here is the baptism announcement I made. I wasn't sure I was going to make them, but decided after some thought that it would be a good way to help her remember this special time. I think our family appreciated them as well...


Here is my wonderful little family on her big day.

My Cutie Nephew E

My sister-in-law asked me a while ago to take some pictures of her adorable little guy and we finally got around to it!

Love me some vintage!

Isn't he just the cutest! He sure did a great job putting up with all the weeds and pokey stuff!


Love you guys! I will have the rest edited shortly!

Time for a baptism!

My baby turned 8 on June 11th! I cannot believe that she is 8
years old and going to be Baptised! I am so proud of her and feel
so blessed to have her in our family. I will post a few pictures
from over the last few years, but don't have time just now.

It's Potty time!

Just thought I would share a little progress going on in the Shores home...Last month we bought a little potty seat from Ikea and just put it in the bathroom; we occasionally mention it, and J often asks to sit on it. She has never done anything but sit and push a little and sometimes break a bit of wind...til yesterday! When we were done with bath time she asked to sit on the potty seat, so I obliged since I hadn't put on her diaper yet. I didn't think much of it because she has not really done anything, but then all of the sudden I hear tinkling. Yay for J! I don't think she is really ready for full on potty training, but I think she gets it!