Shelby's Big Bash

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Shelby's party went very well. She was such a good little girl and showed how much of a social butterfly she is. It looked like everyone had a very good time. The food was amazing and we had just enough. Heather and Patty made the most beautiful cake and it was so delicious. We had enough food to feed about 80 people. We cleared 15lbs of pulled pork, a 8lb honey ham and at least 5-30 packs of beer. Thanks boys! All the family and the friends came over to play. Swimming, Pinata and Sand Pail Goody Buckets made the night fun. The only thing I would re-do is having time to mingle with my friends. We had a lot of people from out of town and I always find it hard to get around to everyone when I am trying to get everything done. But I hope everyone understands.

Thank you to everyone who helped us get ready for the party over the last few weeks. Yard work, baking and decorating; we could not have done it without you guys. Also a big thanks to everyone who came out to celabrate Shelby' s big 1yr. We love all of our friends and family and are so blessed to have all of you in our lives. And man do you guys bring kick ass gifts. Shelby made out like a bandit. Thank you!

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Weekend in Laughlin

This weekend was a milestone for Shawn and I. We left Shelby with or parents and headed to Laughlin for some good old Jet Skiing, Drinking and Gambling. This was the first time we have both been gone together. We had a really good time. From what it sounds like Shelby had a really good time too. No horror stories to come home to. She behaved herself.
We stayed at the Pioneer so we could be right on the water. Our rooms overlooked the private beach and we just dragged our chairs and coolers down every morning. Well, let me re-phrase that, about lunch-time. LOL! We hit the river on Friday and Saturday and went to Lake Mohave on Sunday. I am a fan of the lake because it is bigger, the water is nicer and better beach area. But the river is more convenient. The girls floated on our big huge blow up raft or on our beach chairs and the boys hung at shore, we all went on our rides and then . . .drank, drank, drank.


The night life is pretty fun and the boys are freaking crazy. Either it was asking the locals what their drug of choice is or pretending to pee in public.(Yes, pretending) We sure had our hands full. The girls just found ourselves walking a little faster so we didn't look affiliated with them. But they are "ours" and eventually we claimed them. And it seemed that my orange terri cloth cover-up was a hit. Shawn and Eric both put it on! Now it is pretty stretched out but it was only $10 at the local Walmart so I don't really care to much. The pictures and laughs were well worth it!
Getting together with great friends is how we LOVE to spend our weekends. Since Shelby, it has really been our goal to not let her schedule rule our life, but to show her how she fits into ours. There is no need to stop doing what makes us happy, then we would just be grumpy, miserable parents. Rules w/ purpose incorporated with a lot of fun. That's how we do it!
We did miss her TONS! It might be awhile before we leave her again.

We have been extremely busy this summer. Over the last few weeks it has been hard to keep my head on straight. We went to San Diego for our Cousin's High School Grad Party. Shawn made Ryan a really cool custom chopped bike for his grad present. Here is a picture of Shawn's dad, Mike, riding it. I think he wants one of his own. LOL! We were lucky enough to get the family together and spend a day at the beach. We had a really good time.


The following weekend we cruised up to Sholoh, AZ for Memere's 80th Birthday. All of Shawn's Aunts & Uncles and cousins stayed at the B&B. It was an absolutely beautiful weekend. The weather was great and the food was amazing. We were even able to get a family picture with EVERYONE! That is soooo hard to do. I don't have a copy of it yet. Sorry.

This last weekend we celebrated my mom's birthday and her recent promotion. Jessica, Phil and Luke came up from Tucson and we had a BBQ at our house. We were able to relax and watch the kids play with each other and also took a dip in the pool. Shelby was a little rough with Luke. Either she is going to be a Brute or she still doesn't understand the word, "Gentle". Maybe even both, she is a big kid. But she did give him some hugs too. I made a really yummy Chocolate cake with a Cherry filling in the middle and a Hershey Kiss on top. There was only one piece left. I got to eat it! Ha ha ha.

Shelby's party is coming up so fast and we cant wait! We spent all day Sunday working on the new fence and the new entertainment wall. Things are definitely coming together. It is going to be a mad house but I am very excited with all the family and friends RSVP'ing. As long as a Monsoon isn't in the forecast we are gonna be A-OK.

We are also getting ready for Jenni's wedding in October. Vegas is going to be soooo much fun! We got our dresses and hell froze over when I fit in a size 6! Never in my life have I wore a 6. I am pretty sure there is a lady in China or the Philippines who needs to brush up on her math or get glasses. But I will take a victory where ever it may come. I have been hitting the gym and Bikram Yoga.