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July 27, 2006 at 10:54pm

IDog‘ve gotten lots of good advice. For and against a doggy. :)
And a baby. :)
Either way, to even consider one or the other IS pretty crazy, I know.
IF we get a dog, eventually, we really have fallen in love with Border Terriers. They are SO cute. Sophie is a major reason for even considering this. The girl loves animals. And when she sees this picture we found online, she can barely contain herself. (I must admit, it even makes me- a previously declared non-pet person, pretty warm and happy inside.) I think my grandma might’ve had a dog like this. Mom? Was this Taffy? Could be part of the reason I’m loving that dog.

So we’ll see. Not going to make any rash decisions.

Right now, the goal is just to survive the summer. I’ve been so lazy… Our little system has gotten off track. We’re spending lots of time around the house. Just kickin’ it. Sometimes I feel bad. But then again, isn’t that what summer is for? Kicking back, relaxing, taking a break from the normal stress of life? If that’s the case, I’m ROCKING the summer.

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July 27, 2006 - 11:35 pm erin - rock on then! we've been enjoying our most *laid* back summer, and have been lovin it! and yes, that is a super sweet melt your heart type of dog you found online!

July 28, 2006 - 8:06 am Hilary - Don't do it. Be strong. And relax some more -- we all know it'll be over too soon. :)

July 28, 2006 - 8:24 am Julie - rock n roll shannon. love the dog...so cute!

July 28, 2006 - 9:10 am Shelby - ooooh I LOVE Border Terriers! MY FIL has one, his name is Max and he is the sweetest thing ever! Such a loving little pup. The only thing to be careful with is that they require a lot of grooming with these special combs so that they stay looking like the one in the picture you posted. They are the sweetest dogs though and a good choice I think :)

July 28, 2006 - 1:58 pm kent - Oh no! I think my trying to convince you not to get a dog didn't work! Oh well! :-)

July 28, 2006 - 7:38 pm Layne - Shannon, I think that WE actually had a dog like that. Her name was Fritz. Remember? Geez, where did you get that old family photo? Granted, Fritz was much more scruffy looking, but that pic might have been right after one of her shaking-on-the-table haircuts. LOL!! I would love it if you guys bought a Fritzie.

July 29, 2006 - 9:21 am Mom - Cute dog. I agree with Layne--it looks more like Fritz than Taffy (aka Spike). Be prepared, Sophie will be out of high school and Franklin will be driving before you're done with this puppy. Good luck.

July 31, 2006 - 10:04 pm Colleen E - I'm allergic to cats (like your dh) and therefore some dogs too. I found that I'm NOT allergic to dogs with "hair" like poodles, peeka-poos (part pek./part poo - lol...which is what we have). They don't shed (yeah) and the hair is soft like a baby's. More of my 2 cents: rescue a dog - but a calm, safe one - that is grown or you'll wish you had another baby. I'll post a photo on my blog of our Spanky - utterly and deliciously cute. All white...yumma. And I agree, kids do so well with learning to take care of a pet. Good Luck Colleen

July 31, 2006 - 10:07 pm Colleen E - Shannon, I just checked my blog and there's 2 photos of Spanky under my album called "Photo" class. xo Colleen

Am I crazy?

July 24, 2006 at 3:11pm

I’m getting the urge to get a dog. It’s the only kind of pet I can see us having. I won’t bother with reptiles, Matthew is allergic to cats, fish are boring… Seems like a dog could be part of the family. And it seems like if I’m going to give my kids the ideal childhood, there needs to be a family pet involved at some time.

So. Does anybody know of a medium sized dog with very minimal shedding that is calm and well-behaved and good with children? And cute too? :) Aye yay yay…I’m afraid to even start. I’ve been looking online and the dogs are so cute. But it’s a huge commitment. Though I’m beginning to feel ready for it.

Should I have a dog or a baby? I think with Franklin getting bigger, maybe we’re just itching for something small again. :)

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July 24, 2006 - 4:12 pm Kathi - Let me know if you find a dog that doesn't poop too. :)

July 24, 2006 - 5:36 pm erin yamabe - since i'm pregnant, i vote for a baby! my cousin has a 1/2 chihuahua and 1/2 italian greyhound, who is sweeter than anything i can think of, and is nearly hairless!

July 24, 2006 - 7:59 pm Hilary - You're baby hungry, and feeding it with a puppy...interesting.

July 24, 2006 - 8:24 pm Monica - We have a black & white male Cockapoo. He weighs about 22 pounds, doesn't shed and doesn't have doggie odor (my son and I have allergies). They're good around kids, but are hyper for the first few years. I'd say if you're going to get one, wait until the kids go back to school. Puppies are a lot of work!

July 24, 2006 - 8:55 pm Mindy - I'm sure you've heard our recent dog story that didn't have the best ending. However, I know we'll get another dog sometime (we soothed our grief by buying hermit crabs--super easy to take care of, but boring as heck). Our friends' dog is a cute little Shih Tzu (sp?). It is medium sized and doesn't shed. The thing I learned with our dog was that it was absolutely like having another child, so if a baby is in the near future, AND you get a puppy... Good luck with your decision! PS: Even after practically promising with their own blood, my girls NEVER picked up one of Drake's poops. Just couldn't do it.

July 24, 2006 - 9:59 pm karen - English Springer Spaniels!! They are awesome and beautiful. My dad trains them and is part of the AKC so email me if you think you might want a springer!!

July 25, 2006 - 6:04 am Julie - oooh, i love dogs! i prefer a baby over a dog any day, but having a new puppy really IS kinda like having a new baby. you have to get up in the middle of the night with them and let them play and stuff...but maybe i just spoil my dogs. =) i am a big pug advocate, but they don't meet all of your criteria because they do shed. short hair shedding, but they still go through "phases" of it. miles is shedding right now because it is the middle of summer...he doesn't always shed, it is weird. anyway, they are GREAT with kids. he weighs about 17 pounds and he's almost a year old. he'll be about 20-25 when he's full grown. jenna just rolls all over him and he loves it, so if it weren't for the occasional shedding, i would definitely say get a pug! we also have a doberman and he's a total sweetheart. seriously. he is the best dog we have EVER had. he's good with jenna, but doesn't really give her much attention like miles does. of course, he weighs 95 pounds too...

July 25, 2006 - 7:46 am gabby almejo-garza - ahhh....i'd say get a dog. why? cuz if it ticks you off you can always give it away...lol. can't really do that with kids...unless of course if you're a crack-ho mom then that's perfectly acceptable behavior...lol. totally just joking here ok? seriously though....i would recommend a winnie dog. we had two at one time and they were great with my little one. we had to give them away because we were selling our house. still miss those little buggers. i would also suggest that you look in the paper because sometimes people are just giving them away. we found ours that way. the only set back is that they already come with a name. the first one we got was named bugger. creative huh? and the second one we got was named tramp. and so we had bugger and tramp. how cool is that? - g

July 25, 2006 - 8:48 am Jessi - i'd go with baby......... :) :)

July 25, 2006 - 4:31 pm stephanie thiel - As the proud owner of a new puppy, all I can say is "Why did we wait so long?!" Parker, now 12 weeks, is a Yorkie (full size, he'll be about 10 pounds)...My husband and girls have allergies/asthma and have had no reaction at all!! Yorkies have hair and no undercoat (no shed). He's a baby and has to be trained, but already follows the command 'sit' and plays fetch...when he's old enough we'll go to puppy school . His hit/miss rate on the pee pads has been about 60% and getting better (small dog=easy clean-up!!) Got him from a breeder in Milpitas...$800 (no papers). In the spring we hope to get a cockapoo from a breeder in Willow Glen. HOWEVER...IF I could have another child, I'd do it in a heartbeat! this post-menopausal old body just can't do it. Parker is the closest thing to a sibling I could get for 6yr old Lauren! LOVE this little guy!! Try babysitting a puppy first...see how your kids handle it.

July 25, 2006 - 4:42 pm Jami - Um..since I don't like dogs and I really WANT you to have another baby (and I know my opinion counts..right? :)) I'd definitely say baby.

July 25, 2006 - 6:28 pm tifsmith - remember i have 5. so you know what i would do. but, i am not going to come out and suggest a baby. because if you decide later that you should have gone with a dog i don't want you to blame me. :) btw, i had a shiz tu and they are wonderful with kids.

July 25, 2006 - 7:33 pm Ren - Oh - get a Boston Terrier - They are wonderful, wonderful dogs for kids. Make sure to check out their parents and breeders. That will tell you how big they'll get and give you an idea of their temperment as well, if you're really concerned about that. As with any dog, though, it takes consistent training to get the behaviour you want from them (hmmm...kinda like a kid? HA!) So - if you're ready for a bit of work, I'd do it - I waited a bit, since I'm a big animal lover, but not so much so with little kiddos. They take a lot of work at first in order to get the results you need/want. I waited until Kaitlyn went to Kindergarten and I had time to devote to the dog during the days. It has been great with minimal regrets, lol! We're so glad we have her! Wouldn't trade her a bit - well, maybe just sometimes when she chews up my pens.

July 26, 2006 - 8:11 am Julia - We're looking into getting a mini-schnauzer. They don't shed, are ultra-smart, the puppies are CUTE, and they're good with kids. Good luck with your decision, I keep waffling back and forth, I'm not sure I'm ready for the committment yet. Maybe I'll just sit back and watch you and see how it goes, then decide. ;-)

July 26, 2006 - 9:25 am Andrea - Baby for sure. Think about wanting to take vacations with a dog. You can't. Unless you have a HUGE backyard and live next to the Coltons.

July 26, 2006 - 7:33 pm candi - if it were me, I would have a baby. haha. :) I am not a pet person. AT ALL. We do have a cat, but it wasnt' by choice...darn thing showed up and wont' leave. lol. I would say baby, or something like a hermit crab or fish...haha. I am into LOW MAINTANENCE pets. lol.. although you still have to cahnge the water/cage...which totally turns me off. lol. :)

July 26, 2006 - 10:48 pm kellicrowe - puppies are like hats cute and they seem like a good idea at the time buuuuuuut...... kellicrowe

July 27, 2006 - 6:58 pm Alison - yes. I do believe that you are now ready to pick up your membership card to crazy. Let me know if you need a ride, k? ;)

August 10, 2006 - 5:55 am lisa baggett - try a yorkeshire terrier-they have hair not fur. they are great for people with the worst allergies. I have four

Another reason I need to do this triathalon thingy.

July 22, 2006 at 12:06pm

This morning, after we woke up and I was still hanging out in bed, refusing to accept the fact that things will be required of me today and that I can’t just sleep for the whole weekend, Sophia comes in and hangs out for a bit. At one point I was sitting up, bent over to change Franklin’s diaper. Sophie pulls up the back of my shirt, starts poking my back at the point where I have some lard spillage over the waistband of my pants. She laughs, pokes again, and says, "Mom. I’m touching your butt."

Nice.

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July 22, 2006 - 12:42 pm Hilary - Good times..... :) I spent the day cleaning out our garage. It's like doing heavy work in a sauna You should try it.

July 22, 2006 - 2:47 pm Mindy - I'm cracking up! Leave it to the kids to share their blunt observations. My kids have said, "Mom, your bum is really big" more than once.

July 22, 2006 - 4:12 pm Julie - oooh, i love that. one of my favorites is when jenna beth slaps me on the butt and says, "hey mom, i got your booty." but then she repeatedly keeps hitting me there. kinda hard to miss i guess. =)

July 22, 2006 - 5:15 pm erin yamabe - omg, too funny. thanks for sharing! right now, at 5 months pregnant, i get "mommy you're belly button is gonna pop out and hit my eyeballs!" and my dd also laughs when my big butt sets off our sensor trash can and opens it all on its own! nice!!!

July 25, 2006 - 8:49 am Jessi - Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

Big Day

July 20, 2006 at 8:18pm

Big day here at la casa de Montez.

It was the final day of swim lessons. We’ve been taking swim lessons for years. Every year, the final day, there is always jumping off the diving board. Matthew does it, no problem, has for years. But Shelby is always too scared. Refuses. Today, same thing. She would dive in from the side of the pool, but wouldn’t go near the diving board. Until Sophie, sweet little four year old Sophie, all decked out in her bright orange life vest and blonde wet ponytails and blue dolphin goggles and cute little four year old legs, walks up with her tiny steps and takes the plunge from the diving board. Shelby of course realizes that being nine years old and big sister to Sophie, she will be laughed at if she doesn’t do the same. And soon. So she did. Finally. Jumped off the diving board for the first time in her nine years of life. And loved it. And wanted to do it again and again.

Wish I’d taken a picture. Or a video or something. But writing it down will have to do. That was fun.

**edited to add: it just gets better. Throw in a ROCKIN piece of strawberry shortcake and Matthew finishing his first chapter book and Sophie singing her little version of that "you had a bad day" song and this day was pretty darn awesome. Yes folks, that’s all it takes to qualify as awesome around here.

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July 20, 2006 - 8:40 pm alison - so glad Im not the only one lacking pictures for these HUGE life events. GO SHELBERS!

July 20, 2006 - 10:07 pm Hilary - Sounds pretty dang awesome to me. Hey, like 10 nurses were checking your site out today at work. I tried to talk you up, but I wondered if perhaps you wanted to do an O'connor promotion? A deal since you love nurses so. :) Anyway, they were just asking how much Cara had paid and I said that Cara's prints were 1/2 off... anyway, email me or call me. Miss you, can't wait til' summer's over and we can meet for a burrito again. :)

July 20, 2006 - 10:29 pm susan - today was our last day of swimming lessons too and my newly 5 year old, Zach jumped off the diving board into 13 foot deep pool!! I, who usually has 3 cameras with me at all times(phone, palm, camera) had nothing. He was so darn proud of himself! It's sooo cool to sit back and watch these moments!

July 21, 2006 - 7:58 am Ashley Wren - love these everyday little tidbits shannon. swim lessons...strawberry shortcake... YUM. and sweet. and perfect. a

July 21, 2006 - 11:39 am moon ko - we finished swimming lessons too... good times. killer tan lines to boot :) -m

July 21, 2006 - 4:41 pm candi - sounds like an all around awesome day to me. :)

July 22, 2006 - 5:41 am staceykingman - I can see it in my head. Also, You made me have a flashback to my childhood days of standing on the diving board, convinced I'd die if I jumped. I have butterflies just thinking about it.

July 24, 2006 - 7:06 pm Joanna - Is Sophie really 4? I swear she was just 2! Yay for Shelby!!

Inspired

July 19, 2006 at 2:09pm

All that talk about triathalons made me want to do one. And I found one that is perfect for me. It’s for girls only. And it’s sprint distance, which means it’s short. :) The run is only 3.2 miles. Not that I can run 3.2 miles at this point (then WHY AM I SIGNING UP FOR THIS?!) but I will be able to by then. I hope. And if not, I’ll walk. And either way, I probably won’t die. Right? right? right?

I need stuff like this to help motivate me. Before I moved to Cali, I would train for small races. It helped get me out to door. I never won anything, but it’s like when you’re a kid and everyone that plays gets a little trophy…they give t-shirts at these. Better than trophies because you can wear them around. And nobody knows that you were basically crawling across the finish line and throwing up at the end. It’s a total A-for-effort kind of thing. And I need an A. In something. Anything. It just helps. Makes me feel good. Hopefully it will get me moving and if I’m really lucky, I can drop a couple pounds in the process. So wish me luck. I’m really going to need it. :)

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July 19, 2006 - 4:52 pm Danielle - Good luck!! I admire you and your new goal.

July 19, 2006 - 6:27 pm kellicrowe - shannon here "A" take it it is yours it is for.... scrapbooking. yes. you get an "A" in scrapbooking um....and as soon as i find my sharpie...you are going to have a t-shirt that says so... kellicrowe

July 19, 2006 - 7:56 pm Jami - Yeah. I'm glad you decided to do it.

July 20, 2006 - 12:01 am Hilary - Yowzas... Seriously, signing up is the first step. It's all downhill from here (race-wise, that is).

July 20, 2006 - 6:01 am Julie - You can do it Shannon! So cool. =) I've been thinking about entering one myself. I'm doing between 2.5 and 3 miles on my treadmill every day, but I'm not running the entire time, I have to still take walking breaks or else I may just collapse and die! I'm rooting for you girl!!!

July 20, 2006 - 7:26 am Katie Harris - wow! that sounds amazing! you go girl : ) for years I ran (was on hs cx team), and am starting to get back into it... -Katie

July 20, 2006 - 1:54 pm Mindy - Shannon, good for you. I wish I could do it with you! I know deep down that I am going to be the very last Caldwell girl to do a triathlon. It haunts me every day (but not enough to get me to actually sign up for one):) Anyway, good luck--I'm sure you'll do great!

Superhuman

July 13, 2006 at 10:42am

Two of my brothers just signed up for an Ironman Triathalon. In case you don’t know what that is, I’ll tell you. You start with a 2.4 mile swim. Then take a 112-mile bike ride. Then run a full 26.2 mile marathon. All in one day.

Any ONE of those events is one people train for months to accomplish. To do them all in one day is unfathomable to me. I think it’s so cool that they have the guts to do this. :) I’m so excited for Mike and Steve. GOOD LUCK!! All four of my brothers, and a couple of my sisters-in-law, are into triathalons. They’re all a bunch of superhumans. But these two had to go up the ante. Yeah, with that many athletes, there is a little bit of competition between them. :) I prefer to sit on the sidelines, I guess.

But I’ve always wanted to do a marathon. Thought it would be the coolest accomplishment. I have none on the radar right now, but I’ve sat at the finish line for them before. For some reason, they always move me to tears. I think it’s the dedication. People working toward a goal, doing something hard, having the grit and determination to work through the pain, to put mind over matter, to prove something to themselves. It’s inspiring.

I’ve heard of the Hoyt’s before. AMAZING story. The father, Dick, (now 65) participates in all sorts of athletic events, huge races, (I think they’ve done six Ironmans and sixty-four marathons in addition to about 900 other races) with his son, Rick, severely disabled by Cerebral Palsy. The father straps the son to the front of his bike or pulls him in a raft or pushes him in a stroller so he can participate in the race. He does this, because as they compete, his son feels that he is not disabled. He is free.

It’s always moved me. Inspired me. But then Tara had to go posting this on her blog. I cried like a baby. Like, more than a baby. Tears streaming down my face. Boogers, too. I can’t put into words what it does to me. But wow. Inspiring, moving, touching, you name it. It’s so great to see people like this. Where not only does the guy get off his couch and run amazing distances, which is inspiring enough, but to do it for the sake of his son. Just. Wow. I saw an interview he did before where he said he doesn’t consider himself an athlete. That it is his son who is the athlete. He’s just the support crew. That he doesn’t even particularly like to run. But with his son, all of that changes, because it is Rick’s spirit and determination than moves them along. Their motto is "I Can." And they prove it. And they make me feel like anything is possible. They make me feel like I can too.

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July 13, 2006 - 12:05 pm Moriah Bettencourt - I just blogged about that video too. LOL I just cannot get over it, it's quite possibly the most inspiring story I have ever seen/read. They are amazing.

July 13, 2006 - 12:30 pm Julie - I know what you mean Shannon. I had seen them on Oprah and I was moved. Then I saw Tara's post and watched the video and I cried. Hard. I just sat there and thought, what love. Being a parent, you know how much you love your child. It can't be explained or put into words, but to see this. An action for that love, it is so moving. It gives me goosebumps. It warms my heart and it makes me think that I need to do more!

July 13, 2006 - 3:06 pm Melody - I've watched the Iron Man Triathalon for many years. It amazes me at how people do it. It's a lot of fun to watch and cheer people on. Will you be flying to Kona to cheer on your family? I remember staying up late at night, to watch the last person cross the finish line. It is truly inspiring to see those athletes cross the line. It's also inspiring to see the 'everyday' people who work so hard to achieve their goal. Good luck to you and your family. Aloha, Melody

July 14, 2006 - 8:00 am Cara - Wow, what a story! I love the definition of father on their site! You could put their pix under the word love in the dictionary too. The video really made me cry and I have been thinking about the Hoyts since, so I had to come and comment. I cried, hard... I showed it to my dh, who's French. He was inspired and said to me with tears in his eyes and a catch in his voice 'it's so American'... just to prove his manliness!!

July 14, 2006 - 4:12 pm Hilary Erickson - Those people are amazing.

July 15, 2006 - 9:29 am maggie holmes - i watched that video the other day and cried like a baby too - it is so moving!! good luck to your family - that is awesome! hugs maggie

July 16, 2006 - 9:56 pm Colleen E - Good luck to your bros. A good friend of mine used to do this and it always blew me away. On another note, I love the photos just below your Ironman post - just love them! You are truly talented. And that squishy little baby is so sweet... I'm blogging now, come visit if you get a chance!

July 18, 2006 - 12:56 pm moon ko - cried. like a baby. much luck to your brothers! -m

Expectant

July 12, 2006 at 8:14pm

I’m so excited. And nervous. And excited. And nervous.

It’s going to change everything. Our home will feel so different. But there’s going to be a lot of discomfort first.

Because today, we made a big decision. We picked out our new cabinets for our new kitchen. Paid for them, even. It’s fun to know things are going to be different around here. Better. Nicer. But first, there’s the tear-out. And then there’s the install. And while Dave promises it will be quick and not too bad, I’m bracing myself for the worst. But eventually it will be done and I’ll have a beautiful new kitchen. That’s pretty exciting. I’m all full of expectations and I can’t wait to decorate! :)

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July 12, 2006 - 8:35 pm Cynthia - LOL - I thought you were pregnant!! Well, cabinets are worthy of a 'congratulations' too!

July 12, 2006 - 9:37 pm Hilary - A new oak montez eh? Dang it I thought you were pregnant at first. Cabinets are nice though... :) SO EXCITED FOR YOU GUYS!

July 13, 2006 - 5:58 am Julie - That sounds fun! Hopefully the painful part will go by quickly and you can enjoy your new kitchen! Can't wait to see photos of it all...

July 13, 2006 - 7:58 am Sister - Oh honey, this is gonna be way worse than a baby. Labor is going to be MUCH more intense (in a different kind of way) AND don't forget about that weight gain. You'll be eating out so much (just to get away it all) that you'll definitely be packing on a few. Maybe we should throw you a shower too??? :) Good luck!

July 13, 2006 - 8:28 am tifsmith - oh, it is so much work but so worth it better put your phone book in a safe place cause you're going to need it for all that take-out take-out, yummmmm man how does your re-doing your kitchen make me need to order chinese? :)

July 13, 2006 - 7:01 pm Alison - dude...as I type this, there are twenty five cartons of new kitchen cabinets sitting (READ: taking over)my bedroom. They've been there since...uh...February? And the new floor? It's in the back entry-way. Our new sink is propped up against the wall behind G's crib. My fancy new pullout baskets...the ones that replace shelves in base cabinets...are piled in G's closet. LOL We just lack the PUSH to tear everything out. Traumatic. Inconvenient. Messy. Ugh. Good luck with yours, my sister in fugly houses.

July 15, 2006 - 2:00 pm AmyG - awesome! i know how much you've been waiting and wanting these. :)

July 17, 2006 - 11:39 am candi - hahaha...i thought you were preggo too...i was like...SHE IS BRAVE. hehe. of course you are my hero with all those kiddos. :) Good luck with the cabinets...remodeling is super fun. :)

July 28, 2006 - 11:40 am erin yamabe - we had a complete remodel of our kitchen in april, and just love it! congrats, it is a big step! warning though, it does spark more *work* to be inspired, if your remainder of your home isn't what you want currently. good luck!!

Survived

July 11, 2006 at 8:55am

Actually, it was a lot of fun having the company. We played mini-golf, went to a movie, ate pizza and burgers, lots of swimming, played lots of games…all in all, a really great week. We’ll have to do it every summer.

I’m feeling the urge to be a good little blogger and have something to say, but nothing’s coming. I guess I’ll just post some pics from recent sessions.Isabella_24 Isabella_28_2 It’s been fun. I’ve been super busy. This has turned into way more than I thought it would be. I’m not complaining, just surprised. :)

Graybeal_28  Clason_20_1 Clason_29_1 Smith_10

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July 11, 2006 - 9:07 am Kim - you are so inspiring! the reflection pic is awesome, chica!

July 11, 2006 - 9:14 am Erica - Oh man, these are FABULOUS! Especially love the reflection - whoa! And I'm digging the (new?) banner...tres cool missy :)

July 11, 2006 - 1:48 pm Joanna - Awesome shots!! I love the reflection one, too!

July 11, 2006 - 4:05 pm Shannon S. - Great shots! I love the red headed little boy - maybe because he is just like mine!

July 11, 2006 - 7:44 pm kent - These are AWESOME! Wish I could have been one of your early photo shoot guinea pigs!

July 11, 2006 - 7:58 pm Hilary - Ok, I love ALL of them. A lot... but I was wondering what you used for the blanket on the top one... for some reason it kind of looks weird when it's in focus... Is it fur, or fleece? But, you're a genious regardless....

July 11, 2006 - 8:11 pm tifsmith - uh, wow. that's all. just WOW!

July 12, 2006 - 6:56 am peg - what beautiful photos!! i really love that first one...so precious :)

July 12, 2006 - 8:56 am rebecca cooper - these are ALL beautiful!

July 21, 2006 - 5:32 pm Shelley Rankin - great images Shannon! So glad things are going well for you. It is hard balancing the whole thing though isn't it? I find it is. And I am not all that busy yet. But enjoying the summer so it is all good. hope things are well with you!

August 6, 2006 - 12:35 am Stefani - Fantastic photos. :)

Behind

July 6, 2006 at 4:54pm

I’m way behind in emails and business stuff.

But I have a good excuse.

Currently, there are eight kids in my house. We’ve got my sister-in-laws kids with us for a few days. We’re having fun, but I’m not getting a whole lot done. Except fun stuff like mini golf and games and movies and the like. So if you’re expecting me to do something for you, this is why I’m late. :)

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July 6, 2006 - 7:14 pm Hilary - Wow... eight kids eh? That's a lot. Why do you have the SIL's kids?

July 9, 2006 - 3:50 pm kent - Wow! I forgot that was coming up. SO that is why you have been so quite. At least quite online. I am sure it is NOT quite IRL! Kent