Kissable 4 month Old

This last Tuesday, Me and the boys took a visit to my sister and grandma in Utah. What an adventure! On Tuesday afternoon our flight left, ( I love Jetblue by the way!!) My mom was able to stay at the gate with me until my flight left, I would not have been able to do that by myself, I am so grateful for her. Boarding the Plane, was fun... Kaid thought that we were going to sit in the First class nice big seats, and made it a wee bit difficult to move him, with Karson in my arms, but we managed to bribe him with treats. The flight was smooth to long beach CA, there we had a 3 hour lay over, Honestly THE Smallest airport i have Ever been to in my life. Kaid and karson did Amazing waiting for the plane, I was just prepared with snacks, and fun toys. We boarded the plane bound for SLC, at 6:50pm as we made it back to our seats, I was SO relieved to see that we were in the Very Back of the Plane, with NO one around us! A feeling of bliss for me, peace and quiet. Kaid quickly sat in the window seat, and pulled down the window blind, He Does not like looking out AT ALL. I was SO proud of him.. he was my little man that day. He helped me when my blanket fell down when I was nursing karson on the flight, when karson's Binky fell out, he was quick to place it back in the comfort of his mouth. Kaid taught me a lot this day, about taking it easy, not being so stressed, going with the flow ( for the most part.) We arrived in SLC at 10:00pm, with one sleeping boy, and the other extremely excited boy to see his Aunt, and Family. When Kristen saw kaid, she yelled from across the baggage area, " Hi Kaid!" Kaid turned quickly, and bolted loose from the tight grasp from my sweaty hand and be-lined for her, she said, right after, that he was smiling ear to ear with his open arms! As my bag's came, I noticed My bag was MIA! Yup.. NO bag for me. Thank goodness the boy's suitcase was on the plane, however mine was lost. It was hard for me not to be a little upset, but trying to be happy. Kristen, my rad sister tracked the bag down.. with the help of all the other Jetblue employee's, and I finally got my bag the next night. Sorry this is such a long long post.

SO the second day we arrived, my sister wanted to do a photo shoot with Karson, I jumped at the opportunity, as her talent is Remarkable. When we were down with the pictures, I was taken back at how quickly our little boy is growing up. I just remember yesterday when we brought him home from the Hospital. This post is Karson's 4 month old shoot. I will post more, with more fun exciting things that we are doing. The other day, we woke up with a nice thick blanket of snow. When we woke up, ( 6:30am thanks Kaid) he ran to the glass door with complete excitement, next grabbing his jacket, and shoes wanting to go play. That was hard to do a re-direct, it was honestly so cute to see him ask, but WAY to early.

We are making Semi-Homemade Apron's Tonight! So cute.. I will post more pic of how cute they turned out.

Happy Happy Birthday To you!!

Yesterday was my dad's birthday, I just LOVE birthdays!  When I asked my mom what I could make for his dinner, I remembered how much he loves German Chocolate cake.  As I scoured my pantry for the cake mix, I realized I did not have one.... So off to make it from scratch!  Yummo!  This Chocolate cupcake recipe is from the back of the cocoa box, So moist and gooey, The frosting.. Was sinful!  I really picked a bad desert not to try.  I have not had sugar for quite some time, having that be the cause of Karson's upset tummy.   Just a quick 5 minute drive over to my parents, dinner was waiting.  It was a fun night, Mike was there, missing all my other siblings I wanted to take photo's of dad's big day to show all of you.  After dinner and dessert we watched American Idol.  I think I was Screaming when  the last two were up,  Tatiania and Chris.  Yeah Tatiania is OUT!!   Hope you had a Great Birthday Dad.. We Sure Love you!

Update on Sleeping Transition :(

Yeah.. Not so good...on Karson in his own Big boy room. I put him to bed, and I thought all was great, until I quietly shut the door... Bloody Murder Screaming.... Unlike I have ever heard him before.. So needless to say, Karson was in our room for his " Big" change. I am going to keep it up though.  I Have learned SO much with Kaid, I had him sleep with us, and now he's 5 he still wants to sleep in our bed.. Arug..  I am sure more to come with staying patient.

New Sleeping Quarters.. Cross your fingers :)

So.. I was talking to my sweet sister today, ( one of them... ) and when she asked me why I have not posted anything new, my response was, I was in a Blog funk.. I feel like I have nothing worthy to say.. lol.. or that is of any use to even report.  She got the little wheels turning for me, lol.   Tonight after bath time, I was changing Karson in his Beautiful Nursery, and Realized..what a waste to have him not even use it.   Backing up, when kaid was a baby I put him in his nursery when he was 3 weeks old, ( as he slept though the night.)  I had his room So cute and could love every min of it.  Now with Karson, I really spent some time Decorating the Nursery, I am SUPER organized with his things, and everything in it's place, lotions, potions.. Little Name tags that I made that say " Sleepers " and "Onesies" then tied them with Gingham ribbon on the basket.. You get my point.  Well, Karson Has NOT been sleeping though the night, though half on me LOVES it.. as I am a night Owl anyways, and it's more Cuddle time for me, the Other half would love to snuggle with my hubby as well.  So Tonight I am going to make this transition and have him sleep in his Big boy Crib.  After he got up from his afternoon nap today, I was talking with him, granted I am not too sure if he got it all.. but I informed him that, much to his dismay,  his new sleeping quarters would be in his lovely nursery.  Honestly I am NOT kidding, I got a little Smirk, Like.." Yeah right mom.."  Well.. I am posting this of his Little bassinet.. and I love so much, snuggled next to my bed, and then his new bedroom.. I will update you tomorrow and let you know how the night goes. I am sure it's going to be harder for me:)

So out of Order.. I am not too sure why this WONT flip.. Ahh... Yup. that's a Leopard Changing Pad.. :)


 Little Out of Order.. Karson Funny Face when I told him about his New Sleeping quarters..

It looks a little Messy, but it was the BEST $15 Find on Craigslist EVER!! Love it!
Yup.. I got So organized with his Clothes.. I LOVE his Nursery.. Can I sleep in it.. Lol.

His Sweet Crib, My Mom is the BEST She made his Bedding.. LOVE it! looks good with the black furniture

From the Door of his room, I will often find kaid in here doing snow angles one the SOFT rug.. Like Velvet..

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I have been Cooped up for about  2 weeks now, Last night was my first real Adult Outing.. in a long time. It was So nice to see all my Friends and celebrate Sara's Beautiful little baby.  As I was thinking about what to post.. I am feeling like I do not have anything fun or great to share, I wanted to update all my music.. As I did.. I came upon this Song by Susan Vega.. This is SOOO for you Kris!  See me and my older Sis ( 16mo older) Shared a room not for too long, but we use to sing this.. quite often, that and many others. Kris believe it there is the Garbage Patch song on the web!! LOL.. I want to know how to post that one.. So this go's out to my sweet sisters, how I wish you were here with me... one will be here soon enough, the other.. Well.. I need to come down and soak up the sun down with you.. Love you all..

Susan Vega .. Dedicated to you Chappy..  

So out if Commision...

This last Wednesday when I picked  kaid off the bus, I was shocked to see how many kids were sick!  I was so annoyed, not at the sweet little kido's but the weird parents, that think its OK to send your kids to school with green boogies and wattery eyes.  So needless to say I was freaked out! Karson is only 3 mo and I did not want him to get anything, Or Sweet Kaid.  Well.. Thursday Am, Life Changed in the Shannon Home.  We woke up to sweet Karson's eye's Glued shut, and the goopy green coming out of his nose,&  with a fever. Kaid.. well... he was ok, he did not show anything.   He really wanted to go to school, but heck no.   I really needed to spend more cuddle time with baby kar as he did not want to be let down at all.  When Kaid was a baby I Never experienced this.. Karson is Really Sick.  Our Insurance does not kick on until the End of the month,  I was SO panicked!!  Then my Visiting Teacher Called, WOW, Heavenly Father Works in marvelous ways.  I knew She is a Doctor, but totally forgot... As I talked with her all about Karson's symptoms, she came right over, House Call!! I was So speechless, when she came in tow with a Smoothie. yummers.... and went right to check on him, I knew he was going to be OK.  I am So worried about RSV right now, and with his cough I was So scared, she wrote me a percription for him, and told me Tylenol  would be Great to give him.  I Think the last time I was this scared was when we found out kaid had 2 holes in his heart.  I  know if you are reading this going.. He's just sick Andrea.. come on... This Never Happened this early with Kaid.  The saddest thing is he is having a hard time Feeding.  poor dude.. I was so sweet last night when kent came home, he was in tow with a HUGE bag from Wall greens, Inside I swear he had a mini pharmacy, another Humidifier, two Vick's rubs, ( for kaid ) Tylenoel, ice patche's, little nosies.. you name it. I am lucky that Kent is a great dad!  We are still not out of the woods, Today is karson's first day of his medication.. I just hope that he will be able to sleep peaceful soon without crying, this is totally tearing out my heart....