Happy 1st Birthday Karson!

We can not believe this day is here, One years old! This morning was so sweet, watching kar inspect his wrapped gifts, and GI-Joe balloons it was just so sweet to hear his adorable " oo's.. & ahh's" for Kar's Big day this is what he had to eat.

B- Menu Mickey-Mouse pancakes, OJ, Orange slices

L- Menu Mashed squash, Bananas, Milk

D- Mini- Pizza's { LOVES pizza.. 1st time tonight! } Fruit salad

Birthday Dessert ~ Sky High Triple Chocolate, Cupcake w/ganache.

~ Just making this, I think I gained weight.

I kind of cheated, when shopping this past week, I breezed by the Toy isle, and watched his eye to see what he was Super Fond of. Here is what Karson is Totally Loving.

1~ Loves his Puppy Pull-along

2~ Leapfrog Caterpillar ( Thanks Grandma & Grandpa)

3~ Cookie monster Talking doll.

4~ Push & Talk Vacuum

There are many more that he loves, but these are his " New" faves.

Loves to hear himself talk, loves EVERY thing KAID, it's the cutest thing to watch him trail him throughout the house. Watching the special bond they have, they just look at each other, and in a way it's almost like they are talking with one another, " Spirit to spirit " I know that's cheesy, but it's just amazing to be around them everyday.

It was a little hard this AM, when Kaid did not get any Toys, he is REALLY suffering from " First child Syndrome" if there is such a thing, watching karson open up his presents, was nail biting for kaid, he wanted to play with

all his brother's toys. A little thing about karson, he was Totally OK with it. Karson is a Sweet, Sweet soul, very

calm, and gentle. He knew how much kaid wanted to play with his new toys, he just wanted to make kaid happy.

I was taken back watching karson share his Brand new toys to his brother.

Karson we love LOVE Love you, everything about you..

p.s Tonight was Pretty Funny.. For his Sweet experience, we placed a towel on the Floor, and let him just go to

town, He had it Everywhere! He was So So sugared out! It was funny watching him stumble to the bath,

{ OK, it was not funny.. } We are So glad that we did not give him Sweet's before this day, I truly think that this is

not going to be a frequent occurrence in the Shannon home, { Sweets' that is }

First Grader

Today I picked up kaid from school today early for our family photo shoot! What a surprise when I saw him, he was So excited, { as well his teacher} to show me what was in his bag. I did not want to disrupt the class, however kaid could not keep his happiness contained. As we gathered up all his art projects, and other things for the end of the week, out come's his School Photo! Oh, my!! I was Speechless!! NEVER, { I never say never } but... Very rarely.. does kaid like to smile, with lots of people, or when " family" is not around. When kaid was so happy to show me his first grade photo I got teary eyed, { I do that a lot } After talking with his teacher about how she got him to take such a great picture, she began to tell me it was not easy. Kaid is very sensory, he is not found of Loud kids, or lots of kids all getting there pictures, in line. He just would not have it. So Mrs. B said after the first attempt, and second, and third, he warmed up to the idea. Kaid was the only one in the gym, and this is the shot that he gave. I guess that's the ticket.. wait until Everyone has taken their pictures, and then go in. Then today, we went up to the Pittoch Mansion and had a photo shoot! I was So worried that we would have to cancel, as the rain was coming down. At 3pm, when we started, The rain was GONE! Kaid was Amazing, so was Karson.. and the end of the session, the Sun was out! What a Perfect day! I am SO excited to see a sneak Peak of the photos' Jenni Price took! Thanks Again.. What a Great Experience!

{ p.s He was So excited to show everyone his missing tooth, his teacher said, so glad I can see it in the pic }

Halloweeny Cookies

This year I finally let go! I have been really picky on the " mess" however last night for FHE, I just let the boys have fun. Kaid is getting to be quite my little helper in the kitchen. As we were rolling out the sugar dough, little kar was at our feet begging to see what we were doing. I just love love these times, playing with them, reading,getting dirty, { I am still getting use to the dirty part } I just LOVE these two Awesome Boys. It's a little funny to me because kaid is VERY terrified of Halloween, the whole " Skulls,Witches,Clowns " when we were cutting out the cookies, he would NOT have anything to do with the BAT or the Flying Witch.. I hope he's going to be OK on the 30Th, when people come over for a Halloween costume party.. He was So proud of his cookie painting, he wanted to have a picture with his cookies. Note: the colors of the cookies.. yeah, Not my choice, kaid wanted Blue,Pea green, and Yellow.. What can I say.... Got to let him be creative :)

phew...

Can I just say I can not Stand Water Damage... The basement is full of it at the moment.. Yeah, Carpet is being taken out today.. And I am Really Crossing my fingers,arms,legs,{everything} that the issue is found asap, and new carpet is installed.. all before the 30th. I told the contractor, PLEASE this needs to be rushed. So thankful that Kent is not doing this, it's better that he can just go to work, and not have to deal with this mess. I really think that I love love having parties! Hmmm I am dreaming of our new house, " Entertainer s Dream" we are here until I am done with school though, 2 more years! Then lets see where we go from there. Hopefully I will be able to go to Nursing school here in the NW, looking pretty tough.

My new love...

My sweet husband bought this for me, a few months ago, and just today I pulled off the sticky tape to finally use it for the first time. I LOVE this machine!! I think I have been a little intimidated from all the features, and cartridges he bought me. However.... my walls are quickly getting filled with my favorite sayings.. and the boys rooms' are Oh, so cute. I am taken pictures of my new place, many have asked to see pic, { soo sorry.. it's been crazy to say the least }

So, if you want come on over, and come use this machine with me! Just get vinyl you want, I have the rest. Kent also got me the Glass etching kit? with stamps.. So I am going to be doing fun things for the holidays. I know I say that now.. but those are my intentions. Check out all the Cricut

Chocolate Cupcake Pops

( Photo From Bakerella )

So I have been wanting to make these ever since my sister told me about this awesome Website . I had a little helper as well, I will keep this sweet & short, my pictures show all the " tools" needed, and fun little steps, on the link she is great at step by step, and where to get your materials. They were sure Fun, However Time Consuming..( I have time )

So here below is my attempt to make these Oooo so yummy treats. It did not help that, I had a little helper, taking

rather LARGE dips in the chocolate with his little fingers. All in all, they turned out Great, note: leave them in the freezer longer, so they get nice and firm. I think that I am going to do these Pop/Bites For every holiday!

For these pop's it was my mom's birthday, Me and karson's drove to her school to take them to her. It was So cute walking through the hall, to her class room, some students, comments " Wow, are those Cupcakes on a stick", and

" oh, my... Those are soooo cute". Nothing like getting compliments from little kids. Thanks to my mom's 4Th Grade class, they were the BEST!

11 Months

11 Mo. 31" 20.lb 12oz LOVE LOVE LOVE you!

Why God Made Little Boys

God made the world out of His dreams

Of magic mountains, oceans and streams,

Prairies and pla

ns and wooded land,

Then paused and thought

“I need someone to stand

On top of mountains, to conquer the seas,

Explore the plains and climb the trees.

Someone to start out small and to grow,

Sturdy, strong as a tree…” And so,

He created boys, full of spirit and fun,

To explore and conquer, to romp and run.

With dirty faces and banged up chins,

With courageous he

arts and boyish grins.

When He had completed

the task He’d begun

He surely said “A job well done”.

I just Can not believe karson is 11 months. To think that this month, { the 27Th } he was born 1 year ago. Time really fly's by. Karson, you have been a complete JOY to say the least. It's FOR sure been a contrast, we have had a little bit of an uphill battle for 5 years, Kar is just sometimes { a breath of fresh air } not saying I am not grateful for kaid at all.

Some of the many things karson is into now; WALKING! pretty much running everywhere, loves to be inquisitive. Very Happy, 99.9% of the time, he wakes up with a huge smile, as well when he's going down for bed, completely enjoys playing with his big brother, is excited all the time when kaid wants to play with him. Love, LOVES his daddy. I am a little bummed, that he is not a mommas boy, he's all about daddy. loves to talk, and to hear his voice. The other day, he pointed to what kaid was eating, and said { O*GURT* } kaid was eating yogurt. I was Stunned!! He loves his grandpa, and grandma, and all the loves and kiss's they give him. We are excited that his birthday is close to Halloween, so we can have a themed Halloween/birthday party! I will do this, until he's like.." Please mom, I am so over this.. " Well.. here is to many more milestones, I am missing so many more things to say, as.. he walks around the house with a dust broom, helping me clean, he's my joy & our love, we love you so much Kar! I am sorry.. I have been quite lazy with taking pictures... So much going on. He's changed just from these pictures. Huge Family pictures end of the month.. Cant Wait!