Friday, March 28, 2008

Life changing event

Wow... my life changed in one day. We finally installed the last section of fence along our street and had gates installed so I can lock Mason in the backyard. Oh my gosh! I knew it would be wonderful but I definately under-estimated. For the first time in two-plus years Mason played by himself for more than 5 minutes. I just opened the back door and out he went. He was outside for about two hours. I couldn't believe it. I kept peeking out the window every few minutes to make sure he was okay. Maybe everyone out there doesn't understand but Mason has been my shadow since he was born. He won't do anything without me. If I walk out of the room he follows me. If I go to the bathroom, he is right there flushing the toilet while I'm trying to go. If I mop the floor he is right there leaving little footprints all the wet floor. Anyway... you get the picture. I'll move on...


I have a few pics though. Of course life is always more fun with a friend. Here is Mason with his best bud Charlie.

Monday, March 10, 2008

Swimming with the Family

Hey all!


We are all a pack of sickies here in the Shields home. I have absolutely no voice whatsoever, Tess and Mason have a constant stream running from each nostril, (ewww!) Burke is starting to get a sore throat so he thought he would stay in bed today. (Men are such wusses!) So I'm running around trying to get stuff done and Mason is lifting Tess by the feet so her face is smooshing into the carpet and I yell MASON!! LEAVE YOUR SISTER ALONE! but all that comes out is a MA... and the rest is just a whisper. For some reason Mason thinks it is funny and whispers back a bunch of jibberish and laughs. But at least he lets go of her feet and she plops back down onto her tummy.

So... The real point to my posting is that we went swimming for family night a couple weeks ago and I wanted to post some pics of my sweet little baby in her swimsuit debut. Sports Illustrated look out!
I don't think I have ever seen a more beautiful girl in a swimsuit!!
And... check out this happy boy and his Daddy! Man...... it just makes me smile to look at my cute men.

Sorry folks... but unfortunately there will be no pics of me in my swimsuit. Tune in for further opportunities this summer. (or not.)