Sunday, May 31, 2009

Im SOOO MAD!!!

I had intended on working on my blog tonight.... until I couldn't do anything on my laptop! Nothing!! For some reason the security screen is not working so I am not able to navigate around deleting photos or adding new ones. I will work on that sometime this week, I am way tired so try me again in a few days. Hope all is well- love and hugs- Shannon

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Happy Birthday Baby Girl!

I know it has been a while ( sorry Barbs!) but we Wallick's have been a busy family. Monday the 4th we drove into the city to see the Braves play against the Mets. It was soo much fun- especially since we decided to not sit in our seats!(nose bleed sec)The game wasn't crowded at all- (it had rained all day but cleared up just in time for the game)so we sat in seats super close to the field. It was so fun! Makenzie got up and danced around and got on the Jumbo Tron! Later- her and I got on it together! It was a good time! Cinco De Mayo found us at Parker's school helping the class celebrate with a "build your own taco" party. Parker was so excited to see us there-it was fun to see his independence. We celebrated Taylor's 7th Birthday on May 8th. Of course her morning had us all up celebrating with a pancake breakfast before school, and a bubble party at school. Later on-we went to Marist and watched Spencer play his championship baseball game and then off to dinner. Of course Julie hooked her up and treated her like a princess! The next day was P-Day! Party express! Our very kind friend Kay set up her big bounce house, we set up a shade, and the party began! It was a fun time- those little girls can eat! We had a chocolate fountain with bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows,blueberry fizz drink, Pizza, and in lieu of a cake- ice cream cups! (Taylor is NOT a cake girl- so the take home boxes each had a cupcake) We decorated book markers with hearts and flowers and each girl made their mom a tissue flower! Hands down it was fun to watch them in the bounce house and watch the girls compete in the freeze dance. Taylor loved it and we absolutely love her! Thank you to Barb for helping with the party and especially Julie who stayed way after to do art stuff with Tay while we cleaned up! We are looking forward to this weekend because Grandma's coming! The next big thing Makenzies big stage debut! Remember this... "Charity is the True Love of Christ!" Love and Hugs- P.s- Hi Cindy- Love ya!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Dancing With Myself.....

What a fun busy week we had for the last week of April! Between school work, and family time- Adam and I were able to get a lot of things done as far as him - with work and myself- with doing things around the house. We both ran in a 5k on Saturday that benefited ALS... and I am VERY excited to report that I came in ahead of him! It was a tough course, with a total of 3 hills. The first was okay- second- little harder and the last and final was a killer! Thank goodness Alex (a very seasoned runner) came back down the hill and pumped me up to make it to the top of the final hill! (He ran it in under 20- he is the owner of the running store we shop at and his store sponsored the race) Once at the top- I realized it was the final stretch... I kicked it into overdrive, and passed quite a few people on the way to the finish line. I shaved ALMOST 3 WHOLE MINUTES off my last time. I was Dancing With Myself! I came it at 30:27 and boy did it feel good! Adam was not very happy- as he set out to beat me. I set out to only beat myself, and I'm glad I did it! After our race we headed home to clean up and get Parker to his first baseball game. He is on the Miracle League team which is specifically for handicapped kids. Each player has a buddy- (high school students from baseball teams in the county) who helps with batting and catching. Parker loved it and loved that he was out there playing the game. On Monday night we are going to the Braves vs the Mets! We are so excited! After his game- Taylor and I had a date- to see The Hannah Montana Movie. It was a cute movie and it was even more cute to see Taylor and her friend singing to all the songs and dancing in their seats. All and all- it was a great busy week and it ended perfectly with Stake Conference today. (in which we had to drive 45 minutes to get to!) Remember... Every Member a Missionary! Have a great week!! Love and Hugs...

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Adam and I have been married now for 14 years! To make a long story short- we met at the end of June, had our first date on July 4th, and were married on Sept 1, 1995. All I have to say, is "it was in his kiss." Adam is now a regional manager with Vita-mix. It has been a great blessing to have him here at home so that he can witness his children doing and saying all the fun things they do. We love where we live, but really do miss living close to both our parents and siblings. We have so much fun when we are all together and I am so lucky to have 4 fun loving wonderful sister in laws,lots of friends and 4 amazing BEST friends to hang out with. I know many of you will find this shocking but one of my best friends is my mother in law! I know that I can call on her at any time just to share a good laugh. She has given me the best thing a woman can give away- her son. I know- grab the tissue, I'll wait. Seriously- I love life and above all I am so grateful to know that MY FAMILY IS FOREVER!