Just Another Day in Paradise!

Today's been one of those days...I just can't seem to get my 'mojo' going. And, Shane is into EVERYTHING today, too! It's almost 2 in the afternoon & Shane's napping--which is wonderful for the moment. To back up momentarily--right after I put Shane down for a nap I heard Phil Vassar's song, "Just Another Day in Paradise." And, you know what? That really fits me today! It's sooo very true...in many ways. I love my life...but today just feels 'blah' to me. It's one of those days that I wish I could just load Shane up in the car & go for a drive somewhere. Then we could just hang out & have fun. Today would be a fun day to go to Gardner Village in West Jordan, UT--but I know that's too far away! (lol!)

Or, today would be a nice day to be able to go out w/a friend & just hang out--you know just be able to talk, enjoy each other's company & have a good time together! I miss having days like that...it's been tough not living near friends & family up here in Montana.

But--I am excited, because we'll be going home to Burley next week for Thanksgiving(as long as the weather cooperates!) It will be nice to be back w/family & maybe see a few friends in passing. I'm hoping we'll be able to get together w/my cousin Kim & spend some time at her house, too.

Well, this is all for now! Take care!
Love,
--Shelly

A Hippie, A Cowgirl, & Tigger, too!

Halloween was a lot of fun this year. Shane didn't really know what was going on, but he was Tigger for the big day & he was so adorable in his costume! Shane's aunts, ShawnDee & Wendy, took him trick or treating around to a few people in our branch. Both Wendy & ShawnDee said Shane had a good time. They said he would get excited every time they took him out of his car seat to go to another house.

Dustin & I went to Dillon to go on a 'date.' Our date was shopping & eating at Taco Johns. We had a nice time out together. And, the car ride to Dillon & back was awfully quiet--we weren't used to that!

We got back home & went over to Dustin's parents' house to pick up Shane. When we arrived Shane was running all over the living room and he looked so happy & excited. I am glad he had such a good time that night.

ShawnDee & Wendy got so busy that night w/Shane & getting ready for trick or treating that they forgot their camera at my house. So, no pictures were taken while they were in costume. As a result, when we got together yesterday for Sunday dinner at their house we also tried to recreate Halloween by taking pictures w/Shane back in his Tigger costume & the girls in their costumes. Shane was not too happy about being back in his costume--I think it's really warm in the costume for him! We did get a few pictures but mostly ones w/Shane looking away from the camera! Oh well--that's okay, what can you expect w/a 15mo old?

Yesterday in church President Young told Dustin he wanted to talk to us after church...? And, I immediately wondered why? Dustin, once again, thought Pres. Young would be asking us to speak in sacrament meeting. Church ended & we waited by the president's office. Pres. Young came & invited us in...he quickly got down to business & said he was releasing us from our Primary teaching post. Then he asked Dustin to be the den leader for the 2 scouts in the branch--Dax & Guy(the boys from our Primary class). And, Pres. Young asked me to be the 2nd counselor in the Primary presidency. I told him yes I would do this calling...but then now I wonder...? I'll have to do sharing times, probably lead music which I know nothing about, and whatever else--like planning activities & stuff. It sounds like fun, work, and stress all rolled into one calling! We'll see I suppose, right?

Well, I think I'll end my posting for now...Next year I'm sure Shane will be more excited about Halloween & maybe he'll be more cooperative w/the picture-taking!