Good afternoon! I thought I'd type in a quick blog before my son wakes up & my sis-in-law Wendy shows up. This week has gone by slow it seems...maybe it's because I've been mulling many things around in my heart & head. I have been working on coming up w/a few resolutions, but for some reason it seems harder for me to do--? I guess it's because I want to be successful in doing the resolutions, so I need to choose wisely. I know I need & want to be healthier for many reasons. And, I know I want to get back into doing family history a bit. And, I want to continue w/all my scrapbooking & card making. It's just finding the time for all of it--that's the hard thing!
On a sad note, my dear Uncle Dewey passed away Monday, January 11th. He was 89 yrs old. Dewey was such a special man & he will be missed by us all. But at the same time he, I know he had a very joyous reunion in heaven w/his wife & all his other family members who have passed before him. I love you, Uncle Dewey!
Well, I'll end this blog post for now. Take care!
Love,
--Shelly
Friday, January 15, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
2010 here we are...
Wow, it's hard to believe that it's already been 2 weeks into the new year! ANd, it's a whole new decade at that--2010!!! Where did the last 10yrs go--?
Well, to make a long story short...I moved from Salt Lake City, UT in Sept 2000 back to Burley, ID. Let me rewind a bit here--I lost my job at the finance company I worked for in Salt Lake, so I decided to move back to Burley & live in a smaller town. I had grown tired of the big city life. I went back to school for a few years (at ISU & CSI) while working at Wal-Mart in Burley. Then in 2005-2006 I began to get burned out of my job...so early 2006 I started my job hunt in Twin Falls, ID. I had also decided I needed a change of scenery & Twin seemed to fit the bill. I got a job at The Home Depot in Twin, quit Wal-Mart & moved to Twin Falls. I loved living in Twin--living by the canyon was awesome. My walks by the canyon rim were peaceful & healthy for me, too! Then came August 2008 when I became a mother for the first time! Shane Kolby--my baby boy is amazing! He keeps us on our toes & keeps us young that's for sure! Late November 2008 I got a phone call from a lady in our ward. It was Elaine Richman & she asked me if she could give her nephew my phone number. I told her why not & gave her my number. I met Dustin Child on December 13, 2008 & it was definitely 'history in the making' like the Darius Rucker song says. We started talking every day & seeing each other often. Then Valentine's 2009 came & Dustin proposed. We got married March 21, 2009. Then we moved to little Dell, Montana a month later on April 17th. And, now here it is January 2010! Wow--my cup runneth over for all the love & blessings I have received & been given in the last little while! Dustin is my man & I am his lady! And, we have our little man-man(Shane)!
I know I sped through a few years through the past decade, but sometimes that's the best thing to do. I still have memories of those years, but I felt like fast-forwarding to a more recent time & place for my blog! And, you know I couldn't have made it through all that I've endured & enjoyed w/out the love of my family! They are wonderful! And I am forever thankful for them!
Love,
--Shelly
Well, to make a long story short...I moved from Salt Lake City, UT in Sept 2000 back to Burley, ID. Let me rewind a bit here--I lost my job at the finance company I worked for in Salt Lake, so I decided to move back to Burley & live in a smaller town. I had grown tired of the big city life. I went back to school for a few years (at ISU & CSI) while working at Wal-Mart in Burley. Then in 2005-2006 I began to get burned out of my job...so early 2006 I started my job hunt in Twin Falls, ID. I had also decided I needed a change of scenery & Twin seemed to fit the bill. I got a job at The Home Depot in Twin, quit Wal-Mart & moved to Twin Falls. I loved living in Twin--living by the canyon was awesome. My walks by the canyon rim were peaceful & healthy for me, too! Then came August 2008 when I became a mother for the first time! Shane Kolby--my baby boy is amazing! He keeps us on our toes & keeps us young that's for sure! Late November 2008 I got a phone call from a lady in our ward. It was Elaine Richman & she asked me if she could give her nephew my phone number. I told her why not & gave her my number. I met Dustin Child on December 13, 2008 & it was definitely 'history in the making' like the Darius Rucker song says. We started talking every day & seeing each other often. Then Valentine's 2009 came & Dustin proposed. We got married March 21, 2009. Then we moved to little Dell, Montana a month later on April 17th. And, now here it is January 2010! Wow--my cup runneth over for all the love & blessings I have received & been given in the last little while! Dustin is my man & I am his lady! And, we have our little man-man(Shane)!
I know I sped through a few years through the past decade, but sometimes that's the best thing to do. I still have memories of those years, but I felt like fast-forwarding to a more recent time & place for my blog! And, you know I couldn't have made it through all that I've endured & enjoyed w/out the love of my family! They are wonderful! And I am forever thankful for them!
Love,
--Shelly
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
3 days 'til Christmas continued...
I didn't quite finish my post earlier, but my son was demanding my attention-so I had to go back to mommyland for awhile & be w/him. So, hopefully I can finish my posting this time!)
When I wrote of extended family, I also wanted to mention Dustin's family. My husband's family is a very good family. I love them very much. They are great w/Shane. I'm grateful that they have accepted us into their family w/open, loving arms! Duane & Gloria, Dustin's parent's are good parents who want the best for their children. Sara, Dustin's sister that's just younger than him, is nice & she thinks Shane's a cutie. Sara is married to Bob & she has 3 kids from her 1st marriage. And, she is expecting a baby w/Bob--which is exciting for me because that means Shane will have a cousin close to his age! Sara's older 3 kids are Kylie(12), Kelsie(11), & Kwentyn(9). They are very cute, good, & fun kids. We don't get to see them too often, but we always have a good time when we see them. Then there's Dustin's little sisters, Wendy & ShawnDee. I have to make mention of them, of course! Wendy & ShawnDee are quite a pair. They are 3yrs apart in age and sometimes they get along and other times they don't. I enjoy spending time w/them. And, Shane LOVES spending time w/his aunts! They are wonderful w/him.
My family is a wonderful blessing in my life. I learn from them every day in one way or another. I love them and I'm glad they're my family! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Love,
--Shelly
When I wrote of extended family, I also wanted to mention Dustin's family. My husband's family is a very good family. I love them very much. They are great w/Shane. I'm grateful that they have accepted us into their family w/open, loving arms! Duane & Gloria, Dustin's parent's are good parents who want the best for their children. Sara, Dustin's sister that's just younger than him, is nice & she thinks Shane's a cutie. Sara is married to Bob & she has 3 kids from her 1st marriage. And, she is expecting a baby w/Bob--which is exciting for me because that means Shane will have a cousin close to his age! Sara's older 3 kids are Kylie(12), Kelsie(11), & Kwentyn(9). They are very cute, good, & fun kids. We don't get to see them too often, but we always have a good time when we see them. Then there's Dustin's little sisters, Wendy & ShawnDee. I have to make mention of them, of course! Wendy & ShawnDee are quite a pair. They are 3yrs apart in age and sometimes they get along and other times they don't. I enjoy spending time w/them. And, Shane LOVES spending time w/his aunts! They are wonderful w/him.
My family is a wonderful blessing in my life. I learn from them every day in one way or another. I love them and I'm glad they're my family! Have a very Merry Christmas!
Love,
--Shelly
3 days 'til Christmas
Wow, there's only 3 days left until the big day arrives! And, I feel like the luckiest person in the world because I get to spend Christmas with my wonderful family! They are amazing and I am so thankful for them!
I have a great husband who loves me and I love him. And, there's my sun, moon, & stars--my son, Shane whom I love more than I ever imagined I could love someone! He keeps me on my toes, tries my patience, tickles my funny bone, & warms my heart all at the same time!
Then there's my extended family...of course! There's my supportive and caring parents--what would I do w/out them? They have been here for me every step of the way and I love them dearly. Mom & Dad give Shane, their only grandchild, an overabundance of love & it's so fun to watch them w/him! My bro, Mike, is a good big brother. He is an even more awesome uncle to Shane! Mike spoils Shane as much an uncle can spoil his only nephew! Mike is so cute w/Shane, too. Chris, my older sis, is a good aunt & she likes to spoil Shane, also! Chris & her husband, Brian have been very helpful & supportive to me & I am grateful. Lesley, my twin sister is an awesome aunt! She loves her little Shaner so much! She was lucky enough to be the first person to hold Shane, too! And, if you haven't noticed--there's a pattern of being spoiled here...Lesley spoils Shane right along w/the rest of the family!
I am blessed. I couldn't think of a better way to say it other than that--I am blessed!
I have a great husband who loves me and I love him. And, there's my sun, moon, & stars--my son, Shane whom I love more than I ever imagined I could love someone! He keeps me on my toes, tries my patience, tickles my funny bone, & warms my heart all at the same time!
Then there's my extended family...of course! There's my supportive and caring parents--what would I do w/out them? They have been here for me every step of the way and I love them dearly. Mom & Dad give Shane, their only grandchild, an overabundance of love & it's so fun to watch them w/him! My bro, Mike, is a good big brother. He is an even more awesome uncle to Shane! Mike spoils Shane as much an uncle can spoil his only nephew! Mike is so cute w/Shane, too. Chris, my older sis, is a good aunt & she likes to spoil Shane, also! Chris & her husband, Brian have been very helpful & supportive to me & I am grateful. Lesley, my twin sister is an awesome aunt! She loves her little Shaner so much! She was lucky enough to be the first person to hold Shane, too! And, if you haven't noticed--there's a pattern of being spoiled here...Lesley spoils Shane right along w/the rest of the family!
I am blessed. I couldn't think of a better way to say it other than that--I am blessed!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Holiday Happiness
I think the holidays always bring such a feeling of happiness w/them! This is my favorite time of year...It seems to begin w/Fall & it marches on through Winter to usher in the enjoyment, togetherness, and wonder of each celebration. During the holidays there's a warm and cozy feeling surrounding us and I wish I could bottle it up to keep all year long!
I love Fall in all its colorful glory. The world around us changes almost completely right before our eyes! Then, of course, Halloween follows suit right after the beginning of Autumn...And, I do have to say that Halloween is not a big favorite of mine. Although I do like the fun part of Halloween for the little children. Seeing little kids dress up and enjoy themselves--that's what makes it fun & full of excitement.
Next November arrives, the weather gets colder, and Thanksgiving approaches. I love the Thanksgiving holiday, too. This is a time of year we get to eat & eat & eat--even though we know we shouldn't!) I love this holiday because it's a time spent with family and that's where it's at in this life. Which reminds me that Thanksgiving '08 was the last time we all saw my cousin, Gary. He left this earth a week and a day later...and we will forever miss him and the great person he was. I know my life was definitely impacted by Gary in so many ways. Gary was a wonderful cousin, brother, son, & father. I love you Gary! And, I am very thankful we were able to see him before he passed on. He spent that Thanksgiving with all of us. I remember him holding Shane and how he said he loved holding him and loved how he smelled. Gary just looked so happy holding my baby boy. Thanksgiving's a time to be thankful, but I think being thankful is what we need do all year long.
Now, it's December 1st...And, Christmas is getting closer & closer. Our house has been decorated for Christmas since about a week & a half before Thanksgiving. I'm glad I decorated so early which really isn't early to me(because I've decorated earlier before!) The main reason I wanted & needed to decorate was to get myself out of feeling down & isolated. And, you know what?! Just by me decorating our tree and getting the house all festive elevated my mood and made me feel better--I couldn't help but smile! Adding in some Christmas music helped, too! Our home is full of holiday happiness and it's so cozy-warm that it makes me HAPPY!!!
I think I'll close for now...I need to do better w/this blog thing & be more consistent...but then I've been so busy w/so many things it's hard to keep up w/everything...if only that were possible, right? Well, take care for now! Love you lots!
I love Fall in all its colorful glory. The world around us changes almost completely right before our eyes! Then, of course, Halloween follows suit right after the beginning of Autumn...And, I do have to say that Halloween is not a big favorite of mine. Although I do like the fun part of Halloween for the little children. Seeing little kids dress up and enjoy themselves--that's what makes it fun & full of excitement.
Next November arrives, the weather gets colder, and Thanksgiving approaches. I love the Thanksgiving holiday, too. This is a time of year we get to eat & eat & eat--even though we know we shouldn't!) I love this holiday because it's a time spent with family and that's where it's at in this life. Which reminds me that Thanksgiving '08 was the last time we all saw my cousin, Gary. He left this earth a week and a day later...and we will forever miss him and the great person he was. I know my life was definitely impacted by Gary in so many ways. Gary was a wonderful cousin, brother, son, & father. I love you Gary! And, I am very thankful we were able to see him before he passed on. He spent that Thanksgiving with all of us. I remember him holding Shane and how he said he loved holding him and loved how he smelled. Gary just looked so happy holding my baby boy. Thanksgiving's a time to be thankful, but I think being thankful is what we need do all year long.
Now, it's December 1st...And, Christmas is getting closer & closer. Our house has been decorated for Christmas since about a week & a half before Thanksgiving. I'm glad I decorated so early which really isn't early to me(because I've decorated earlier before!) The main reason I wanted & needed to decorate was to get myself out of feeling down & isolated. And, you know what?! Just by me decorating our tree and getting the house all festive elevated my mood and made me feel better--I couldn't help but smile! Adding in some Christmas music helped, too! Our home is full of holiday happiness and it's so cozy-warm that it makes me HAPPY!!!
I think I'll close for now...I need to do better w/this blog thing & be more consistent...but then I've been so busy w/so many things it's hard to keep up w/everything...if only that were possible, right? Well, take care for now! Love you lots!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
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
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
Monday, November 2, 2009
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!
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