5 Years!

I've had 5 of the best years of my life with you. Can't wait to see what the next 55 bring... Love you babe! Happy Anniversary! (yesterday...)

Happy Birthday Morgan!!

This picture sums up my child... Bright, BUSY, beautiful, fun and exhausting!! Morgan you are an absolute delight! You are SO smart! You already say so many words... Hi, Mama, Bai, Spongebob, kitty, cheese.... You LOVE to sing songs and help Bailey and mommy sing Old Mac Donald (e-i-e-i-o) and the theme song for Spongebob. You are constantly on the go.... If you aren't sleeping- you're moving! You always have a smile on your face. You love your big sister and are a mama's girl... You love to wrestle with your daddy and are tough! (You have already survived 4 busted lips and a black eye... ) You make me the happiest and luckiest mama in the world.

I cannot imagine my life without you! I love you Morgan Jean!

Happy Birthday baby!

But she's a GIRL!!

Call me naive, but I really thought boys were the only ones who were daredevils... risk takers... chance survivors of death defying stunts... I mean, I used to like mud, but I never saw the fun in diving off couches, flipping off trampolines, or running full speed into walls with bicycles...

So, how is it that my little girls appreciate these weird things... Don't get me wrong- I love wrestling on the floor and running around the house-- but this.... This is too much.... Morgan's first (and definitely not last) BLACK EYE!!!

She is not even 1 yet... Oh, and she has split her lip open 4 times....

Even with her eye half swollen shut, she thought she was pretty tough...

She gave me a pretty good scare...

Brock and I have been talking about the possibility of having another baby. I have always wanted to give him a son... Although Morgan terrifies me to my core, she is also, in a weird and sadistic way, helping me prepare for one... I guess this all sounds too negative... Please don't get me wrong, I would love to have a little boy... I just don't know what I'd do with him...

Merry Christmas!!

This Christmas, much like every other, was amazing! Brock and I were spoiled, Bailey and Morgan were spoiled, we got to see and spend time with our loved ones, we gave and received gifts and spent time reflecting on our year, our blessings and our Savior. I could not be more grateful for where I am in my life and who I am spending it with. My husband, my girls and my family are incredible and I am blessed to have them. It was fun to see the girls open presents, but even more amazing to hear my little girl tell me the real meaning of Christmas. It was an incredible week. Here are a few pics of what we did! Shepard Family 2009.

Bailey and Morgan Christmas morning.

Morgan enjoying her toys.


Mo's presents.

The Bai.

The loot before the girls woke up.

Morgan on Christmas Eve. (Thank you, Randi for getting this shot!!)

Mom and Dad with the grandkids. This photo shows why we love Gina Adams SO much and are forever indebted to her genius.

Mom, Dad and Nate.

Word.

The Ostler clan.

Awesome Grandparents.

Every year, mom and dad get the kids and grandkids pj's to wear Christmas Eve. My mom is super clever and always gets us the cutest pajamas! This year, she got everyone pants that said "naughty" all over them. Randi, Mom and I got Paul Frank shirts with an angel monkey on front and a devil monkey on the back. The boys got shirts that said "Looking for a naughty monkey." How fun is that?!?!

Nate got a shirt that said "Nice." He is about to go on his mission...

Thanks mom for the cutest pj's ever!!

Kids playing in their Paul Frank jammies Christmas Eve.

Grandkids.... minus Mo.

While the adults were busy preparing dinner, the kiddos relaxed and ate rolls on our bed. They are fast friends.

Brock's parents went to New York for Christmas, so we got to celebrate with them earlier in the week. It was Bai's first taste of Christmas this year and she LOVED it! She got a book called "Tickle Monster." We read it every night before bed, now. These are the mitts you where when you are the tickle monster.

I got A LOT of awesome gifts! Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Slade!! :)

Morgan liked the candy best.....

Bai opening her book.

Grandma Shepard and Morgan.

Grandpa and Mo. Love this one!

Some of the gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Shepard.

Bailey and Grandma were wearing the same shirt! It said:

"Dear Santa,

Let me explain..."

Had to get a picture of that!!

We had an amazing Christmas! I am so grateful for my family! Thank you to our moms, dads, and siblings for spending time with us and loving us even when its not a holiday! I hope everyone had a good Christmas!!

Merry Christmas everyone!!

My Girls...

These are my girls. They are smart, funny, delightful creatures that keep me on my toes and light up my days... Sisters.

This is how she sleeps... Seriously... In her car seat, in the swing, in her bed....

Smile/Grimace.

Brock and I were too lazy to fill up the tub. I think we were lucky she still fit in there!!

Loving it.

Bai fell asleep with her two loves... Woody and Buzz.

Bai has been into dressing herself again... Well, it never stopped actually... Here are a few of my favorite assembles...

Tinkerbell boots. A must have!

Cool chick.

I love these girls. They make me laugh.

Happy Birthday to my Hubby!!!

To the man who has brought my girls and I immeasurable joy... Thank you for the laughs, guidance, hugs, kisses, blessings, and love... We are so lucky to have you and are grateful that we get to spend today and everyday with you!! Happy Birthday Brock!! We love you very, very much!!!

We love you!!! Happy Birthday!!!

Snow Day!!!

As I am sure everyone knows by now... it is snowing in Houston! We were ridiculously excited, as was everyone else, so we bundled up and went outside to play! I cannot believe how much stuck to the ground and how beautiful it was. I love snowy days... Our house with little Miss Bai.

My loves.

Morgan LOVED it!!

So did Bai!!

Beautiful snowy house!!

We are loving every second of our snowy day!! Merry Christmas everyone!!!