Nickelback Concert!

Back in December, for Brock's birthday, I got him tickets to see his favorite band-Nickleback. We went to the concert Thursday night, and it was awesome!! It was a much needed break, and it was nice to be able to spend time with my hubby... I think the best part was being able to see him enjoy his favorite bands playing... He was really in his element. I love being able to spend time with him, and especially enjoy making him happy! Happy Birthday, Brock! Hope you enjoyed our night as much as I did!! One of our t-shirts, and our tickets.... We had unbelievably good seats! We could almost smell the sweat!!

My excited, cute hubby before the concert.

The girls and I.

Me and my best bud, Bailey.

We were excited and forgot to get some pictures together. Ooops. We'll be getting some family pics soon.... So we'll post those then....

Easter 09'

We had an awesome Easter this year! We were able to go to church and remember what Easter is all about. I am grateful to be a member of the church. It gives me peace to know who I am, and why I am here...especially in this tumultuous world. I am grateful for the Savior and His sacrifice. It is good to know that the family I love so much will be with me for eternity!!

We were able to go to grandma and grandpa Shepard's after church for lunch and Easter festivities. Here are a couple pics of the girls on their egg hunt!

Bailey got the hang of it pretty quickly.

Look at all those eggs!


She got $13 and tons of candy!!

Morgan got to hunt, too.

Bailey and her Uncle Marcus.

The girls and I before we got ready for all the Easter fun!

Bailey in her Easter dress and Kachow shoes. Yes, this is what she wore to church...She wouldn't leave the house without them. And she didn't want to take any pictures either....

Momo.

We had an awesome day! Thanks to grandma and grandpa for spoiling us rotten! Hope everyone had an awesome Easter!

It starts...

Bailey did something yesterday that I naively thought would happen much later in her life. She came home from a walk with Grandma... and had 4 friends in tow! My mom said she saw them playing and told them to "come on to Bailey's house." And they came!! And had a great time!! I didn't think it would start this early-- but I should've known it would. Bailey's a social butterfly. Here's a few pictures of Bailey's fun day with the "kids." Introducing Bailey's friends: Madison, Casey, Paul and Cole.

Chance came over later... Here's an action shot. The boys ran around and played some sort of tag/ball tossing/base game (it had a lot of rules and regulations...) and the girls.....

Decided to have a tea party in Bai's playset.

Casey and Bailey coloring on the sidewalk.

They were over for a few hours and Bailey LOVED every second of it. A big thank you to Grandma, Madison, Casey, Paul, Cole and Chance. We had a great day and I am looking forward to more play dates. I love having my house filled with friends.

UNFAIR!!

When I was little, if and when I got sick, my mom was there...To check my temperature, give me juice, tell me which medicine to take when etc.... My mom was very nurturing and accommodating. Lets fast forward to present day. I am the mom (yep, still freaks me out when I say it....) If the girls get sick, I am there to take them to the doctor, care for them... all the stuff mom's do. Well, on Saturday- I got sick. My throat hurt, I had a cough, my nose was disgusting... ugh. And for the record, I don't mind being sick. I am usually a very self-sufficient and independent person...but this bug was a doozie. All I wanted to do was sit...and stare... unfortunately, that was not going to happen. Why???

Brock got sick, too.

And may I tell you the most disturbing part of this entire situation?!? I was MAD at him for getting sick. Oh yeah- you read that right! Infuriated. I wanted to be sick by myself. I wanted someone to take care of me... to let me sit and stare, get me juice, bring me my slippers...or whatever it is people do when they feel like boo-boo. But did I get that? Nope! I ended up having to take care of him... Brock is one of the kindest, most compassionate, giving people I know-- but when he is sick-- he is a HUGE baby. Oh, and this bug was awful...(see above mentioning of the severity of the illness and its side effects...i.e. "sitting" and "staring"...) Yeah, I spent my sickly days letting HIM sleep... making sure things were still put in the laundry, waking up early with the girls...

So...I am blogging to you, my friends, feeling slightly better after my weekend bug-- reeling with thoughts of resentment and guilt.... So I need to know that I am not the horrible wife and companion that I currently feel that I am. Because while we both feel moderately better... I just want to punch his lights out. He stole my sick days... Yeah, that's how I feel.... I need therapy....

(Writers note: Although I may sound irate and irrational, I love Brock and am glad he got better...but I am still mad about losing my sick days....what is wrong with me???)

The End.

While Daddy's away...

Brock has been having some residual pain since his hip surgery in August. It recently started to inhibit his mobility (again) and keep him from doing a lot of the activities he enjoys. We were about to call his surgeon and just schedule him for a replacement (yikes!!) but Brock's dad discovered an alternative route we could take. Mark's business partner knew of a chiropractor in San Antonio who had worked miracles on his wife's shoulder after her rotator cuff surgery. She regained full mobility and had no pain when she completed the treatments. We were super excited, so we called and made an appointment for Brock. He left Wednesday night and made the trek up there by himself-- leaving the girls and I home alone. The first treatment went well, and we are optimistic about what this Dr. can do- and I am looking forward to a couple of trips up to San Antonio! Sea World here we come!! Oh- and this is what the girls and I did while daddy was away.... And a huge thank you to Andi for coming to help out!! Cute shot of Morgan sleeping that morning...

Bailey and Eve... and their bows...


I got the girls dressed in matching dresses and we went outside to play. This is Bailey on her play set.



Close-up.

Morgan enjoyed being outside, too.

All smiles.

Cute girl playing peek-a-boo on the swing.


We missed Brock a lot, but we are so excited that he has found someone to help alleviate the pain. Keep us in your prayers as we work to fix his hips. He's a little young for hip replacement....

We'll keep you posted!

Bailey see...Bailey do....

Bailey LOVES to do everything her little sister does... So when Morgan got into her Boppy for the first time......

She HAD to try it out!

She barely fits, but she loves it.
Gotta love 'em.

Bailey, Morgan and "Wall *E" Shepard??

My child is obsessed with Wall*E... And I know this isn't earth shattering news to any of you... but indulge me for a moment... because the "Wall*E obsession 2009" has escalated!

Bailey wears her Wall*E jacket almost everyday. I can't get it into and out of the wash quick enough and it doesn't matter if it is 97 degrees outside, Wall*E is on that girl's body. Bailey also loves Eve and carries the doll with her everywhere. No matter what picture I take, or place I go- Bailey has both of her friends.. on and in tow.... Both endearing and slightly maddening... Bailey wearing Wall*E and carrying Eve.
Bailey jumping on the trampoline...wearing Wall*E and carrying Eve.

Bailey sleeping... wearing (you guessed it) Wall*E and cuddling with Eve.


Now, this has been the norm for months with no complaints here...well minus the battles that ensue when the jacket needs washing... It wasn't until the other day that I became concerned...

Me: What is your name?
Bailey: Bailey Rion Shepard.
Me: What is your sisters name?
Bailey: Morgan Jean Shepard.
Me: What is daddy's name?
Bailey: Daddy Shepard. (cute, I know)
Me: What is my name?
Bailey: Erin Shepard. (Yeah, I get called Erin all the time...)
Me: Awesome Bai! You are so smart!


Bailey looks at me lovingly and gives me a hug and is pleased with herself... as she should be. Then, with the same loving glance- she looks down at her Wall*E jacket and then up at me.

Bailey: Oh Mommy! Wall*E Wall*E Shepard!
We each gave Wall*E a hug and it was then that I realized... he's a part of our family... We could be worse off, right?
I love this kid.. and Wall*E....