5 down 3 more to go...

GRADUATION TIME...

So after 5 years of hard work Josh graduated with his master of accounting at BYU! We were lucky to have our family here and to have family travel to come celebrate this day with us! When I was pregnant with Lincoln, Josh would always say how excited he was that he would be able to have a little one at graduation! The best part was we went to the Thursday commencement, and there were some guys walking in with there kids so Josh said for Friday he had to have Lincoln to take in! It was set up a little different so we were trying to figure out how he would be able to, so I asked one of the workers and he mentioned being able to take him across stage. So he did! They called Josh's name and he and Lincoln walked across stage together! It was such a neat thing to watch as a proud dad carried his kid across stage! I am so proud of Josh and for all that he has accomplished. We got in the car after the graduation, I looked at Lincoln and said your daddy's all done... he looked at me and gave me a huge smile and shook his head no! It was so cute b/c he is right 3 more years here we come!

my family was there, they just left early so we don't have any pictures of them... thanks everyone fore making to efforts to be there!

Indiana University

Nathan and Matthew

Josh had two brothers that were still born and buried in Indiana. We thought it would be a really good thing to go by the grave site. It was more emotional than I thought it would be, and I think it was because I was sitting there with Lincoln and couldn't imagine the feelings of loosing two boys.

Donatos Pizza

This is the Pizza Place Josh has talked about since I have know him. We saw one on the the way down the Indiana and he had to stop!

More ole stompping grounds

Indiana

After Notre Dame we went to Indiana's university and were also able to go see Josh's old house, playground, THE creek, elementary school and lots of other places he remembered when he lived there! It was fun to finally see the places he would always talk about. I loved watching him as we went past a new, old place, it was like he was 8 years old again! It was really cute to watch

THE CREEK... every new place had a story and description

Welcome to Notre Dame

Finally once we were there, we went straight to campus. Josh met with some people, we took a tour of the law building, had lunch with one of there students to answer any questions, and then an LDS guy took us back to his house, where his wife made us dinner and talked to us about the school from there point of view! Everyone there was beyond nice and the campus was gorgeous!

The next day we felt like we needed to walk around campus, so we bundled the little man up, and walked around! Of course we stopped by the football stadium, went to touchdown Jesus(its a wall that looks like a painting of Jesus that is actually made from all different kinds of stone)

more of our trip...

We left Texas and flew into Chicago, picked up our car and the guy had a thick accent which was great and then we stayed in a hotel in Chicago. We woke up early the next morning to drive to South Bend and got the worse directions ever! The guy at the hotel told us not to take to toll road to save us some money and it took an extra hour an half! It was horrible but luckily Lincoln did really well and we made it before it was too late! These are a few pictures of the skyline, the train and rush hour traffic right in Chicago!

It was a bad day so the pictures are not great, that and i took them from the car! Looks so cold out there huh!

Easter

I am so mad I didn't get a picture of Lincoln's little basket and even more mad I didn't get a picture in his little outfit, but I did get him dying easter eggs!!!

Texas!

This last week Josh, Lincoln and I went down to Texas to visit U of H's law school! Josh is starting school up again in August and we have to make a decision by next week of where we want to go so we decided to visit a few schools and see what we thought! Texas was the first stop, making it a little longer than the others to spend time with mom and dad! It was nice to be outside in shorts, and Lincoln loved it, we went on at least 1 walk a day, yes that's Shipleys Lincoln has!

Just Like Daddy!

When we were in Idaho, Lincoln started putting his knees under himself and scooting a little bit! He caught his eye on the calculator and wanted it, so he put his down and started scooting towards it! We had to help him a little but he did get it and I just thought it was funny that of all things he had to play with the calculator! (just like his Dad) Then later that day I set him down for a nap, and I went to check on him and he was sleeping just like his daddy does... arm over the face!

More Idaho Pictures

Steve was able to pull out his camera and get a some really good pictures of the cousins... they turned out cute especially for trying to get a 4 year old, 2 babies and a little one who just wants to always be on the move to sit and take a picture! I loved being up there with everyone, and especially having Lincoln spend time with his grandparents, its doesn't get much sweeter than that!

Meeting Hallie

A few weeks ago, we were able to make it up to Idaho to visit everyone, includin Steve, Rachel and Hallie who came from Montana! It was fun for them to meet Lincoln for the first time and see how big Hallie has gotten! Hallie and Lincoln were so cute, she kept hugging him, and loving on him! We were able to capture a few cute pictures!

Weekend Away!

So ths last weekend we had planned to go up to Idaho to play with everyone up there, and then down to St. George to see Britty play in a golf tournament. Josh's sister ended up getting really sick so we decided it was propbaby not a good idea to go up with Lincoln so we went to St. George a little early! It was tons of fun, we were able to stay with Jeff, Kayla and ther boys. We went on some walks, went to the park, played some games, went to Two Fat Guys(our favorite pizza place ever) and just hung out! Then Monday we met up with my parents. They had rented this really nice house with a pool, and hottub! So we did that everynight which was great! We were able to find someone to watch the kids so we just watched Britty play Tuesday and Wednesday! She did pretty good, but it was just fun to watch her and be with everyone! The weather was not quite what we wanted but I love it there so it didnt really matter!

Trouble going to the Bathroom!

A few days ago, I noticed I was not producing very much milk but didnt really think much about it, I just kept pumping and feeding until I noticed i was not produce hardly anything at all. lost my milk... weird I know! I have talked to a few people and i think there are some herbs and a few things you can do to try and get it back but until then, we had to switch him to straight formula! His breath has not smelled good, when he burps its nasty, and he was having a had time going to the bathroom! This kid was like clock work, every morning and sometimes once throughout the day! It had been almost 3 days and nothing, but it was so sad b/c you could tell he was really trying. He would do this like all day, poor boy! He is doing a lot better now, just not quite there yet!

St. Patricks Day

Yesterday I was watching Mary, Chris and Lincoln for just a little bit, and I was trying to get dinner started so I layed Lincoln and Mary next to each other, it was so cute, they were talking to each other and then then kept holding hands. I didnt get the video out in time but did get a cute picture!

DONT WORRY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA'S... he got plenty of kisses!

CONCERT TIME

Saturday we all got together for a BBQ because mom was in town, so we celebrated her birthday and just hang out! Jenny brought and made the cutest cake... Mom's favorite red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting! Then as the night went on, it became concert time! Brittany was going to sing, but didnt want to by herself, so John came in!

You can tell he was real serious!

RICE CEREAL

It's time... the boy eats so much! Before he got sick he was eating 5 to 6 ounces at a time, and I could not keep up, so I called the doctor and he told me to start him on the rice cereal! So here is the catch, he does a great job of eating it but he gets so mad at me, because its not coming fast enough, so I had to cut a hole in the top of one of the bottles so he could drink it! I was talking to my mom about it and she said this is exactly what John did for her, and then Josh was talking to his mom and she said Josh was her biggest eater, so I guess its in the family genes!

He must of bee super tired, to be able to fall asleep in this position, that or just had a full belly!

SPIT BUBBLES

This has been Lincolns new thing... we spits and blows bubbles! It was like one day he woke up and realized he could do it, so now he does it all the time for long periods of time! I kept trying to get a good video of him doing it but every time he spotted the camera he would stop, so this is as good as it gets!!

2 Years!!!

So much has happened in these last two years... I can't believe its been that long but then at times I can't believe its already two years! These last three years knowing and dating Josh has been the best! We have had some great memories and great things happen to us especially, this last year! Being married to my best friend, couldn't of made my life better! We still laugh all the time together and I love every minute I get to spend with him! Here is the montage of our wedding, but then another of our last year together!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Make an on-line slide show at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Rolling Over!!!

So of course our little boy decided to be early with something... which means watching him closer, no more leaving him on the couch, you know the one thing that would of been okay if it took him a little longer to figure out! I am excited for him and its fun to see him do it! Josh called me at work Friday afternoon and said he was so close, but being a good husband he is picked him up to make sure I didn't miss it! So later that night he did it for me!

Tagged

For Halloween we went to see all the nieces and nephews do there trick or treating!! It was so much fun, and this was stop number 1 with David, Jenny and thier kids!! I forgot how huge I was, take a look at that belly!

So here are the rules

1- go to documents/pictures

2- go to 6th file

3- go to 6th picture

4- then blog about the picture

TAG Mom Shannon Sheerstie/Sam Emma Christy Jenny Suz Kari Rachel Lindsey Nicolle Aubri Kelly

More Video!!

I know there are a ton of videos but I want those that dont get to see him all the time, get to see him this way! And see how much he is chnaging, and how cute he gets every day!

Lincoln was just talking away with Josh, i love it!

Naked Boy

I got him out of the bath, but didn't have his clothes ready, so I told Daddy to keep him warm! When I came back he was just hanging out with his Dad watching sports center... it was too cute I had to take a picture, okay a few pictures!

New York Here she Comes!

This is one of like 10 pictures with Loopy, we kept cutting ourselves off.

Kambria is one of my best friends, that i met here! She and I lived by each other out freshman years and then moved in together for the next year and a half almost 2 years! She was one of my bridesmaids and is now on her way to New York to be with her boyfriend. They have been dating for 8 months long distance and now its time to date in the same city!! Lets just say I hope to see a ring on her finger no later than 5 months... so lets get going Preston! Although our lives have been crazy, and we have not seen each other as much as we wanted, it will be sad to not have her so close!! LOVE YOU KAM, and GOOD LUCK!

Draper Open House

They announced in church they had a bunch of tickets left for the Tuesday session, so we decided to make it over there! It was so pretty and so neat to be in there! As Josh and I were sitting in the celestial room, Josh turned to and said you know what is neat to think about is the next time Lincoln will be in here with us is when he goes on his mission. It was fun to look in the mirrors with him and just watch as our little family has grown!

This is Monkey's tummy time, he only last for a few minutes but he is so strong! He is already rocking himself up on his hips kind of! I got the camera out a little late so he is kind of mad, but still think he is so cute! Ill have to get a bette one later

He Loves to stand rigth now too! Sometimes when i put him down he gets mad becasue he wants to keep standing, our sweet little boy is so strong!

Josh Just messing around with him!

BACK TO WORK

I started back up at work on Monday, and its something I hope most moms don't have to do. It was really hard for me, but I know its only temporary! Sunday was hard thinking I was going back Monday and Monday morning was hard leaving him, then Monday afternoon was hard because he came to visit at work and it was saying bye again! I will say it sure makes you treasure those moments I do have with him even more! Its been even more hard because he has been so smiley lately and it kills me when he smiles in the morning as I'm about to walk out the door! This week felt like 4 weeks, and it must of been because of work, but i will be a little better with the blog!

Loves the Camera

Lincoln has been blowing bubbles lately... really its just slobber, but he has been doing it a lot! Ask Bitty!! So he was talking with Josh and blowing his bubbles so I got out the camera and this was him just staring at the camera! Its like he sees it and gets lock on it till I put it away!

Happy Valentines Day

In an attempt to get a cute picture of Lincoln in his little valentines day shirt... this is what we got! Josh was playing with him to get him to smile and he would until he saw the camera! Great a little boy who already hates the camera!! I at least got one good one! But of course after being fed!

2 Month Doctors Visit

So we took Lincoln in for his 2 month doctors visit( a few weeks late). The doctors said he is a solid strong boy. He said that with how strong he is there is a possibility he will crawl a little early, but i wont hold my breath. He has been late on everything else so I wont believe until I see it! Poor thing had to get this shots, he was pretty mellow the rest of the day and then the next day i felt so bad for him, every time he would move his legs he would get upset, poor thing... his legs hurt!

WEIGHT 14 lbs 1/2 oz--80.74 %

HEIGHT 24 inches--67.5 %

HEAD 39 1/2 inches--23.27%

I guess he got my head!!

Hand and Foot Prints!

So I had this idea I wanted to do for one of the frames in Lincoln's room... and I soon found the idea was cute but to actually do it was way harder then i envisioned! First Josh and tried to do it while he was asleep but once the paint was on his hands he woke right up and then would just make his hand in a fist. It was like he liked how the paint felt on his hands and kept wanting to feel it. He was so good and so cute! Even though I got both of us completely covered in paint, I still got a few good prints of both his hands and feet, so i would say it was a success!!

New Project!!

About 2 weeks ago, I got a text from my aunt Suz asking if we needed a crib because they just put there last child in a bed!! It was such a blessing, because Josh and I went back and forth on whether or not to get a crib, or pack n play. We kind of had decided to get the pack n play until we could get the crib we really wanted, and I was a little sad because i did want a crib but knew that would be the best for now! Now we can have both, a pack n' play for Christy's while I work and the crib. It is such a nice crib and I love it.

So after I found out we were getting the crib I started looking at bedding, and it is so expensive. So I thought I would try and make his quit and bedding. I went to the fabric store on Tuesday and by Wednesday late afternoon i had the quilt finished. I hate starting projects and not finishing them, so I get in this mode where that's all I think about. Lincoln was such a good boy and let me just work(he must of know it was for him).

So I still have to quit it, which I can't decide if I want to get it professionally done or if I want to just do it. Then i also made a bed skirt! I really love the fabric and I'm glad I decided to make it. It was a ton cheaper and the colors I wanted, so i recommend it to anyone, because if i can do it anyone can!

I also decided because I have bedding, now i need to decorate his room, I'm almost done, just need some pictures for the frames and then ill post!

Snuggling with Daddy

These pictures of Lincoln and Josh were so cute, I couldn't help it! Lincoln has been sleeping better in the bassinet but still loves to snuggle his daddy!I loved that he was holding his hands, its totally a comfort thing to always be touching us, just to make sure we are still there!

Upon Popular Demand!

THE RECIPE box of Brownies chocolate chips peanut butter marshmallows peanuts optional- chocolate syrup and caramel Just make a box of brownies- if you want to be ambitious you can make homemade brownies(but this is easier) THE TOP Melt together a Bag of Milk Chocolate chips and about a cup of peanut butter- you can do more or less if you would like of the PB Then once completely melted, add about 3/4 of a regular sized bag of marshmallows, and add as many peanuts as you would like. Then mix until the marshmallows are coated with the chocolate. Then take the mixture and spread across the already made brownies, put in the fridge for about 30-45 minutes. If you would like you can drizzle chocolate syrup and caramel on top THEN YOU EAT IT, EASY HUH!

The Forbidden Fruit

Ever since we have started the biggest loser, Josh and I have overall done better with the eating and a lot better with the working out, but there have been a few time we just couldn't help it, we have to have a treat or bad food and we want it we have to have it right then! A week ago Josh went to sonic and had a cheeseburger, and mozzarella sticks. Then that night at about 2am we stopped at walmart and bought a box of chocolate covered donuts.(they were gone by the next morning) We have stopped at McDonalds for french fries at least 2 times(late at night), and then Josh will add a hot fudge sunday. The last night we decided to invent and try this new dessert! It had to be so bad for us, but it was so good! Just in case you guys are worried, no need to worry any more, because now you know whats really going on!

Peek A Boo

The things a parent will do just to make their kids smile!! Of course this was the morning time, and he was so cute! I just love this little boy!

The Clean Up!!

I had to put him in the bath after that, and he was so cute! Here is a little video! i love that he loves his baths!