Dang nature...

Spring has hit our vicinity in full force… and as much as I love the green on the trees, wildflowers in bloom, happy little bee’s poking around… and all of the birds singing from early morning ‘til eve… a huge part of me HATES the nature… or at least hates what it does to my leaky itchy eyes, stuffy nose, and never-ending headaches. I guess I should be happy that it eventually fades… but until that time I’m literally chomping on benadryll like it’s candy. Yuk!

So, you might be wondering what we’ve been doing the past few months… and heaven knows that I’m lousy about updating this blog so I’m going to attach a few photos…

I threw a baby shower for my cousin Bobbie...
I threw a bridal shower for my cousin Lynsey...

We celebrated Jeren's (My brother Jeremy's son.) 6th birthday.

My cousin Lynsey, married her long-time boyfriend Jared and performed what had to have been the best cake feed that has ever been done... I was captivated from the moment that I saw her eyes sparkle with mischief as they each took a piece. Way to go guys!

Hayden & I went to Pt. Reyes science camp for a week with his entire 7th grade class... I swear we walked so much I was sore for a week afterwards! This gorgeous coastal area was an incredible place to hike, play on the beach & to just sit, enjoying the magnificent views.





I just love this photo of the campfire above, and all of the kids sitting around laughing & joking. Hayden is sitting behind the fire in the center...



Beachcombing was a blast... There were so many starfish, shells, driftwood & clams stuck to the rocks... This was my first slimy starfish that I've found... most have a crusty shell but this one was actually smooth.


Koltin celebrated his 10th birthday at Heart Attack Race Track in Chico... That's him in the lead...

I had a fabulous long weekend in Las Vegas with some friends & my cousin Becky. My first time there... and although Tom Jones was an interesting show... Cirque du Soleil Love Beatles show was the BEST!!!!! I walked almost as much as when we were in Pt. Reyes, but the shopping was much better!

Happy Easter 2009!

Casey on the hunt...

Koltie, Caden, Casey, Hayden & Kaili

Each year we take turns trying to crack each other's egg to see who gets the good luck for the year... This is one of Vicki's greek traditions and we've fallen in love with it!

This year, Jeren won!

It was a very long day... Bryan & Casey take a break...

So... as you can tell... things are as they always are... CRAZY at the Shadd home! It has been nice for Mike lately, he's decided to take a break from driving, and put someone in his truck leaving him more time to... well, do whatever it is he does... ha ha ha... mostly talking on the phone... just kidding honey! Until next time... I'm off to lay in the hammock and soak up a bit of 'dang' nature...