So here it is…..
HOME SWEET HOME
How do you like it? It’s a little smaller than I am used to but it will bring our family closer right?
And do you dig my snazzy little bird bath? I thought that added some perfect Southern charm to our new place. I’m gonna have a hard time finding a spot to scrap in here but I will manage. Who wants to help me pick out some new window treatments?
HEE HEE………..
Okay…..”Everyone’s got jokes”…I can’t even count the number of times I have heard that phrase come out of Shane’s mouth since we started telling friends and family we were moving out here. I even get in on the fun sometimes. I can’t help it. Sometimes I am still in denial I am here. I lived in Arizona ALL MY LIFE minus a year in Vegas and a year in SoCal. But I have to admit….I LOVE IT HERE so far. Really. And the girls are loving it too. They are loving their new schools and teachers. It’s taking a little while to hear past the Southern drawls and completely understand what people are saying but it’s getting easier with each passing day. Shane keeps telling me I am using the word “Ya’ll” a lot more frequently too. Whatever! HA HA!
Anyway, we made it here safely…even through some serious storms across Texas and what seemed like a hundred potty breaks (me….not the kids) along the way. The house is pretty much unpacked except for some home decor stuff and of course my scrappy space. Which, by the way, will NOT be in that shed pictured above that we lovingly refer to as the “crack shack”. I will have one side of our dining area which is huge in the house! MY own scrap table and everything! YAY! So…..I haven’t gotten out to take many photos of our new hometown yet but I will soon. Until then….here’s something you don’t see in the big cities. The All-American water tower with the town’s name on it. Doesn’t it just scream “small town”?? Love it!
We had some interesting developments with baby Brody today. Shane and I went to my second appointment with the new Doc and they did another ultra-sound just to check things out and see how accurate my due date is/was. Well….I WASN’T due until April 10th but I am measuring 39 weeks not 36 weeks and Brody is about 8lbs 6oz already!!! YIKES! I am honestly not THAT surprised but still wasn’t prepared for that bit o’ info today. LOL My doctor is going to be in New York all next week for the birth of his grandchild but it looks like the week after that we may be welcoming our little man into the family. CRAZY! I am truly getting excited now that I actually have time to think about it. Everyone who sees me says I won’t make it that long but what they don’t know is that my babies have ALL been stubborn and don’t like to come out of the incubator on their own. I am sure I will have to be induced just like the others. But that’s okay….I am ALL FOR SCHEDULING IT! LOL So there’s the baby update….He will be here soon and I will keep you updated!
Alrighty! Last thing… then I gotta plant my tush on the couch and watch LOST and the Suns game. 
I am sooooooo excited about this new Sketch blog I can hardly contain myself! My good friend Patter came up with this fun idea/concept and ran with it! I am super humbled that she asked me to join her design team! You all gotta go check it out! She’s got lots of fun things planned and is giving away an awesome prize in a drawing for those who go subscribe to the blog. I just know you truly will be inspired on a weekly and daily basis over there! I look forward to seeing you there!
March 13th, 2008
March 13th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Meghan Says:
OOOH~!
Baby will be here before you know.
Just a word on measuring early (which you know, you had 3 already) I was 36 weeks & measured 41. They scheduled Ethan 10 days early & he was 11 pounds one ounce.
Thank goodness for a c-section!
Beg for you one sister!!!!
Keep us updated.
And really, that little shack could be homey with just the right touches. Hee hee
March 13th, 2008 at 9:33 pm
Rachel Dallaire Says:
So exciting. I’m glad that you all got there safe and sound and are almost fully unpacked (it took us for-ever to get unpacked with our last move :-).
March 13th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Tracie Farmer Says:
OK so I started breathing again once you revealed the shed information—I was a tad bit worried that you actually were going to be trailer trash1!! I would still totally love you and thoroughly enjoy your friendship but would NOT have come out to visit the shed!!! So where are the pix of the real house picture lady? Woot Woot me and Josh are leaving for a week in New York city Sunday!!!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
Tracie Farmer Says:
OK so I actually started breathing again once you revealed the shed information. I was actually concerned that you were really going to become trailer trash. I would still totally love you and thoroughly enjoy your friendship however would probably not have come out to visit you in the shed! So where are the real house pix picture lady?? Woot Woot me and Josh are leaving for a week in New York City Sunday Morning–Yeah!!!!
March 13th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Teri Says:
Oh I see that you’ve moved the couch from the front porch. You really are supposed to let it weather at least one winter before bringing it in. *BIG GRIN*
Oh I can’t wait to see baby Brody! I am so excited! LOL *Ya’ll* have to post pics ASAP!
March 13th, 2008 at 11:09 pm
Susie Says:
I am so thankful that you made it safely and I can’t wait to see pictures of your sweet little one. Hurry up and get your scrappy space done, I am having withdrawals from seeing your amazing work.
March 13th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Maddy Says:
Ah ahhahahah haaaa! I love you! Glad you’re setteld despite the craziness.
March 13th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Becky T Says:
Shanna!! I should have known to check your blog BEFORE emailing you. LOL! I was totally laughing reading about your experiences adjusting to Southern drawls. I can SO relate to that after moving down this way! And oh my gosh, I can’t believe you are going to be having a baby so soon. That is CRAZY! I can’t wait to see (pictures of) him!! good luck!
March 14th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Edith Lamb Says:
Shanna, I’m so glad you guys made it ok and I’m looking forward to seeing more family pictures. I love reading your blog and good luck with little Brody when he decides to exit.
March 14th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Denean Says:
Glad to see you are there safe and settled! Can’t wait to see Brody’s first pics! So excited for you!!
March 14th, 2008 at 7:02 am
Tami F. Says:
Yeah, love your new crib…lots of potential hee hee hee
You’re too funny! Can’t wait to see pics of the house and of that new little man on the way. Thanks for sharing the sketch site. I’ve printed off a couple of Patter’s sketches from CMK. Take care!
March 14th, 2008 at 7:05 am
Meghan Clausen Says:
I’m so happy to hear that your baby is coming sonner than you think how wonderful is that. I know i couldn’t wait to have mine, the sooner the better. LOL I’m also happy to hear that your move went well and you all are liking your new home town! I also just wated to let you know that I got my snowman in the mail. thank you so very much, i just love it. I can’t wait to put it out next christmas.
March 14th, 2008 at 8:29 am
identicaltriplets Says:
Shanna, I love the shack girlie!
And so excited about Brody! Wow! And I am the one that is blessed to have you on my team! It’s going to be fun! 
March 14th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Gina H Says:
Oh Shanna, it’s so good to see your back posting on your blog . . . I’ve missed you!!!
How exciting that baby Brody will be arriving sooner . . . take care of yourself until then and get lots of rest!
March 14th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Lori Borntreger Says:
OMG, I’m ROFLMAO girl!!!!
Yay, for baby Brody coming sooner than expected!!! I’m so excited for you!!
I’m off to check out the sketch blog, way to go!!! They are lucky to have you!!
Can’t wait to see photos of your new place!!!
March 14th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
AZAnjanette Says:
haha ‘crack-shack’ now that is too funny. See that’s where you tell the kids they are going to be sleeping when they don’t behave. LOL
Actually, it could make a nice little scrap-shack (away from kids, noise, etc.)
I double-dog-dare you to paint it pink and go with it. (maybe it’s not enough room for all the paper)
I am so glad to see this post. I have been checking daily to see if you landed. Looks like everything is going good. I am an arizona native too and never lived anywhere else. So I can only imagine that this is an adventure for you. allergy season is in high-gear for me-it started yesterday…can’t we get to 100 degrees already so all those flowers can shrivel up and die? GEEZ I can’t believe you are about to pop (literally). That is exciting news. I am sure you’re ready for it though. That last month of being preggers is a back killer. I am looking forward to seeing his pictures posted here! Good luck!
March 14th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
rae Says:
YAY on the baby news ~ the sooner you get to meet your little man!!
Love the photo of your new ’shack’ (LOL!!)… we did the same thing (took a photo of a lovely little shack) and emailed it to our family/friends when we moved from Chicago to Alabama…. so funny!!
March 14th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
Theresa Says:
Congrats on the new house, looks real spacious not to mention having a great sunroof!
Seriously glad to hear you’re settling in, small town life if great. Hope your little man gives you another week to let your doc get back in town.
March 14th, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Tammi Says:
Shanna, a small town with the tallest object around the water tower with a light on top (so planes don’t crash into it) that is my kind of town. I was dying to get out of my small town growing up, however if we could go back and raise our kids there, I would do it in a heart beat. I think that is an actual picture of the house/trailer that I grew up in. Kidding. Take care. Tammi
March 14th, 2008 at 5:43 pm
Amy Says:
BA ha ha ha…. That house/shack is hilarious!! I laughed out loud for that one!!
Glad you are all settled and things are going well. Hope your new little man will come when the Doc says. Better early, but not too early than later right?? Very exciting!! :o)
March 14th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
Tracey Says:
Glad to see you made it there safe. Wow on the baby coming early. I was hoping for the 10th, that’s DS’s b-day.
Keep us posted.
March 15th, 2008 at 9:59 am
Ashley Harris Says:
Hilarious! Come on that shack has real potential of being your scrap shack! LOL! So glad you made it safe. Here’s to hoping Brody comes soon. Take care girl!
March 15th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Norma Kennedy Says:
So glad to hear you like it there and that all went well ! Luv your little shack and please take care of you and Baby !!!!! Hugs,
Norma Kennedy
March 15th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Lorie Says:
I really think the Crack Shack would make a nice scrap room! ;D
Good luck with the little one coming next week!! I will keep checking for updates!
March 15th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Dianne Says:
Hi Shanna,
So happy to have you back. wow the shack looks like a good size scrap room LOL
So your litle Brody will also be coming out early.
I told you my little Grandson Brody was also one month early but he has picked up weight so nicely now.He is the most adorable little fella of 6 months. Good luck gal.thinking of ya’all.
March 15th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
lisa Says:
window treatments? i think maybe a new door with a lock on the INSIDE should be first!!! glad you are getting settled. can’t believe that baby is going to be here soon!
March 15th, 2008 at 8:16 pm
christal bevans Says:
So glad your back and that all went good ! Exciting about the baby anyday. Fun times eh! Love the new house you have a sense of humour like me ha ha! Love it!! I love the watertowers too saw so many in the south on our drive to and from Florida last year! Sounds like everything is good with you guys, I’m excited for ya’ll {ha} have a great day!! ttyl
March 15th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
Amy Says:
Shanna, I just realized that you moved to the same town our old neighbors and dear friends moved to in December!! Like you they moved from CA to Madison, MS
March 16th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Susan Says:
Glad you made it and I’ll be watching for baby news!
Susan
March 19th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Linda Beeson Says:
I was wondering how that baby was doing - toooo exciting to hear he is coming soon!!!
March 19th, 2008 at 9:12 am
kaelene zapata Says:
Shanna - you are hilarious! I’m glad to see that you still have your sense of humor, after all the moving and unpacking!
I’m excited for your new design team adventure! Keep posting — we miss you!
March 20th, 2008 at 10:09 am
Dianne Says:
shanna, we need an update, this waiting is killing
us. A whole week with no posting…. dyeing to know if Brody here yet.
Hugs
Dianne
March 20th, 2008 at 11:36 am
liz Says:
Glad your getting settled.. and kids are adjusting it’s always a lot smoother.. Enjoy and can’t wait for thenew little bundle of joy.
March 24th, 2008 at 9:37 am
Martha Says:
Shanna! I’m so glad you arrived safely and are settling in. So cool that baby Brody will soon be here! I can’t wait to hear the good news when he arrives and see the little boy pages you come up with! Good luck with everything! You have so much to be excited about!