:: Jack Johnson ::

*I'm back dating this for blurb purposes ;)

:: On October 1st the day my niece was born -- we actually got the call that she arrived on our drive into the big city, we were on our way to dinner and the Jack Johnson concert with our friends M&L ::

:: This was the gift I got Paul for his birthday and it was a fabulous time! ::



:: We went to a stunning little restaurant in Gastown in the big city. It's called Chill Winston, and chill it was..ahh, the food was awesome and the atmosphere was just as good ::



:: Lisa and I enjoying our appy's and drinks ::






:: Here is M&L in Gastown ::



:: Here we are just outside the restaurant --- ahhhhhh, I love Gastown! ::



:: After dinner we headed straight to the concert - and what a concert it was! Honestly was the best concert I had ever been to, other than the horrible smoke from people around us - it was fabulous! ::



:: Perfect mix of songs and entertainment, the perfect start to our adventure {just after this concert we left for Hawaii} - Thanks to Aunty L for taking care of the boys for us, had no idea we could feed you in animal crackers ;) ::

:: Year 8 ::

:: Today marks the 8th year we have been married, has it really been 8 years!?!? It doesn't feel like it, however when I scan the years back in my mind, it does feel like it. In a good way though
::

:: Like many couples past the honeymoon stage, we've had many up's and downs, in's and out's {forgive the pun} and plenty more to look forward to ::

:: Paul is my man, he's mine and that's all that matters. I would never call him my prince, I have that place reserved in my heart for my Heavenly Father, however, he's my no. 1 next to Him. Paul knows me, sometimes better than I know myself. He's where I find home, and that's an amazing feeling ::

:: Today and always I love you...in the everydayness of life. I still love you, but it's because it's with you that makes it special ::

:: LoveYouBabe ::

:: We were downtown this past weekend to celebrate with a spa date, sleepover downtown, dinner out, shopping and some extra little surprises as well. But before we headed downtown we had a photo shoot with the terribly talented Miss. Jamie Delaine. You can see the photos she captured here on her blog - thanks again Auntie Jamie! You're fabulous! ::


Ps. I have so much to catch up on, it's a little overwhelming! But I will get to it eventually, so stay tuned!

:: WIWW ::

I will be posting a "What I Wore Wednesday" edition today, but my photos are on Mr. L's computer and he's currently in Kelowna, so when he gets home tonight and I have a moment...I'll post them {as sad as they may be!}

:: This is all I's got! Honestly I thought I had more photos - obviously not! Ha! ::

:: so here is the out fit I wore on our drive to the wedding - Top: Target, Jeans: Hand-me-down (thanks Lise!), Shoes: Target ::

:: Here we go again ::

:: Tomorrow is the first day of school for us, it's Cole's turn this time...ohhh, this Mama's heart is going to break, I'm sure! Sending my "baby" off to school, it can't be this time already!?!?! He and I had a little cry about it today, I was tearing up and the sweet little guy did too, did this Mama's heart good ;) ::



:: JJ's first day is Friday, this is going to be a great year for him and yet I'm sad that this is his last year in preschool. It'll be so good for him and yet I can't believe that he's 4 and seems so grown up! ::



:: So that's what we're up to today, preparing to get these boy off to school in proper fashion! Hope y'all are having a great afternoon and getting into the whole school thing again! ::

:: Still too early? ::

:: To have purchased one of these and to be tempted to start burning it??? ::


:: I don't know what it's like in your home town, but here it's raining cats and dogs...Welcome Fall, I've missed you! ::

:: L&L Wed ::

:: This past Saturday Mr. L & I had the pleasure of joining with my Dad's side of the family for my second cousins wedding {my cousin is the bride}, her Mom is my first cousin...confused yet ;) ::

:: Okay, on to the photos {click on photos for a closer look}...here is the groom with his Dad {a Southern Minister...he had the greatest accent!} along with some of his best men and the flower girls, one of which is my third cousin...sweet Rachel ::

:: Mother of the Bride {my cousin} and Mother of the Groom - both were stunning and looked far too young to be marrying off their children! ::



:: Enter the bride & her Daddy {Also a Minister} ::



:: Giving Away or Joining Together, both vital times in both the parents and couples lives ::



:: There is nothing really special about this photo, I just like it. In it are my three cousins from my Uncle Roger & Aunty Vicki, Pam {Mother of the Bride}, Cheryl {Aunty to the Bride} & Lyle {Uncle to the Bride and father of the two ring bearers and one of the flower girls} ::



:: Signing to make it all official & his parents watching on ::



:: My Uncle {also a Minister, see a pattern here!?!!?} charged the couple and blessed their marriage ::



:: Sealed with a Kiss ::



:: Mr&Mrs ::



:: Lovely Couple ::



:: Once on site for the reception, the families gathered for photos. Here is his immediate family - both his sisters were in the wedding as well as his brother in law -- Such a beautiful family! ::



:: The Cake ::



:: The Bridal Party..and apparently it could have been even bigger! These people are well loved and love large! ::



:: EDITED TO SAY :: My most favorite line of the day was when my cousin Jordan {brother of the bride & MC (featured in photo above second from left at the back)} stated in his welcome to the guest that my Grandma {his Great Grandma} couldn't be in attendance so he said he wanted to make sure to make a `Shout Out to Grandma Rosie` - seriously made me die! Jord, you did a fabulous job as Master of Ceremonies - So there is a shout out to you ;) Ps. you need to update your blog...it`s seriously out of date :P ::

:: Here is the whole McC family that was able to attend the wedding ::




:: Here are two of my cousin Lyle's kids that Mr. L captured, so cute eh? ::



:: Cutting of the cake, sorry about your heads L&L, I had to grab the shot while I had others standing around me, thought it was cute enough to post though ;) ::




:: Centerpiece detials ::



:: And the beautiful Mr&Mrs ::



:: Congratulations L&L --- Hope you're life is full of love and overflowing with blessings! You're a great match and feel blessed that we got to take part in such a special day! ::

:: XO ~ *Shawna ::

:: Port Townsend 2010 ::

:: We had a fabulous weekend {HA!} in Port Townsend, WA...It took a long time to get there. We had a lot of fun, but oh, we had a ton of trouble! ::



:: I'll leave you the pictures, they speak a thousand words, but remember - pictures don't even give you a good view of what problems we had! {I'll be back with more on that story and how God took care of us later...ugh, it was a crazy weekend!}::



:: We enjoyed lots of walks ::



:: The ferry ride, there and back ::

:: Treats ::



:: Seashore ::



:: and of course lounging around the motor home! ::



:: Hope you're having a great weekend...I'll be back soon with more on our trip! ::

:: Things I'm Loving {or not!} ::

:: Things I'm loving right now...here are just a few ::

:: SEPTEMBER!!! I can't say it enough as to how much I love September, it's my most favorite month and I just wake up in a better mood knowing that it's September. I love the crisp cool air, the shadows that the sun makes with the trees, the leaves that have already started to litter the street and of course Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes. Ahhh, September, I'm glad you're here! ::



:: Here's a little sneak peek of a project I've been working on this week. More on this later ;) ::



:: Something I'm not loving, my hair...here is a current picture of me {this was taken on our annual trip to Port Townsend}. I mean I don't mind my hair, it's just the length...what are your thoughts, is it too long? We're heading to Hawaii {YAY} in one month and I'm not sure if I want to keep it this length or shorten it up by a few inches {by a few I mean 3} --- Any input is VERY welcome! ::



:: I am loving our pumpkin patch at the side of the house, the flowers are pretty - just hope we'll see the pumpkins at the end of October! ::

:: That's all for tonight, hoping to get caught up on some blogging before the new school year starts up! I'm feeling so behind on blogging and I don't want to start the new school year off behind as I keep this for our family memories {scrapbook}! ::

:: We've got a family wedding this weekend as well as getting some things to be done around the house, before we know it we'll be heading out the door to Hawaii and Fall will be in full swing! ::

:: Happy Long Weekend Lovelies! ::