Another Year Past!

Wow, what can I say. This past year has brought a bunch of changes in the Shaw Family. I worked as a tutor in the public school system with children much less fortunate and in seriously broken homes. I was able to appreciate what we have and to appreciate our families so much more so. Madison's life was changed with the introduction of her baby sister. I was so worried about her behavior and reaction to becoming a big sister and having a baby in the house. But she is an awesome big sister, wanting to help me with most of the difficult tasks, such as bathing her sister or changing her diaper or even spoon feeding her. Anything that can potentially create a mess for me to clean up. Isabella was a much needed person in our lives. She has brought much happieness to our family with her smiles and laughs. And continues to amaze us with her bubbly spirit. She is definetly heaven sent! She is so calm and care free making life so much easier for me since Madison is so demanding and strong willed. God knew I couldn't handle another like her for sure! Anyway, Jeremy is still working away, nothing much changed for him other than adding Isabella to the family. Isabella is trying to crawl now. She gets up on all fours and scoots away and she does the army crawl and the tummy spin (goes in circles). That is just funny b/c it reminds me of a dog chasing its tail. Madison had her wonderful Christmas program at school on December 20th, I have video I'm hoping to post. I'm still trying to learn all the special features on this Blogger and I'm trying to figure out how to post video clips. It may be a while before that is done, but keep checking for posts.

I haven't forgotten, just haven't made time

So sorry to all of you that have been enjoying our Blog. Things got a little hectic and time flew by before I realized I hadn't sat down to update the blog. I will try to update at least once a month, Try being the Key word! So, here is an update. Isabella's surgery went great. You can barely see the incision that was made. She is growing like a weed! I'm going to attach some pics so you all can see her. We spent Thanksgiving with Mimi and Papaw Norman in San Antonio. Madison was able to enjoy play time with her cousin Kinzi. She had so much fun and constantly talks about her cousin. For those of you that don't know, Kinzi is Jeremy's brother's (Josh) baby girl. She is 3 years old also. Only 3 months younger than Madison. Papaw and Sandee were also there. During this long break from the blog I learned to make custom hairbows and took a sewing class. I had so much fun! Looking forward to learning to sew more! And this past weekend my sister Pamela graduated from Nursing school with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. We are so very proud of her. We also did our Christmas time with the girls at my mom's house, Granny's! Isabella was all over the presents. She loves the shiny wrapping paper. Well, tomorrow Madison has her Christmas program at school. I'm hoping to get some pics to post, but most of all, Jeremy will be in charge of the Video Camera as I will be substituting for another teacher and will not be able to video the program. Madison's friend Ellie will be singing Happy Birthday Jesus, solo. She is really good! Well, here I go with trying to post pictures. Hope you all enjoy and if I don't get back to the blog before the end of the year, We wish all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Love, The Shaw Family

P.S. More Pictures to follow!!!