We were blessed with a baby shower by some of my colleagues at work last week. Even JJ scored some gifts. It was a BLAST! Well, about as fun as a baby shower at work could be, I suppose.
Candid shot of a happy face and curious kid:
Munchin and lunchin in the Diva Den conference room:
Gifts n goodies, doo-dads and diapers, foot lotions and secret potions.
Except for the secret potions:
aww
cake and decor:
It's a blessing to have friends at work. I hope they will throw me a motorcycle shower in the spring.. I have the gloves. Just need the bike, helmet, and jacket.
Jeremiah Meets Baby Shower
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Thursday, December 10, 2009
Kids Rooms Update
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
One of the items we were able to cross off the to-do list was getting the boys' rooms finished. I carved and painted a sign for each of them to go above their bed. Each one matches their room/bed theme. And for Isaiah's room we painted all of his furniture espresso brown. Turned out pretty good, I'd say.
JJ's car theme:
close up hot rod made of styrofoam and paint and hot glue
Isaiah's jungle friends theme:
close up styrofoam sign
painted the rocking chair, crib, and changing station/dresser all espresso brown
Waffle Head
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Aww, look at that family picture, how cuuute.
Our son Isaiah will be here before the end of the year, which will make us a family of four. In this busy holiday season, I'd like to try and predict what is going through each of our minds in relation to the baby.
Jeremiah: Isaiah is a ball inside of mommy's tummy. Mom and dad keep telling me I will love Isaiah, I will be a such a good big brother. I want a treat. Can I play toys? Hey. Where'd my choo choo train go? Wait a sec. I thought I hid that chocolate under this shoe.. its gotta be in here somewhere. I wanna go outside.
Isaiah: who's making all that ruckus?
Sheena: Ok, let's see. Isaiah could come today. Will he? I hope so. I'm excited. My to do list is almost completely eliminated. Jake's is growing. Did I buy enough burp cloths? should I pack Jake a brown belt for hospital? Did I fill my Jeep up yet just in case he comes tomorrow? I can't wait to hold my baby. I'm excited to show friends and family our baby.
Jake: Do I have extra time tonight to work on list? Do I have extra time tonight to work on list? Do I have extra time tonight to work on list? Do I have extra time tonight to work on list?
It's been said that men think like a waffle. Right now, my waffle is smothered in to-do list syrup.
How Big is the Internet?
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Random Monday Night Video
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Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Although it may seem like it; I didn't create this video as a result of boredom. I needed a moment of weirdness. I did this to get myself away from my looooong to do list. I'm sure you all can relate. Especially around this time of the year.
I also just wanted to get myself on camera catching food in my grill. Enjoy?
Who's up for a grapes-in-grill throw down?
So he's 2
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Now that Jeremiah is 2 years old, I figured it'd be appropriate to submit an update.
-he can communicate really well. In fact, tonight when we were in the check out lane at wal-mart he said "I want chocolate. I want candy. I want chocolate."
-he LOVES to go shopping. Here's my best shot at listing the phrases he says the most:
-Shopping?
-I want play toys
-hold you mommy. hold you daddy.
-I want_______
-Look at this!!!
-If we deny his request of any sorts, he usually replies "but I want to!"
-Our house can go from tidy to scattered in less than a minute because of him
-He misses all of his MN family and regularly calls them on his Elmo phone
There are so many new and exciting things about raising this little man that I cannot fit them all into this post while keeping your attention. But I will reemphasize how much I love him, and love being a dad. So many times when I'm playing with him, and he's thinking about the tower we're building, or Thomas the train, or maybe that he's peeing his diaper from laughing so hard at the tickling, I'm only thinking about the indescribable amount of love I have for him, and how much I am enjoying that very moment with him. It's amazing that I have the capacity to love him as much as I do.
JJ Update
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I'm running late for work, I'll add more to this post later, but here's a short video clip of our son opening a door on his own for the 2nd time. We witnessed the first time without the video camera :)
enjoy
Mr. Mint and Friends
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Sunday, November 01, 2009
We dressed up. We decked out our trunk. We passed out candy to anyone who wanted to play the real life version of candyland.
I made a fool of myself; probably drove all nearby "trunkers" nuts with my completely ridiculous made up lumberjack accent.
In our costumes:
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Life size printouts to complement the game. Notice any familiar faces??
Princess Lolly and the Candy kid, and Mr. Mint too
Princess Lolly and a nearby cupcake!
Another trunk neighbor; the cowboy/cowgirl family. They brought live chickens for their theme!
Overall, we had a great time. Our church does an amazing job with events like this. Next year, I think we might just bring a camera instead of trunking it, and take pics/video. These are the only shots I got all night, and there were a lot more to be had...
Testimony
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Sorry for the long post ahead.
Growing Affectionate
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Sheen and I encourage frequent hugs and cuddling in our home. We try to be intentional about showing love and voicing it too. It's especially fun right now because Jeremiah will typically repeat the "I love you" phrase even though he may not have the full understanding of it.
Another phrase we use often when hanging out or laying down is "cuddle me." Last night when laying J down to sleep, he leaned over and gave me a big kiss. A minute or two later he said "cuddle me". We use that phrase all the time, but I don't know if HE has has ever said it to me. :)
It was a beautiful night.
Shout Out to the Nichols!
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Friday, September 25, 2009
Christmas / Xmas
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Mini Xmas
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Question of the Day
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Monday, September 21, 2009
Have you ever eaten bear?
A friend at work shot and killed a bear last Friday night. He said he thinks the meat tastes better than deer. I don't believe him. He promised to bring me a sample....
Ever had bear? I hear it's the new chicken..
Where's J: Part Deuce
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