Shawn's First Year

Wow, I really cannot believe it has been a year since my sweet Angel arrived in this world. He has made such a huge impact on the lives of those around him. He lights up any room he enters and is such a bundle of fun, contagious, energy. I love him so much and I am so thankful to God that he entrusted me with the privledge of raising such a special man of God.

Here is an overview of the last 12 months:

Three weeks before Shawn's arrival (Art & Karyn's Wedding)- 7/7/07

Morning of Shawn's arrival. About to go into the hospital. - 7/28/07

Just before finding out Shawn is breech and being rushed into surgery. - 7/28/07

First pictures of new Shawn. - 7/28/07

First family photo, in surgery recovery room. - 7/28/07

Pictures with Mom. - 7/28/07

Leaving the hospital. - 7/30/07

1st month birthday- 8/28/07

2nd month birthday - 9/28/07

We buy a house and start renovations - 10/3/07

First photo with Santa - 10/29/07

Shawn's 3rd month birthday was spent moving into the house. So, no 3rd month birthday party. Instead, Shawn was center stage as Baby Jesus in our Home Church's Manger scene for Halloween. He was also a Puppy. - 10/29/07

Shawn's photo shoot as a pumpkin - 11/22/07

4th month birthday - 11/28/07

First Snow - 12/8/07

First Christmas - 12/25/07

5th month birthday - 12/28/07

6th month birthday - 1/28/08

First Valentines - 2/11/08

First plane ride - 2/26/08

7th month birthday - 2/28/08

First meeting of Shawn and Great-Papa - 2/29/08

Angel Baby picture - 3/17/08

8th month birthday -3/28/08

9th month birthday - 4/28/08

10th month birthday - 5/28/08

11th month birthday - 6/28/08

Shawn,

I love you more than you will ever know. You are my sweet Angel. You will always be my Baby.

Mommy.