Shawn
-Shawn has had a few jobs this year because most of them were temporary. I hate those type of jobs but it works with our schedule and when you don't have a job you just go with anything. In the last year Shawn has worked for Target for the Christmas rush. Vivint, for the summer rush and now he is working for McDonald's and a temp. agency. Shawn is working so hard for our family so we can have our needs met. I am soooo grateful for him.
-Shawn loves being a dad. The night time routine is Daddy and Riley time. He gets Riley ready for bed by ticking him and talking about the day with him. Shawn when reads to Riley right before bed. Riley loves Daddy time. Riley giggles and runs to Shawn when it is time to go to bed. I know that it is a special time for both of them.
Amanda
-This last year has been a wirl-wind. I have enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom so much and watching Riley grow up. Some days are harder then others but I know that the home is where I need to be.
-I have been working out with two girlfriends. I love the company and the great work out. We all have boys around the same age so Riley loves going and playing with his cute friends.
-I have joined an all ladies choir. I haven't sung in a choir since high school so I love that I am getting back to doing something I really enjoy.
Riley
-Holy cow, Riley has grown up. He is two now and I can't believe it.
-Riley knows all his letters and he can count from 1-11. In the morning, Riley goes straight for some sort of toy that has to do with letters or numbers and starts playing. He loves it. I thought this was normal for him to know but as Riley has shown people, (which he is very happy to do)and people are amazed. I'm finding out that Riley is very smart.
-Riley favorite shows are Super Why and Sesame Street (which he calls Elmo). If it's not on live TV he gives me the Wii remote to put them on. He will sit still through them about 50% of the time.
-Riley is getting three word sentences down and is actually answering questions rather than repeating the last word of your sentence.
Family
We moved!!! We moved about a month ago. My sister Ashley had this wonderful apartment that I was jealous of and she knew it. In July we were actively looking for a new place to live. One day Ashley called me and said that one of the apartments around her that was the exact same layout that she had was up for rent. I jumped at the opportunity to rent the apartment and in 24 hours we had the apartment. We love living by Ashley and Bryson and having dinner with them almost every week.
This are some pictures form the last six months.
