This won't last for long....

It's official, I am a reading specialist!! Whohoo! I can't believe that it was three years ago about this time that I started grad school. The last three years have been long, but amazing. From the drives to the epic conversations that we got into as a cohort. I grew to love those people as my own family. I can't help but wonder what will I do with myself now every Thursday? I can't help but think of the song, It won't be like this for long. Seriously, I didn't think school would ever end. But it did, and I am on to bigger and better things. I am so excited to transition into this new phase of marriage, kids, friends, family all with my best friend by my side. Seriously, I do not know what I would do without him. It's weird but god knew exactly what he was doing. Mitch is my rock. He calms me when I am being unreasonable, he doesn't let me see only one side, he makes me feel important, and keeps me going in the right direction. Without him I would be lost. He was such a crucial part in my masters. He put up with me always having work, being in Hanford, getting down or stressed without ever saying a word. He also never let me fall. Babe I don't say it enough, but thank you so much for just being you. I may not always want to hear what you say, but I need to. I can't wait to make our lives. We seriously are at the most amazing time. We can do or be anything we want, and I want you to know I support you in anything you do (even if it is a TV in the garage). Well, back to my point as this chapter closes another one is opening. I can't wait to look back on all of this and miss it....

With love,

Shannon

Selfishness and Craziness

Over the last two days, this word has been a common theme. As I lied in bed last night I couldn't help think, do we truly do enough? Are we lost in the shuffle of the "event" of Christmas? I started remembering some of my favorite Christmas' and what they entitled. I remembered how we always went to Sanger, and no matter what we ate we laughed and filled our bellies, how everyone was always late (especially me since I had two families to share it with) and all the kids would be furious with them because they were delaying the gift openings, how everyone was always dressed in their finest and drank champagne, how all of us kids would make everyone's' present piles like two hours early, but most of all how it was unorganized, beautiful chaos. Now at days, it has become more of an event than a celebration. I too find myself too caught up in the details. It should just be, come one, come all! So, as you began to get pulled in 1,000 directions try to remember it isn't about the parties, gifts, or big dinners. It's about giving back and remembering what Christmas mean to you!

Merry Christmas all, and if you can remember to adapt an angel from the salvation army!

With love,
Shannon

Out of 2010 and into 2011

 Ok, so if we do not already have enough to do I thought I'd add blogging to the list. I think that these are amazing times and I would love to capture all of our upcoming memories. Let's see as we leave 2010, let me take a moment and recap what and amazing year it has been....


*First and foremost I became Mrs. Alcorn this October. We are so blessed and personally I think it was the most beautiful wedding ever. :)
*This was our first year with Jaxon, and boy does that little dog melt my heart. I can't wait to share many years, our bed, food, couch, lap, trips, treats, and love with him for many years to come.
*We celebrated our first year in our new house in July, and I must say it has really taken shape. We have learned so many things as homeowners. Some good, some not so good. I love our neighborhood and our neighbors!
*I finally graduated with my Masters!! Yay for my life back, and the awesome dinner/party with amazing people.
*New babies, engagements, and friends round out this eventful year.

As we leave 2010 and into 2011 I couldn't help but name our blog "Making Memories," Mitch's slogan to everything we do. So, as this New Year comes I know that no matter what happens good or bad, we will be making new memories for times to come, and I hope to blog it all!