The Shawnicles: Introduction

Bob, Walter and I would like to welcome you. We decided keeping a log of our lives was a good way to keep peeps in the loop with our growing family.

First, we are happy to announce the arrival of our sweet little pumpkin, Walter Jacob Shaw, who came into this world on August 10, 2011 at 2:02. We have enjoyed every second of this little guy.

Yesterday Walter decided it was his time to intentionally smile. He doesn't really smile much for mommy, but loves to smile big for dad.  I try to make him smile, but he usually just furrows his brow and moves on to something else...maybe some day he'll appreciate the stupid noises I make to get him to try to smile...or maybe not.

Another new addition to our family is Alma Maria Alvord; Brent and Karla's precious little girl. She was a whopping 7lbs 10oz and if you know Karla, that's a big bebe...she even delivered naturally! I don't care what anyone says; a natural birth deserves mega kudos! Way to go, Karla!

Unfortunately my maternity leave is coming to an end soon. We have made the decision to place Walter in the Children's Center at Boise State. The program is supposed to be amazing, but it didn't make the decision any easier. It does help that his cousin, Olivia, is only a few seconds away. She's also at the Children's Center, but enrolled in the toddler program. At least he'll have a buddy that's close and vice versa!