tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10984919635728243222009-05-03T10:32:53.735-07:00In the ebb and flow of life, there's always a positive way to look at lifeShannonnoreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-11825168062783740792008-06-22T13:49:00.000-07:002008-06-22T13:54:26.610-07:00

As my baby turns a month old tomorrow, I notice I haven't really been posting here and more on my baby blog. I started this blog to document my life in Bend and now that I'm documenting my life in Bend as a mother on another blog, I think it's time to direct everyone to that blog called "No Longer Knocked Up in Bend" (if you can come up with something more catchier, let me know.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-61078156615679108922008-06-20T10:06:00.001-07:002008-06-20T10:06:09.494-07:00

Sleepy timeOriginally uploaded by ShanleeI can't believe this little angel is 4 weeks old today. Next thing you'll know, he'll be 18.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-54173669808009570372008-06-08T17:35:00.000-07:002008-06-08T17:36:58.616-07:00

I got a call this morning that a tornado ripped through Millard, Nebraska, blowing away part of my aunt and unlces home. Thankfully, no one was hurt but you can see them in this story on KETV.com.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-72490283242590123102008-05-26T19:59:00.001-07:002008-05-26T19:59:13.643-07:00

my_cribOriginally uploaded by ShanleeI'm now a sleeped deprived new mom. I can't type long but I wanted to make a post that I had my baby on Friday. A full long post is to come but baby is healthy and happy along with dad and mom who are so in love with this little guy, we can't imagine our life without him. But we do miss sleep.As for right now, we're not taking visitors unless you're willing to

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-4248077434109313422008-05-14T08:22:00.000-07:002008-05-14T08:24:15.558-07:00

It appears that Zach is getting the cat door. The past few days they've been stuck in the garage when Brian leaves for work and when he comes home at lunch, they are in the house.So I guess he's not as stubborn as I thought.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-56652041802385516512008-05-12T06:49:00.000-07:002008-05-12T10:03:47.142-07:00

We installed a cat/dog door from our house to the garage. My husband insisted because he doesn't want to smell the litter box while working from home (but he can work with piles of clutter and band equipment in his office -- go figure). When I live in Nebraska, I had a cat door that Zach used all the time to get to his litter box in the basement. Brian installed the door and put all three animals

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-56158071284717899902008-05-11T10:04:00.000-07:002008-05-11T10:09:24.271-07:00

When I lived in Nebraska, I would spend Mother's Day planting flowers in honor of my mother. Since moving to Bend, planting flowers don't happen until after Memorial Day and the last few years, I've been at a loss. Mostly we do something for my MIL (lunch around 2 p.m.) or go for a walk (which Charlie and I are heading out to do).Even though I'm 33 days away from having this kid, my husband made

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-82875734824868548902008-05-10T10:29:00.000-07:002008-05-10T10:32:18.172-07:00

My husband's band is playing at Silver Moon Brewing on Saturday May 24th! I'm pretty sure the last time they played at Silver Moon in September was the evening I got knocked up.I plan on being there -- what about you?

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-79551292540644530952008-05-07T20:47:00.000-07:002008-05-07T20:51:12.261-07:00

Since I'm prepping for baby and working like a dog, I have no time to read blogs anymore. Today there were 2000 in there. YIKES. I hit up the usual -- Bend Blogs, LOL Cats and Dooce.com's Daily Chuck but that seems about it. I've started to trim my blog reading list. I don't need those 10 indie rock rss feeds anymore. And all those entertainment blogs -- I'll stick with Perez. All the food ones -

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-17101713410767997392008-05-02T17:21:00.001-07:002008-05-02T17:25:42.112-07:00

When I started my job last year, I knew Adobe Photoshop and Pagemaker and that was about it. Over the past year, I've taken classes to help me fine tune what I self taught myself in Adobe Illustrator and InDesign. To make it all come full circle, one of the design projects I did last year was making certificates for our employee appreciation dinner. Last year, it took me all day, struggling with

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-39354517041550921242008-04-28T14:04:00.000-07:002008-04-28T14:06:18.635-07:00

Central Oregon Blogger Meet-upWednesday, April 30, 5:30ish at the Summit, Downtown BendTo RSVP visit this event's page on Upcoming and click "I'm Going!", leave a comment, or email me at jenblackledge at gmail.comThe first blogger meetup was a big success! Since then there's been a lot of growth and new folks have popped up in our local "blogosphere". Meetups like this are a nice chance for all

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-64602877364577751372008-04-23T21:06:00.000-07:002008-04-23T21:30:43.337-07:00

The past 7 days have been crazy -- btw work, having pre-term contractions, friends moving away. Staying positive at first was really hard but yesterday someone at work said "you have a spring in your step."Here is my motto for the week "you can make lemons out of lemonade." That's what I'm doing. I might be exhausted but damn it, I like lemonade. It probably doesn't help that my doctor told me my

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-34676065074232826472008-04-17T08:15:00.000-07:002008-04-17T10:16:18.835-07:00

Wilco-3-8-08-Tulsa-75 Originally uploaded by wilcobase I can have a baby AND see Wilco this summer. The music gods were totally listening to me. The Bulletin confirms WILCO will be stopping in Bend Aug 23, exactly one year after I saw them last year in Portland. Now to find a babysitter. This has made my day, my month but not my year. And I have one request, Jeff Tweedy -- please don't

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-64660776042843984622008-04-17T07:34:00.000-07:002008-04-17T07:36:16.781-07:00

Me: So the OBGYN says I have to start taking Zantac twice a day.Brian: Why? To calm you down?Me: What? Did you think I said Xanax?Brian: Yea, but isn't Zantac the same thing?Me: NO, Zantac is for acid reflux.Brian: oh.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-123244793307077112008-04-15T09:19:00.001-07:002008-04-15T09:19:20.872-07:00

Baby Shower by Joey Originally uploaded by Shanlee Here are photos from my fabulous shower. I can't begin to thank my family and friends for the wonderful and thoughtful items for my lil guy!

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-32356786869905542762008-04-10T17:57:00.000-07:002008-04-10T15:58:35.808-07:00

I have been home a few days but I haven’t had free time to really write up something about our weekend in Baker City. Joey, if you’re reading this, you’re not allowed vacation no more. I realize I don’t have the power from keeping you from going on vacation but it’s worth a shot, right?Anyway, I had an OB/GYN appointment on Thursday in which I was told that if my blood pressure didn’t go down,

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-47020682605868253492008-04-10T09:23:00.000-07:002008-04-10T09:27:26.511-07:00

Wow, yes, I received word this morning that I am one of 40 people to receive this award in the Bend community. The award's motto is "Impressive Careers. Social & Philanthropic Commitment.Accomplished Leaders in Central Oregon’s varied business communities."I'm stunned and shocked and don't know what to really say but WOW.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-15982477577628448522008-03-29T07:55:00.000-07:002008-03-29T08:06:12.096-07:00

Two years ago, my husband and I took out some life insurance. There are two things my mother's death taught me -- have a will (which we need to do) and get good life insurance. Life insurance is cheap and if you need someone, I know several ppl in Bend that can help you out.During that life insurance process, we had to get physicals and the end result was that my husband's cholesterol and

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-38574910463152499382008-03-27T07:16:00.000-07:002008-03-27T11:16:56.465-07:00

Wilco-3-8-08-Tulsa-82 Originally uploaded by wilcobase Dear JT,I used to think you were sorta cute in an emo meets midwestern sorta way but seeing you in this suit doesn't exactly do it for me. Can you please stop wearing it?Thanks,Shannonp.s. Is the rumor that Wilco's going to be at Four Peaks true? If so, I must arrange for a sitter now.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-5965789311666390892008-03-26T17:22:00.000-07:002008-03-26T16:24:52.383-07:00

It's been one of those days weeks.

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-42034548582190674002008-03-23T10:51:00.000-07:002008-03-23T11:05:59.075-07:00

We had a lot of traditions in our house growing up but none stand out as vividly as the pies my mom would make for Easter and Thanksgiving. Each Thanksgiving, my mom would make coconut creme pie because it was my grandfather Jack's favorite. Jack loved anything coconut -- we used to buy him coconut covered marshmallows and he'd eat the whole bag. I remember my mom slaving away the night before

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-79990203692890802312008-03-21T15:39:00.000-07:002008-03-21T16:07:22.963-07:00

Many eons ago it seems, we celebrated Good Friday by spending a 1/2 day at school with the most of the morning spent at mass doing stations of the cross because Jesus died for our sins so we had to endure kneeling and horrible smelling incense.In college we would celebrate Good Friday by throwing a party called "Good Friday, Great Friday" where we'd drink jungle juice and get completely

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-70822916323380075272008-03-19T13:54:00.000-07:002008-03-19T14:03:38.183-07:00

I wish I could tell you about my day yesterday but I can't. Maybe I'll go on myspace and rant behind closed doors but something bad did happen to me today which is killing me .. my Blackberry is busted. The rolly thing on the side isn't working. It will take two days for my replacement phone to come in. I could think of a lot suckier things that could have happen so I shouldn't be to upset about

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-60463589022117614462008-03-18T07:31:00.000-07:002008-03-18T08:32:58.230-07:00

Happy Easter ... early

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1098491963572824322.post-34059163790672672842008-03-17T17:11:00.000-07:002008-03-17T13:20:34.654-07:00

For some reason, our 'hood gets a lot of door to door sales people. People selling sprinkler blow outs, lawn service, meat sales and appliance salesmen. The problem is, we don't have a peep hole on our front door (must get one) and so most of the time I can't see who it is so I answer the door.Three times in the past two months a guy selling Kirby vacuums has come to the door. He asks "Is the

Shannonnoreply@blogger.com3