Shupe Family

Ever have one of those feelings?.....

2010-03-18T21:42:00.007-07:00

When you know you should check on your kid cuz the house is quite and you haven't seen him in awhile?? Yeah well I ignored that today and this is what I found.... His reply to " What the heck are you doing!" was..."brushing my teef" These pictures do not do it justice tho, there was water everywhere! the floor was covered clear into the hall. Yikes! glad I checked when I did cuz the sink was just over flowing.

Gotta love em though! Today has just been one of those days for me.. Didnt have the energy to keep up. We watched the movie "CARS" atleast 15 times, I have every word memorized. I cleaned up mess after mess, and still the house looks like a train wreck! :) I love being a mom to these two little faces! Every day is something new.

Farmington Trip

2010-03-10T14:40:00.006-07:00

Our visit to Dustins grandparents. we had a great trip, it was fun to see everyone! Grandma Shupe loves her great grandchildren. Its tradition to give them all a bath in the sink.

Finally...

2010-03-01T20:20:00.005-07:00

A new post from me yipee! life has changed a lot around here since the last time I posted. First off I have a new little rug rat named Jax he is so stinkin cute, we just love him to pieces! Ty may not be so fond of him, but he's startin to get used to the idea that he isnt going anywhere anytime soon. :) I blinked and he's already 4 months old. Ty turned two in January and is such a big boy! He's talkin up a storm and starting to potty train, we've had some rough patches but its going ok so far. Dustin is busy working shift work so lots of all nighters and crazy hours but he likes his job. I love staying home with my kiddos, but I am sooo ready for summer. cant wait to get them out of the house and play in some warm weather! Here are some recent pics!

Meet Jax
Dustin and TyBrothersMy boysGrandma and Ty

So SAD....

2009-07-15T09:53:00.002-07:00

We are disconnecting the internet for awhile so I cant keep up with everyones life. Im bummed, but as soon as Dustin's job situation changes we will be up and running again. thanx for all the congrats and comments about our up coming baby, we are excited!

Ty is going to have a little.....

2009-06-16T18:27:00.002-07:00

BROTHER! I have to admit I was a little bummed at first that Im not going to be making little bows and bracelets anytime soon, but Im happy Ty will have a little buddy to play and pal around with all his life. I can wait for a girl I guess. Anyway thats the exciting news in our life these days, sorry my blog bites a big one, one of these days I will get around to downloading pictures I swear!

Hi its me BORING!

2009-04-11T12:43:00.002-07:00

Geez does anyone hate my blog as much as I do lately! I cant bring myself to get on the computer these days, Im just so Blah! I have been hanging over the toilet throwing my guts up lately and hoping I dont throw baby # 2 up. Yep thats right, Im pregnant again....3 months and 1 week to be exact. I hate the first few months, and Im sure Ty and Dustin do too. I cant stand the smell of anything so therefore meals are few and far between and I am so dang tired I neglect my poor family. Hopefully I'll snap out of this soon cuz Im even driving myself crazy. Im really excited though and am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be making cute little bows and bracelets in the near future, but I wont be sad either way. Anyway hope everyone has a Happy Easter! Laterz

Im alive

2009-02-01T20:54:00.003-07:00

So I survived the surgery I never thought I would, glad its over. I wont miss you bloody throw up, please never return! I really dont have much to post about, life here has been pretty quite sense I've been down. Poor Ty has been neglected lately. I just dont have the energy to play. All the kid wants to do is run around outside, I feel kinda bad. Im ready for SUMMER! Tired of being stuck inside all day because of the cold. I guess thats what I get for wanting to live in the mountains huh, but Im really missing the valley right now. Dustin and I went on a date with some friends the other day to Show Low and eat some yummy food and watched Paul Blart Mall Cop, pretty funny I have to admit I really liked it. Worth seeing for sure. Well thats all for now, thanks everyone for all the nice comments during the killer last 2 weeks!
Look at my little boy, doesnt he look so BIG here in his church get up

On my DEATH bed!

2009-01-15T03:44:00.007-07:00

Ok here goes a dreary post but it is 3:45 in the morning and I need to get this out! Plus I am feeling sorry for myself. I got my tonsils out yesterday and can I say ouch! I know everyone is different but OH my goodness this is way more pain then expected. It is such a constant agonizing pain that I cant explain other then fire and pure H- E -DOUBLE HOCKEY STICKS! The pain killers dont seem to touch the pain except for the 1st half hour or so, so by two hours I want another one but cant have it until at least every 3 and a half or 4 which is still more often then the bottle says I can but I dont give a crap! My nerves are shot because I am starving, and the same nerves that are in your throat go to your ears so I have a dual ear ache.....yes I am in tears as I type and drugged up so if this makes no sense dont blame me. I have to say this is more intense pain then the after math of a C-section. At least with that I could swallow the pills and not move around much to control the pain. With this nightmare I cant swallow, I would rather spit my spit out then have to swallow. Plus to top it all off the pills they gave me are the size of a dang watermelon! I mean seriously who are they kidding. At least Jamie got liquid and said she would share. Im sorry Jamie for not understanding the pain that you were going through a few weeks ago. I would definitely not recommend it. All I have to say is if I dont lose ten pounds through this misery I will be ticked! :) Thank you mom for staying with me this week, you are always my life saver! You do so much for me. Anyway on a happier note and to take my mind off this Im gonna post a few happy pics of life at the Shupes the last month or so. Christmas was fun, my parents came here this year and Ty seemed to love all his presents no matter how few there were. Ty turned ONE on the 10th! I cant believe it. He is now off the bottle and is on an all food diet. I cant believe that the doctors say to only give them 2 cups of milk a day and no more bottles at all. He's seeming to do fine so far, I was just amazed at how little milk and juice they are supposed to have. Here a a few cute things he is doing these days that I love to watch. He points at everything, loves to hide and you find him, takes all pots and pans out and makes noise that im sure my neighbors can hear, dances to any music that is on, runs to daddy when he gets home and shouts for glee (dustin's personal favorite) and he loves hugs and kisses right now so I'll take what I can get because he was not a very cuddly baby. Anyway Dustin got a new calling in church, he is now 2nd councilor in the elders quarm. He starts school next week and is anxious to get it over with. He got a raise at work so that is a blessing. My calling is going great, I have so much help from my councilors and Secretary that I know I couldnt have picked better women to serve with! They are such neat women with great ideas, that sometimes I wonder why I am the president. By the way they brought 3 casseroles, cookies, soups, and a lot of capri suns by last night, how sweet! Dustin is grateful for the food and Im grateful for the liquid. My girls wrote the sweetest notes that made me cry. Thank you guys! I died my hair dark brown and cut it all off again. Im tired of trying to keep up with the blond so it will be a good change for awhile. Hope everyone is doing well and Im sorry you had to read my pity party that I had to get off my chest. Now for the picture overload.....
Loving the new Rocking horse Grandma and Grandpa got him Opening presents with daddy Wants to be just like daddy with his hat on Thanks Grandma Deann for the piano, Ty loves it! All Ty's loot Birthday boy, he loved the hat...really he did
Not sure about the candle. he was a chicken with the flame Opening Birthday gifts with Grandpa Yum
This is me with brown hair, dont be too hard on me I took it just now, its 5 am and Im in pain.

Santa...you freak me out!

2008-12-13T20:23:00.002-07:00

It was all fun and games until we set him on his lap and then all heck broke loose. I have to say all my pictures as a kid were like this so I cant say Im suprized. Happy first Christmas Ty, hope you like santa more next year.

For Jarom

2008-12-13T20:18:00.000-07:00

Oh Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree...

2008-12-11T20:25:00.007-07:00

Our Lovely Christmas Tree...Dustin did a good job, only a few holes! Christmas decorations are the best

I made each of my young women girls an ornament with their name on it for their gift this year Ty talking to Grandma on the phone, he is obsessed with the phone lately Oh I want to squeeze those buns :)

My Aunt Julie made this stocking for Ty and I just LOVE it! I envy her talent. Thanks aunt Julie you are the best!!!
Look whos walking!

Thanksgiving weekend

2008-12-04T21:14:00.007-07:00

Here are some fun pictures of our fun weekend with the fam. Thanksgiving was yummy. After we ate uncle Dallas cut Ty's hair for the 1st time ever, he was in desperate need. It bummed me out a little cuz I loved it long. He looks cute no matter what though and its definitly grown on me. I can spike it up now and its cute. Friday my sister in laws, Dallas and I went to showlow at 4 am for black Friday and got some Christmas shopping done. We had a good time. Saturday we went and cut a Christmas tree for Dallas and Kelsey and got some cute pics in the snow. It was super chilly!
The Big hair cut

Ty pushing Carly on his rocket....so cute!

Dustin cut a little tree down for Ty's room, I'll post pictures of our big tree later this week.

Wedding reception pics...

2008-11-20T21:01:00.000-07:00

November 8th 2008 Jamie thax for a fun night, I dont know why Vogue hasn't called yet The Three Amigos

Just a little sassAhhh my heart loves you Ty

Carly I feel exactly the same way about cake :)

Grandma Doty...Thx for some good laughs I sure love you

This is why I love you Kels

Sisters

Im back!

2008-11-15T20:31:00.000-07:00

Yay for computers! I feel so happy to have the internet again. SO So much has happened sense my last post so we'll see if I can get caught up. First and foremost Dallas and Kelsey got married!!! Their wedding was so pretty and fun, they are a beautiful couple. We had a great time at both the receptions. If anyone is looking for a photographer I can swear by theirs, he was so creative and willing to do whatever. I cant wait to see the pictures. I love both my sister in laws, I feel so lucky to have ended up with such fun, cute, caring new family members. Its crazy to see how fast time has past and that Dallas, Johnny and me are all grown up a married starting families of our own. Life never slows down.

Ty's ten months now, not walking but taking steps here and there. I love him to death! Dustin's job is going great at the plant and Im so happy that he finally likes going to work and loves what he does. About me...is everybody ready for this...drum roll please.... they called me to be young womens PRESIDENT! Yikes I cant believe it, its almost laughable. I love all the girls in my ward and I've been the 2nd councilor for two years now so I guess that was preparing me to be the president. I feel a little overwhelmed but also super excited. Im busy busy, but thats a good thing. Well Im glad to be back and here comes an overload of past due pictures.

This is killing me!!

2008-08-30T22:21:00.000-07:00

I hate that we dont have the internet right now, Dustin changed jobs so his work took the computer and internet back. We just got a new computer but sense we live in the sticks we are having a hard time getting the internet set up. I have a lot of new pictures to post and Im dieing that I cant check my email very often or see what everyone is up to. I only get a chance to get on the computer every once in awhile at work so I cant post pics. Anyway hopefully soon. thanx for the comments and again sorry about the boring blog.

Getting so behind!

2008-08-04T11:58:00.000-07:00

We temporarily dont have a computer or internet at the house so I am getting so behind! I have tons of pictures and updates to post and Im going crazy that I cant. We should be back up and running next week so sorry about the boring blog.

4th of July!

2008-07-05T22:56:00.000-07:00

We've had a fun week, Dustin's fam has been in town. On the 4th we got up early and went to the park for a pancake breakfast that was yummy and then headed to the parade which was awesome and had some really cool floats and animals that were new to the Eagar usual. We got tons of candy and roasted in the sun! It was a hot day thats for sure. Then it was nap time for my little firecracker and off to Lyman lake to BBQ and watch fireworks. I dont know what it is about the 4th but I just get so excited! Im sure the people next to us were tired of hearing me ohh and ahh about every firework that went off, but I had a good time. Ty even loved them. We've gone to the park like 5 times and on lots of drives because at night its been getting cloudy and cooling off so much that we just cant stay inside and miss how great it feels outside. Dustin's sister Sonja has been tons of fun to hang with too, we've done nails, hair, lots if girl talk, and lots of sweets from dairy queen ( My diet starts Monday ) ya right. Anyway its been good to catch up. Dustins had a good time shooting guns and being with his dad and brother and Sonja's little tyke Dylan. Here are some pics of the fun weekend.

Nothing says Summer like watermelon

I love these guys, Im so glad they came!

Dustin and Clay cant wait for fireworks! :) Not sure why Ty's pants are pulled to his forhead.ha ha Im tired mom

The whole gang at the parade My little firecracker all wore out
My two boys Carly and her aunt Emmy

Summer

2008-06-26T22:00:00.000-07:00

Mom and Ty on the swing

We are so excited for the 4th of July, Dustin and I love this holiday almost as much as Christmas! I love to BBQ, go to the parade, and watch the fireworks so we're really looking forward to next week, but for now here are a few shots of my little buddy that I took this week.

My garden

Shout out!

2008-06-24T10:50:00.000-07:00

So my friend Jodi has the greatest salon and boutique called Blossom Salon, she has a shop in Mesa and in Showlow. She has so much style and always has the cutest clothes, purses and jewlrey for sale, not to mention Jodi is the best hair stylist I have ever been to. She works wonders on my hair! If you have not been there, you have to check it out! Im adding a link to the Blossom site so you can get a few ideas.

Much needed update

2008-06-08T23:03:00.000-07:00

Ok so Im ticked! I just had a huge post all typed out and ready to publish and my computer had a glitch and lost everything geez! Now its after a 11 and Im not sure my brain will come up with all I had written before but I'll try. Anyway here we go. I cant believe its been a month sense I've posted. This Summer is already flying by. For Memorial day we went to Douglas to visit Dustins family. We had a good time, lots of yummy food! Carl can sure BBQ. Dustins Hatch Grandparents came and it was great to see them. I wish we lived closer to all of them, Ty really loves his Grandma DeAnn. The day we left to drive to Douglas it was snowing! What the heck how does this happen in the middle of MAY?? Crazy weather....Ty is 5 mouths old! Last week he had his 2nd round of shots and did much better this time. He only cried when they stuck him. He had his first taste of solid foods this week. so far he's had rice cereal and peas. His face was so funny when he tasted peas for the first time. he gaged and had shivers and made a totally sicked out face. It cracked me up. It took a couple feedings but he doesnt mind them now. He is so good with the spoon already, to be honest I thought it was going to be a way bigger mess, his diaper on the other hand! Wheeww now that was a mess! My little boy is not so little anymore. He weighs 14 pounds and is 25 inches long. He found his feet and cannot keep his toes out of his mouth. He loves to pinch and bite everything. I think this is going to be a problem, I can see some oweies and time outs in the Future. Yep I think my kiddo is going to be a biter! I'll have to nip that in the butt real quick. Dustin and I are doing great. We planted a garden a new lawn and some flowers so we've been outside working a ton lately. I love the evenings this time of year. it stays light outside till 8 and it is cool and has all the great smells of summer. I'll try to be better about posting. For now here are some May photos.

Great Grandma Hammond, Brody's blessing, Dallas and Kelsey, and Camping!

2008-05-09T23:23:00.000-07:00

Well we've had a lot going on these last few days. First we went to Mesa for Brody boys blessing which was fun. There was a ton of people and a lot of distraction so I didnt even manage to get a picture of him in his blessing outfit so I was kinda bummed. He looked really cute though. My grandma Hammond drove from San Diego to be there so it was really good to see her. I wish family lived closer cuz we definitely dont get together enough. Im glad she was able to meet Ty and Brody for the first time. Jamie and Johnny were great hosts, tons of yummy food and fun nights hanging out playing games and talking. I really miss my two brothers and love when we're all together. Those two can get you laughing so hard that your stomach hurts. I love how they both love to play games, it doesn't matter what the game is or how cheesy it is, we always have a good time. Dallas and his CUTE girlfriend Kelsey were fun to be with too, I sure love her! She is so easy going and just fits right in. She has tons of style and lots of hair advice that I could really use! Im looking forward to lots of fun times with her. Then we went on a ward camp out that was a blast. Ty loves to be outside and was mesmerised by the fire the whole night. It was really cold at Big lake still so we didnt end up staying all night, I was pretty sure Ty was freezing to death because I sure was. Dustin came home with a new tent the other day that he is pretty proud of. It sleeps 7 so any of you who want to go camping this summer we have plenty of room! I love camping and cant wait to break it in when it warms up a bit. Anyway here are a few pictures. Kelsey and Dallas, now that is a good looking couple!Check out these two cousins! Brody just woke up in this picture so he was having a hard time staying awake. They are only two months apart.Carly giving kisses First family campout
All wore out

My cutie pie

2008-05-02T16:53:00.001-07:00

Ty I'm soooo in love.....with your new laugh!!

April

2008-04-24T23:17:00.000-07:00

Man April is flying by and Ty's not missing a minute of it, he seems to be learning and doing so much lately. Every day he wakes up and I swear hes bigger. Today he rolled over and it was really exciting for me! I love all the new sounds he makes, and his giggle when you tickle him. He just makes my day! He cannot keep his hands out of his mouth, which I think is so cute but he is such a drool bucket so his shirt is always soaked. I swear I change the kid like three times a day. Thats okay though, I hardly get to see some of the outfits he has because he grows out of them so fast so why not see three a day. I've been kinda a bum at home this week because my allergies are SO bad right now, I cannot stop sneezing and its driving me nuts! the dang wind here this time of year is enough to make a person crazy. It given me lots of time to play inside with my little guy and watch way too much tv! Ive been watching Oprah lately and am really getting into her whole going GREEN idea. I've always been a person who turns the water off when I brush my teeth, and I always try to turn lights out when Im not using them and stuff like that, but I realized this week Im not doing enough. On one of her shows this week she had two families that were such wasters and it was so sad to me to see how much damage we do to our earth. Its always been a pet peeve of mine to see people waste or use too much of something like toilet paper, paper towels, wipes, or buy too much food and end up throwing half of it away, etc. I sound like a fruit cake right now, but really Im going to start being more aware of my impact on nature and try really hard to not buy plastic water bottles and waste so much. Im gonna buy a new water bottle and just refill it from now on. I hate to think about all the pollution we cause ourselves. It seems like on every channel and on lots of commercials the idea of being earth friendly is the new way to go and that makes me happy, Im glad people are waking up. My new goal is to eat more whole foods and live more off the land. Lets just pray my garden turns out. Anyway now that I have ranted for like two whole paragraphs I'll stop. Now lets move on to American Idol, (as you can tell like I said earlier. WAY too much tv) its kinda boring me lately. Brooke White it is time to go, can anyone say buh bye! your puppy act is up. I mean can you believe she was not even in the bottom three. Geez that girl is wearing my nerves thin, shes always interrupting the judges saying "okay okay" and basically apologizing for her performance, come on give me a break. This week was a shocker to see Carly go home I feel she did better this week then most. Im pretty sure both Davids will be the top two, in my opinion they have the best chance. Anyway way I can tell I need to get a life and get out of the house! Here our some pictures I've taken the last couple days. My Two boys Isn't this so sweet....
Ty loves his bumbo, but not as much as his hands! :) Awe streeeeetch

Pictures!

2008-04-21T08:01:00.000-07:00

This weekend we went and got Ty's pictures taken in Farmington by Dustin's cousin Amy Brimhall who is a amazing photographer and a great person! We had such a good time hanging out with Zeke and Amy and their kidos. I wished we lived closer! I could sure learn a lot from her. Amy is so beautiful inside and out. Zeke is so easy going and a really genuine person, and may I add he is a DOCTOR! Dustin and I both lucked out and got a treatment. Thanks Zeke!! We spent the whole day with them catching up, laughing, eating yummy food, and trying to capture a couple pictures of Ty. Its hard to photograph a 3 month old that just wants his hands in his mouth! :) Im sure she managed to get some really great shots though. I'll post some of those pictures as soon as I get them, but for now here is Amy's website Dramatic Imaging so you can view some really awesome photography! dramaticimaging.blogspot.com

Great Grandma's house!

2008-04-14T09:13:00.000-07:00

My mom and I took Ty to my grandmas house in Cottonwood for the weekend. We had a great time, Im really glad Ty got to meet his great grandma. She just kissed the heck out of him and believe me he wasn't complaining, he loves attention! It was fun to spend time with my mom in the car, we make eachother laugh so hard that sometimes its dangerous, I chocked on my drink like 3 times.

My grandma lives in the most beautiful community in Cottonwood, we went on walks, ate lots of good food, and shopped at some really cute little shops. Thanks Grandma for a great weekend!

It was the first time Dustin had been away from Ty and he really missed him, when we got home Dustin waved at me and ran to Ty :) Sad but true. I caught this cute picture though.

Ty is 3 months old now! He is changing every day. He found his tongue a couple days ago and makes the funnist sounds with it. He had a little party in his crib this morning, he woke up at 4:45 and just talked, laughed and kicked around. Dustin and I just laid in bed and listened to him and smiled. It is so great to be parents, we love Ty so much! Here are a few cute shots I took last week.

Sunday Best

2008-03-30T17:39:00.000-07:00

Here is Ty dressed for church, I cound not get over how cute this little tie was! Sorry about the picture being sideways I was in a hurry and didnt rotate it.
OOOH how I love that Smile. Dad was making him crack up, I just had to get a picture.
Tummy time! He is getting so strong. He feels pretty proud of himself too.

Dustin failed to mention the spit up dripping off his chin before he took the picture so this is what I get....Geez

A good week

2008-03-20T19:26:00.000-07:00

Dustin and I headed to Douglas to see his family on Wednesday and spent the weekend, we had a great time. Ty loves his grandma DeAnn, she can sure get him laughing. we did a big circle and went to Mesa as well so we could see my new nephew Brody, he is such a CUTIE PIE! (Im sure Jamie has pictures on her blog). Not a lot has been going on at home, Ty and I just love to play and hang out and watch baby einstien videos all day. He is sure growing fast, he had a check up yesterday and he weighed 12 pounds. Yikes! I could tell it was getting harder and harder to lug his car seat around, (obviously Im a weakling) but geez he's doubled in weight sence I had him. He got his first round of shots and was NOT a happy camper last night, he cried and cried! This morning when I got him out of his crib he was all smiles though so Im glad thats over with. It was pretty sad, he was all chattering and kicking around while the doctor was talking getting ready to jab the first one in then when she stuck him, he looked at me all shocked and his face turned bright red and he started screaming so hard that he was doing that not breathing cry that just breaks your heart, I felt pretty bad. But hey you gotta do what you gotta do, being a parent is sometimes rough but it is so worth it. Here are some random shots. Hope everyone has a great Easter weekend!

TY Payton Shupe

2008-03-05T23:50:00.000-07:00

Ty Bug
Of course daddy got him camo
His blessing day

Matching hats from mom

In the hospital with RSV

He looks so BIG here :(

2008-03-05T23:14:00.000-07:00

I finally have some time to sit down and write about what has been going on in our lives. Dustin and I love being parents! Ty is learning new things everyday that make us laugh. He loves to Chatter and make lots of sounds. I love his little grin and his high pitched scream of excitement when you talk to him. He wants to talk so bad he just wiggles all around full of glee! When he was 1 month old he got RSV and experienced his first ambulance ride and hospital stay that was no fun, but he is doing much better now. RSV is scary stuff! Dustin is doing good, he is in school taking some classes that he enjoys that will hopefully land him the job we have been trying to get at the power plant. I went back to work for the cardiologist that I worked for before I got pregnant, I only work 10 hours a week and I get to take Ty with me one day and my mom watches him the other day. It is working out really well for us so far, it gets me out of the house for a bit and gives me a dose of adult life and no baby talk which is probably a good thing. All in all things are great in the Shupe household, we couldnt ask for more.

Am I dumb??

2008-03-03T23:30:00.000-07:00

Okay seriously I dont know if its just because its 11:30 at night or because I graduated from St. Johns High, but I cant figure out how to make my pictures smaller and put them where I want them. Also I dont know how to add friends so if you come across my blog and want to be added please inform me how to do it. IM A NERD!!

Catch Up

2008-03-03T22:20:00.000-07:00

Well a lot has gone on sense I put my first post up so I decided tonight would be a perfect night to bring everyone up to speed. Ty was born January 10'th and was a perfect 6 pound 14 ounces. He is a very good baby and amazes me everyday. It is so sad how fast time goes by and how much he changes everyday. This weekend he moved up to size 1 diapers and I felt like crying. They only stay little for a minute so believe me I have been videoing and taking tons of pictures. I never want to forget all the cute things he does and his sounds that melt my heart. I love being a mom!

1st POST

2007-12-07T17:08:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!!! Well my sister-in-law Jamie MADE me jump on the band wagon and get a blog....so here I am!! I will post pictures as soon as I can figure this thing out!!