Back from Ohio

It feels good to be home and sad that vacation is over. Andy and I flew to Ohio with his brother Phil for his (on his mom's side) Grandma and Grandpa's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Thursday Day 1: This was the day that we flew to Ohio. It was also my mom's birthday so I called her before we left. We were going to catch the bus downtown to another bus that goes to the airport. Well we missed our transfer and missed the bus to the airport. We could have waited for the next bus in 30 minutes but we decided that we might be pushing it and we took a cab instead. When we got to the airport it seemed like we could have waited for the bus instead but you never know. 12:00 am (Ohio time) we arrived at the Cleveland airport. Andy's Aunt Linda and cousin Marissa were there to pick us up. Linda lives about 10 mins from the airport in Parma Ohio.
Friday Day 2: The next day we went to the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. It was cool because we got to see more of the cousins. We had a large group. Me, Andy, Phil, aunt Linda, uncle Doug, cousins: Marissa, Allison, Rachael, Lydia, Grace.... I think that is it????? Afterwards we all went to Grandma and Grandpa's for Pizza.
Saturday Day 3: Rachael, Phil, Andy and I all went to the beach. Until we had to get to aunt Kathleen's house for the anniversary party. At the party we had a huge dinner, cake, and family photos. It was very nice.
Sunday Day 4: We met Andy's cousins Nicole, Krystal, and Eddie (on his dad's side of the family) and we went to their private beach. After that we went to his aunt Bobbie's house for a family get-together on his dad's side of the family. Deak (his dad) was also there. He had planned a trip to Ohio not knowing that we were going to be there too.
Monday Day 5: We went hiking to Indian Point with Nicole, Krystal, and Krystal's boyfriend Jim. This day was the 27th and Andy's and my 2 year anniversary. So later we went out on the town in Cleveland for dinner and dessert. It was nice.
Tuesday Day 6: Back to Denver. I thought I had to go to work as soon as we landed. I call work to tell them I was going to be late and it turns out that I didn't have to work at all thank goodness.

6 year Anniversary

I just remembered that 6/20 was my 6 year anniversary with King Soopers. That is a really long time. I mean to think that I started there 6 years ago... I was only 17.

When I was looking for a job, it was the summer before my senior year of high school. The lady hiring my kept saying "This is only a summer job RIGHT?" until I agreed and said yes. And look at me now 4 store and about 5 job positions later I am still at it. Ha ha job hire lady. :) But I enjoy working for King Soopers, I guess I just enjoy playing grocery store.

Dad's Wedding

My Dad's wedding was very beautiful. It was in Steamboat Springs Colorado in the botanical gardens. As soon as I get the pictures from Ben I will post some. It was a nice day; beautiful weather.

I got sun burned 3 times in one day. First I got burnt on my shoulders where my dress straps were. Then after I changed I got burnt on my arm where my short sleeves were. Then later we went for a walk and I changed into a tank top and got burnt on another area on my shoulders.

We also went to Strawberry Hot Springs. We always have to go there. My favorite is that after dark it is bathingsuit optional blush blush.

Song in My Head 6/17/05

What I really Meant to Say - Cyndi Thomson

It took me by surprise
When I saw you standing there
Close enough to touch
Breathing the same air
You asked me how I'd been
I guess that's when
I smiled and said just fine
Oh but baby I was lying
CHORUS:
What I really meant to say
Is I'm dying here inside
I miss you more each day
There's not a night
I haven't cried
And baby here's the truth
I'm still in love with you
That's what I really meant to say

And as you walked away
The echo of my words
Cut just like a knife
Cut so deep it hurt
I held back the tears
Held on to my pride
And watched you go
I wonder if you'll ever know

What I really meant to say
Is I'm dying here inside
I miss you more each day
There's not a night
I haven't cried
And baby here's the truth
I'm still in love with you
That's what I really meant to say

What I really meant to say
Is I'm really not that strong
No matter how I try
I'm still holding on
And here's the honest truth
I'm still in love with you
That's what I really meant to say

Song in My Head 6/16/05

This song was rebrought to my attention by my friend Mary. Mary was once a single teenage mother. Mary tried to date some people and was scared that her daughter Holly would never grow up with a daddy like Mary had. Mary then met Justin (her husband of now 4 years) and he adopted Holly as his own child. Mary and I were talking about how she is going to one day have to tell Holly that Justin is not her biological dad and she is scared for that day. But this song makes her feel a little better about that day.

He Didn't Have to Be - Brad Paisly
When a single mom goes out on a date with somebody new
It always winds up feeling more like a job interview
My momma used to wonder if she'd ever meet someone
Who wouldn't find out about me and then turn around and run

I met the man I call my dad when I was five years old
He took my mom out to a movie and for once I got to go
A few months later I remember lying there in bed
I overheard him pop the question and prayed that she'd say yes

And then all of a sudden
Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we went from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be

I met the girl that's now my wife about three years ago
We had the perfect marriage but we wanted somethin' more
Now here I stand surrounded by our family and friends
Crowded 'round the nursery window as they bring the baby in

And now all of a sudden
Oh, it seemed so strange to me
How we've gone from something's missing
To a family
Lookin' through the glass I think about the man
That's standin' next to me
And I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be

Lookin' back all I can say
About all the things he did for me
Is I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Yeah, I hope I'm at least half the dad
That he didn't have to be
Because he didn't have to be
You know he didn't have to be

This is one of my most favorite pictures ever so I had to share it. This is my mom giving me a bath. I think it is one of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. 

Rain

The rain fell rapidly upon me

Faster and faster the rain poured

My hair drenched sticking to my face

Little wet drops on my clothing become one giant drop

From the porch I watch lighting race across the sky

Inside I start to dry and feel the comfort of home

Shawna August 2004 

9 days on time for a vacation!

Last night I finished working 9 days in a row. But now I am on vacation. I was supposed to go to WaterWorld with my friend Andre but they are closed today due to the weather. Bummer.

I even got up early and now I don't know what to do with myself. I finished my homework assignment that was due today so that I could go have fun and now... Oh well. Maybe there is another day that he and I can go while I am on vacation.

Loving the new apartment!

We are all moved in and mostly unpacked. I am having mixed feelings about my on-line class. I am doing my best to keep up but it is hard. I am having a little dispute with my teacher too. I turned the first assignment in a day early but sent it through the wrong system and didn't know that I did till it was too late. Now she is saying that I cant turn it in late.... well it was not late.

But besides that everything is swell.

Love Shawna

Hello

No I am ok! If you don't hear from me on here it is not because I have forgotten you my adoring fans. Andy and I just moved again. Right now we have no internet. I am at the local coffee shop right now using their wireless and Andy's lap-top. But I have an on line class so I had to come use it. Until I have it readily available my days might be unblogged.

Just to let you know
Shawna