The land of the married

Hello all! Things are going crazy in the land of the newly wed. Schuyler I am happy to say is working again which he is extremely happy about. First of all I think I better start out by introducing the member of the Schuyler Lindsey family... (some of these you will have heard me talk about quite a few times) First of all are my doggies... Panzer is our newest addition in the world of dogs. He is the big white one in front and Keeta is my little princess in the back. They are getting along well now after quite a few little battles. They are as different in personality as they are in looks. Panzer who at first wont come near you if he doesn't know you will after he knows you not leave you alone. It is amazing how that big nose can maneuver its way into the smallest of places. He is a big lovable dog and Keeta who has lately taken to entertaining herself by the reflection of the sun off her dog tag will come over get her loves and then leave and be by herself. She has always been this way and Schuyler and I keep saying we wish that they would rub off on each other and become a middle ground.

Keeta pretty much thinks she runs the house. Schuyler has been having a hard time adjusting to her and her adjusting to him. But they are doing really well and I just love my doggies so much.

And now for the horses...

This is Honey... She is our big beautiful blond girl. Very lovable and friendly and will eat pretty much anything you put in front of her. She is also a brand new momma... Introducing Bronsons Royal Ace "Ace". He was born on Mothers Day around 9 o'clock at night.

He is a spunky little guy and is starting to trust more and more. I am looking forward to getting to know him and figuring out what we are going to do with him.

This is Jazz. She is my fiery red head. She is going to be a big beautiful horse and I look forward to the time when we are able to ride her. Which will hopefully be soon!!

So there you are... there is our family. We are doing really really well and are loving married life. We absolutely love our house which is coming along really nicely now that we finally got the carpet put in. We have been married for three months now and it has been fantastic. Sorry this blog isn't exactly a very entertaining one but I thought I had better introduce our new members of the family!

With love from Schuyler and Lindsey Brandol!

Mothers Day

Hello from new mothers land! After the first week of being a mom I have come up with a few thoughts I would like to share. First and foremost babies are so fun! I know that most of what they do is sleep but I can't get enough of Sydney. I could just hold her and look at her for hours and hours and be content. Second. It is only after you are a parent that you think things like burping and boogers are cute. I shuffled outside after using the booger sucker thing for the first time to tell Nick about the adult size booger I had just sucked out of her nose. How strange is that? Third. C-sections are hard to get over. WOW!! Painful. But I am getting stronger every day. I was excited today because it was the first time I have had to face stairs and it didn't hurt to bad. So woohoo!! Another thing about being a mom. I have now realized how much like my mom I am. SO thanks mom for showing me how to do all the things I need to in order to take care of my little angel. I have never been someone who was ga ga for babies but somehow I know how to do almost everything. It may be scary but I can do it. For instance the first bath. I was screaming on the inside the whole time but Nick and I made it through without to much trouble. Everyday has been a new adventure. Our next big one is the day the umbilical cord falls off. Yikes!

Also I would like to thank everyone who has helped out with all this new baby stuff. I know we could not have made it through all of this if it had not been for all of your support. Basically I am saying I have the BEST FAMILY AND FRIENDS EVER!!

All our love,

Carri, Nick and Sydney

Meet Miss Sydney

Yes you read it right. Carri and Nick Shore are now the proud parents of a beautiful baby. Her name is Sydney Jocelyn Shore.

Yes this announcement came alot sooner than any of us had planned, 4 weeks earilier to be exact. But mom and baby are both doing really well.

She was born on Friday May 1, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Sydney weighed in at 6 lbs. 1 oz and was 19 inches long, with lots of dark dark hair.

It is so amazing that someone so new and so tiny could be loved so much.

Just a sample

Ang Beck took the photos at the wedding. As you can see, she did an incredible job. She comes very highly recommended.

Another Baby

CONGRATULATIONS to Corby and Richard on their hugh annoucement.

We are so happy for you both. October will be here before you know it

Wedding Thanks

Now that the big day has come and gone, I have had time to stop and reflect on the whole thing.

I have realized once again, that I am truly one of the luckiest people in the world. I have the best family and friends.

The wedding and reception was a hugh success due to the incredible people that I have in my life.
Dianne, Gwenna, Collette, Melanie, Karley, Tiffini, Ellen you are without a doubt, the best. I want you all to know, that I love you all very much. Sara, Jan, Susyn, Taison, Loni, Debbie, Ed, Carmin, Don (do you need more cake?), Breanna you all worked so hard, I wish words could express my appreciation as thank you just doesn't seem enough.
Kaylee, Evan, Kiersten, Chesney, and Jaycie, you all did so well. Grandma loves you very much.
Laine and Braydon thanks for helping with the presents, even when you would have much rather been outside playing. I love you.
Corby and Angie for cleaning up my messes. You are awesome.
Saundra, Cristi, Carri, Nick, and Jordan, and of course, none of this would be possible without Lindsey and Schuyler, I love you all so much and am so proud of each one of you.
I am sure that I am missing so many people that just stepped up and took care all the little things that needed to be done. Thank you! Thank you ! Thank you!

Okay enough of the mushy stuff. As soon as pictures come back, I will post some, but trust me. It was FABULOUS!!!

Bandit vs Sydney

So now that Nick and I have decided on a name for our little one that is still happily growing in my tummy, things seem to have taken a more real turn. I guess its about time seeing as how I only have 11 weeks to go right? Nick and I were talking about baby stuff the other day and he starts talking about me needing to get my hospital bag together. A bit early my dear. But I figure him stressing over little things is a good thing because it means he has fimally grasped the idea he is going to be a daddy. Is it still scary to think we are going to be parents? You bet your boots it is! But we are warming to the idea.

This morning I laid down after Nick left for work to try and squeeze in just 30 more minutes of sleep. So I climb back into bed and Bandit hops up and lays down next to me. He decides the big bump on my tummy looks like a good place to rest his head. I didn't mind because it was not uncomfortable. After about 10 minutes, Sydney started feeling the rice krispies or something because she started moving and kicking like crazy. Bandit must have felt it because he lifts up his head and is looking at my tummy like "Do you mind?! The puzzled look on his face was sooo funny. He decided he wasn't going to take any more so he got down to lay on his own bed where he wouldn't have something kicking him in the chin. Silly silly puppy.