We are Family

There is nothing better than getting to spend time with family. I just love my parents and the more we are away from them, the more I appreciate every second I get to spend with them. We learn so much from our parents and whether we like it or not we are a product of our parents. I have learned that a child is a blank slate and every person is remotely who they are because of the way their parents raised them. I am thankful to say that I am thankful for my parents and the for the Christ-like upbringing I was given and in return to my children I can only hope to do as great a job as they did.

Decision... Decisions... Decisions...

Being a new mom has posed many new important decisions for what is best for my child. Everyone wants the best for their own child and what is best for one child may be completely different from what is best for another. So when I write about what I feel is the best for my child may not be something some agree is the best decision. But in my heart of hearts this is what Chris and I have agreed is best for our child at this point. Currently one of our important decisions we have made is whether or not to feed Micah store bought baby food. Now I am not a health nut but I don't see why as a parent we can't just make our children their own food. I mean I am not eating food out of a can so why should he. The convenience factor is definitely there but as a stay at home mom my #1 job is to take care of my child and a few hours of cooking for him is something that I find to be a satisfying and rewarding decision. So as Micah prepares to eat his first new foods. I am going to be preparing these meals for him.

My boys...

I love my boys more than anything. They are what make me smile.

Our little Sooner!

We love game days!

Micah's first attempt at cereal

Yesterday we tried to give Micah his first cereal. I think it went pretty good. He ended up getting frustrated with me because I couldn't get him the food fast enough so in between spoon fulls he would scream. Just a beginning of the first he will have.

A few of my favorites...

Amazing!

Okay I think I have officially decided to get back to the blogging world. After quite a long break I finally feel like I have plenty to talk about. In the last like year since I have blogged a lot has happened and a new life we have begun. So I will try and start from the beginning. Christopher and I found out we were pregnant a year ago. Holy cow I can't believe its been a year already how time flies. After moving from Saginaw, MI back home to Oklahoma Christopher took step 1 and passed and we headed off on our continued journey to Atlanta, GA. And might I say we absolutely love Atlanta. We found an amazing church of which we finally feel at home with. Then Micah Christopher Shadid came into our lives, the most amazing little boy ever!!!!! Now we are ending our journey in Atlanta and are headed back to Saginaw in October to finish out medical school. So lets just quit the babble and get to the good stuff. Micah!

So we could be the most blessed parents in the world because we have the coolest little kid ever. He is like the most incredible thing. I never really thought you could love someone so much but a child really steals your heart away. So in my past blogs this has been about Christopher and I but I officially am changing the focus of the blog to my little man and the happiness and trials of being a mother. Here are a few pictures for you all to see just how cool he is.
I just absolutely love my family. I could not be more happy and thankful for what God has given me. I am truly blessed. Children are definitely a gift a from God.