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He's already a Braves baseball fan!

Hurray! Aunt Shanan sent me so many cool clothes!!

I made these onesies for Chad's Valentine's Day (for Cameron to wear, of course)

I also made this frame for Chad to take to work

Brought to you by Heather Dance

Well, I can't take credit for writing this poem, or even for finding it myself. I copied it off of Heather's blog (she's in our ward here in WI). I thought it was pretty funny.

A WISCONSIN POEM

It's winter in Wisconsin
And the gentle breezes blow,
70 miles per hour at thirty-five below!

Oh, how I love Wisconsin
When the snow's up to your butt.
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose gets frozen shut.

Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
I guess I'll hang around.
I could never leave Wisconsin ,
'Cause I'm frozen to the ground.

I'll post more pics later today.

Oh....

Cameron's doctor told me right as I was leaving her office last week that if Cameron developed a rash in a few days, not to be alarmed cause it was Roseola...a kind of coming of age virus.

I forgot that she mentioned that and thought maybe Cameron had the flu or was teething (which he is--his top teeth should show themselves any day now). But when we undressed him tonight for his bath, there was the rash. Ooooohhhhhh. I remember.

I looked it up and it described all of Cameron's symptoms-fever between 101 and 105 that lingers for about three days, a runny nose, a loss of appetite, and finally the rash.

So, it's good to know. Apparently it's contagious before the rash shows up (sorry everyone whose toys Cameron slobbered on!).

Fever

So Cameron came down with something (or maybe it's just teething). But he had a fever of 102.2 and then 101.7 yesterday. It was a long, sad night for us. But he seems to be doing better today. He's like himself again. I credit the blessing Chad gave to Cameron's recovery from whatever was ailing him.

I was pretty worried and upset last night. Cameron just isn't a sick kid. And even if he has something wrong (he had a slight ear infection once), he's really happy and upbeat. So it was weird to see him so lethargic and sad and hot yesterday.

I'm so grateful for the power of the priesthood (and for Chad holding that power). I'm grateful that as long as we have faith, things will work out for the best--the way Heavenly Father would have them work out.

I realized that I haven't written much lately. I've only posted pictures or video. So here's a little update:



Cameron-well, read above. He's doing well, though. He's crawling like a champ and pulls himself up to the couch. He doesn't walk along the couch yet, but I'm sure that's right around the corner. Like I said above, he's such a happy kid. He eats and sleeps well and seems to get along with other kids pretty easily.


Ginnie-I'm keeping busy with Cameron, my calling (nursery worker), my part-time job (I do secretarial work for Kindermusik classes), and trying to find a hobby. I swear. One day it's making cards, the next it's photography, the next it's thinking about doing a masters, then it's learning Italian. Whatever will keep me busy, right?! Well, too bad I don't really finish these things that I start! Let's just say I dabble in lots of things!


Chad- Well, Chad's been really busy with school (teaching a class, taking three classes, studying for tests this summer, and figuring out his dissertation topic), his calling as Elders Quorum Pres., and with me and Cameron. Oh, and I think his fantasy sports' team(s) keep him pretty busy, too. I'm hoping that we can take a vacation during Spring Break next month...either to Chicago or to Wisconsin Dells.

Chicago

Water park at Wisc. Dells

So that's about all from the Shorters. Let us know how you're doing. We would love to keep in touch!

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3 years ago today...

In honor of Chad and I meeting 3 years ago today, I thought I would fill out this get-to-know-you thing, even though I wasn't personally tagged...


How long have you been together? Well, I guess since a little after our second date (which was a week or two after we met). After that date, I thought it was over cause I just wasn't feeling it. Chad seemed pretty interested, though. I tried to break it off with Chad on the phone, but he kept asking questions that I couldn't seem to answer..."Can we still email? Can I call you? Does that mean I can't see you anymore?" I thought I had it all figured out before the phone call, but I felt so unsure while we were talking. The conversation awkwardly ended and I felt so bad that I prayed about it. I felt like I should give him a chance. And I guess I still am! Ha!





How long did you date? We met and then got married 6 months and a day later. Yeah, much faster than both of us would have done it, but it felt so right. Plus, he was going to WI in the Fall and didn't want to do long distance. Good thing it felt right, huh?!

How old is he? He's 29...30 in November. Chad said he wants 2 more kids before he's 30. Riiiiiight!

Who eats more? I do.

Who said "I love you" first? Chad said, "I think I'm falling in love with you" and I cried...not a good cry. I was totally scared cause I had been hurt a few times before him.





Who is taller? Eh....I am.

Who is smarter? What does this mean? I think we're a good balance for each other...we're both good at different things.

Who does the laundry? We both do. If Chad runs out of clothes, he'll do the laundry (and my clothes and Cameron's usually go along with that). But I do the towels and sheets and bath mats and our clothes more regularly.

Who does the dishes?I do. Since we don't have a dishwasher and our drainer is only so big, sometimes I do the dishes 3 times a day. Good thing I don't mind doing them!

Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?If you're in bed, I do. Closer to the bathroom. Plus, the way I sleep with my right arm bent with my hand under the pillow, it's easier to be on the end. Otherwise, I hit Chad.

Who pays the bills? We both do.

Who mows the lawn? Mowing the lawn?! Have you seen the pics on our blog?! Is there any grass left? I guess a better question would be, "Who shovels your sidewalk and snow blows your driveway?" And that is our landlord, although he's an older man so his son does the snow blower a lot.

Who cooks dinner? When I was working, we both did. But since I'm home during the day now, I cook more. I feel bad that Chad has class so late. And I like trying new recipes. Usually when we have people over, Chad cooks pasta or something.

Who is more stubborn? Probably me...at least I'm more vocal about it.

Who kissed who first? Chad kissed me after tickling me...at my parents' house (I know, this sounds kind of barfy, huh?).

Who asked who out? At the end of the Singles Valentine's Dance where we met, he wanted to know how we could get together again. I thought he was talking about our wards getting together. So I told him to go talk to the Activities Chairperson. Then he said, "Well, how can I make sure you're there?" I'm sure I blushed and told him he could have my phone number.

Who proposed? Chad would say that I did. One night while we were babysitting, I asked him, "Do you want to marry me?" And he said, "You're not even down on one knee!" But really, he proposed to me the night before he graduated from UVA. He did it on the steps of the Rotunda. It was a really great night. He did a good job!


Who is more sensitive? Me...more emotional.

Who has more friends? That's a toss up. I don't think we keep in touch with people as much as we used to. But, a lot of people came to my bridal and baby showers, so that means I'm loved, right?!

Who has more siblings? I do

Who wears the pants in the relationship? Chad would say that I do, but we both do.

Who are you tagging? Shanan, Jess, Kristen (I totally don't know your story), anyone else who wants to!

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Ummm....it's snowing

So, it's a blizzard outside. I'm so glad I don't have to out in it today. By this evening, they're thinking there will be about 7-9 inches. But the wind is blowing, too, so that makes it really dangerous to drive in.

The poor kids. They're stuck nside all day and get so bored. And poor moms. We're busily trying to entertain them. Well, I guess that's what motherhood in Wisconsin is all about!


These are some of the views from my window and front door...

This is our front porch. The big bushes used to be really high above the ground (it's kind of a steep hill), but now the ground is right up to the bushes.

Out my front door to the left

Out my front door to the right

9-months-old

Cameron is 9-months-old today. I can't believe how fast time has gone since he was born. That first month was so crazy...what a change to have this little person totally dependent on you.

But he is the light of our lives. We can't imagine life without him.

Happy 9-month Birthday, Buddy!!

ok

So it's not that I haven't taken pictures or even some video (with our still camera) of Cameron. But I wanted to put some of the video on here and it would never work. I'm not sure what I did wrong, but whatever. I will try something later.

By the way, if I do put some video on here, you might need to take your anti-nausea medicine since I'm not the most experienced videographer.

Also, I've added a couple of things at the bottom of the page...check 'em out.