Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Our Rock Star

Eden had another opportunity in the Roch Church's Music is For Kids Father's Day program this year. I actually wasn't going to have her be in it this year, just because our life has been kind of crazy and I didn't know if I could fit another thing into our schedule. I thought if I didn't mention it to her that she wouldn't even remember..WRONG!! She loves to go TheRockChurch.org and watch different videos and things on there and one night while watching the MIFK's video from last year she asked when it was going to be this year.."Oh no" I thought! I couldn't tell her that she already missed one practice!? So you guessed it, that next Tuesday night we were headed to Elk Grove for practice. I'm so glad that I did, she had a blast and I also got to enjoy weeks of sitting in the Tuesday night service at The Rock and was blessed each week! And as a bonus I got to see friends that I normally don't get to see and I was able to make some new friends too!

So I don't think she will let a year go buy without forgetting and I'm glad. She loves The Rock Church and has made a ton of friends that I hope will continue to grow as they get older. There is nothing like having your little girl get so excited for Tuesdays to come and to hear her play the music CD over and over until everyone (including her 2 year old bother) can quote each line by memory! We love you Rock Church and cannot thank you enough for letting Eden be a part!
Also, she thought she was pretty special that they named the Park after her: Eden Park. You should have seen her face when we walked into the church Friday night, super surprised! Her aunt Tawni was to pick her up that night to spend the night and she told me to tell Aunt Tawni that she wanted to be picked up Late, Real Late! Oh my Word girl you're only 5! Dear Lord, what am I going to do in 10 years!? This is scary!:)
Here is our Little Rock Star singing her part Sunday morning! GO EDEN AUTRY!








To see more pictures from Father's Day Sunday go to my Facebook page.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Birthday Party, Sleepover and Piano Recital

The Shoemake family is so full of life, I can hardly keep up with everything these days!

Last Saturday night we went to Modesto to celebrate a very sweet little girl's birthday, Zoe Warren. Eden had a blast seeing all her little friends and running around Chuck E Cheese playing games. Huntley had a ton of fun too. A huge thank you to Daniel Warren for taking Huntley and playing games with him. He is still talking about shooting the bear! Daniel took Scott's place since he was being a RAD photographer at a wedding. I got to see a lot of friends that I love and that I'm not able to see that often. It truly is nice to have friends that you can just pick up right where you left off. Thanks for inviting us Zoe and Happy 7th Birthday! xoxo

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Jocelyn Powell, Zoe Warren and Eden.

After the party we went to my sister Crystal's house for a sleepover. Here is Huntley and Ashlyn sleeping in the same bed. This was not a good idea because they woke each other up way to early!! EPIC FAIL as Scott would say!



After staying up too late talking, Crystal putting me to work on crafts and kids waking up way too early, we loaded everyone up and headed to Revival Center. This just wasn't a normal Sunday because my little, wide mouth, smiley niece Averie Layne was being dedicated to God! There is nothing more precious than that. I'm proud of my little sister and my brother-in-law for staying strong in the truth and sticking up for what they believe in! We don't know what the future holds for little Averie Layne but God does and I believe that's great and mighty things! Scott was super bummed that he had a wedding that day and wasn't able to take pictures so you'll have to settle for 2nd best! :)

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This week has been kinda of rough since Scott has been in Philadelphia for four days for a wedding. We have had lots of crying from Eden and Huntley because they want their Daddy! So we are missing Daddy like crazy and need him back soon! You never really realize how much someone does until they are gone. So since his been gone, I have realized that he does help out a lot and I can't do it without him for very long!

Eden was super bummed that her Daddy wasn't going to be here for her piano recital that took place tonight in Lodi. She has worked really hard and practiced a lot and she did AWESOME! I am so very proud of her and I know her Daddy is too! Thanks to all the family that came to hear her play, it just made it much more special with you there.


Here she is waiting for her turn.
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She said she was so happy that she didn't mess up!
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Here they are with their cousins.
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Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy each and everyday with the ones you love!
We LOVE our Family!!