Happy Birthday Katie!

Katie and I have known each other for over fourteen years. (Man that makes me feel old!) Katie is an only child so when she became pregnant with her first child I instantly became and took on the role of Auntie Shannon. I am a big part in her kiddos life and knew that there were no ifs, ands, or buts I had to make it down for Sissy's birthday.We have this great tradition of going to the Desert Star Play House. So I made plans to spend the day with Katie.
 Charlotte's birthday is six days after Katie's so we took the kids to the park and I took some pics of baby Bee while Bug, Bean and H played. I love spending time with these kiddos!

From back to front...
Hermione, Aiden, Abby, and Charlie

How could you not love those sweet faces? We didn't stay to long because it started to sprinkle and it was a bit chilly! We went back to the house and warmed up before taking the kiddos to the sitter so we could go to the show. Abby was so sure she was going with mommy and Auntie that she broke down as we left. It was heartbreaking to see her crying.
 The show was pretty packed and we ended up sharing a table with two other people. We had a great time though! We picked the kids up afterwords and took them to Nana's house to spend the night so I could take Sissy and have grownup time! We went to dinner, watched a movie at the house and just talked. It was great. I'm looking forward to spending more time with Katie and the kiddos when I move back to Salt Lake.

Scheels

Abe was at the entrance to the store.
Fun fact Abe always kept paper and a quill in his
hat so he could write his thoughts. 

 I came to SLC this weekend for Sissy's Birthday. Her birthday was Saturday the 13 so I spent Friday afternoon and evening with my family. Davy was going to take Becca to Scheels and she insisted I tag along. (I love my brother's sweet fiance) So we hopped in Sosuke,(the name of Davy's car) and headed out on our adventure.

They had lots of fun things to look at with numerous photo ops throughout the store! Including an indoor ferris wheel. As you can see we just had a blast!

I  found Waldo!

I found Weber State's mascot! Waldo the Wildcat, I now can mark that off my bucket list.

ah give me some loves...

the love birds...

And we got a genuine bear hug! All in all it was an exciting night.

Week Thirteen

Its getting down to the last few things before graduation! I turned in my last journal for my English class as well as composition for Spanish. I attended the English department luncheon celebrating all the graduates as well as scholarship recipients. Each week closer to graduation makes me more and more excited. I've got a lot of change ahead of me.
  The weather here has been beautiful making me excited for graduation. I've had snow during spring finals. Better not happen this year. Campus has been so beautiful with the trees blooming along with flowers. I want it to get warm and stay warm so Paigy and I can go on the trail by the hospital before we graduate.

Conference Weekend!!!

The picture I used for my announcement. 

Because I had an open mic for National Literary Conference I couldn't come down to Salt Lake Friday afternoon after classes. My roomies had both gone home for the weekend so when I came home after the open mic I locked myself in my room for the night and watched some Vampire Dairies. I figured that I'd wake up by nine giving me plenty of time to make pancakes for myself and watch the first session via my laptop. (Ah modern technology) I woke up at a quarter after ten! (most of you that know me know I usually don't sleep after nine nine-thirty) Heidi was going to pick me up around 12:30 and I had a few last minute things to do before then. (thankfully I can watch the previous sessions online)
We did our errands and made it back to Mom and Dad's in the evening. We watched Lincoln with Davy and Becca and then headed to bed. We have a tradition of a hot breakfast on Sunday morning, so Heidi and I got up and helped mom make pancakes and turkey bacon! I watched the first session with my parents and Hoho. We had a lovely lunch between with Sariah, Cara, Brent, Camden, and Nathan. Grandma came for the second half then when it was all over Heidi and I hopped in her car and left.
It was a short weekend but it was nice to spend time with the family.

Week Twelve

Well it has been a hectic week with loads going on. We worked on our group assignment in photo. (that was a lot of work) Paigy and I were able to attend the final basketball game. Which was pretty epic. the other team scored a second before the game ended making them win by two points.
  I can't believe I'm a mire three weeks from earning my bachelors! I can't believe how fast the last three years have gone at Weber.My final portfolio is in and I'm scheduled to do my reading at the gala for metaphor on the 15. I'm ending my senior year with three published pieces. Epiphany had its release party this week and I was able to see my poem and non-fiction piece in the book. I'm excited to get extra copies for my family. tomorrow Heidi is coming to pick me up for conference weekend. I'm going to pick up my announcements and start bringing stuff back to my parents house. going to be moving back to Salt Lake after graduation. 

Epiphany

Well Epiphany, which is the non-traditional student literary journal had its release party! Since I have two pieces published in this year's copy I went to the party to pick up my copy of the book. I have a poetry piece and non-fiction. Here is my poem.

Pretty Bows

The drawer ironically was over the hamper closet.

It held all the bows and barrettes a little girl could imagine. My

mother always made sure my hair was done. Little homemade

flower barrettes pulled back my wavy hair. Too bad the confidence in

the beautiful bows couldn’t stream down into my toes. The little girl on

the outside looked so put together, appearance meant everything. But,

inside was a wiry, anxious, lonely little girl.  Fidgety and wispy, I wished the

time and love put into the bows were put into the one wearing them. As

I grew the drawer stayed. The bows all intact, in the drawer above the

hamper, in the linin closet.

-Shannon Beverley

If you would like to read my non-fiction piece feel free to email me or respond below with your email and I'll send it to  you! 

Easter Weekend

I had such a nice Easter weekend. It started Friday afternoon when Phil, David, Becca and I went to dinner at Rambi's then went to the Venue to see Lindsey Sterling in concert. (If you've never heard her stuff I suggest you YouTube it) It was an amazing concert and I'm thankful for my brother who got me the ticket and dinner as a graduation gift!
 After we got home Heidi arrived and we chatted and went to bed. We had loads to do Saturday before Young Women's Conference. (My momma is the YW Pres and had some extra tickets.) So Heidi and I got my graduation announcements made and picked up from Walmart as well as our other stuff done. We came home and got all ready and left early so we could eat dinner before attending the meeting. There is something truly amazing about hearing the talks in person. The spirit hits you so hard.
  That night after everyone got home we dyed eggs. Mom made all the eggs with info about Davy and Becca's wedding. She is so excited for his wedding August fourth! After church on Sunday Heidi and I filled and hid eggs. ( we've had a tradition for the last 4 or so years of an egg hunt for we adults.) Everyone had a small Easter surprise on their dinner plate. Grandma just loved her wind up chick! I loved my weekend with my family. I can't believe I'll be back in Salt Lake in just four weeks.