I am now entering my fourth semester in the RN program at Merced College....it has been a long road...one I sometimes thought I would never see the end of...yet here I am. I have learned so much, not only as a nurse, but as a person. This experience has made me a better person, and a better Mom. I am amazed each day at the intense support I feel from my kids. They have been there with me thru it all and I am so grateful to have them in my life. Jessica and Jake are my greatest champions, and I would have not made it without them. I think that I have shown them that you can accomplish anything, and this experience has made them stronger people. I am so excited to become a nurse this summer, and feel that it is one of the most amazing jobs one can have...aside from being a MOM of corse!!!

Summer Days......

This so far has been a great summer. I am off of school for a few months, and though strangely enough I MISS school, I have been enjoying the time spent with my kids. I took Jake ans Jess to my friends beach house for a some quality time with just the three of us and we had a great time. They are truely excited to have Mommy done with school in a year, and Jessi talks non stop about our trip to Hawaii we will be taking once I am a nurse! I am very blessed to have such a great life, and am grateful for my kids and for my family! Hope this finds all of you well and blessed in your lives!

Here are the kids and I on my 35th birthday..wow am I really that old??? The kids and I have been enjoying our summer. It has been busy, getting ready for RN school, lots to do! We are getting ready for a camping trip in August , that should be fun, then it is back to school! Hope all is well with everyone, and that you have all been enjoying your summer! Take care ...Shawna and the kiddos

Well it is that time of year again..T-Ball season. Jake is on the Giants again, Yahooooo!! He is so darn cute out on the field...VERY serious about the game. I love to watch his games, he really makes me proud. Kids are so wonderful, just little small things they do can make your day!! I asked Jake what his favorite thing about T-ball was, and he said the snack..well if you k now my Jake that is NOT a surprise!! Way to go Boy!! Love you lots..Mommy

Hey all....Well GREAT NEWS....I will be starting RN school in August!!! Yahoo!!!! I am so excited, finally light at the end of my tunnel! Thanks to all for the prayers of support, They worked...2009 here we come!!! Luv Shawna

Wow...How TEN Years do fly by!!

You know I can not remember any longer when I wasn't "Jessica's Mommy"...and I love that!! My girl turned TEN this last January, and as a Mom, that was a milestone for me. I can not believe that ten long years ago I held that precious girl for the first time, and thought to myself....wow she is amazing. Jessica is such a special spirit, she has a really gentle soul, and an amazing love to give. This party was a special one because it was the first time she actually wanted to invite friends from school, as well as it being a little more "teenish"..the kids had to play more "grown up" games like dance contests and things. Mom actually suggested pin the tail on the donkey...I know I know what WAS I thinking?? It was an experience that is for sure. But I would not trade any moment spent with Jessi for anything, even in those moments when I think I am at my wits end..I try to remember how fast this time will go. I am currently working part time at the grammar school while I am finishing this night class, and I am constantly called "Jessica's Mommy" or "Jacob's Mommy"..and an adult said to me "that drives me crazy..doesn't it you too?" I just smiled and thought to myself, never in a million years will I get tired of being called their Mom...it is the BEST title I will ever have. So here is to the first ten years of being a Mom...not the easiest road I have traveled, but definitely the most rewarding...and to my girl, one of the most precious people I will ever know...

Our Big Snow Trip....

The kids and I went with Keith (my boyfriend) and his boys ( Rex and Jake), for our first big "family" vacation to Pollock Pines this Jan. We had a really great time and it was a good example of how our families can blend. We went sledding at the snow park on the summit, the kids had a total blast, and though as parents of FOUR it was a lot of work, Keith and I worked great together as a team!! There was no actual snow at our cabin when we got there on Tuesday, but on Thursday a big storm blew in while we were out on the road, and we not only got to play in brand new powder snow, but when we got back to the cabin, it was all white!! So neat. It was very special time, and we all have a ton of new memories to cherish. We are looking forward to all the great times in store this new year, and hope all of you had a great holiday season!! Love you Guys...the Wilsons