It's Been a Long Time...

I accidently came across my old blog.... thought about taking it down because I am sure no one really reads it. But.... I read it. And I realized it's the easiest way for me to have a "diary" and maybe I'll get better at keeping one than I have in the past.

So much has changed that it's almost like it's a whole different "me" in some ways. Yes, I am still Shannon Locknane, but I am no longer married. I am single. Well, not single, because I am in a relationship with my high school sweetheart.

I no longer live in Montana. I live in Mississippi. I am no longer a stay-at-home-mom. I work part time at The Children's Place and am trying to get my financial aid set up for school.

What's still me? Well, I am first and foremost still a Christian, although my walk has suffered greatly over the last two years. I am thankful that God is a forgiving God, and that He is long-suffering and ultimately patient. As I walk back with Him, it's good to know and feel that.

I am still a mom to the babies I prayed for my whole life. And now... I have three more thrown in. I always wanted a large family, so this was one way to go about it.

I've always wanted to live on a cul-de-sac and I do now. It's a cute little street with some nice neighbors.

This weekend we painted the kitchen. It looks great and we had a lot of fun doing it. It's not a color I would have ever chosen but it's growing on me. To quote Lexi: it's more cheerful. And that is how my new life feels... more cheerful.

Today was a GREAT day.....

Ok, so first off.... the weather is finally cooperating for the most part! YAY Gallatin Valley! It's warm enough to actually wear shorts, go bike riding, go to the beach, etc. Awesome! It can't get much better than this.... and the last two nights we've had thunderstorms so we have had rain.....

Today, we registered Lexi with the Belgrade Intermediate School. The principal saw Lexi's Iowa Basic Test scores and her schoolwork/tests from the 4th grade this past year and is going to put her into 5th grade. She even let Lexi go into her best friend/cousin Saylor's class. So that was a huge plus and Lexi is beyond excited! Her new teacher is Mrs. Stavnitski.

I've had a pretty long list of "to do"s to get ready for our long summer vacation and think I've gotten almost all of it done. A few loose ends, but otherwise... ready.

I go back to work this Thursday and Friday night at the theater... It's only been a month but it feels so much longer than that!

We found out today that my niece, Katrina, will be coming back up with my parents on Sunday and she'll get to stay with us until we go to Colorado....

I've got to finish working on our family book for Mariah and Ang, so I better get this closed...

I probably won't be on here again until after the Fourth, so Happy Independance Day!