CARTER'S P0EM T0 TYLER!!!

It's amazing how something so little can make you fall so deep in love,

God's little miracle, sent from above.

A guaranteed smile that makes the butterflies dance,

You never want to look away, not even a glance.

You hold that tiny blessing, and can't do anything but grin,
You wondered for 9 months if he was going to have your eyes, your smile, you chin.

He is the best thing that has ever happened to you, the love of your life,
He's an angel in disguise, watching over you & your wife.

He's the wind in your hair, the taste of fresh air,

He's the sparkle in your eye, he's the happy spirit that will never die.

He's precious like his daddy, with that gleam in his eyes,
But we knew he'd be precious, that was no surprise.

A 5 month old can teach you so much,
All it takes is falluing in love after that first touch.

He's the most beautiful thing our eyes ever saw,
We love you always and forever, Carter Greyson Shaw.

:)
-Kim Shaw

Something Missing- A Bittersweet Christmas

First of all, people need to quit saying that I shouldn't miss Carter.  Yeah, he wasn't my son, but it still affects me.  I am married to his father.  And not the father that the Russellville Courier referred to in yesterday's paper.  Tyler is his father, not Jon.  I've been there through all of this.  Supported him to the best of my ability.  This Christmas is going to be hard.  This would've been his first Christmas.  It's killing Tyler.  He can't even buy him presents for his first.  He is still part of our family.  This just sucks really bad.  Being robbed of the joy of all the years to come.  All the Christmases, Birthdays, etc.  My anger is back obviously.  Last Christmas was hard enough going with Tyler to his mom's gravesite.  Now we just have another visit.  It's so unfair.  Of course, int he middle of me being upset about him, it makes me miss my dad.  It's just unfair how much is missing from us.  It's our first Christmas as a married couple.  It's supposed to be happy, and it will be, but sad in so many ways too.  It'll be bittersweet, to say the least.  Your daddy and I love you babyboy.  Miss you.  Merry Christmas!!

Sister by Birth... Friend by Choice

I've always had a best friend. And since December 22, 1991, that best friend has been my sister. She has always loved me unconditionally. Never a question about whether she would be around to listen. Always there. Always a shoulder to cry on, for 19 years. Not many ppl are this close to their siblings. But i love hanging out with her. We can be our goofy selves without feeling stupid. Unless she's working, already out, or really sick, she's there. Its never "I don't really feel like it." Its a great feeling knowing that someone is always there. Thanks, Whitney. I love you so much, little sister.

The Season of Love

Just wanna start by saying that being married to your best friend is AWESOME!! We couldn't be happier!! Saturday was just an amazing day.  And getting to celebrate with our family and closest friends was great!! I enjoyed every bit of it, even on 3 hours of sleep.  It doesn't feel much different, I guess because we were always together.  But the stress is gone.  It was so much fun and the best day of my life!!!                                                                                                 

Now were just preparing for Christmas.  Discussed with mom last night, and we're having Christmas at our place this year.  I'm so excited.  We put up our tree last night and it is so cute!! Financially permitting, we're also having a Christmas party this year!! I've always wanted to have one.  And I think this year, we should!! It's just gonna be an awesome rest of the year, and I am so blessed to be able to spend it with such wonderful friends, family, and my amazing husband!!!