My Angel & Me - More Family Photos

Sneak Peek from Our Shoot!

Here's a quick peek at our Mother/daughter shoot with Josh Wees tonight at the American Fork Amphitheater. Ivy was such a doll! I can't wait to see the rest so I can share them with all of you!

Missing My Family

Every time Shaun has asked me what's wrong, I've almost felt obligated to make something up because in all honesty, I really haven't known the reason why I've been so miserable up until this point. I've finally figured it out... I miss my family. I miss my Dad, I miss my siblings, but most of all I miss my Mum.

Things have been so rough for all of us these past few weeks & with my family living an hour away, I realize that I'm not going to be able to see them every day... But I haven't really seen them at all in weeks & it's making everything so much harder to deal with. I'm not alone. I know that much. I've had Shaun & Grandma taking good care of me. However, emotionally? My family was keeping me grounded, & it's so hard to know in  which direction I'm going without somebody directing me. I realize that I'm a big girl & I'm about to be a Mother, so I really do need to stand on my own two feet, but having my Mum & Dad there for me when I fall - or even when I stumble is really important to me. ESPECIALLY with Ivy being born anytime now. Just a much as she needs her Mother, I need mine. Just in an entirely different aspect.

I can't say enough how much I am looking forward to spending Christmas with my family. Yes, I'll be spending some of it with Shaun's family too, but right now in the midst of all this chaos, I need my parents & my siblings this Holiday season. I don't want to disappoint my sisters anymore & I don't want to disappoint myself. I've been too distant for too long. It's time to step up to the plate & be the sister & daughter that my family deserves. And yes, I'm still going to slip up & make a few mistakes, but I'm not going to push them away anymore. They mean far too much to me, & I just have to say that I am so so exited to give them their gifts & celebrate Christmas with them & with my daughter. She is the best gift of all, & I can't wait to meet her!

R.I.P. Nanny

Castle Park

Me, my Mum & my sister Hannah at Castle Park in Bristol. I have to say, thats a pretty good looking coat considring I was so young!

My Nana & Granddad

The Good Old Days

I Don't Want to be Your Whole World...

Sometimes I wonder if things really are going to change. The weather here never seems to change, & the people that shouldn't change do, but the ones that need to never do. It seems a little ridiculous to hope for something so unlikely, it almost hurts to think about. I've been standing still for so long... just waiting to see if anything would happen. The only leap of faith I've taken in a long time was letting Shaun back in. That was one of the hardest things I ever had to do, & I pray every day that I made the right decision.

I wish I had a map telling my head where my heart should go. I'm not sure what I'm doing anymore... but my life has gone far beyond complicated at this point. I just want to know that I still have an ounce of sanity somewhere in my head before I completely lose it.

Having my best friend in my life again has made me so happy, but at the same time seeing him hurting has made me so miserable. Life is never kind to those who cheat death, & we all have cheated it at one time or another. Our family even more so. Shaun doesn't deserve to go through this anymore. He shouldn't have had to go through it from the very beginning. All I want is for him to have Jax back in his arms so he can be happy again. Even though I know I can't come first anymore, their happiness still comes first in my book. That's all I've ever wanted... but it doesn't mean that I want to lose him. I still want to be a part of his life. I don't want to be his whole world. I just want to be one of his favorite parts.

Hakuna Matata

I wish I could get him off of my mind long enough to focus on getting my life in order. I've rescheduled tutoring sessions, counseling sessions, & put off all of my priorities at home just to spend a little more time with him... & it's starting to catch up with me. I have piles & piles of laundry, my bedroom looks like it was hit by a tornado, & I'm not sure where anything other than my teddy bear & my laptop is. I've been wearing the same clothes for days on end, & I haven't had the time or motivation to shower or organize my closet. I'm starting to feel incredibly overwhelmed & with all the emotions & stress on top of everything, I'm going off the deep end.  

On top of all of that... my ex is out of jail. I thought he was gone for good, or at least long enough for me to disappear. Unfortunately, he's back & determined to have me in his life, even if it means fucking up every single relationship I have, with my family, my friends, & Shaun... if he tries to ruin things between us in any way, I'll become his worst fucking nightmare. I don't care about the consequences. I'm fighting too hard to lose him again. 

I'm tired of the drama, I'm tired of the bullshit. I'm tired of the pain & I'm tired of losing the people I care about the most. It's time to pull my life together. I can't afford to absorb any negative energy. Until I am emotionally & mentally stable enough that I actually trust myself to be happy without relying on everyone else, I don't want anyone other than my family in my life. Momma Bear, Scottie, Dano, Dumbass, Shorty & Shaun. That's all I need, & all I could possibly want.

I'm so incredibly lucky to have such a great support system. I don't think I would have made it this far & become this strong without them having my back. I hope that one day I can do the same for them. Until then, I'm just grateful that I'm not alone in all of this anymore. I love my family with all my heart, & I look forward to every new adventure that will come our way.

Happy Birthday Baby!

I have to admit, I've never really looked forward to my birthday before, let alone someone else's. Quite honestly, I'm really excited for Shaun, because I know this day means a great deal to him. On the ninth he'll have his son, & I know that means more to him than any birthday cake or any amount of money or gifts he could possibly receive. 

I'm so glad that Jax has such a loving Father. Shaun's fought so hard for him, & I know he won't stop fighting to make sure his son is safe & happy & in his arms again where he belongs. Jax deserves nothing but the best, & Shaun is the greatest example of what a real Father should be. He'd give Jax the world, & I have nothing but respect for him as a parent. I wish my family could see how Shaun treats his baby boy, & maybe they could learn a thing or two. I wish my baby brother  was lucky enough to have parents as dedicated as Shaun. But I'm so so lucky to have Shaun in my life, & Jax is lucky to have such an incredible Daddy watching over him. I hope that if I ever have children someday, that the Father is as dedicated & as loving as Shaun.

I can't imagine Shaun being any happier than having his baby in his arms on his birthday. I hope that everything goes well & that he has an incredible day. After everything he's been through, I just want him to have one day where he can be honestly, truly happy. I can't imagine anyone making him happier. I love him more than I can ever say, & I will do anything to help ensure that Jax stays where he belongs. That's what family is for.

I hope that you have a perfect day baby, & I can't wait to see the smile that Jax will leave on your face. I know it's a little soon, but Happy Birthday :)

I Think You Made Me Crazy

 I can't think straight anymore. My emotions are all over the place & not even words could describe what I'm feeling right now. I don't know what I want... well, in a sense. I know that I want him, but in some ways I already have him. I don't think either of us are ready to be together, but having him as a friend & a lover is enough for the meantime.

I know that I'm taking a huge risk. That kid is probably the most unpredictable person I've ever met, & although I can rely on that, sometimes it scares me. I don't think I could handle losing him again. He's been the most consistent thing in my life, & he's not just my best friend... he's family. Him, Dan, Scottie. They're more family than my parents & sisters have ever been, & I'm ever so grateful for that. I know that even after all the bullshit we put each other through, we'll always have each other's backs in the end. You don't cross family. Simple as that.

We've been through a lot together. I know that there will be a lot more experiences coming, & that when it's all over we'll have the best memories to look back on. California was incredible, & next time will be even better. I know that I can rely on my brothers & my blue eyed devil to create an unforgettable chapter in my life, & although everything is written in ink... there are no mistakes. Just lessons learned.

I know that once Shaun has Jax again, everything will be perfect. He'll have his son, & our family will be the way it should have been in the beginning. Until then, I know that Shaun won't stop fighting to make things right. None of us will. You don't cross my family, & you definitely don't cross Shaun. We might be crazy, but we're closer to the truth than most could ever hope to be. Sanity is just a sick stereotype that society tries to place us in because they couldn't even begin to understand the twisted reality they've been trapped inside. We were the lone wanderers. Now we've formed an army that will devastate the very foundation of this disgusting society, & we won't break. We're strong. We're family.