My Little Buddy

My nephew Damian is 2 months "old" today! He is getting to be even more handsome of a little (or not-so-little) fella! Unfortunately this past week he had a high fever with some coughing and sneezing but I think his health is returning to normal. Every time I see him he is bigger and bigger! I know no matter how much we wish these precious babies wouldn't grow up so fast, they always do. So I best make the most of each moment and not take them for granted. Little Damian, I am so thankful for you. And as your soon-to-be godmother, you better believe I will take the role seriously. I'm not just going to have the title--I WILL pray for you everyday, I WILL do all that I can do to make sure you grow up knowing Jesus. And I WILL try my hardest to set an example for you. I love you buddy!


Adelyn came to visit last weekend and met her newest cousin for the 1st time--what a sweetheart she is!!


cousins Alyse & Damian who were born only 9 days apart! Would you guess that by the size difference?? =)

Once Upon an April Snow Day...

...there was a woman named Amber who thought she'd be considerate enough to take pictures of the blizzard to show family and friends far away the joy of living in northern Minnesota. Work was cancelled for the 2nd time this week. (although I can't complain about only working 3 days!...i know, i am a lazy bum)

APRIL 11, 2008



Onto happier thoughts!...
Here are a few recent pictures of my nephew. He is sure getting big. He is 1 1/2 months and already 12 pounds! He has the cutest puffy cheeks. :) My family got to babysit him last night while his mom and dad had a fun evening out. He is such a good little boy!!!

tryin on the new hat grandpa and grandma bought

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Your first birthday in heaven...i hope you and the angels are celebrating the BIG 88! What better place is there to celebrate it?!? Miss you...

Snow Day

Spring has arrived! Oh wait...it did for only a couple days but now we have gone back to winter this April 7, 2008 day....the snow decided to bless us with it's presence (hopefully only) one last time this "winter." I thought that it was kind of crazy that I used the snow blower for my first time on APRIL 6, 2008. I went to a women's conference--Bridging the Gap--Friday and Saturday in Spring Lake Park. On the way home, I along with the other ladies, were commenting on how great it was that there was barely any snow on the ground! We spoke too soon. Only about an hour after we arrived home on Saturday night the snow started falling. Little did I know that it would continue all the way until this morning. I think we snow blowed the driveway 2 or 3 times yesterday and shoveled a couple times as well. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to update Shainerz Blog as I am sipping my coffee and sitting here since work has been postponed until 12:30!! So maybe snow is a good thing.

The morning of Sunday APRIIL 6th


This morning...


It literally snowed ALL day yesterday. But we managed to get to church yesterday and also had a special evening service. The roads were so bad that a kind gentleman followed me home to make sure my low-riding car wouldn't get stuck!
This weekend has been full of inspirational speakers for me.

Friday morning I was one of the 12 ladies from Hibbing that rode in the van to the Bridging the Gap women's conference. Lisa Bevere was our speaker for the weekend. She is an AMAZING woman of God. She has a great testimony but doesn't let it hold her down. She is one who walks with confidence in God's truth. She was extremely encouraging and I felt like a burden that was on me for some time was lifted after Friday night's service. We declared VICTORY over our lives and God did some amazing, AMAZING, things. I am so thankful I was able to go! It was great getting to spend time with my friends who I don't get to see as often, too. God is wonderful.

I think it's safe to say that we will be best friends forever... love u girls


We all are wearing a charm bracelet from the conference.
Heart-You are a guardian of the heart
Sword-Wield God's Word to elevate life
Boxing Glove-Strike when the enemy draws near!


Lisa Bevere huddled by some of the ladies at the convention...God thank you for sending her to inspire and influence us this weekend.


And that is it from this end...I am debating on whether or not i get a few more hours of sleep before going to work or if I should make myself useful and do something. =)

Enjoy some pictures from the past few weekends...


I was fortunate enough to head to the cities for Easter to spend time with my wonderful relatives and to meet my new beautiful baby cousin, Alyse Abigail!



Cousin cuddling time...


Adelyn is growing up quickly. So much that she is ready to hit the road at age 1 1/2!


The expression on Adelyn's face may not show it, but she really is happy to be a big sister!=)


My amazing aunt and cousins who I love dearly. They are my second family. I practically lived with them when I was growing up. My aunt is my hero for being consistent in bringing me to church and never giving up. My cousins are practically my sisters. They encourage me, give me advice continuously, and are there for me whenever I need them. These ladies in the picture are BLESSINGS to me!!! I cherish every moment I get with them.


The Williamson daughters along with two of their friends and youth leaders came to visit last weekend!! It was such a fun time showing Rachel and Kendra the historic town of Hibbing and it is always wonderful spending time with the Williamson's who mean so much to me!