college basketball playoffs

Hanging out with the family

Kendyl's annoucment

i am feeling fabulous.

like, for reals pretty dang good

{ considering i just had a human cut outof me & all.}

the c-section went awesome.

a tad nerve-racking

…and i still have {mild} pain.


i am looking forward to when i can exercise

i adore being a mom.

i get tears just thinking about them

they are my world.

i feel humbled to help them grow.

i feel undeserving & completely grateful at the same time.

i am so glad they chose me.

that being said: i’m still really new at the whole two-thing.

i’m looking forward to getting my groove back.

and heavenly father blessing me with more patience.

i feel a little overwhelmed….

in a good way, though.

i basically couldn’t survive life without such a supportive family.

like, couldn’t survive.

i have been born of goodly parents, that is for sure.

thank you.

my number one, Shawn = my strength.

i love him beyond measure.

he works so hard for us.

and yet: still has smiles, hugs, teasing, left for Tate and i when he gets home.

Kendyl's first bath

Ostrich Festival 09

We had a great time with Papa and Aunt Heather and Jake at the ostrich festival. Tates had a lot of fun on all the rides with Aunt Heather.

Jake's 1!!

Happy Birthday Jake! We love you

Thank You

Just a quick blog-note to say thank you so much for all the sweet comments/generous presents/adorable packages/well-wishes/yummy treats/kindness galore.


the past weeks i've been busy

welcoming our tiniest Kendyl into the world,

taking pain medication every four hours,

having gratitude beyond reason,

cuddling my 7 pounds of miracle every chance i get,

being thankful for such charitable family & friends,

and slowly learning how to be a mommy of two.

our newest addition just brings such joy to my days
& the wee hours of my nights.

thank you for celebrating with me.

Thanks especially to my sisters and parents and grandma gwynne for helping with Tate.

A day after golf

Shawn, Tate and Papa were able to go see Tiger Woods play in a tournament down in Tucson they were a little tired.

Tate's new golf clubs

Tate got his first pair of golf clubs from his Papa he loves playing with them and going to the driving range with his dad.

Train Park

Kendyl Elise Maxwell Is Here!!!

We are excited to announce the newest addition to the Maxwell home. Kendyl Elise Maxwell was born at 6:20a.m on February 20th 7lbs. 12oz. 20.3 She is a joy to have around and has already won the hearts of her parents.

Hospital Pictures