Share the memories!

Welcome to our website/blog! It's been fun and addicting putting this together, but I'm so glad you can share the memories of our growing family with us! I'm sure some of you are wondering where we are and what's new in our lives, so here's an update:

• Our Family: We moved from Ohio last October to Indiana with Cameron's job. It was a rough move for us, leaving good friends behind in Ohio, but we have grown to like it here. We are in a beautiful townhouse with a yard and garage which we enjoy having, and Hallie even has her own playroom! We will be here in Indiana until April of 2009, and then... who knows where!? Cameron's rotational program is finished next April, so we will move the last and final time with Avery Dennison or Cameron could go back to school for his master's degree... we'll go wherever the Lord needs us! We are also excited for our new arrival due June 3rd!
  
• Cameron: Cameron really enjoys his job here as the Master Production Scheduler at Avery's plant, and has developed quite the reputation of being "a prankster" at work. He and a co-worker (and good friend) are considered "trouble" whenever they are seen together. They have pulled quite a few pranks on people at work, luckily everyone they work with is easy going and enjoys them... including the plant's manager!! Cameron is in the Young Men's Presidency in our ward at church and he also started playing soccer this week with a team from work which he enjoys.
  
• Shannon: Shannon has grown quite a bit...literally... from being pregnant with our second child which is due on Grandma Drake's birthday June 3rd! We are getting anxious as it grows closer, and we also keep reminding each other that we only have five more weeks of sleeping through the night!? We did not find out the sex of the baby again... we chose to be surprised. But if you ask Hallie what we're having, she'll say a boy or a girl... it depends on the day that you ask her! Shannon has started another Family Home Evening file group in our ward and it seems to be a big hit with the moms. Shannon has also picked up scrapbooking again (it's probably the "nesting" instinct in her to get our albums up to date before the baby comes!) and enjoys that hobby while Hallie is recharging (sleeping). Shannon's calling is ward music director... simple and easy!
  
• Hallie: Hallie is blossoming and we've discovered that she is quite athletic. She turned 2 in January and loves to run, be outside, and throw balls and frisbees. So although she's a girl, she's become quite the tomboy when it comes to sports (which Cam is very proud of!). Hallie is talking more and more every day, saying three word sentences now. She talks Mommy's ear off during the day, and when Daddy comes home, she is still daddy's little girl. She gets so excited to see him home that she literally squeals in delight!
  

We will try our best to keep this updated with new pictures and updates of our little family. Also, when the baby is born, we will post pictures on here for you all to see so be sure to add our website to your favorites and feel free to post comments too. We'd love to hear from you!