Baby Shaw is a ...........

two legged

two armed

ten fingers

ten toes (we hope)

perfect

little

precious

blessing

GIRL!

There's a Bun in the Oven

Boy or Girl???

We are excited to announce a new edition to the Shaw family. Ian and I are expecting our first child in January. We find out the gender of our precious one in a week and we would love to see what you think we are having. We created a poll to the right to vote on a boy or girl! Have Fun!!

Sticky Situation

Have you ever wondered how honey is extracted? Ian and I were able to help our beekeeper mom with her honey extraction! The picture to the left is Ian holding a frame where the bees build the honeycomb.

This is a picture of the frames inside a super where honey is stored in the hive.

Using a capping knife the honeycomb is opened up and ready to be extracted.

Each frame is placed inside this extractor.

The extractor is spun until all honey is flung out of each frame.

There is all the honey!!

Yummy!! We extracted about 5 gallons of mesquite and primrose honey.

Killer Bee Honey

Kyle, TX

Being 31

being thirty

becoming thirty-one

acceptance is key

patience with myself can be difficult

dark chocolate gelato is amazing

running with blisters on your feet is no fun

teaching at a title I school is my passion

i have many faults, one is over-committing

forgive

i am obsessed with sweeping

a long bike ride is always better with good company

a spoon full honey is essential after a 16 mile run

i can live without television

bubbabutters snuggle bug

i love swimming, but deathly afraid of rapids

he was worth the wait

"me" time is important

theres nothing like a good glass of wine

long distance relationships can work

i want everyone to feel included

need 8 hours of sleep

loves to listen

coffee with agave nectar in the morning is a must

re-kindled friendships from high school are the best

blogging is my new thing

goodbyes suck, so i avoid them

can't stand people who make others feel guilty

relationships go through seasons.....and sometimes a big drought

stop and smell the rose bushes, they smell fabulous

cherish time with family

i'm in it for the long run...maybe barefoot

orderup has the best chocolate chip cookies, i dare you to try them

life doesn't end at 31

Sand Fest 2011

We had never been to a sand festival before...and boy was it something! What amazing talent with using just sand, water and some glue to prevent erosion overnight. Check out some of the amazing pictures of the actual artists at work. If you haven't attended a sand festival, we highly recommend adding it to your bucket list:)

xoxo,

Shaws

No Place Like Here: Marfa, Texas :: Etsy Blog

No Place Like Here: Marfa, Texas :: Etsy Blog

New York...New York!!!

I am a Project Runway Fanatic! Ian graciously went with me to Mood Fabrics and Bryant Park! LOVED both!! I looked intently for Tim Gunn and Swatch...didn't see them, but saw lots of fabric.

We went to Cafe Lalo after The New York Philharmonic Performance. One thing we loved about New York was how everything stays open late. We arrived at Cafe Lalo about 10:30pm and it was packed. We didn't leave until midnight or so and the place was still packed!! People drinking coffee and eating fabulous pastries and indulging in grand conversation.

The Shake Shack....amazing food!! Made fresh daily and made to order. Check out their website...pretty amazing stuff! http://www.shakeshack.com/

Dewey at the Statue of Liberty!

Opera House

Hotel Belleclaire

Here we are..... New York's upper west side at the hotel Belleclaire. Ian and I were spoiled completely! We indulged in mouth-watering food, unbelievable talent, and late night conversation. The highlight of our trip was going to the new musical, The Book of Mormon. Tastefully presented comedy, The Book of Mormon blew us away with unbelievable talent. Well done Trey Parker and Matt Stone.