In honor of Shaylen's b-day (a few weeks ago now), I decided to devote a blog to my dear sister :)! Shay is one of my loo loo sisters that I mentioned earlier and I'm so thankful that I have gotten to know her better over the past few years.
About 6 months after Ben and I were married we moved to beautiful Colorado and closer to SHay and her adorable family. Since then SHay has been a big support to me while Ben has been gone. I can visit her home any time and feel welcome there.
Shay is one of the best moms around. She knows what her girls need and helps them accomplish their goals. She can take $50 and turn it into a math birthday party you will never forget, decorated to the tee along with many fun math filled games (and making math fun is an accomplishment in itself). She has a good knack for making the best birthday cakes for her little ones, I wish I had a picture of one of her great creations. SHay takes an active role in the girls' schooling. She is constantly attending some event, volunteering in the classroom, or wrestling girls to get their homework done. Shay helps her girls to explore different activities like dance, soccer, karate, baseball, piano, writing, swimming, reading and the list goes on. You will never see the girls sitting in front of the screen all day and that's ok with her girls because they are having fun doing something else. With fun comes work as well, Shay always has some system to encourage her children to get work done too! Shay has a great love for the gospel and it is reflected in her parenting. When I visit, never fail, I see her family gathered together for prayer, scripture study, Sunday sharing time, Family Home Evening, or family council.
Shay enjoys a few things for herself too. Shay loves baseball. Whether she is watching the Rockies, supporting her brother, teaching her girls, or rocking 2nd base, you can see that she loves it. I don't know if Shay enjoys sewing or not. I've never heard her complain about it and she does a dang good job, so I'm going to say she loves sewing too :)! Shay is a great cook/baker. Shay can also arrange flowers beautifully, she was a great help at my wedding. Shay LOVES to write and she is pretty darn good! I have only been priviledged to read a few of her works and every time I am blown away with her creative thinking. I think it is Shay's dream to open a quaint little bookstore some day and sell some of her own work.
Shay is a hard worker and a little bit of a perfectionist. She loves to have things in order and is always abiding by the rules. She has worked hard to create a food storage for her family not only does she have that but it also looks nice and neat too :)! She is always prepared. Shay is a good student and is working hard to get her degree as well.
Because of her great job at keeping in order I have no doubt that she pleases the Lord through her obedience. She leads a righteous life and is an example to those who surround her.
I am so glad to have Shay as my sister and friend, I love you Shay :)!
