Bringing the Princess to Her Castle for the 1st Time!

[Disneyfan71]

If you want to mention her, go ahead I can tell you're very proud of her

 

[shelbys mommy]

We have to go back to 2006, my mom, my best friend was dying with Leukemia. My heart was breaking. I had already lost my dad to suicide in 2000 when my 1st son was 2 months old. My dad & I was not that close. He was a drug addict & alcoholic. My mom was the one who raised me & to be honest I can not sing her praises enough. She was just my entire world. When my mom was dying I told her "I know why you are leaving me, you are leaving me to take care of Shelby." (I have had that name picked out for my daughter since I was 12, thanks to Steel Magnolias.) She smiled, nodded & said yes. I told her not to send her yet, I was not ready for her, but tell her how much I love her. A few hours later, holding my mom's hand, her looking directly at me, my mom took her last breath. It was one of the most precious moments in my life. I miss her like crazy. Fast forward to 2007, DH & I had a 6 month separation due to my infidelity, which has NEVER happened, nor will it happen again. WE made this work when all odds were against us, including family. I was content to have our 2 boys, who were my entire life at the time. He wanted to have another baby, I said no. Not long after all of my friends are either pregnant or having babies & baby fever hit me. Aug 12, 2008 I found out I was pregnant. I knew immediately it was my Shelby. Now my mom's birthday is Nov 16th & mine is Nov 19th. The ultrasound to find out the sex of the baby was Nov 20th. This is the pic I get....

It's my girl! I screamed, looked at DH & said "She did it, Mama did it." The dr looking confused said, "Your mom had nothing to do with this." I told her that she didn't understand & told her the story. My mom was a devout Christian & my due date was April 23, 2009. The morning of April 12, 2009 at 3:30 am, Easter Sunday, my water broke. At 8:50 am, we finally met our Princess:

My mom's first and middle name was Lisa Ann. Shelby's name is Shelby Lisa-Ann. My mom is her angel. I love my boys, but that little girl is my life. Growing up I never dreamed I would have boys. There was no disappointment that I had boys ever, but just always wanted my girl. I have her. As far as princess, her crib bedding should say it all...

Here is a comparison of me & my mom & Shelby & me.
Me & my mommy at the top & me & Shelby at the bottom:

Hopefully you all will understand more after reading this why you will probably hear more about Shelby than Koby & Brady.

 

[disneylovin24]

What a great story!! I know how you feel about the whole wanting a girl thing. I already have the name picked out for when I will hopefully have a daughter (Ella yeah, it's getting popular but I still love it)

 

[Charlefours]

Hello!

I am new to your PTR and I just read it through. How precious are your children!! My DD's bows never stay in her hair--it is too fine. Some will stay but it took FOREVER it felt like before I could have a bow in her hair.

How great it is to celebrate ODS' birthday. And of course, your anniversary. HMMM...what could YDS celebrate--does he make good grades? Perhaps you can make a big deal with it being near the end of school (or I am assuming so since you are going in June).

LOVE the story of Shelby What a sad but beautiful story!!

 

[Disneyfan71]

Love that story and so glad that you shared it.

 

[shelbys mommy]

My 2010 Disney Vacation Planning DVD came in today!!!! I ripped it open & popped in the dvd. The minute I heard the music I broke out crying my eyes out & it stayed that way until the dvd was over. The part that made me cry the most? When Shelby looked up at the tv, saw Mickey, squealed & HUGE smile on her face. If I'm crying this much now, I hate to see when I get to Disney! Every picture will be of me crying or wiping away tears!

 

[BabyEeyore]

I need to order my 2010 CD. They always make me cry, too! When we went in October last year Ashlyn was being cranky while we were in line to see Mickey and Minnie. I was thinking great, she's going to be crying in the pictures. But we were almost there so we stuck with it. As soon as we were in the room with them and she saw Mickey, she lit up and started pointing and smiling and just "talking" up a storm (she was 13 months so she wasn't exactly talking ). So I was the one who was crying. It is the best experience!

 

[Disneyfan71]

I need to watch ours again...or just order a new one

 

[ladybugmom]

I just don't have the creativity on how to make them. A friend of mine said she would charge me $10 a clippie. I know I'm new to the girlie stuff, but I think that is a bit high, do you?

$10 for a clippie like the one in the picture?!?! What?! I would only charge $3 for a bow that size (3 inch)--like the one Claire is wearing in her pic!!!!! And I add grippers for free!

 

[ladybugmom]

What a beautiful story!! You have me crying like a baby!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!! I'm glad you got your girl and the bedding is TDF beautiful!!!

Yay for the DVD!!! I LOVE them--just wish they'd update them from year to year! Girl--I cried MANY times on our trip last May--just you wait!!

 

[shelbys mommy]

$10 for a clippie like the one in the picture?!?! What?! I would only charge $3 for a bow that size (3 inch)--like the one Claire is wearing in her pic!!!!! And I add grippers for free!

Yeah I thought that was a little much! I have checked out your site & I'm making a list of what I want to order & in what colors!

What a beautiful story!! You have me crying like a baby!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!! I'm glad you got your girl and the bedding is TDF beautiful!!!

Yay for the DVD!!! I LOVE them--just wish they'd update them from year to year! Girl--I cried MANY times on our trip last May--just you wait!!

Thanks, but I didn't mean to make you cry. Just a little background on why you'll hear about her more than the boys on this thread.

I LOVE the dvd too! Yeah I was disappointed that it was still the same as it has been for the past few years.

I can see myself crying like a baby the ENTIRE trip, my boys just look at me like I'm crazy haha.

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Awww...that story is so sweet and sad and beautiful all at the same time. Thanks for sharing it

And oh.my.goodness...I LOVE that bedding. Too too cute!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Just had to share this real quick....Shelby's 3rd tooth came in today! Top right. As soon as she cooperates, I'll have a pic of it.

 

[elizablake]

I'm enjoying your trip report so far. You have a beautiful family. We will be there a few weeks before you. Can't wait to read more.

 

[shelbys mommy]

Thank you all so much! I promise I will do better updating, but after the Saints win last night, I'm still trying to recoop hahaha

 

[Charlefours]

I am so excited the Saints won too. I graduated from Purdue and knew Drew Brees when he attended. I never really watch the Super Bowl but I may have to this year--Colts (I grew up in Indiana and my dad and sister's family are HUGE fans) and Saints--the two teams I would love to see there. Oh, who to root for...

 

[shelbys mommy]

Wow, what a week this has been! After the long awaited Saints vs Vikings game, I think my house is starting to look normal again. Let's just say, there were screams, cheers, tears & maybe a little too much alcohol to be had that night

Then Ben fell asleep on the recliner & somehow managed to fall out of the recliner don't ask how. So I jump up to check on him cause he head bounced off the floor. Well, I jump up, kick the coffee table & mangaed to either break or really jam my big toe. Yesterday I could not walk at all. I elevated it & kept ice on it & now I can walk again & bend it somewhat. Now I don't feel like I'm dying & in pain constantly.

Tomorrow is our 10 year wedding anniversary!!!! We have made it No one would have ever thought we would have made it this far. So tomorrow night all the kiddos have babysitters for the night & we are having a date night for the 1st time in forever!
So here we are 10 years ago saying "I do". We look like babies!

And here are 2 new pics of Shelby I took today. I love her smile. When she smiles at me, my heart just melts

 

[BabyEeyore]

Congrats on 10 years!!! That's wonderful! What cute pictures of your baby. How's the teething going? Ashlyn is getting two molars at the same time... let's just say she's not a happy camper right now!

 

[shelbys mommy]

Congrats on 10 years!!! That's wonderful! What cute pictures of your baby. How's the teething going? Ashlyn is getting two molars at the same time... let's just say she's not a happy camper right now!

Thank you! I'm super excited! The teething isn't bad at all. I can tell when the tooth is fixing to pop out. The day before she's total grouch & the next day she's happy. Other than that, it's going pretty good. I've only had to give her Teething Tablets a few times. We are waiting on tooth #4 any day now to come out, then she will have 2 on the top & 2 on the bottom.

 

[BabyEeyore]

Awww, they're so cute with just a few teeth. Ashlyn is all uneven. She has 4 on top (not including the molars that are just popping/getting ready to pop) and only two on bottom.