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John Shea Life

John Shea Turns Three!

It’s hard to imagine a little person more sweet, tender, open-hearted, affectionate or loving as John Shea. I have loved every single milestone and age of his – he is the most radiant and joyful soul we know and he only becomes more so each year. He LOVES having anyone and everyone over to the house so he’s going to be really excited tomorrow at his pool party with a few of his favorite little kids (and their families) in Zagreb!

Happy Third Birthday to our darling John Shea, who is never without bear hugs, kisses, huge smiles and a total excitement to see us, even if it’s only been moments since we were together. We all love you more than words could ever say!!

His look when we put him in our bed, snuggled under the covers and he saw Daddy walk in with his birthday-breakfast-in-bed tray. His favorite– chocolate chip waffles (our Saturday morning tradition!) with scrambled eggs.

Seeing the living room covered in balloons and his presents in the middle!

We brought his cake next door to our neighbors’ house so they could be part of his birthday!

Chasing Rex through the vineyard and he got to stay in his jammies all the way until bath time. He didn’t stop smiling or giggling all day!


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Comments

  1. Robyn says

    September 9, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    So sweet! Love John Sheas face with his birthday breakfast in bed! He is getting so big and grown up looking… what a beautiful boy! Happy Birthday John Shea XXXX Robyn ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Amanda Marshall says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:40 pm

      Thank you, Robyn!! And thank you for the sweet email!

  2. Nicholle Montalvo says

    September 9, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    This is just the sweetest. I can't believe he is THREE! How did that happen?? Our babies are growing up way too fast! I absolutely love the balloon tradition. I think we may need to follow your lead ๐Ÿ™‚ Also, can you please come decorate our house????? ๐Ÿ˜€ XO!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      They grow up soooo fast!! Yes, take the balloons! Get them out of my house already! ๐Ÿ˜‰ Just kidding. It's so much fun to watch them have a blast in them! Hope you're doing well my friend!!

  3. Tim and Lanna Britt says

    September 9, 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Awww sweet happy big boy! Love the balloon tradition too – and his big smile for breakfast in bed. And that cake was brilliant! Trucks + Construction vehicles + toddler boy = happiness!
    Can't wait to see you all!!!!! — lanneybear

    • Amanda Marshall says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      Haha I would like to thank Pinterest for that cake idea!! And little boys everywhere who love trucks ๐Ÿ™‚
      Cannot wait to see you soon!!!!!

    • Amanda Marshall says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Oh and how could I forget?! Cannonball!!

  4. Caravan Sonnet says

    September 10, 2016 at 11:10 am

    This is absolutely the sweetest! Absolute joy on his face!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Happy Birthday John Shea!! (How in the world is he THREE?? It feels like you were just sharing about him turning one! :)) Precious precious pictures!!
    Sending love friend,
    Rebecca ๐Ÿ™‚

    • Amanda Marshall says

      September 12, 2016 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you, Rebecca!! I feel like I was just pregnant with him! Time flies. I hope your treatments are going well and you're getting some relief. Much love.

  5. Kidz says

    September 10, 2016 at 5:03 pm

    haha nice blog, thanks for sharing

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  6. brittany says

    September 12, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    this just melts me!!!! happy birthday to that baby boy of yours!! he is so handsome and i know his smile just brings you all the joy imaginable. and what a perfect birthday!!! balloons and jammies are all i need for mine, personally!!!

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