https://shannonleaders.com/about/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sl_about.jpgsummer vacation in front of the tvsummer vacation in front of the tvhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sl_main_header_1440x4601.jpgsl_main_header_1440x460https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lljpxsf3gbe-nick-turner.jpgPlaceholder Image2019-01-02T02:27:46+00:00weekly0.6https://shannonleaders.com/blog/2019-01-02T01:00:11+00:00weekly0.6https://shannonleaders.com/contact/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sl_contact.jpgtypewritercontact mehttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/portfolio-7.jpgPlaceholder Image2019-01-02T00:59:56+00:00weekly0.6https://shannonleaders.com/2013/01/18/127-days/2018-02-05T18:58:22+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/01/18/dedicated-to-mom/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mom_and_me_farm.jpgThanks for lifting me up mom. I love you!Thanks for lifting me up mom. I love you!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/me_playing_in_kitchen_300.jpgMe planning my next fish stick plot.Me planning my next fish stick plot.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mom_at_15_300.jpgMom at age 15.Mom at age 15.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mom_and_me_rockinghorse_300.jpgMy mom, the baby charmer, preparing to charm her own baby.My mom, the baby charmer, preparing to charm her own baby.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mom_frosting_cake_300.jpgMom's Been Baking Since Way BackMom's Been Baking Since Way Backhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mom_and_me_christmas_300.jpgMom And Me And Captain KangarooMom And Me And Captain Kangaroohttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/mom_high_school_graduation.jpgmom_high_school_graduationMom High School Graduation 19712018-02-05T18:57:56+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/01/18/preface/2018-02-05T18:57:28+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/01/21/mission-cheesy-egg-mood-lifter/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_dishes_washed.jpgWhat? She even does the dishes?What? She even does the dishes?https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_finished_plate.jpgSUCCESS!SUCCESS!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_cranorange_sunrise.jpgBowl not required. I forgot to move it before I took the picture.Bowl not required. I forgot to move it before I took the picture.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_buttered_toast.jpgStrawberry jam will mask charcoal, right?Strawberry jam will mask charcoal, right?https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_burnt_toast.jpgThe toaster was still set for two slices. Ooops.The toaster was still set for two slices. Ooops.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_cooked.jpgBurn 'em, Chef!Burn 'em, Chef!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_uncooked.jpgEvidence that I still don't get the whites broken up enough.Evidence that I still don't get the whites broken up enough.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0121_eggs_stove.jpgThe stove is ready, bring on the eggs!The stove is ready, bring on the eggs!2018-02-05T18:57:23+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/01/23/six-times-the-commute-one-third-the-fun/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0123_commute_snowy_trees.jpgThe snow was beautiful, but I didn't need to look at it quite that long. The snow was beautiful, but I didn't need to look at it quite that long.2018-02-05T18:57:18+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/01/25/a-beginning-follows-an-end/2018-02-05T18:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/01/28/my-six-stages-of-laundry-subtitled-its-everywhere/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0128_laundry_stage6.jpgFinally put away, these happy dishtowels relax, after a three week stay in Stage 5.Finally put away, these happy dishtowels relax, after a three week stay in Stage 5.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0128_laundry_stage5.jpgStage 5 shirts on Day 4 of their stay in the spare room.Stage 5 shirts on Day 4 of their stay in the spare room.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0128_laundry_stage4.jpgStage 4 bath towels settle in for their extended stay in the hallway.Stage 4 bath towels settle in for their extended stay in the hallway.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0128_laundry_stage3a.jpgWill this sweater be dry by Monday? Only time will tell.Will this sweater be dry by Monday? Only time will tell.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0128_laundry_stage2c.jpgJudith T Kingsley. The laundry never ends for her either.Judith T Kingsley. The laundry never ends for her either.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0128_laundry_stage2a.jpgWhere the magic happens. I hope to brighten it up someday.Where the magic happens. I hope to brighten it up someday.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/2013_0128_laundry_stage1.jpgStage 1 pajamas waiting patiently in their bin.Stage 1 pajamas waiting patiently in their bin.2018-02-05T18:57:06+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/02/04/my-phone-just-got-a-whole-lot-smarter/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013_0204_my_phone.jpgOne week later and I still love it. A somewhat awkward picture taken with my web cam, of my new Samsung Galaxy S3 in its OtterBox Commuter case.One week later and I still love it. A somewhat awkward picture taken with my web cam, of my new Samsung Galaxy S3 in its OtterBox Commuter case.2018-02-05T18:57:01+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/02/23/happy-60th-birthday-mom/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013_0223_mom_birthday.jpg2013_0223_mom_birthdayThe first of my mom's 59 birthdays!2018-02-05T18:56:56+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/02/25/the-stating-of-the-goals/2018-02-05T18:56:34+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/02/26/day-3-flurries-with-a-one-hundred-percent-chance-of-egg-sandwich/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013_0226_miles.jpgProof.Proof.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/2013_0226_egg_sandwich.jpgEgg sandwich with my Elvis drink coasters.Egg sandwich with my Elvis drink coasters.2018-02-05T18:56:27+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/03/03/just-got-back-from-central-park/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0303_central_park.jpgMy Central ParkMy Central Park2018-02-05T18:56:22+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/03/09/week-two-raw-chicken-and-i-work-on-our-issues/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0309_chicken_readytoeat.jpgReady to eat promptly at 9.Ready to eat promptly at 9.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0309_chicken_overdone.jpgThis is my chicken...overdone.This is my chicken...overdone.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0309_chicken_notdone.jpgThis is my chicken...not done.This is my chicken...not done.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0309_chicken_ladle.jpgThis is why you don't want to lose your potato masher.This is why you don't want to lose your potato masher.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0309_chicken_box.jpgIf I can't see it, I might buy it.If I can't see it, I might buy it.2018-02-05T18:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/03/16/my-twenty-years-in-the-driveway-are-over-and-goodwill-has-my-sofa/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0316_sofa_disco.jpgApparently, the sofas were also occasionally disco backdrops in my younger days.Apparently, the sofas were also occasionally disco backdrops in my younger days.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0316_car_in_garage.jpgMy cargo space, moonroof, and I looking out from inside the garage!My cargo space, moonroof, and I looking out from inside the garage!2018-02-05T18:56:11+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/03/24/easily-distracted-and-creatively-ambitious/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0324_longhand.jpgMy 3am longhand scribblings.My 3am longhand scribblings.2018-02-05T18:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/03/30/welcome-glad-spring/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0330_glad_spring_night.jpgGoodnight, sun. Thanks for a great day!Goodnight, sun. Thanks for a great day!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/2013_0330_glad_spring_day.jpgLook, up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, and the sun!Look, up in the sky, it's a bird, it's a plane, and the sun!2018-02-05T18:55:17+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/04/06/thirty-seven-years-of-stories-to-tell/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0405_birthday_not_impressed.jpgYoung Shannon is not impressed, but she did dress to match her decorations.Young Shannon is not impressed, but she did dress to match her decorations.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0405_birthday_big_bird.jpgMy Sesame Street dream cake.2018-02-05T18:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/04/18/enjoy-your-metaphorical-giant-snowflakes/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0418_snowflakes_music.jpgSurprise music.Surprise music.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0418_snowflakes_tree.jpgOne of my favorite walking spots.One of my favorite walking spots.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2013_0418_snowflakes_cube.jpgNormally you can see right out these windows. The white is the swirling snow.Normally you can see right out these windows. The white is the swirling snow.2018-02-05T18:55:05+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/05/06/the-neighborhood-cats-perform-west-side-story-at-three-in-the-morning/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0506_cats_stage.jpgTonight the stage is bare, but this is the scene of last night's rumble.Tonight the stage is bare, but this is the scene of last night's rumble.2018-02-05T18:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/05/22/the-flower-bed-saga-part-one/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0522_flowerbeds_yard.jpgThe perspective of this picture doesn't even do it justice.The perspective of this picture doesn't even do it justice. https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0522_flowerbeds_before.jpgThe word of the day is overgrown.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0522_flowerbeds_house.jpgThe before shot. The bushes in front of my house are overachievers.The before shot. The bushes in front of my house are overachievers.2018-02-05T18:54:01+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/05/25/cars-carnivals-and-flying-critters/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0525_carnival_fireworks.jpgThe town put on a great show for the bats and me.The town put on a great show for the bats and me.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0525_carnival_lights.jpgA view of the far end of the carnival from the out amongst the bat trees.A view of the far end of the carnival from the out amongst the bat trees.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0525_carnival_band.jpgThis band did one of my all-time favorite bands, The Kinks, proud on this song.This band did one of my all-time favorite bands, The Kinks, proud on this song.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0525_carnival_car.jpgOne of the many cool cars that cruised by my house Friday night.One of the many cool cars that cruised by my house Friday night.2018-02-05T18:53:55+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/05/28/if-i-love-to-read-and-write-so-much-why-dont-i-just-do-it/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0528_write_view.jpgI love my view.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0528_write_desk.jpgPaper, pen, and tape. Sometimes I think too much.Paper, pen, and tape. Sometimes I think too much.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/2013_0528_write_quote.jpgYou may need to zoom in to read it, but this is the first quote taped to my wall.You may need to zoom in to read it, but this is the first quote taped to my wall.2018-02-05T18:53:48+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/06/05/a-million-tiny-rocks/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0605_gravel_road.jpgI enjoyed every moment of this beautiful day!I enjoyed every moment of this beautiful day!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0605_gravel_farm.jpgGrandkids in the tractor on the gravel road!Grandkids in the tractor on the gravel road!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0605_gravel_thataway.jpgHe went thataway!He went thataway!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0605_gravel_birdhouse.jpgMom and I surveying the road. That birdhouse is still in the basement. I should put it up again.Mom and I surveying the road. That birdhouse is still in the basement. I should put it up again.2018-02-05T18:53:43+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/06/15/give-a-girl-a-hand-saw/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0615_saw_after.jpgMy new view! I can see!My new view! I can see!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0615_saw_after_chainsaw.jpgOne chainsaw and one pickup truck haul away later.One chainsaw and one pickup truck haul away later.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0615_saw_no_turning_back.jpgThere was no turning back now.There was no turning back now.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0615_saw_before.jpgleaves. Leaves! LEAVES!leaves. Leaves! LEAVES!2018-02-05T18:53:36+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/06/29/sometimes-you-should-listen-to-your-shirt/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/2013_0629_shirt_just_do_it.jpgMy shirt. It mocks me and my overly-analytical mind.My shirt. It mocks me and my overly-analytical mind.2018-02-05T18:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/07/14/wasted-day-or-wasted-thinking/2018-02-05T18:53:26+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/07/28/i-cant-believe-i-left-my-cell-phone-charger-at-my-desk-my-adventure-in-the-emergency-room/2018-02-05T18:53:21+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/08/11/walk-on-my-clean-dishes-once-shame-on-me/2018-02-05T18:53:10+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/09/02/cindy-bradys-magician-meet-norman-bates/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_0902_psycho_norman_bates.jpgAnthony Perkins as Norman Bates in Psycho (1960)Anthony Perkins as Norman Bates in Psycho (1960)https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_0902_psycho_shadow_of_a_doubt.jpgTeresa Wright and Joseph Cotten in Shadow Of A Doubt (1943)Teresa Wright and Joseph Cotten in Shadow Of A Doubt (1943)2018-02-05T18:53:04+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/09/22/dear-journal/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_0922_dear_journal_book.jpgI haven't read outdoors in ages. Finishing my book on the deck, under the tree, in the 70 degree breeze was fantastic.I haven't read outdoors in ages. Finishing my book on the deck, under the tree, in the 70 degree breeze was fantastic.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_0922_dear_journal_living_room.jpgTrim still needs paint, door needs another coat, but I want to put art on the walls, so art it is.Trim still needs paint, door needs another coat, but I want to put art on the walls, so art it is.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_0922_dear_journal_sandwiches.jpgCheck this out! BOOM! Did someone say...organized? Yeah. I DID.Check this out! BOOM! Did someone say...organized? Yeah. I DID.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/2013_0922_dear_journal_sunrise.jpgBetween me and the sun, I shouldn't be the first one out the door in the morning.Between me and the sun, I shouldn't be the first one out the door in the morning.2018-02-05T18:52:50+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/09/28/can-you-teach-an-old-ordered-mind-to-like-new-chaos/2018-02-05T18:52:46+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/10/03/record-your-memories-now-someday-there-wont-be-anyone-in-the-window/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2013_1003_window_four_generations.jpgFour generations. Five, if you count my Cabbage Patch doll.Four generations. Five, if you count my Cabbage Patch doll.2018-02-05T18:52:41+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/11/07/who-am-i-2/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1107_who_am_i_trees_690.jpgA great hike on a great day this summer.A great hike on a great day this summer.2018-02-05T18:51:22+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/11/07/transition/2018-02-05T18:51:16+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/11/18/the-flower-bed-saga-part-two-rise-of-the-weeds/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1118_flowerbeds_weeds_featured_1272.jpgThe Flower Bed Saga Part Two: Rise Of The WeedsThe Flower Bed Saga Part Two: Rise Of The Weedshttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1118_flowerbeds_tomato_690.jpgMaybe it didn't get enough sun?Maybe it didn't get enough sun?https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1118_flowerbeds_trashbag_690.jpgNow, how much would you pay?Now, how much would you pay?https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1118_flowerbeds_steps_690.jpgI called it good enough when I almost broke a sweat. Soon everything will be covered with snow and no one will know the difference.I called it good enough when I almost broke a sweat. Soon everything will be covered with snow and no one will know the difference.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1118_flowerbeds_shirt_690.jpgWho knows what would have happened if I had been wearing the Hendrix shirt.Who knows what would have happened if I had been wearing the Hendrix shirt.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1118_flowerbeds_overgrowth_690.jpgThe battlefield.The battlefield.2018-02-05T18:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/11/25/dont-let-anybody-steal-your-joy-today/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2013_1125_joy_sky_1272.jpgThe depth of the sky reminds you the world is bigger than yourself.The depth of the sky reminds you the world is bigger than yourself.2018-02-05T18:50:58+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/12/08/cold-weather-and-a-year-of-memories/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1208_cold_and_memories_cemetery_featured_1272.jpgCemetery blanketed with snow the day we laid my mom to rest.Cemetery blanketed with snow the day we laid my mom to rest.2018-02-05T18:50:52+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2013/12/26/ever-changing-holidays/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1226_changing_holidays_cards_table_1272.jpgNew traditions meant new decorating ideas. I hid Christmas cards I loved all around the house.New traditions meant new decorating ideas. I hid Christmas cards I loved all around the house.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1226_changing_holidays_tinsel_tree_690.jpgWhile writing under a cloudy sky, one lone medallion reflected an unseen beam of light to grab my attention.While writing under a cloudy sky, one lone medallion reflected an unseen beam of light to grab my attention.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1226_changing_holidays_cards_books_690.jpgI placed cards all over the house. Putting away the decorations this year will be a bit like an Easter egg hunt.I placed cards all over the house. Putting away the decorations this year will be a bit like an Easter egg hunt.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1226_changing_holidays_presents_690.jpgI think this might have been the year of the Barbie McDonald's.I think this might have been the year of the Barbie McDonald's.2018-02-05T18:50:29+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/01/05/a-houseplant-named-gary/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0105_houseplant_featured_1272.jpgGary basking in the late day winter sun.Gary basking in the late day winter sun.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0105_houseplant_young_gary_690.jpgPic of a young Gary. A.K.A. Gary's humble beginnings.Pic of a young Gary. A.K.A. Gary's humble beginnings.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0105_houseplant_me_homework_690.jpgMe doing third grade homework at the kitchen table in front of the potted palm. Still valiantly hanging onto its leaves in 1984.Me doing third grade homework at the kitchen table in front of the potted palm. Still valiantly hanging onto its leaves in 1984.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/2014_0105_houseplant_me_mom_potted_palm_690.jpgMy mom and I and the potted palm. I am about three years old in this picture, so the plant was in its full glory in 1979. Incidentally, that was my favorite shirt of my mom's. It had very groovy embroidered 1970s birds on the front. I thought she looked beautiful in it.My mom and I and the potted palm. I am about three years old in this picture, so the plant was in its full glory in 1979. Incidentally, that was my favorite shirt of my mom's. It had very groovy embroidered 1970s birds on the front. I thought she looked beautiful in it.2018-02-05T18:50:05+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/02/05/stress-where-honorable-goals-go-to-die/2018-02-05T18:49:56+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/02/23/the-big-events-are-big-but-the-little-events-arent-little/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_26_690.jpgAnd every night you eventually get a chance to relax. Sometimes that means eating ice cream out of the carton with a spatula while the curlers set in your hair.And every night you eventually get a chance to relax. Sometimes that means eating ice cream out of the carton with a spatula while the curlers set in your hair.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_25_690.jpgAnd every morning she greets you with a hearty "Good Morning, Mommy!" ready to start another day with you.And every morning she greets you with a hearty "Good Morning, Mommy!" ready to start another day with you.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_24_690.jpgSometimes she's just standing in a shaft of sunlight laughing.Sometimes she's just standing in a shaft of sunlight laughing.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_23_690.jpgSometimes she's standing with your cookie jar stuck on her head.Sometimes she's standing with your cookie jar stuck on her head.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_22_690.jpgSometimes she's sitting in the laundry.Sometimes she's sitting in the laundry.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_21_690.jpgSometimes your daughter is helping wash the dishes.Sometimes your daughter is helping wash the dishes.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_20_690.jpgSometimes there's socks in the kleenex box and your daughter is bouncing incessantly on your bed.Sometimes there's socks in the kleenex box and your daughter is bouncing incessantly on your bed.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_19_690.jpgSometimes your kid is honing her dramatic skills.Sometimes your kid is honing her dramatic skills.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_18_690.jpgSometimes your kid is disco dancing.Sometimes your kid is disco dancing.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/2014_0223_little_events_17_690.jpgSometimes your kid is tap dancing.Sometimes your kid is tap dancing.2018-02-05T18:49:48+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/03/09/what-your-teenage-self-didnt-know-about-the-person-youve-become/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0309_still_cool_trivet_690.jpgI thought they only had blue!I thought they only had blue!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0309_still_cool_hat_690.jpgI actually think my hat is super cute, but more importantly, it's super warm!I actually think my hat is super cute, but more importantly, it's super warm!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0309_still_cool_freezer_690.jpgWords cannot express my excitement over this freezer!Words cannot express my excitement over this freezer!2018-02-05T18:42:30+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/03/15/i-finally-found-where-my-basketball-skills-were-meant-to-shine-on-my-couch/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0315_basketball_fan_featured_12721.jpg2014_0315_basketball_fan_featured_1272https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0315_basketball_fan_featured_1272.jpgGood Luck, Creighton Bluejays!Good Luck, Creighton Bluejays!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0315_basketball_fan_tickets_690.jpgGreat game and a super fun night out!Great game and a super fun night out!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0315_basketball_fan_winded_690.jpgMy final season on the court. That's me with my hands on my knees. Trust me, I'm not preparing to get into some sort of special rebounding stance. I was probably so winded, I couldn't stand up straight.My final season on the court. That's me with my hands on my knees. Trust me, I'm not preparing to get into some sort of special rebounding stance. I was probably so winded, I couldn't stand up straight.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/2014_0315_basketball_fan_rookie_167.jpgMy rookie season. Then, as now, it was all about the shoes.My rookie season. Then, as now, it was all about the shoes.2018-02-05T18:38:26+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/04/13/take-your-crystal-ball-and-shove-it/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0413_crystal_ball_featured_1272.jpgChoose Your PathChoose Your Pathhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0413_crystal_ball_path_690.jpgI'll find out where it leads when I'm ready.I'll find out where it leads when I'm ready.2018-02-05T18:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/04/27/if-youre-going-to-blindly-follow-your-gps-at-least-enjoy-the-scenery/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0427_gps_featured_1272.jpgEnjoy the scenery.Enjoy the scenery.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0427_gps_actualroute_690.jpgAccording to Google Maps on my laptop, the route Elaine actually sent me on is only 2.5 miles longer, but it felt like 50 miles longer because it was unfamiliar.According to Google Maps on my laptop, the route Elaine actually sent me on is only 2.5 miles longer, but it felt like 50 miles longer because it was unfamiliar.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0427_gps_expectedroute_690.jpgThis is the route I expected Elaine to send me on.This is the route I expected Elaine to send me on.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0427_gps_bridgemultilane_690.jpgIt's a little different crossing the river on this solid mass of multi-lane concrete that I'm used to traveling over.It's a little different crossing the river on this solid mass of multi-lane concrete that I'm used to traveling over.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0427_gps_bridgetwolane_690.jpgI'm sure this bridge is perfectly safe, but I'm not a fan of two lane bridges. Did I mention the 50mph wind gusts? And the fact that I can't swim?I'm sure this bridge is perfectly safe, but I'm not a fan of two lane bridges. Did I mention the 50mph wind gusts? And the fact that I can't swim?https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/2014_0427_gps_northsouth_690.jpgWait. What? I thought we were going south, Elaine.Wait. What? I thought we were going south, Elaine.2018-02-05T18:38:10+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/06/01/capture-this-moment-with-your-minds-eye-not-your-cameras/2018-02-05T18:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/06/29/my-definition-of-summer-camp/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0629_summercamp_featured_1272.jpgElmElmhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0629_summercamp_bicycle_690.jpgThe last time I rode a bike it was all banana seats, bells, and Spokey Dokeys, the beads on the spokes that made noise when you rode.The last time I rode a bike it was all banana seats, bells, and Spokey Dokeys, the beads on the spokes that made noise when you rode.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0629_summercamp_elm_690.jpgMy handmade "Elm" combination identification badge and activity journal still has a 25 year old bug smashed into the Arts and Crafts page.My handmade "Elm" combination identification badge and activity journal still has a 25 year old bug smashed into the Arts and Crafts page.2018-02-05T18:37:54+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/08/01/adults-have-it-easy-and-other-dumb-assumptions/2018-02-05T18:37:48+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/08/13/kind-sir-get-your-hands-off-my-apples/2018-02-05T18:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/08/24/a-tourist-a-chef-and-a-dad-with-questionable-judgment-walk-up-to-my-apple-trees/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014_0824_appleupdate_featured_1272.jpgA Tourist, A Chef, And A Dad With Questionable Judgment Walk Up To My Apple Trees...A Tourist, A Chef, And A Dad With Questionable Judgment Walk Up To My Apple Trees...https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014_0824_appleupdate_tourists_690.jpg"Excuse me, Spider-Man? Can we get a picture?" "Say LARCENY!""Excuse me, Spider-Man? Can we get a picture?" "Say LARCENY!"https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/2014_0824_appleupdate_questionabledad_690.jpg"This one, dad?" "Actually, you want to steal ones more like this. I'm so glad we've had this time together in a stranger's yard, son. Time to bond in the lessons of pillaging." "Me too, dad.""This one, dad?" "Actually, you want to steal ones more like this. I'm so glad we've had this time together in a stranger's yard, son. Time to bond in the lessons of pillaging." "Me too, dad."2018-02-05T18:30:08+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/09/05/stand-up/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0905_standup_featured_1272.jpgEvery mom is unique.Every mom is unique.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0905_standup_mom_690.jpgMom.Mom.2018-02-05T18:29:53+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/09/07/this-squirrels-gonna-party-like-its-1999/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0907_squirrelparty_featured_1272.jpgSo, tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999!So, tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0907_squirrelparty_winston2_690.jpgWhat?! Hey, guys? Wh..where'd everybody go?What?! Hey, guys? Wh..where'd everybody go?https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0907_squirrelparty_winston1_690.jpgIf you didn't come to party, don't bother knocking on my door!If you didn't come to party, don't bother knocking on my door!2018-02-05T18:25:30+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/10/12/the-secret-we-pretend-we-dont-know/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014_1012_thesecret_imjusttired_featured_1272.jpgI'm ok. I'm just tired.I'm ok. I'm just tired.2018-02-05T18:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/12/18/seven-and-a-half-percent-of-my-life/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_featured_1200x400.jpg2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_melband_900x506.jpg2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_melband_900x506https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_headstone_900x443.jpg2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_headstone_900x443https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_loved_900x916.jpg2015_1218_sevenandahalfpercent_loved_900x9162018-02-05T18:16:54+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/07/30/sometimes-the-gift-of-timing-is-wrapped-in-a-mammogram/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0730_gift_of_timing_featured_1200x400.jpgwaiting room2018-02-05T18:10:30+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/10/23/quick-sticks-remember-the-mustard-forget-the-mustard/2018-02-05T18:09:11+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/11/02/raggedy-ann-to-a-dracula-snoopy-t-shirt-the-evolution-of-my-halloween/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_pirate3_690.jpgI'm sorry, what's that you say? You love the skull and crossbones patch on my hat? Thank you, I made it myself.I'm sorry, what's that you say? You love the skull and crossbones patch on my hat? Thank you, I made it myself.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_featured_1272.jpgMy first Halloween costume.My first Halloween costume.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_candy_690.jpgWhat? Did I forget to turn on the porch light? Oops.What? Did I forget to turn on the porch light? Oops.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_tshirt_690.jpgOde to Halloween.Ode to Halloween.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_oldlady_690.jpgBrilliant reuse of the pirate earring.Brilliant reuse of the pirate earring.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_pirate2_690.jpgAaaargh! I'm a mean pirate, because I'm clenching my fist and I have a band-aid on my elbow. I'm rough and tumble!!Aaaargh! I'm a mean pirate, because I'm clenching my fist and I have a band-aid on my elbow. I'm rough and tumble!!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_pirate1_690.jpgThe pirate portrait pose.The pirate portrait pose.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_chef_690.jpgAny costume with a neckerchief passes this elementary schooler's test of cool.Any costume with a neckerchief passes this elementary schooler's test of cool.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_clown_690.jpgApologies to those of you with a fear of clowns. I know I'm pretty scary here, especially with my missing tooth.Apologies to those of you with a fear of clowns. I know I'm pretty scary here, especially with my missing tooth.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1031_halloween_raggedyann_690.jpgI have no recollection of how this costume was pulled together. So, I'd like to thank my "people" for making this look possible while I was busy with my kindergarten career.I have no recollection of how this costume was pulled together. So, I'd like to thank my "people" for making this look possible while I was busy with my kindergarten career.2018-02-05T02:25:02+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/09/01/am-i-right-ladies/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_0901_amirightladies_featured_1200x400.jpg2014_0901_amirightladies_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0901_amirightladies_featured_1272.jpgAm I right, ladies?Am I right, ladies?2018-02-05T02:24:50+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/10/05/back-off-my-bumper/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_1005_backoffmybumper_featured_1200x400.jpg2014_1005_backoffmybumper_featured_1200x4002018-02-05T02:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/09/14/super-plant-lady/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_0914_superplantlady_featured_1200x400.jpg2014_0914_superplantlady_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/2014_0914_superplantlady_featured_1272.jpgSuper Plant LadySuper Plant Lady2018-02-05T02:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/11/23/ideas-flow-with-your-blood/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_exit_900x400.jpgGary leads the way!Gary leads the way!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_exit_6901.jpgGary leads the way!Gary leads the way!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_crowded_900x400.jpgThe mind can be a crowded place. Especially mine.The mind can be a crowded place. Especially mine.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_patchup_900.jpg2014_1123_ideasflow_patchup_900Bob and Gary Blood Cell make a great team!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_featured_1200x400.jpg2014_1123_ideasflow_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_featured_1272.jpgBob and Gary Blood CellBob and Gary Blood Cellhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_exit_690.jpgGary leads the way!Gary leads the way!https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_crowded_690.jpgThe mind can be a crowded place. Especially mine.The mind can be a crowded place. Especially mine.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/2014_1123_ideasflow_patchup_690.jpgBob and Gary Blood Cell make a great team!Bob and Gary Blood Cell make a great team!2018-02-05T02:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/03/16/my-march-madness-bracket-gonzo-team-bates-justin-timberlake-and-too-many-cats/2018-02-05T02:23:51+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/04/05/im-a-youth-sports-success-story-and-my-parents-didnt-morph-into-aliens-to-make-me-one/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015_0405_youthsports_highschool_690_correct.jpgmaking a play as shortstop on my high school teammaking a play as shortstop on my high school teamhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015_0405_youthsports_featured_1200x400.jpg2015_0405_youthsports_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_tshirts_690.jpgHeidi and her daughter in Give The Game Back t-shirts.Heidi and her daughter in Give The Game Back t-shirts.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_hwsinging_690.jpgHeidi singing on a road trip. #mumbleokeHeidi singing on a road trip. #mumbleokehttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_hwtrophy_690.jpgHeidi kissing her tournament MVP trophy.Heidi kissing her tournament MVP trophy.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_hwmefield_690.jpgThose blurs are Heidi at shortstop and me at third. If memory serves, we called ourselves The Wall, because nothing got through our side of the infield.Those blurs are Heidi at shortstop and me at third. If memory serves, we called ourselves The Wall, because nothing got through our side of the infield.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_hwatbat_690.jpgHeidi at the plate. Nice knee pads. #LegitHeidi at the plate. Nice knee pads. #Legithttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_hwme_690.jpgMe and Heidi after one of our last road trips as teammates.Me and Heidi after one of our last road trips as teammates.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_highschool_690.jpgHigh Schoolhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0405_youthsports_select2_690.jpgSelect Sports Pop Up2018-02-05T02:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/04/11/the-crazy-lady-who-circles-her-yard/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015_0411_crazylady_featured_1200x400_border1.jpg2015_0411_crazylady_featured_1200x400_borderhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0411_crazylady_featured_1272.jpgThe Crazy Lady Who Circles Her Yardhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0411_crazylady_sunset_690.jpgSunsethttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/2015_0411_crazylady_blossoms_690.jpgApple Blossoms2018-02-05T02:23:25+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/05/10/mothers-day-without-a-mother-or-a-child-a-conversation-on-another-plane/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_first_690.jpgMom and Me on our very first Mother's Day when I was a month old! Even as I'm wailing the joy on Mom's face as she holds me is worth a thousand words. Or rather, it epitomizes one word: Mom.Mom and Me on our very first Mother's Day when I was a month old! Even as I'm wailing the joy on Mom's face as she holds me is worth a thousand words. Or rather, it epitomizes one word: Mom.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_lastpic_690.jpgThe last picture taken of Mom on our last New Year's Eve together.The last picture taken of Mom on our last New Year's Eve together.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_ninth_grade_690.jpgNinth grade. One of my favorite pictures of my mom...not necessarily my favorite picture of me. Mom was stylin' in her 1968 dress and flip hairdo. I was technically stylin' in my 1991 black silk shirt but Mom definitely made better use of her hairspray than I did.Ninth grade. One of my favorite pictures of my mom...not necessarily my favorite picture of me. Mom was stylin' in her 1968 dress and flip hairdo. I was technically stylin' in my 1991 black silk shirt but Mom definitely made better use of her hairspray than I did.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_five_690.jpgFive years old and smiling – no doubt about starting kindergarten. We both loved school.Five years old and smiling – no doubt about starting kindergarten. We both loved school.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_second_grade_690.jpgSecond grade. Collared shirts and patterned sweaters and still showing our teeth when we smiled.Second grade. Collared shirts and patterned sweaters and still showing our teeth when we smiled.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_three_690.jpgThree years old and we were both styling the same haircut. And the same "Are you taking my picture now?" expression. Mom's picture is from a photo booth.Three years old and we were both styling the same haircut. And the same "Are you taking my picture now?" expression. Mom's picture is from a photo booth.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_hats_690.jpgA contest of "Who Wore It Better" 23 years in the making.A contest of "Who Wore It Better" 23 years in the making.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_pawpaw_690.jpgI happened to run across these photos and noticed they are near carbon copies taken 23 years apart. On the right is my great grandpa in a chair holding his granddaughter (my mom) on his lap, looking on while she holds her doll. On the left is my great grandpa in a similar chair, looking on while his great granddaughter (me) holds her doll. I love this photo beyond words.I happened to run across these photos and noticed they are near carbon copies taken 23 years apart. On the right is my great grandpa in a chair holding his granddaughter (my mom) on his lap, looking on while she holds her doll. On the left is my great grandpa in a similar chair, looking on while his great granddaughter (me) holds her doll. I love this photo beyond words.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_stroller_690.jpgMe and Mom as babies in our strollers.Me and Mom as babies in our strollers.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/2015_0510_mothersday_featured_1272.jpgthree cloudsthree clouds2018-02-05T02:23:15+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/06/21/baseball-radio-and-childhood-memories-of-my-dad/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_featured_1272.jpg2015_0621_fathersday_featured_1272https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_justborn_690.jpgThe day my dad became a dad.The day my dad became a dad.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_park_690.jpgMe and my dad's floating head at an amusement park.Me and my dad's floating head at an amusement park.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_dillfield_690.jpgMy dad at bat during a fastpitch softball game in 1979. And on the left are the pine trees any kid whose parent played softball in this town in the 70s and 80s will remember. It felt like a forest, but it turns out it was simply a few trees with dirt trails formed by our tiny feet running circles around them.My dad at bat during a fastpitch softball game in 1979. And on the left are the pine trees any kid whose parent played softball in this town in the 70s and 80s will remember. It felt like a forest, but it turns out it was simply a few trees with dirt trails formed by our tiny feet running circles around them.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_wakeup_690.jpgMy favorite picture of my dad and me.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_hat_690.jpgDad's Army cap didn't fit me quite right.Dad's Army cap didn't fit me quite right.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_tinyme_690.jpgI was once very tiny! Peanut-sized, if you will.I was once very tiny! Peanut-sized, if you will.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2015_0621_fathersday_cws_690.jpgDad at the College World Series this year.Dad at the College World Series this year.2018-02-05T02:23:05+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/08/13/use-the-iced-tea-spoon/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_0813_teaspoon_featured_1200x400.jpgiced tea spoonhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_0813_teaspoon_glass_900x506.jpga glass of teahttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016_0813_teaspoon_tea_900x521.jpgboxes of tea2018-02-05T02:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/10/08/a-moment-to-smooth-the-rough/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/2016_1008_rough_moments_featured_1200x400.jpgtree2018-02-05T02:20:18+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/12/18/moms-mugs/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016_1218_momsmugs_featured_1200x400.jpgmom's mugshttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016_1218_momsmugs_shelf_900x506.jpgmom's mug shelfhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016_1218_momsmugs_angelhands_900x506.jpgwood carved angel handshttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016_1218_momsmugs_angelhead_900x506.jpgwood carved angel headhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/2016_1218_momsmugs_angel_900x1400.jpgwood carved angel2018-02-05T02:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/02/04/when-germs-attack/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015_0204_whengermsattack_featured_1200x400.jpg2015_0204_whengermsattack_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/2015_0204_whengermsattack_featured_1272.jpgWhen Germs AttackWhen Germs Attack2018-02-05T02:18:26+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2014/12/28/kinetic-imprint-is-live/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2014_1228_kineticimprintislive_featured_1200x400.jpg2014_1228_kineticimprintislive_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014_1228_kineticimprintislive_featured_1272.jpgkinetic imprint is livekinetic imprint is live2018-02-05T02:18:26+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/12/06/a-youth-sports-wish/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_1206_youthsportswish_featured_1200x400.jpgA Youth Sports WishA Youth Sports Wish2018-02-05T02:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/01/31/ghost-of-information-enjoyment-past/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2016_0131_ghostofinformationpast_featured_1200x400.jpgGhost Of Information Enjoyment PastGhost Of Information Enjoyment Past2018-02-05T02:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/12/24/christmas-decorating-dream-vs-reality/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/2015_1224_christmasdecoratingreality_featured_1200x400.jpg2015_1224_christmasdecoratingreality_featured_1200x4002018-02-05T02:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/11/17/stick-figures-in-radio-land/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015_1117_stickfiguresinradioland_featured_1200x400.jpgStick Figures In Radio LandStick Figures In Radio Land2018-02-05T02:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2015/08/23/the-9-stages-of-discovering-my-breast-lump/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/2015_0823_whatsthislump_featured_1200x4001.jpg2015_0823_whatsthislump_featured_1200x400https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2015_0823_whatsthislump_featured_1272.jpgWhat's This Lump? The Diagnostic Mammogram And UltrasoundWhat's This Lump? The Diagnostic Mammogram And Ultrasound2018-02-05T02:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/05/29/the-bunny-hour/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016_0529_thebunnyhour_featured_1200x400.jpgThe Bunny Hourhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016_0529_thebunnyhour_goodnight_900x453.jpgGoodnight, Bunny.Goodnight, Bunny.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016_0529_thebunnyhour_indigo_900x506.jpgThe sky is a beautiful, deep indigo.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016_0529_thebunnyhour_cars_900x506.jpgBeams in the night.https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/2016_0529_thebunnyhour_tree_900x506.jpgThe last rays of sun shoot over the roof onto the branches of the wide spread maple tree.2018-02-05T02:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/2016/07/10/why-is-it-so-hard-to-write-because-when-the-dry-spell-is-over-you-have-to-sit-in-the-chair/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_pawpaw_900x1074.jpgone of my favorite photos from 1942one of my favorite photos from 1942https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_featured_1200x400.jpgwhy is it so hard to writewhy is it so hard to writehttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_featured_1200x675.jpgwhy is it so hard to writewhy is it so hard to writehttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_trees_900x557.jpgwatching the treeshttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_pawpaw_285x506.jpgone of my favorite photos from 1942one of my favorite photos from 1942https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_basement_900x550.jpgI will never sit on this if a bird has left its markI will never sit on this if a bird has left its markhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_flyswatter_900x506.jpga pretty pink procrastination toola pretty pink procrastination toolhttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_clouds2_900x506.jpgclouds the nextclouds the nexthttps://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/2016_0710_dryspell_clouds1_900x506.jpgclouds one minuteclouds one minute2018-02-05T02:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/testimonial/a-big-fan-of-yours-2/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/apple-iphone-books-desk.jpgPlaceholder Image2018-01-02T01:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.com/testimonial/a-big-fan-of-yours/https://shannonleaders.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/eruc3psrzhy-jamie-street.jpgPlaceholder Image2018-01-02T01:51:03+00:00monthlyhttps://shannonleaders.comdaily1.02019-01-02T02:27:46+00:00