We are the Shannons.

We started this blog seven years ago to keep our large family up to date about the pregnancy of our first child. We have kept the blog going over the years and have grown to love it. What used to be a place to write a quick post about a milestone achieved by our baby has become a virtual scrap book of our lives. We post about the kids, the DIY projects we do around the house, our hobbies, recipes we have tried and trips we take. This is our life. The good, the bad, the achievements, the fails. It really is a blog about everything and nothing.

I am Megan L. Shannon. You may remember me as Megan Clute. Most people call me Meg. My kids call me, “MOM!” I do most of the writing and photo uploading on the blog. I am a notorious project starter. I love to be creative. I have a BA in Theatre that I don’t use professionally  In fact I don’t do anything professionally, I am a stay at home mom. Most days I love being a SAHM, some days I watch the clock and count the minutes until the kids go to bed so I can have a glass of wine and dream up another project to add to the To Do list. I have dreams of mastering the art of photography and with out sufficient amount of UV rays I am impossible to live with.

I am married to the most wonderful geek, Tim Shannon. He is in charge of keeping the blog working so when you click something- something actually happens! He is the bread winner of the family and he keeps the family grounded. Without Tim’s logic our home would be even more chaotic. Tim’s favorite way to unwind is to hide out in the basement in front of computer with the curtains drawn and save the world from a zombie apocalypse. What can I say, opposites attract.

These are our kids.

Michael is the oldest of three. He is six years old and is an information sponge. He is so smart. Don’t believe me? Ask him about volcanoes. Michael is a rule follower and rule enforcer. His literal take on the world is equally fascinating and hilarious. He is by far the funniest person in our family.

Patrick is our youngest boy and second born. He is five going on 13. Patrick is a master manipulator and has a smile that melts your heart – a lethal combination. He is driven by passion and nothing else. He is the child that is most like me and he drives me nuts. He is my Karma Kid. I believe every parent should have to raise a miniature version of themselves.

Elise is the baby of the family and our only daughter. She is now two and half years old and has her Daddy and everyone she meets wrapped around her little finger. She is equal parts princess and tomboy. She is equally happy playing in the dirt with her brothers or dancing like a princess with her dolls. I love that about her.

Lucy is our mutt. Her mother was a beautiful pure bred red golden that had a one night stand with a mystery mutt. Lucy is seven years old and isn’t fat. She suffers from a thyroid condition. There is a difference.

We live in Minnesota. We bought a foreclosed home and over the last five years we have been slowly fixing it up. We love our home but Tim’s job has moved us before and will move us again. For now, I am relishing every minute being a home owner. Just ask Tim, the house projects never end!