Happy Birthday!

Denielle: So what are you doing out here?
Shawn: I don't know actually, I just came out here to have a good time,and have an adventure. I turned 28 just a few months ago back in March.
Denielle: March what?
Shawn: March 3rd.
Denielle: Oh no. This isn't going to work.
Shawn: Why? l
Denielle: Because that's my Birthday!

I knew right then and there, 5 minutes into our first date, that I was going to marry that boy. And I did.

Shawn and I had a great Birthday this year! We went up to Oregon for a week, and spent a night alone on the coast in a tiny town called Manzanita. It was so awesome. We spent the whole day on a beach practically to ourselves. It was so beautiful and so peaceful. It's moments like that, when it's just you and the earth, and nothing else, that you feel closer to your heaven more than ever. And then to share it with Shawn, was heaven and then some. We went crabbing with Shawn's family, visited all the beaches and had so much fun. McKenzie loved playing in the sand, and did pretty good on the boat ride for crabbing. She was a good sport. I even caught a crab! All in All it was an awesome trip! Happy Birthday Crazy Gates!



Shawn got a big ol shot gun for his birthday from me! Look how tuff he looks!

We are seriously such nerds. Who poses like that for the camera when they are out by themselves on the beach in their scrubbies?! Lamos..

The family getting ready to go crabbing!


I caught a crab! But I had to throw it back. Apparently being scrawny and female is a good thing in the fish world.

Who is this cute kid! I love her.


Oregon has some of the most beautiful coast I have ever seen!

After spending a few days on the coast, we went to visit Shawn's older brother and his family. We loved playing in their big back yard!


Mckenzie had a blast playing with cousin Olivia on the swing for the first time.

And just who's scowl is McKenzie wearing here? One guess, it's not mine!

Happy Birthday Shawn! I love you dude!