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Camera Shy Giveaway

October 20, 2020 By Birdalamode Leave a Comment

Teamed up with Camera Shy and giving away 2 family sessions at any of their locations. I am choosing my winners today based off whoever shows love torwards my sons ig post.

Whoever Takes the Son Gets It All

Years ago, there was a very wealthy man who, with his devoted young son, shared a passion for art collecting. Together they traveled around the world, adding only the finest art treasures to their collection. Priceless works by Picasso, Van Gogh, Monet and many others adorned the walls of the family estate. The widowed, elder man looked on with satisfaction as his only child became an experienced art collector. The son’s trained eye and sharp business mind caused his father to beam with pride as they dealt with art collectors around the world.

As winter approached, war engulfed the nation, and the young man left to serve his country. After only a few short weeks, his father received a telegram. His beloved son was missing in action. The art collector anxiously awaited more news, fearing he would never see his son again. Within days, his fears were confirmed. The young man had died while rushing a fellow soldier to a medic.

Distraught and lonely, the old man faced the upcoming Christmas holidays with anguish and sadness. The joy of the season, a season that he and his son had so looked forward to, would visit his house no longer. On Christmas morning, a knock on the door awakened the depressed old man. As he walked to the door, the masterpieces of art on the walls only reminded him that his son was not coming home.

As he opened the door, he was greeted by a soldier with a large package in his hand. He introduced himself to the man by saying, "I was a friend of your son. I was the one he was rescuing when he died. May I come in for a few moments? I have something to show you." As the two began to talk, the soldier told of how the man’s son had told everyone of his, not to mention his father’s, love of fine art. "I’m an artist," said the soldier, "and I want to give you this." As the old man unwrapped the package, the paper gave way to reveal a portrait of the son.

Though the world would never consider it the work of a genius, the painting featured the young man’s face in striking detail. Overcome with emotion, the man thanked the soldier, promising to hang the picture over the fireplace. A few hours later, after the soldier had departed, the old man set about his task.

True to his word, the painting went well above the fireplace, pushing aside thousands of dollars of paintings. And then the man sat in his chair and spent Christmas gazing at the gift he had been given. During the days and weeks that followed, the man realized that even though his son was no longer with him, the boy’s life would live on because of those he had touched. He would soon learn that his son had rescued dozens of wounded soldiers before a bullet stilled his caring heart.

As the stories of his son’s gallantry continued to reach him, fatherly pride and satisfaction began to ease the grief. The painting of his son soon became his most prized possession, far eclipsing any interest in the pieces for which museums around the world clamored. He told his neighbors it was the greatest gift he had ever received.

The following spring, the old man became ill and passed away. The art world was in anticipation!

Unmindful of the story of the man’s only son, but in his honor, those paintings would be sold at an auction. According to the will of the old man, all of the art works would be auctioned on Christmas day, the day he had received his greatest gift. The day soon arrived and art collectors from around the world gathered to bid on some of the world’s most spectacular paintings. Dreams would be fulfilled this day; greatness would be achieved as many claim "I have the greatest collection." The auction began with a painting that was not on any museum’s list. It was the painting of the man’s son. The auctioneer asked for an opening bid. The room was silent.

"Who will open the bidding with $100?" he asked. Minutes passed. No one spoke. From the back of the room came, "Who cares about that painting? It’s just a picture of his son. Let’s forget it and go on to the good stuff."

More voices echoed in agreement. "No, we have to sell this one first," replied the auctioneer. "Now, who will take the son?" Finally, a friend of the old man spoke, "Will you take ten dollars for the painting? That’s all I have. I knew the boy, so I’d like to have it."

"I have ten dollars. Will anyone go higher?" called the auctioneer. After more silence, the auctioneer said, "Going once, going twice. Gone." The gavel fell, cheers filled the room and someone exclaimed, "Now we can get on with it and we can bid on these treasures!"

The auctioneer looked at the audience and announced the auction was over. Stunned disbelief quieted the room. Someone spoke up and asked, "What do you mean it’s over? We didn’t come here for a picture of some old guy’s son. What about all of these paintings? There are millions of dollars of art here! I demand that you explain what’s going on here!" The auctioneer replied, "It’s very simple. According to the will of the father, whoever takes the son…gets it all."

Puts things into perspective doesn’t it? Just as those art collectors discovered on that Christmas Day, the message is still the same: the love of a Father, a Father whose greatest joy came from His Son, who went away and gave His life rescuing others. And because of that Father’s love, whoever takes the Son, gets it all.

– Unknown

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Three Riverdale Vixen Dances

October 19, 2020 By Birdalamode Leave a Comment

1.DJ Turn It UP


2.Cherry Bomb


and last but not least the og..

3.Milk Shake

There I was laying in bed nothing to binge on bc no new movies and series are being made, refuse to look at any media (elections just happen already!), tik tok (seen it all) and don’t get me started on ig reels (if you thought tik tok got old…It’s like the same thing over and over again) and there I was completely over everything when I started getting all these notifications from YouTube. I have absolutley no presence on Youtube but my Milk Shake dance was getting some love. It was just the hype I needed and inspo to create two more Riverdale dances. For what? For absolutely no reason other than to just have FUN!

Which one is your favorite?
Should we create more?
Anyone watching anything fun? Tell me Tell me!!!

Im currently reading “Love the One You’re With” by Emily Giffen the last of the book series.

If you have a book recommendation I’ll take it as well

I have also been loving the last season of Kardashians and am here for The Bachelorette.

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Bikini Cleanse

October 11, 2020 By Birdalamode Leave a Comment

Didn’t expect to have such great results as I felt great before the doing the 7 days Bikini Cleanse.

I have tried cleanses before in the past with no luck. Don’t even get me started on the lemon cleanse. I cried everyday and ended up quiting day 4.

With the Bikini Cleanse I felt good and fed. I was eating and satisfying my oral fixation. I didn’t feel like I was starving myself.

Very doable.

If you have are on a budget and feel that the kit is too expensive, I suggest just purchasing the tea and doing that nightly for 7 days. I do feel like you would get amazing results with it.

Let me know if you have any questions at all.

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Mens Fashion

October 11, 2020 By Birdalamode Leave a Comment

I am a sucker for a well dressed man. I melt for a sporty chic soccer dad 🙂 I love all the cuts of Lululemon’s ABC pants classic for business/church/dates and joggers for play. Pair Cole Haans’ with classic and Nikes , New Balance, Adidas with Joggers. I love a good solid top , Lululemon polos and crew necks are a solid choice, go with solids always. A casual Nike hoodie for early soccer games, topped with an effortless hat. I love Travis Mathew and Patagonia and anything hot from a traveled to gift shop.

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11 Years Of Us

October 8, 2020 By Birdalamode Leave a Comment


This was us heading off to celebrate our anniversary 👰🤵 plus a pic where Dallin asked my dad permission to marry me – which I recently found out he actually had done this step prior to my surprise engagement 🙂

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32 Years Of Shannon

October 8, 2020 By Birdalamode Leave a Comment

It’s been a minute since I’ve been on here, tbh I never thought I’d come back. I’ve been coping from how I was treated after my very public 911 call and all the aftershocks that have come because of it.

I came up with all these reasons why leaving this space and all things birdalamode would be best for me, but at the end of the day there was always more reasons to stay. I contemplated about drowning out and killing off this part of me. And how much better everyone would be if I just went away. So I let it die. In a way part of me is still very much dead inside. You can say the worst things to my face, behind my back, through your fingertips you can run my name, It says more about you then it ever will about me, I am very much so un-phased.

I am happy to be here. I am showing up. I am present. So present that I know when and where to be and who and what is worth my energy.

Today I choose my blog. Hello! Long time no see. This may all fall on closed ears. But I am writing this for me.

I am Shannon B. I am important I am worth loving. I have so much to give. I have birthed, bled and cried in front of all of you and all I ask in return is kindness. Even if that means you just leave.

Gosh it feels good to finally express this.

The day I turned 32 I was sitting in the carpool line and noticed I had a grey hair. I have never been afraid of age, in-fact, I have always loved my birthday. But this one hit differently, solemnly. I realized right then and there I earned this and I am welcoming this new me.

I  got a sitter and did all the fun maintenance things, spray tan, hair coloring, nails, etc. And then I asked Dallin to take me shopping. I have recently gotten rid of all things maternity and my wardrobe is lacking to say the least.

So we hit up the mall and filled in all the gaps and I started to feel like me again. For years I’ve fantasized about being this person. Clothes that will fit me longer than 3 months, it doesn’t even matter if they are breastfeeding friendly or stretchy.

I have been more to myself more focused on me and my family just trying to eliminate noise.

It’s been a very inward time for me.

I am so thankful that I have taken this time off the web.

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