My Sweet Baby Scotty.....

Three Short Years Ago......

Those sweet fleeting newborn days......   there is nothing like them in this world.   How quickly time goes by... I can still vividly recall how that delicate soft cheek felt to kiss and nuzzle and and how sweet he smelled.  I hope I never forget.

It's My Party and I'll Cry If I Want To!

Look Who Celebrated His 3rd Birthday!

Scott wasn't so happy for his third birthday party.  He fell asleep a bit too late in the day and wasn't happy at all that we woke him up for his birthday dinner.  He chose homemade pizza for his birthday dinner.  He loves to make his very own personal pizza.  But,  he isn't too happy about it here..    

 Luckily, the next day he decided it was time to celebrate...  

Happy Third Birthday Scotty!  You are a blessing!  We love you so much!

The new traditional picture.....  That's our baby!  We love you Scott.

Ahhh ...that's better!!!

We love this boy!  

Catch UP!!!

Jacob's Third Grade Play

Every time we have had a third grader we look forward to the third grade play with great anticipation!  It was Jacob's turn this year and we were not disappointed.  This year, Jacob was the narrator in a play about "Tall Tales."  All of the kids had a great time and did a great job and the parents loved it. 

Jacob reads with such expression.  He was very entertaining to watch.  He had his southern drawl down! 

Jacob's  narration partner, Kara.  Isn't she just adorable?   They did a great job.

Some of Jacob's buddies, Chandler Nord and Robbie Metcalf.

And this is Jacob's wonderful third grade teacher, Mrs. Sain.  She does such a great job.  We are thankful for loving and dedicated teachers!

Something Important to Remember....

"be kinder than necessary...for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."

 -T.H. Thompson

 What an important thing to keep in mind.  I believe that if we knew everyone's story there wouldn't be anyone we didn't like or have compassion for.    

Just finished a great book that I must recommend.  This book made me think deeply ...about the atonement and how Jesus can save and lift us all...and how much all of us need Him.  During the past two years I have been struggling with an issue ...so much...not in my family relationships....another issue, that has been troubling me more than almost anything I have faced.  I found a lot of answers and peace here...  it can help with just about any issue anyone is facing.    

Masterpiece Theater....My Sunday Night Indulgence

Ahhhh Jane Austen and her stories.  I especially love Emma.  It makes me laugh and also soothes my  poor boy-worn soul...   

    

  So...I get away for awhile, 

 I sit on my beautiful 4 poster cherry wood bed 

on my pretty comforter 

next to my pretty fireplace

 (yes my bedroom is my girl retreat in this houseful of boys) and I have enjoyed "Emma."  And any other movie like this.  It is a needed break indeed from the 

 daily onslaught of wrestling matches and chasing games, 

 legos, precious legos scattered everywhere,

 "wars" with all types of plastic weapons, whizzing nerf dart wars until someone cries, 

choo choo trains scattered everywhere, scary action figures of all types

matchbox cars

pushups, pullups and situps,

basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, and other balls ..oh my!

toilet seats with "sprinkles" (yes we talk about this atleast once a month)

smelly boy shoes and dirty socks

cub scout and  boy scout books,

pocket knives, compasses, mess kits, and all types of camping gear

holes and dents in the walls, various broken things

 growling dinosaurs, 

Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Dinosaur and Train movies, 

Pants with holey knees, shoes caked with mud, 

sand and dirt in the bathroom sink, on the faucet and light switch

pencils, papers, markers, pens, moon sand, and clay

ipods, cell phones, hoodies, Aeropostle and American Eagle shirts

Text books, piles of papers, notebooks

pants that seem to be too short over night! 

Cracking voices, longer legs, bigger muscles, 

Computer games, and Wii 

Mythbusters,  and other boy shows I don't even want to look at, 

and More! 

So, once in a long while I get away....I get to enjoy this rare opportunity...and just fall into girlness, fully and completely for a moment...

I am talking about BALANCE here. 

 Then I can bring it all back ...all the boy passion, boy fun and energy.  And I love that too......

But, how nice to just be completely GIRL for moment or two.....!

A Snapshot of Scotty's Days

Sometimes when I look at my older boys I wish I could remember more of the details of our days together when they were little littles.  It is the ordinary things, the meals I made them for lunch, the toys we played with together, the little activities we participated in, the endless outfits that were changed into and out of all day; you know the ordinary day to day things that sort of get lost...  One day I decided to take pictures of what Scott did with some of his time and here it is...

Trains, Trains and more trains.  Scott can't get enough.  He is the lucky recipient of at least 4 sets of trains.  

Next he moved upstairs to our "library" area and played with the Playmobile castle and knight set.  Lots of fun.  My favorite thing about this age are those cute little hands and fingers and those soft little bent knees and elbows.... so cute...I could just nibble on them.

 

"Mom, horsey needs to eat..."

This was probably taken the next day.... Oh the age of toys!  Yes, it is chaos at times.  But, I can see as my older boys grow, the years go by and the toys will be left almost forgotten gathering dust in boxes in corners...  Those days will come all too fast.  So for now, we just have fun enjoying these ordinary and wonderful days.

Goodbye Megan ...and Thanks so much!!

Scott has had a teeny tiny speech delay.  Megan has helped him and helped us help him get caught up.  She is the most amazing speech pathologist..has such a gift in working with little kids.  We have loved working with her and has had such a positive impact on Scott.  She has been coming to our house a couple of times each month since August.  We have loved working with her and will miss her.  She is one of those angels on earth going about doing good......