Magical

With all the crazy events that have taken place over these last two weeks, I haven't got around to posting the wonderful 8th birthday party that Scottie had on the 7th of November.

Scottie's Uncle Shawn has always had a love for magic. We came up with a great idea to have a magic show party for Scottie's 8th birthday. Of course, that automatically meant Uncle Shawn would have to be our magician. He was AWESOME!! Thanks Shawn!
The kids LOVED it. One of my nephews even said, "This is the best birthday party ever! Can I have my birthday at Aunt Megan's house?"

Happy Birthday Scottie.....we love you!!

had to make capes for our magician's in training

can't have capes without wands....

good eatin'

good company

and last but not least...good entertainment

Happy Birthday ....#8

Today is your 8th birthday!!

With each year you grow bigger and bigger.

But you also grow funner too!

I'm so lucky to be your mom.
You are obsessed with sports.
It's a good thing you're coordinated :)
We've watched you grow from being a "ball-hog" to a great team player.
You love to sit with your dad and watch football or basketball.
You know all the calls and can name it before they announce it.
While Mommy's been on bed-rest, you've been a great help to me.
You are a great big brother and love to play with your litte sister and brother.
We love you so much and hope your eighth year is one you'll always remember.

Happy Birthday Scottie!

Halloween OH nine

We LOVE Halloween....

and who wouldn't....

We get to play dress-up......

.....and eat LOADS of candy!!!

I'm always in Awe

There's not a doubt he is sure of himself.

But that's they way we like to grow them!

Going Through Some Old Photos

can we say attitude :)

*SIGH*

no need to reiterate.....the title says it all

SeCoNd GrAdE

Sometimes I catch myself trying to say that Scottie is in first grade. In fact, one of the other mom's on his soccer team asked what grade he was in and I responded first. It took me a few minutes before I realized I was completely wrong! I corrected myself and told her he was actually now in the second grade. I must just be loosing my mind because I also thought I already put his first day of school pictures on the blog.

Pioneer Day

Since we didn't buy our own fireworks and light them for the fourth of July, we made sure we got some for the 24th. ALL of Scott's family was together, including his youngest brother Kevin who just returned from his mission to London, England.

It was a lot of fun and we really enjoyed each other's company! There was lots of people....so, lots of entertainment and lots of things to do. The last time we were all together was when we sent Kevin off on his mission. It's always great to reunite.

July 4th 2009

Traditions.....still love 'em. Went to the Parade in the morning, bbq in the afternoon, derby and the fireworks show at night!

That's Scottie throwing one of those pop-its. Ya, he asked to go to a fireworks stand a "few" times. I don't think I'll be letting any of those babies get in his hands anytime soon. I could just see it now....Scottie Brown...the firestarter!

Wish I could say I took some pictures at the derby, but at that point in time I was way too fatigued to be lugging around my big camera. I could have just taken some pic's with my point and shoot camera....if I only had a brain.

Carnival

As soon as Grandpa Brown heard the carnival

was in town, he had to make the

announcement.

There was no way he was going to let it go

by without taking the kiddies.

Many times the kids stopped dead in their tracks to

look at the rides!

They had a BLAST! and you know NONE of the boys can

go without testing their basketball skills

I had my mind set on finding the yummy BBQ I could smell.

I never found it, but I'll tell you what I did find....

a caramel apple covered in nuts!!!!

I'm afraid the picture below is a scary view into my future!!!

We had so much fun and even better, we had great timing!

Right when we finished

all of our rides & even had a potty break, it started to pour down rain.

Moab

Every year we take a trip down to Moab in June for

a bowling tournament. What? Did that catch you

off guard....a bowling tournament....Moab?????

Ya, it has that affect on most people.

Our little family started this tradition the moment Scott

and I started dating......but

his family started this tradition long ago when

Scott was a young child

I have to admit it was about five years after we had been going that I

decided we needed to venture out and do a little more than

bowling. Of course, you can't leave out the swimming and golfing that we do

.....they're never abandoned.

AND here's daddy....showcasing his muscles & showing

the kids a good time

One of the first non-bowling, golfing, swimmingish, activities we did

was white water rafting. That was very fun. I think a year later

we finally visited Arches for the first time. Hello! What

took us so long?!?!

{Eric and Sarah ^}

This year we went Rock Crawlin' with our good friends Eric & Sarah

or as my kids like to call them "The Epps." Shawn and Chelsea and her brother

Ellis and his girlfriend Kirstie went along for the ride and made it quite

adventurous!!

The picture just above with the jeep is Eric's. He was a "pro"

on the trail we took called "Hell's Revenge." I

guess he's been to hell once or twice before.

He's Movin' on!

Scottie had his last day of school on the 29th

of May. All the kids in every grade get

to learn a dance and then showcase it

to family and friends.

Personally I think he's got some moves, if anyone asks me!

We were so lucky to be able to get him into the same

school his grandma works at! I think they both thoroughly enjoyed

having eachother so close.

With us finding a new house, Scottie was pretty nervous he would

have to start up at a new school again. Luckily his wish came true and he gets

to stay at his same school! We've registered Savana for Kindergarten

and now Scottie can show her the ropes!!