First Day of School 2013

LS started a brand new school, Ooltewah Elementary. She has Mrs. Bryant as her teacher. School isn't walking distance any more, but we love the beautiful drive passed cows and farm.

The first day was August 8. Dad stayed home that morning to help and share in the excitement of the first day :)

She is so big and still growing up every day. 

Lunch with our second grader

We love you, big girl! You have grown SO much in a year! Here is a post from just a year ago! We are blessed beyond measure to have you as our daughter, Lilly Scott. You touch lives all around you with your sweet spirit and loving heart. 

-mom and dad 

Dear Mac and Paisley

Mac,

You are my sweet, gentle spirited boy. You're snuggles, social laughs, cars, trains, tv with dad, blueberries, balls, playing outside, 'Pete the Cat' books, being tickled, fried okra, animal cookies, rubbing your ears with lovey tags, Nash, wearing sunglasses, cupcakes, going places and so much more. 

You have good manners, sweet boy. You say 'you okay?' if someone is hurt or crying. You respond 'I'm fine' if asked the same. You've started saying things are 'cute' and 'your welcome' when we say thank you. 

After Labor Day, we took away your pacifier. It was hard for you to go to sleep the first night, but you have done SO well! I am so proud of you! You still have your lovey collection: monkey 'key', zebra and lion. 

You've recently started screaming as a form of communication. It isn't precious or sweet. It's downright obnoxious. We are encouraging you to use your words. 

You're so smart. You have an incredible vocabulary. The other day you said 'cars' and I encouraged you to play. Then you said 'moof' and I said 'you want them to move?' You smiled, said 'okay' and ran to your spot on the couch. Translation: you wanted to watch the 'Cars' mini movie we get on Amazon prime. 

You love animals and their noises. We look for cows when we take LS to school every day. Oh, and you love calling her Scotty like dad and I do :)

I have no idea what you'll grow up to be, but from these days, you will be an engineer like your dad. You love watching how things work- you always have. You'll turn on a toy, turn it over and watch it. Dad says you're figuring out how things work like he used to do. 

We love you, Mac man. 

-Mommy and Daddy

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Dear Paisley,

Sweet girl, you are a riot. You keep me on my toes constantly. You are always by my side no matter where we are. When I'm getting ready for the day, you are on a stool right beside me... mocking everything I do from brushing my teeth to applying make up. I always keep a stool lined up for your arrival beside me. 

You love to suck your thumb. That's going to be a challenge to take away. You love sun glasses, SHOES, going out, new things (you dance as I show you new things for you), Princess Sophia, tutus/dress up, DOLLS (you call  them 'beebees'), your best friend Hudson (pre-arranged marriage?), corn on the cob, twirling, music, keeping the beat, your big sister and anything she's into, going 'night night', your bed (thank goodness!), coloring, applesauce, keeping Mac in line, drinking out of the water fountain (you call water 'bachum' with a german accent), cheese and wearing your pajamas. You do not like vitamins. I have tried hiding them in everything from milk to applesauce, and you spit it out every time. 

 Turning 2 means finally facing forward!

 Preschool open gym

You are SO incredible venturous. You climb any and everything you can. When you are sleepy, you are a gentle girl. You let us hold and kiss on you, then you ask to go 'night night'. Since being in a big girl bed, you have become a little mother to Mac. If he's not awake or laying down when you are, his name is called. You've also started counting to him if he's not listening. Oh my. He's in for a road with more than one mom. ;o)

We love how much fun you are, sweet girl. You make us laugh all the time. You're ahead of your years, little mama to many. I am excited to see what you do with a new little brother or sister. We will see!

-Mommy and Daddy

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M and P,

What a ride we have ridden! We love having twins. It has been super hard (still is sometimes) but so rewarding. We are blessed with three amazing individuals as our children. You three love each other, and it warms my heart. Mac and Paisley, you embrace your time together and apart. You both have gotten SO big- it's amazing to witness. 

We are so proud of you two. We think all three of our kids hung the moon. 

School shopping with Chick Fil A biscuits

2 year check up with Dr. Stephanie

-Mommy and Daddy

Destin Beach Trip

We went to the beach Memorial Day week. That's our typical week to go on family vacation. Weather is nice, Jordan gets Memorial Day off so it's less vacation time to take and it just works for us. 

This year we returned to Destin. We haven't been there in several years as we try a new place every year. We actually stayed on Okaloosa Island, but it is so close to Destin we enjoyed all that both have to offer. 

We go on these yearly family vacations with Nana and Paw Paw, and we have such fun and make special memories. Get ready for a picture overload... 

On our way to the beach, we stopped in Dothan, AL to visit my mom's family. We also visited my grandmother's (Gram) grave. This is the grandmother Mac is named after- McKinney (Mac) Graham.

First day

 Paw Paw loves taking them out in the ocean

 Meal time!

 Then we discovered the pool. The kids liked the beach for a max of 30 minutes, then they were ready for sand free fun. 

 I LOVE this view when I am on the board walk. It reminds me I'm on vacation.

 One of our absolute favorite places to eat in Destin. 

 Riding go carts and put put are a must on family vacations. Especially beach vacations when Jordan has had his fill of sand, ocean and sun. 

Last family picture before going home the next day.