Scott Family Happenings: April 2009

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Reduce Reuse Recycle!

I just had to put this one up. She fits so nicely in the recycle bin and loved having Kyle pull her around in circles on the kitchen floor.

So Emilyn and I played outside awhile back when it was super nice and warm. Until then she hadn't experienced grass. Keep in mind that she is very oral and puts everything in her mouth and what won't fit in her mouth she licks. You will just have to look at the picture to see what she thought of her first encounter with grass.

"Hi Mom! I love it outside!"

"Ooh what's all this green stuff? I am so excited, something new to discover!"

"I better check it out."

"It would probably be a good idea to taste it."

"This stuff isn't too bad."

"Actually on second thought..."

"What was I thinking?! What kind of terrible crap is this? It better do something amazing for my figure."

Monday, April 13, 2009

Easter

Emilyn had a great first Easter. Saturday we went out to my mom's for the annual egg hunt she puts on for all the nieces, nephews, grand kids, or really any kid even remotely related to our family. The entire hunt lasted all but about 15 minutes, and the kids had fun despite the rain. Emilyn stayed inside for most of it.

World's cutest nephew, Gus!

World's cutest niece, Amelia!

Sunday we got up and went to church then headed to Kyle's parents for lunch. Claire made a fabulous meal as usual. Auntie Liz took Emilyn out to the rabbit hutch to see the bunnies. She loved watching them and laughed when she would touch their soft fur.

The family

Unfortunately I had to spend most of the afternoon working on my literature review for my research paper, but not before we got some fun pictures of Emi wearing the bunny ears. I know it's cruel, but I couldn't resist. Can anyone say chubby bunny?

Serenading us at the piano

Let's eat!

The loves of my life

Everyone keeps saying just wait, next year she will be running around with all the other kids hunting for eggs. A few months ago I couldn't wait for her hold her head up, smile, sit up, eat solid foods and all the other milestones. With every new development I keep looking towards the next one. I realized the other day that although it will be exciting when she can crawl, talk, or feed herself, I will never get this time with her again. I am having to force myself to slow down and soak in what she is right now- at this very moment...to savor the little noises she makes, to pause a little longer as I cuddle with her at bedtime, to let her take things in at her own pace. Because the pace of life around her sure seems to be going pretty fast.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

President's Day Weekend

Ok, so I know this was back in February- I apologize for my tardy posting, but I made no guarantees when I started this blog, so complaints will not be accepted. Back on President's Day weekend we headed to the other side of the state to visit family. Kyle and I realized on the way over that it was the same time one year ago that we took the same trip just after we found out we were pregnant. This trip last year, I remember feeling like crap all weekend and making excuses as to why I had to go to the bathroom all the time. We had gone out to dinner with my brothers at this really cool restaurant. They both just had to order some Cajun pasta dish that smelled HORRIBLE! All I could think during dinner was, "please don't throw up, please don't throw up". My how things change in a year! This year we had a little one in the car seat behind us. We had a great time hanging out with Jeff, Kevin and Jen again. We were also able to meet Jeff's girlfriend Crystal.

Emilyn was introduced to her Great Grandma, as well as her great uncle, great aunts, and cousins. We had a fabulous time catching up with Kyle's family and enjoying some of Aunt Leslie's tasty tacos.

Kevin and Jen, owners of the Engle Inn-Puyallup Branch. We were able to stay in the Scott Suite again this year and enjoyed the excellent cuisine as usual. What wonderful hosts!