February Fun!

Daddy Daughter Dance!!

This was such a fun date! EmmaLee's school hosted a valentines date for the girls (princesses) and the Dad's (pops) They had a DJ come from radio Disney, they played tons of games and EmmaLee even won a drawing! (A sweet OGIO backpack!)

Love to see the difference in height. So precious.

On Sunday February 12th, I hosted a February Birthday party for my side of the family, I had the funnest time planning all of the food, games and decorations.

We had lots of people show up for an awesome night! This is my newest great-nephew (Ethan) and his new Grandma (my sister Jean)

The February Birthdays... Jodie, Neil, Jennifer, Laura and Indie!

Hanging out in the kitchen, Justin, Michael, Tyrell and Travis

Me and my niece Val!

Cute Jennifer opening her gifts!

And Cute Indie!

And of course my sweetest husband Neil.. who by the way is 30 this year!! More partying to come... details later.

Since Jodie is 40 this year, I did all of the decorations purple, because if you know Jodie, you know that that's her favorite color.

She got lots of fun stuff, including a purse filled with candy, that was all around 40 years ago. Some of those include, FunDip, Bit O Honey, Pop Rocks, and Big Hunk.... and lots more.


All of the kids kept entertained by playing dress up, we also got a fashion show along with it!

Another great-nephew, adorable Carson!

And finally, for Valentines this year we were given a bunch of old books (but hey, new to us!) and we thought that it would be awesome to set out for the morning for the kids to see. They loved it and were busy all morning reading! I would have gotten more pictures of the day, but my battery was dead. Let's just say we had a wonderful Valentines day and are so grateful for amazing family and friends!

Scott Girls night out!

Jessie, the second one in from the left, is the sweet mother of 5 boys! So, her sweet husband asked if we, as sister/sister-in-laws could take her out for a fun night without any children. It was a great surprise! The husbands got together and watched football and played with all of the kids.

A favorite of all... We headed to Hobby Lobby and then to Cafe Rio!

What is it about girls and eating out, it's the best thing!? Talking over dinner/lunch is one of my most favorite things!

Then shopping at Ross, of course, to add to the fun!

Girls and shopping, it's also a must do!

Goodbye 2011

Christmas Eve 2011, we all went in and bought Elener an entry-way table and gift card!

Heidi and Jeff! They are expecting their first in July, so excited!

Exchanging gifts with the Scott Family

Me and cute Jill! She and Jeff are expecting their second in May!

Neil had Chris' name for Christmas and found him so killer deals, we were able to buy a soccer ball, volleyball, football, and basketball all for $20!

Cute Kimberly!

For Jessie and Jeremy's gift, Kimberly and Chris made them outfits for the nativity scene. So awesome! We decided to try them all out.

EmmaLee, of course, wanted to be Mary, so she could hold the new baby

We all went in as a family and bought Frank a new I-pod touch. Next to Frank is Amanda and Ben, who are also expecting their first (not the baby on Ben's lap, that's Ashton) in April, so we are going to have lots of new babies around the Scott house!

Christmas morning, Carter opening his tools he got from Santa



Neil made a fort to hide in before they could see what Santa brought. He gave them a bat and when it was time, they smashed through the paper!!

Christmas afternoon, we went to Travis and Laura's house to have dinner and to also celebrate with Carson for his 1st birthday. He was born on December 24th. In the picture is Indie, EmmaLee and Brylie

Bob and Michael

Judy and I

Laura and Carson opening birthday presents!

Cameron, Alex, EmmaLee and Carter, laughing and keeping each other entertained!

Neil, Travis and Jodie

After Christmas, since EmmaLee had some days off, we decided to make great use of our Passes of all passes! We first went to Trafalga

We played mini golf


This picture makes me laugh out loud ever time I see it!! Here is Neil on a kid ride, because our kids were too chicken to go by themselves! Oh the laughter I get looking at Neil with all of the tiny little kids and his long long legs hanging off of that bouncing frog ride!!

Carter has been loving golf lately!

We always go to the library on Thursdays and Carter loves to read in their chairs, so cute!

For New Years Eve, we got a great deal on Groupon for Chuck-E-Cheese and took the kids there for a fun night out.

Carter used most of his tokens on the basketball one!

Every game cost one token, it was a lot of fun!


Also on our passes of all passes, it includes free bowling, so we had to try it out! The kids have never really been bowling, besides on the Wii, so this was a new experience. They loved it, but it took forever to play two games! Lets just say they are learning...


Carter liked to watch his ball go down the alley like this, on the gross floor! There is only so much you can tell a 3 year old not to do, before you don't care anymore


And FINALLY today we got some snow, and the kids could not wait to get their gear on and play!
2011 was a great year, and we can't wait for another to spend with our family and friends!

Lights!

In the Joseph Smith Memorial Building, to take a break and get away from the cold, they have some fun kid activities and old fashioned toys. As you can see, my kids loved it!


Also, if you go into the Joseph Smith History Building, they take your picture and e-mail it to you.

We got to go and see the lights at Temple Square. The best part about it, if you ask Carter, was riding the Trax train! He wouldn't smile for a picture because all he wanted to do was look out the window and scream as other trains went by! He loved it, as well as EmmaLee!

The gorgeous lights in the background!

They were trying to make silly faces!


More gorgeous then the lights are, of course, the temple!

I wish the tree right in front would have been lit up, it would have made for a better picture, however I still feel like a got a good one. It was a very cold night, but such a fun tradition!

Thanks Again

I feel like I'm in debt to so many family and friends. The out pouring of love and concern for us, when we lost our baby, was absolutely amazing. I've never been shown so much love and I don't know how to tell you thank you! But THANK YOU, know that every thought, smile, greeting, gift was more than appreciated. I just wish I could show my thanks better.
With Lots of Love,

The Scott's