Aunt T comes to Portland!!!!

Aunt T came to Portland on her spring break to visit us. We had a lot of fun. We went to the Tillamook Cheese Factory where we were able to have their Ice Cream which is the best. They have homeade waffle cones. We also were able to do some shopping and go to the Multanomah Falls. They were really pretty and raging with water this time of year. thanks for Coming Aunt T We miss our families.

The kids look soooo big here cute pic Treyson Throwing rocks into the river

All of us at the falls

The Kids at the Falls

Having Ice Cream In Down Town Portland

My BABY IS 2!!!!

Oh how time flys. It seems like just yesterday that I was pregnant with this wild man. He is sooo cute and such a handful. I don't know where to began about how lucky I am to be his mother. He is such a fun kid. He is in his terrible 2's for sure but he does so many cute things it is so hard to get mad at him. Treyson had his birthday party at a place called PAPA's PIZZA. It has a huge play place and a guy that makes balloon animals on saturdays. We were sad not to be able to celebrate with all our family this year but we were able to celebrate with some friends here in Oregon. I made Treyson a Train cake that I think turned out pretty well. Overall we had a lot of fun. Treyson also got a Basketball hoop for his birthday and he has been playing constantly since. He absolutely loves it. He even made me put his new basketball shirt on he got for his birthday.

Some interesting facts about Treyson
1. He is a climber his favorite thing to do is climb up the kitchen counter and it drives us crazy
2. He never walks anywhere he is always running and falls a lot. No trips to the ER YET!!!
3. He is talking in sentences and really well for his age. I am pretty sure this credit needs to go to Payton for here diligence in teaching Treyson words.
4. he loves balls, Thomas the Train or any kind of train, teasing his sister, cars, trucks, and all the typical boy things.
5. I think weighs about 25lbs
6. He likes to put his plate on his head when he is done eating

I love this picture it is his total mischeivous smile

Payton at the party she had fun playing with her friend Brindley

Cake time I had to help him blow out the candles

Friends

The balloon guy made treyson a hat and a sword

Treyson in his goofy glasses

BASKETBALL!!!

WE LOVE OUR STEPHEN

As many of you know. We lost our brother Stephen on Feb 4, 2011 to a battle with depression. I would just like to write a few things about our memories of Stephen. I remember the first time that I met Stephen I remember thinking he was a good looking kid . As I got to know Stephen more I got to know a few more things about him. 1. He was a scholar in the gospel. 2. He was a great missionary and he served with distinction and honor. 3. He would drop about anything he was doing to help us move or do anything Micah asked him to do. On our recent move to Portland him and Micah loaded everything into the truck all by themselves which was a huge job. Stephen always acted like he had all the time in the world to spend with us and he was a great uncle. Payton and Treyson love him so much. Payton said her favorite memory of Stephen is that he would always take her for broom rides like Harry Potter. The last time we saw Stephen he was putting paytons shoes on the stair case and flying her around on the broom while she was trying to catch her shoes in the air. Treyson also had a love for Stephen. He always would ask where Stebus was. It was extremely hard to have him still ask for Stephen. We have suffered a great loss but we believe that Stephen did so much good in his life and that he will be a missionary in heaven and he will be watching over us. We Love you Stephen and will see you again someday. Below is a poem that Jessica, Stephens sister wrote it is great.

Angel
In loving memory of

Stephen Rick Scott
June 4th, 1987 – February 4th, 2011
By: Jessica Scott Case

I cannot tell you how many tears I’ve cried, since the day I found out my brother died.
It seems impossible, although I know it’s true, everywhere I go I’m reminded of you.
I thought I felt you wrap your arms around me today, and I could hear your voice so sweetly say, “Everything will be okay.”
I realize your life here on earth is through, but I remember the man you were so honest and true.
Such an amazing example not to mention that light about you.
I love you brother, and that’s how it will always be.
I will smile as I wake every morning knowing there is an angel watching over me.

ITS THAT TIME!!!

So I was hoping for Treyson to be in his crib a little longer because he is such a wild man I figured it was going to be quite the chore getting him to stay in a bed. Well contrary to my hopes I found him out of his crib a few weeks ago when I came to get him in the morning. Then I put him back in his crib to see how he was getting out and it took about 2 minutes for him to climb right back out of it. I have been really afraid of him crawling out and breaking something so I am forunate he did not do that. Needless to say he is now in a toddler bed here are a few pictures of him and his "new bed" he does a lot better than I thought in his bed. One day during a nap time I did find him in a pile of clothes that he had taken out of his dresser. We just put his dresser in his closet and we have been good to go will see what the next challenge is with this little monkey.

January!!!

The New Year has started out pretty good for us. Micah is very busy as usual with school and trys to get all his homework time in, which is very hard to do with a family I know. He has to lock himself in our bedroom in order to get anything done and even then he still some times has little knocks on the door wanting his attention. I am doing ok working night shift and The kids seem to like their two babysitters that we have, which is such a blessing. As the year has started I have made some family goals. and personal goals. One of my personal goals is to get in shape and so I joined the gym and am proud to say I have been going everyday that I am not a work. I feel so much better and have missed the endorphins that come with working out. Some of my family goals are to eat out less, and fix healthier meals for the family and myself. This has worked out fairly well but could also be better. Everyday I thank God for a healthy family thus far. I am a paranoid Mother to say the least. If I see the kids are tired a lot or have a cough for too long exc. I immediately think they might have Cancer. I know this is because I work around the very young and old who have Cancer. It is a relentless disease and do not wish it on my worst enemy. I Love My job and am greatful I can help people in their time of need but it does not make it easy and feels like the success stories are few and far between. However when there is one it is the best thing. I recently took care of a 22 year old boy who fought the fight but he ended up loosing his life. I find these cases the hardest ones to handle and hope that someday I will understand all the why's to the awful things in this world. Well I will stop babbling but My heart had been full and I wanted to blog a little bit about it sooo have at it if you will or not. There are some cute pictures below. Payton went to her first Birthday party here and she came home dressed as a jedi night with a light saver she was in heaven. Lickin the beaters the best!!!
Payton in here Jedi costume

Treyson eating his pizza, usually the plate ends up on the floor or on his head when he is done. This kid is CRAZY!!! hyper and going through his TERRIBLE TWO's But soooo fun I love him

Pay Pay Jean

Miss Attitude in time out

Home For Christmas!!!

We Were so fortunate to be able to go Home for Christmas for a week. I don't know how I pulled that off with my work but I did and it was Great. We were in Utah from the 24-27. We had a Great Christmas at the Scotts house. It was fun and we also got to see some good friends as well. The Kids were a little sick so that was kind of a bummer but other than that we did great. We then Headed down to Nevada to see my family. This was equally great and we had a lot of fun there as well. I was really fortunate to be able to spend some time with the girls in our family. My Grandpa Dee past away 3 years ago on December 28th. I was able to go the the grave with my Grandma and most of the girls in our family. It was so special to me and I was so glad I was able to do this. I felt his spirit there with us very strong that day and I know he is watching over our family. We were also able to have a get together with the whole family at los lupes for My cousin Randy's going away. He had to leave his little family for a year to go to afghanistan. I was so sad but I am sure he is doing great things. We arehome now and things are as Crazy as ever. Treyson has definitely hit his two's and is living up to them. He has started to throw quite the fits when he wants to. aaaah lets just hope its not quite as dramatic as Payton's two's were.

This is a Picture of Micah and I by the Portland Christmas Tree. Yes it is the one where that terrorist was trying to kill people this December

Randy and Jessica We will Miss Randy
Payton got a sticker book at Grandma and Grandpa Sullivan's She loved it

Treyson Got Thomas the train from Aunt T He Loves Thomas

Payton and Aunt T

Micah and Treyson

Bowling at the Virgin River

The Fam

Trey Bowling

Kaylee and Payton had a lot of fun with the balls

Treyson and Harper Fighting over Ice Cream

Payton Bowling

Grandpa's Grave we Decorated oh how I miss him

Christmas at the Scott's

Payton with her Dance Streamer this was a favorite toy for all even the adults

Trey in his Santa Hat

Making Cupcakes for Santa

Our Christmas Pajama's

Jana and Haylee

Taylor and Megan

My son doing what he does