THE SCOTT'S

Our 2009 Thanksgiving Getaway  

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Ok, so here comes an onslaught of pictures from our Thanksgiving vacation to Sanibel/CaptivaIsland, Florida. There were just so many good ones and we just couldn't resist posting them all. I think you can see in these pictures why we love coming back to the island year after year.

p.s. Yes, I had more than one bathing suit, but apparently every time the camera was out I was wearing the blue one

Our little dancer - she stole the show at the Owners Dinner on South Seas Plantation where my dad has a condo

Grandpa and Dylan at the dinner

Kyla was fascinated by the coconut trees

I LOVE these pictures. The colors that day were amazing!

My cousin Kaitlyn and Aunt Debbie

One way to entertain a 2 year old is to have them find shells for all the relatives. Plus she was so super cute showing off her finds

GORGEOUS!

Something about Kyla's expression and pose just captures my heart

Kyla and Kaitlyn (her BFF over the holiday)

Mummy and Kyla

Someone at the condo had been out fishing and Kyla couldn't resist having a look

Grandpa (and his twin Uncle Tom to the left) with DJ

Grandpa was nice and dry before this one was taken

Great-Grandma Bea and her namesake

Kyla found a full grown coconut on the beach

Then threw it in the sand pit

Every night we walk on the beach at sunset with cocktails, or as Kyla likes to call it a "special drink" (she gets juice). She's still talking about the sunset each night

DJ was back in the condo with Grandpa

No nap means falling asleep in Great-Aunt Debbie's arms after 1 book

Manatees! I've been waiting 30+ years to see a manatee on the island and finally we got to see a mama and her calf up close!

I mean really up close!

Kyla was in heaven! Manatees were just on a recent "Diego" and how they have tails like mermaids

DJ at lunch on South Seas Plantation

Kyla and her favorite food - grilled cheese

It rained Thursday morning, so we all watched the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Cousin Courtney and Kyla. Courtney was kind enough to swim with Kyla so I could take a wee break and sun bathe

"Mama in pool" - so my break wasn't too long

Jump shot in action...

Swimming with the floaties

Jumping from the stairs

Smoothing out her "Princess Bathing Suit"

"Up High" as Kyla calls it

My three favorite people

The Family

DJ for the 2 seconds he stayed on the towel and didn't try to put everything in his mouth

The Jackson's and Jeff Forde (Courtney's fiance)

And back to eating shells.....

Building sand castles was a big hit!

Daddy and Daughter

Down to the beach at sunset. Love, Love, Love this picture!!

Jumping into the sand pit. Not sure why people dig one of these every day

So big!

Made for a good play-pen for Dylan

Stuck!

Kyla and Gma Bea reading the "paper"

Going to "Jerry's" shopping complex to see the birds

Kyla actually got to pet this Cockatoo, while this girl did

Pointing to the green Macaw

Keeping "Mr Trouble" occupied before heading to the airport

Kyla swimming - she's getting really good!

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Grandpa!  

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Grandpa drove down for his annual "hunting" visit last week. Kyla got to show Grandpa her school and teachers and DJ got some good one on one time at home. Dad was also nice enough to tackle a few things on our "to do" list and then buy us dinner. Can't beat that!

Cuddle Before Bed

Lots of attention from Grandpa

I think Nobu misses Grandpa most of all!

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Happy Monday!  

Monday, November 9, 2009

This picture cracks me up! Kyla is allowed one piece of Halloween candy after dinner. She got a blue lolly from her treat bag and then found the green vampire teeth at the bottom of the bag!

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Happy Halloween 2009!  

Friday, November 6, 2009

Our Halloween festivities included a party at Kyla's dance studio, Dance Xplosion and then home for trick or treating. After we took the kids around the neighborhood, Kyla and I sat outside handing out candy and talking with the neighbors (DJ went to bed). Eventually, our three neighbors just merged the candy giving to one house, and we had our own party while the kids played in the front yard. Complete with John wearing my witches hat (if only I had gotten a picture!)

Pictures out front before DXP party

Kitty Cat

Clapping to the Music

Kyla and her friend Sophie (Daisy Duck)

Winnie the Pooh

Headed Out to Trick or Treat

The "scary" house

Candy for the poor, please

Kyla wanted to carve a happy pumpkin

Very proud of her treat bag

The family on Halloween night

Our annual Mother/Daughter picture

Helping pass out the treats

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Pumpkin Festival  

Thursday, November 5, 2009

John took Kyla and my iPhone to a local "pumpkin festival" last week. Let's just say it wasn't quite worth the $7 admission, but Kyla had a good time getting her face painted.

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Pumpkin Patch  

A few weeks ago, we went to our local pumpkin patch for some fun with friends and a photo opp. It was very hot, humid, muggy and wet - so the photo part didn't turn out that great. But we had fun playing with friends!

Trying to get a picture of the 2 of them together

Another try, DJ was eating dirt

...and a pumpkin

...and a leaf. We don't call him "Mr. Trouble" for nothing!

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Andrew, Amber and Ryan Visit  

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Such a great surprise when John's brother Andrew and his children, Amber and Ryan came for a visit a few weeks ago. It was their first time in Austin and although the weather didn't cooperate, we hope they had a good time. Kyla certainly enjoyed seeing her cousins! Morning, noon and night, she was asking about them, especially Ryan!

Night out for steaks

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Dress Up  

Saturday, October 24, 2009

Kyla is VERY into dress up now that she has a ton of costumes in her dress up box. This one is a particular favorite, and she was a posin' for the camera!

And what girl's moment in the spotlight is complete, without her little brother interrupting it all and chewing on Ballerina Barbie?

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The Perfect Bed...  

Saturday, October 17, 2009

for Kyla and Barbie. Our girl makes us laugh!

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Mr. Trouble  

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Seriously, you can't take your eyes off this kid for a second! Before bath, I let the kids play upstairs while I get the bath started, PJs laid out, etc. Kyla was happily playing on the computer and here's where I found Mr. Trouble....

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Pumpkin Farm 2009  

Sunday, October 11, 2009

We had a fantastic fall day at the Pumpkin Farm on Saturday. The weather was perfect - cool with sun in the afternoon! This is the 3rd year we've gone to Sweet Berry Farms and Kyla can now really enjoy all the activities. DJ enjoyed rolling in the pumpkins and crawling through the grass, just as Kyla did the 1st year we went. It was one of those days that makes you truly appreciate the blessing of having children and seeing the world through their eyes.

Our One Good Picture of the Two of Them Together

Our Family

Little Miss Pumpkin Patch

Our Artiste - First Thing She Wanted to Do Was Paint

Mr. Trouble Wanted To Paint To

Whoa, Goats!

Such a Big Boy

Kyla Always Loves To See the Animals

Kyla's BFF Sophie Was There Too

Our Cowgirl Rode The Horse - She Wanted to Get Off After It Started Walking, but Bravely Stayed On and Enjoyed the Whole Thing

Riding the Tractor One of the Highlights

DJ Needed A Power Nap with my iPhone Cover In Place of a Passie

Love Me Some Punkins

Sweet Berry Farm

Yeehaw!

Fighting Over the Tractor

The Speedboat is Fun, Too

And, I'm Done!

And a video of Kyla on her horse

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How Is He 9 Months Old?  

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

This kid won't sit still! Unless he's sleeping, he's constantly on the move. It's a full on battle to get his diaper changed, clothes on or car seat buckled. I was actually really lucky to even get this one picture of him.

He's also got a really LONG reach as we've learned the hard way. He can reach all the way onto our kitchen table and start pulling anything he can get his hands on. Usually that's a place mat with a loaded plate, utensils and drink. And if that wasn't enough, DJ is an expert climber too! Anything he can use to climb higher, he'll find. It's no wonder he's got a permanent bruise on his forehead. Yeah, it's a barrel of laughs around here!

DJ also had his 9 month checkup and he's doing great, except for a pesky ear infection that won't go away. We are on the 2nd round of antibiotics, but hopefully it'll clear up soon. Here are his latest stats:

Weight - 21lbs 14oz (75th% - he's actually lost a pound from all the activity)

Height - 29-1/2" (90th% - yep, he's tall)

Head - 46.5cm (between 75th-90th%)

Dylan has 4 teeth right now and is cutting two more, which basically means he's a drool machine! He's LOVING his two front teeth and blows "raspberries" with abandon! To which Kyla responds "no sipping (spitting) DoDo!" Cracks me up every time. And yes, she still calls him "DoDo" (sounds like "DoeDoe"). Sometimes she'll say Dylan or DJ, but mostly just DoDo. Hopefully it won't stick, poor kid.

Oh, and Dylan got a mini-haircut last week to trim what I like to call his "Caesar" sideburns. Those pieces of hair that constantly curl forward making him look like Julius Caesar.

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