Patrick is 8!!!!!

Patrick is 8 years old today. HOLY COW!!! Where does the time go? He is such a fun, lovable, big hearted little man. We are so lucky to have him in our lives. Patrick is our child with the BIG heart. He will do anything for anyone and always is the first to take care of someone hurt. Unless he is the one hurting Connor ;).

Pat and I can not believe it has been 8 years since God has blessed us with him and we look forward to watching him grow and seeing the plan God has in store for our little guy.

We hope you have a wonderful birthday and we love you buddy!!!

Winter

Winter is finally here. The kids our loving it. This weekend we have some friends staying with us and the kids have been outside as much as they can tolerate the cold. They get all bundled up (including Trixie) and head outside. Then come in for hot chocolate and to get warm until the next trip out. Last night I let them go out after dark. we turned on the flood light in the back and they had a blast. They stayed out until about 8:00 when I made them come in. My kids love to be outside and play as much as possible whatever the weather. Next weekend we are going to start skiing. Pat is getting out the equipment and resetting the kids skies to fit this year. More pictures of that to come. We can't wait.

Connor's Kitchen

I just thought this was a cute picture. Connor got this kitchen set for his birthday last year and always loves cooking up great "plastic" meals for Pat and I. The kitchen was open tonight with "Thanksgiving left-overs" as Connor said. So he made us some turkey sandwiches, potatoes, and his favorite pumpkin pie. Thanks Connor, daddy and I always love your wonderful food creations.

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Well, we had a great Thanksgiving. We went over to my Aunt Ann & Uncle Kyle's house in Marne. Most of the Scott family was able to make it, except for the Chicago group. We had a ton of food (as usual) and played "Scene It", "Trivia Pursuit" and as always watched the Lions. It is always nice to be able to get together with family and just relax and eat. We all have so much to be thankful for and are a very blessed family. I hope everyone else had a lovely day and enjoy this wonderful holiday season.

Happy 10th Anniversary Pat!!!

Happy 10th Anniversary Pat!!! Tomorrow October 18 is our 10 year anniversary. Holy Crap!!! That means we have been together for almost 12 years now. We were barely 16 when we started dating, we were such babies. I think back to when we were engaged and everyone thought we were crazy. Many people I am sure didn't even think we would make it this long. But we knew what was right and knew how we felt and you can't put an age on love, I guess.

Now three kids later and many stressful, blessed, and wonderful moments we have shared, we are still together and still very much in love. Pat you are an amazing husband, father, and friend and I can't wait to spend many more years with you. I could live without hunting season though ;).

*by the way sorry for the picture, but the camera charger is missing and I haven't been able to get any new pictures downloaded.

First Day of School

Well it's official they are all in school full time. This is a big year of changes for our family, not only is Connor starting Kindergarten (and mom will not have any kids home :)) but the kids are going to public school. They have been at Our Lady of Consolation for the past 5 years. Pat and I needed to make the decision to transfer Mara, due to her health and learning issues so we decided to transfer the boys also. So not only are they at a public school, they don't have to wear uniforms, and they get to ride the bus. I have drove them everyday to and from school always. They were so excited, and a bit nervous, but were really looking forward to a great year.

They all got to school and after a few tears (okay, so I cried) everything was fine. Yesterday I was cleaning and trying to finish laundry and my wonderful husband asked me why I was cleaning yesterday. He said, "You have waited 10 years to be at home alone, why don't you clean tomorrow." I of course responded with, "Exactly, I have waited 10 years and I am not spending my first day cleaning." So I went and got coffee with my grandma and we went a did a little shopping. It was wonderful.

I am SO proud of my brother!!!

I am so proud of my brother. He moved to Chicago a few years ago to pursue his acting and music dreams. He never was really the guy to sit in an office and have someone tell him what to do, as many of you who know him would agree.

Since he has been in Chicago he has built his career and has now started an awesome band. I have not been able to hear them live, but look forward to that in September. I have heard many of Kevin's songs through the years and he really is a very talented kid. Keep up the great work guys and don't forget to always dream big, and great things will happen.

I wish Kevin and all the guys in Action Finger the best and can wait to meet you all and hear the great music in September.

Connor says "ROCK AND ROLL, UNCLE KEVIN!!!!!"
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