April

April is unbelievably busy. It seems like i have something to do every day this month. I have had uprising, carnival, three birthday's already and i have Alaina's birthday tomorrow, Heather's is Friday, mine is next Thursday :) and it just blows me away. Plus weddings, parties, school stuff. WOWSERS APRIL.
I spent the weekend with my mama and that was great. She is such an amazing women. She loves with her whole heart. She worked until she was worn out for her friend Stephanie to have a great wedding shower, and then looked beautiful for the party. i hope i can do that when i am her age. I also see a lot of my determination for things to be nice that i had to get from her. We are very similar and i am greatful for that.
I am asking God, and my body to be down 10 pounds from my starting weight two weeks ago for my birthday. I have a week and a half to go and about 4 or five pounds. i guess i need to exercise.

Alaina is growing too fast. WAY too fast. She is five tomorrow. I no longer have any babies. How did that happen. I really just want to hold her in my lap and not let her go. she has such a great personality. She brightens my day, and can take my worst mood and make it better. She is always talking and singing and is just such a joy in my life. I am sad for the choices i made to not have any more children. They are really my heart and my joy in life. don't get me wrong i get very frustrated and by no means are we perfect but they are my best work. Hahaha. I love them. And i am having that babyitis right now. :)

Skillet and Toby Mac

Jonathan got me the most amazing christmas gift this year. Tickets to see Skillet and Toby Mac Live!!! We went last weekend to Huntington WV and rocked out to our two most favorite bands. It was so great to have that time with Jonathan! It was like we were teenagers again. It was a wonderful date. A time to reconnect, and a time to just spend together doing something we both love very much! I will never forget it.
Not to mention that Skillet totally ROCKED the HOUSE!!!! and Toby well what can i say? He was amazing as always.

I say all this just to remind all my married friends not to forget what you first loved about your spouse. And to fight for those little things, to keep your marriage kindled! It is so worth it, and that is how you will keep one of those amazing Keys to your heart: Friendship with your spouse!

New Baby in the Family

I am happy to announce that my Brother and Sister in-law are going to china on May 6 to get their son! We are thrilled to have John as part of the family, and we all can't wait to meet him! Ed and Teri-Jo are so excited to finally be able to hold little John in their arms. We have all prayed and waited axiously for his arrival! Keep them in your prayers.

it has been a while

Wow i haven't posted on this blog for a while.
We are all doing well. Alaina is about to turn 5 and i can't believe it.
Spring Break was amazing, we got to see both sets of parents and I had a great time with my mom on the beach. That is our favorite place, and it was just wonderful being there with her.
Foxy now has three legs after a long hard road of trying to heal the leg that got hit by a car. She is doing great and you would never know she only had three legs.
Easter was beautiful, it reminds me of the simple things in life, and how delicate things can be.

Cool Mornings...

Today is the first day of October! I love it. Cool breezy mornings and sunny days.
The other morning my Mama stopped by and brought me a biscuit. It was before the sun came up. We sat on my front porch and watched the trees blow. We smiled and breathed in the cool air. We were still. She is beautiful, and the most generous person I know. It is mornings like these i cherish. It lasted about 5 minutes, then i went back inside, she went to work and i ate my biscuit and went back to sleep :). But it made a mark on my heart. It is those quiet still moments that we know we are loved, and that not only my mom is loving me, but Jesus is holding us both close in the palm of His hand. I thank God for his cool loving breeze that morning.

Now October...pass the apple cider and the Pumpkin...:)

My Family

We are the Scott's

Jonathan Anessa Samuel Leila and Alaina!

Jonathan works in AV for two local hotels and still Djs weddings and events.

Anessa Teaches fifth Grade

Samuel is in second grade, loves video games, soccer, basketball, and just about any fried food.

Leila is in First grade. She is a soccer star, and loves to climb just about anything she can. Mostly trees.

Alaina is four and loves dress up and anything that she can make-believe.

We love going to the beach with our parents and spending time at the lake as a family!

Mama

I found out that my mama has cancer in her spinal column. I am really confused right now, and worried. What do we do now? What are the steps we take? I am scared. All I can do is pray and ask God for patience and understanding. Everyone needs to hug their mothers a little bit longer today. She is so dear to me, and i have no idea what tomorrow will bring. My word for today is to be still...