Scott Happenings

Fiesta Bowl Parade

2010-01-11T08:20:00.000-08:00

The last couple of years Ben and I along with a ton of our friends go to the fiesta bowl parade! Every year more and more people come! The more the merrier! This year there were lots of babies running around which was so much fun! It was oddly hot but the beach cruisers Ben and I got for Christmas made the trip outside worth it! We had so much fun cruising down Central with Harper! Can't wait till next year
Harper and Riley playing

The Girls!

The Family

Happy New Year!

2010-01-11T07:57:00.000-08:00

Ben and I had a great New Years! It was a big night for the Scott Family. Harper had his first sleep over ever! I think I was more scared then he was! Harper rang in the new year at Gramcracker and Chombo's house! Ben and I actually had a very eventful night! New Years has always been a special night for Ben and I! It is the anniversary of our first kiss. This being our 8th New Years together we tried to plan something fun! We started the night at one of our favorite restaurants Deluxe! They have the best sweet potato fries and chicken sandwich! Yummy! We then went and visited Ronnie and AJ at the Clarendon! After that we stopped by Kenny and Ashley's adorable house to see some of our friends and then we finished the night at Shannon's! The night went off without a hitch and we got some great pictures to show for it! Happy New Year! I hope 2010 is a year full of new beginnings, success, and happily ever afters!

www.theroose.com

2010-01-11T07:49:00.000-08:00

It's here, it's here! We are officially on the map... well the internet! The Roose Parlour and Spa finally has her website! It still is a work in progress but we are so excited to now be accessible via internet! Check us out at http://www.theroose.com/. We have some fun events and specials coming up so don't be a stranger!

CHRISTMAS!!!

2010-01-10T14:02:00.000-08:00

Christmas is my favorite time of year! The whole month of December is full of festivities, traditions, yummy food, and holiday cheer! For some reason it is just a little more special when you have a baby experiencing it for the first time. I know that Harper will not remember this Christmas, but the pictures and memories we've made are priceless! This Christmas was one for the record books! Every minute was cherished and I can't wait for the next! Like his mother, Harper could not wait till Christmas to check out the gifts! He was caught red handed!

Ben and I went to the Splawn's annual Christmas party and had a blast hanging out with our friends! Every year we take mom's famous funeral potatoes, yum! A rare night away from the little guy.

The Sunday before Christmas we went to church as a family. Gramcracker even came! The music and talks were so beautiful, just the ticket to get you in the true holiday spirit!

Christmas Eve was spent at the Scott's! Prime rib, potatoes, pie, the movie Christmas Vacation, and a visit from Santa! A jam packed night with the pictures to prove it. Our little reindeer didn't want to leave the party, he was having so much fun! He fell into a laughing frenzy with Pop Pop and became the entertainment for the evening!

Christmas morning with the Angles... no words to describe it! We open presents when it's still dark out and we all turn into kids again! I am always so sad when our couple hours of chaos is over! It is definitely a tradition that I will hold onto for as long as possible! After the presents were all open the girls made breakfast while the boys assembled all of the toys! I am already looking forward to next year with Timmy and Kris's baby boy! The love that you see and feel with Harper is so amazing, I can't wait to return this experience to them:)

After Christmas Morning with the Angles was over, we spent the rest of the day with the Scott Family. We opened presents at the In-Laws and then headed over to GG's (Ben's Grandma) for a feast! Cousins, Aunts and Uncles, nothing like family! We had lots of laughs, lots of food and lots of memories. Can't wait till next year!

7 Months!

2010-01-10T13:46:00.000-08:00

What a big month for Mr. Harper! Right at the end of November, Harper cut his first tooth and he hasn't stopped growing since. Within a week of his first tooth he started sitting up. The next week he cut his second tooth and started crawling! This kid is in a hurry to grow up and I can't stand it! He is now eating solid food, wearing shoes, and exploring every minute of every day! He is fascinated with his sister Lolly, cell phones, keys and remotes. We are loving every minute!

6 Months!

2010-01-10T12:21:00.000-08:00

It has been months since I have blogged about the Scott Family. I should catch everyone up in one post but trust me, you do not want me to skip any pictures of Harper! He is so stinking cute and has been up to all kinds of mischief! For Harper's 1st Halloween we dressed him up as an elephant! The costume was way too big but still hilarious.
Just after Halloween Harper turned 6 months and was loving the weather just as much as Ben and I do! We go out for walks and runs everyday! We found that Harper loves being outside. If you know me at all, I don't! So, I am learning to love the outside too!

This November was the salon's first First Friday Art Walk! We had so much fun with our artist, considering it was none other than Pamela and Jason with Encompass Photography! Their art work was amazing! We had hundreds of people come in and see the salon and art! A successful night for all... even the kiddos! Harper and Stella had a very nice date that night! They talked and gazed into each other's eyes all night long! Ha, too funny!

Harper's first Thanksgiving was very eventful! All of our immediate family was out of town but we stilled shared the day with family and friends. We started out by going to my Grandpa Angle's where we relaxed and ate our traditional Thanksgiving feast. Then, we hosted a small Thanksgiving for AJ and Ronnie, and Kendra and Thomas. 6 adults, 3 dogs, and 1 baby, lots of fun and delicious foods!

Rocky Point!

2009-10-28T05:33:00.001-07:00

We love Rocky Point! Ben and I have been going down to RP for years! We love it! It is so easy and fun down there! Did I mention cheap?! Totally affordable for the family on a budget!!!
Well, it was Harper's first time down, actually his first trip ever! He did so amazing and adapted really well to Rocky Point life. He just "chilled" the whole time! We were so worried about the ride there and back, but yet again he surprised us! He did awesome! Harper loved beach life! We just relaxed all day on the beach, napped, and got his feet wet in the ocean. Of course he had another ron de vu with his girlfriend Stella! She wore little sundresses that Harper could not resist! The babies did so well together!
I'm already counting down till our next trip!

5 Months!

2009-10-10T20:19:00.000-07:00

Harper is 5 months! Will somebody please slow down time! It is surreal how fast they grow, learn, and change! Harper is now talking all day long, rolling everywhere, desperately trying to crawl, drooling, teething (no teeth yet), laughing, almost sitting up, and recognizing familiar faces. He reaches for Ben and I which is the best feeling. I never knew how great it would feel when he touched my cheeks or grabbed onto my shirt. It's so simple but so amazing!
I can't believe it has been 5 months since I gave birth to Harper! It seems like just yesterday I was waddling around and loving my belly. Not loving the belly these days even a little, ha! I thought as Harper would grow I would shrink... not the case! Harper has jumped from 6 pounds 12 ounces to 17 pounds! Unfortunately I haven't made such "positive progress" but no one said it would be easy!

We did it!

2009-10-10T19:44:00.000-07:00

The salon is finally open! After years of planning and a crazy summer of preparation, AJ and I finally opened our doors on October 1st! What an amazing, scary, and liberating feeling to be a business owner! I can't wait to see what the future holds for us... hopefully all good!
In case you were wondering The Roose Parlour and Spa is located at 906 N. 6th Street, right off of 7th Street and Roosevelt. We are in the heart of the Small Business / Art District. We are also a residence of First Friday's Art Walk, literally!
Thank you everyone for all the support and encouragement you have given us! It's All Happening!
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AFTER

Harper and Hudson

2009-09-14T08:17:00.000-07:00

Harper and Hudson's first play date will be the last for a while. The Kobes are going back to Hawaii! We are soo happy Joe will be home safe soon, but bummed they will be soo far away. Hud and Harp are about two months apart. Hudson lives up to his nickname, TANK! He is huge and adorable! Hudson and Harper had a blast listening and staring at eachother. We have so much to look forward to at their next play date. I can already tell they are going to be great friends! Hopefully the next ron de vu will be in beautiful Hawaii (hint, hint Ben)!

Seriously!

2009-09-14T08:03:00.000-07:00

Seriously! This is all happening too fast! I know to most people he still looks like a little baby, but OMG! He's huge! Harper just turned 4 months last week and he weighs over 15 pounds! He won't stop rolling, he tries to do sit ups when I lay him down, he holds onto his own bottle, and now he's trying to crawl! I thought I would have more time but no! We may be having a baby sooner than I thought for the simple fact it's going too fast!

Labor Day BBQ and Another Friend!!!

2009-09-14T06:43:00.001-07:00

Harper must be the coolest kid in town because everybody wants to hang with him. Harper was invited to a Labor Day BBQ out in Goodyear (Ben and I got a sympathy invite since we had to bring him, ha!) Little Cezar met Harper when he was just one week old, but he wasn't so much fun then. Little Cezar is now 9 months old and Harper is 4 months. They were very curious about each other. They definitely wanted to touch and figure out who this other baby was. We had so much fun watching them study the different sounds, toys, sizes, and looks. The adults had fun too. Cezar and Christina hosted a very fun and relaxing BBQ. Lots of good food in doors on such a hot weekend.

I love My Auntie Kris and Uncle Timmy

2009-09-14T06:34:00.000-07:00

Harper is so blessed to be surrounded around such amazing family! While Ben and I go to work Harper gets to spend his days with family. I am so thankful for the support our family gives us. Harper spends every Monday with Auntie Kris and they have a blast! Just the other day Auntie Kris was simply looking at Harper, and he was giving her the biggest belly laughs! We were all cracking up at how much he was laughing. As we all know Harper is growing like a weed. Eventhough he is looking more and more like his dad, he has a strong resemblance of his Uncle Timmy. They look like they were cut from the same mold! It is so fun to see how much your family loves your child! I cannot wait to spoil, hug, kiss, and love on Auntie Kris and Uncle Timmy's baby someday!

I love my daddy!

2009-09-13T21:05:00.001-07:00

Most people do not get to see how great Ben is with Harper! You can already tell that Harper is going to worship his dad! Harper is always watching him, and he can't stand but smile at him. Ben still hasn't warmed up to midnight feedings but he is amazing with Harper. They play, talk, watch sports, and hang out all the time. Ben is counting the days till he gets to wrestle, teach him sports, and all the other boy things he has hidden up his sleeves. These pics are just a few of the hundreds I have of them together. (Notice Harper's onesie has a soccer ball on it!)

Happy Birthday Mimi!

2009-09-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

I am so behind on my blogging! Two weeks ago was Alma's birthday. We spent it hanging out at the Pointe and we had dinner at ZuZu. We had lots of fun despite the insane heat! You're going to laugh when you see Harper in all his swim gear! You know he's my kid when his skin is glowing from sunblock, ha!

I LOVE MY TOES!

2009-09-13T17:06:00.000-07:00

I apologize if this post bores you, but I think it is hilarious how many pictures we have of Harper chewing on his toes! Over the past two weeks this has become his favorite past time! We think it's because they are always available, unlike his toys!

The New Girl in Town

2009-09-13T17:02:00.001-07:00

If you haven't noticed already, Harper's social life is way more exciting then Ben's and mine. Harper is nearly 4 months old and has already gone on his first date! Stella Dancil was born on August 9th, and Harper has already made his first move. We went on a triple date with the kids two weeks ago and had a blast.

Harper's First Play Date

2009-08-18T10:16:00.000-07:00

Harper had his first play date this Saturday and boy is he lucky! Harper got to go swimming for the first time ever! We were just bummed dad couldn't be there to see it! Since there were so many new sounds, textures, people, and places to experience he was a little overwhelmed. Harper was quiet the whole time which is very out of character for him these days, and actually fell asleep in the pool! Everyone was having so much fun, but poor Cody got stung by a bee! I will never forget how cute he was when he was going around saying "I hate that bee", and "My daddy going to kill that bee" in his little 4 year old voice! Lots of good pics were taken by Ms. Katie, sorry Katie, I also had to steal some! Can't wait for many more play dates with all the girls and their babies! Harper won't be the youngest for long! Lots of little playmates on their way this fall and winter!!!!

This Week at the Scott House

2009-08-13T20:36:00.000-07:00

I know! I'm border line obsessed! But I keep getting these adorable shots of Harper! Plus, I swear he changes and grows everyday! This week he started waving! How crazy is that?! He's working on sitting up right now, and he loves holding/chewing on all his toys. We are also doing flash cards and books which he goes nuts over!!!! I just read him books over and over and over! He gets so excited! My favorite is our dance party we do every morning! It usually happens when Harper is in his bouncer and I'm getting ready for work. We sing and dance! Harper's dance moves still need a little work. He kinda looks like a ninja right now but he's a boy, he doesn't need grace! Who knew it would be this fun! I was so worried about how to take care of him while I was pregnant, I had no idea how much I would enjoy raising a child!

Everyone Meet Stella!

2009-08-13T20:24:00.000-07:00

She's finally here! Pamela and Noah's perfect little angel has arrived! Harper is so excited to meet his girlfriend! Pamela and I both had our water break first! Crazy right?! Only 10% of all labors start with the bag of water breaking. Anyways, Stella is beautiful and healthy. She arrived Sunday evening, 7:39PM after mama labored for 15 hours!!! Your a trooper Ms. Pamela! She's a delicate little flower weighing in at 6 pounds 7 ounces and 20 inches long! We are so excited for the new addition to the Dancil Family! We love you guys!
P.S. Harper has been chatting about Stella all week! He can't wait to smooch on her!

What a Beautiful Day!

2009-08-10T10:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was not only Harper's 3 month Birthday but it was also the day we blessed him! It was a frantic morning trying to get the house ready, myself looking like I had my act together, and keeping Harper happy! Once we got to the church I was so worried about where everyone sat, will they be comfortable, will my church offend anyone, and then it just happened! They called my Dad up to bless Harper and all family members who would be participating. I was so worried Harper would scream through it, and he just watched my dad as he blessed him! My dad gave him a beautiful blessing filled with hope, love, encouragement, and strength! I was so moved and so was the rest of the family. As soon as he was done I was so at peace and happy! The Bishop got up and said, "this is good stuff were doing here today" and it was! The rest of the day was amazing. It was spent with family and friends, members, and non-members. It didn't matter, everyone was so supportive and loving! I am so thankful for all the people we are blessed with to have in our lives! It felt like a wonderful start to our life as a family!

Where is my sleeping baby?!?!

2009-08-03T19:50:00.000-07:00

Harper is so active these days! All he wants to do is play, play, play! He fights and fights us to fall asleep! What could a 12 week old baby possibly be worried about missing?! I was reading my weekly newsletter from babycenter.com and they are dead on! In their post it says "your baby will become very handy," "all they will want to do is eat their hands, bat at toys, touch everything, etc." It is so true!!! Harper is helping us feed him, he is grabbing his toys, touching our faces and hands! Its amazing how fast they learn and they just know what comes next! How do they know what to do?! It so surreal to see a baby grow and grow literally every day!

I miss my baby belly!!!

2009-07-24T13:18:00.000-07:00

Oh what do I have left!
I am obviously obsessed with my son Harper! He's all I talk and think about! My favorite nights are spent with the hubby, Lolly, and baby. We watch him play, learn, and grow with out a care in the world. All my real worries (health, money, etc.) go away! The only thing I can't seem to shake creeps up on me every morning and evening when I stare into the mirror to see what is left from that adorable little being! Yes ladies, you know what I am talking about... the "after" belly! Oh the horror!
My pregnant belly was so cute and big! I strutted that thing around like it was the best accessory I ever owned! And now, ughhh! I knew that this was a possibility so I took all the precautions I could! I bought the fancy creams and oils and applied them religiously (not the ones you can get in stores, the ones you have to find that are like secrets to normal people), I watched what I ate, I worked out, I wore a support band everyday to help keep my skin tight, I even bought an overpriced wedge pillow to again take the stress off of the belly! Nothing worked! Genetics got the best of me! And now I have a brain for a stomach!
I have been reassured that this is minor... "The marks will lighten", "It took you nine months to get like this, it may take nine months to get back", booo! Every single one of those girls who said that have adorable little bodies (post baby) that are averaging a size two! I love you girls, but I'm secretly hating you too! I suggested to Ben to just put the body through the ringer, get all the babies out of the way at once, and then recover officially after. Could you imagine what Ben had to say about that idea... I posted a picture in memory of my cute bikini belly

2009-06-13T14:52:00.001-07:00

I couldn't fit all the beautiful pics in one post, in fact there are still more to see! I loved them all!

She's done it again!

2009-06-13T14:39:00.001-07:00

Pamela is amazing! Harper did not want his picture taken! He refused to cooperate! During our two photo sessions Harper peed 4 times and pooped once on us! Despite the set backs Pamela was able to capture how adorable our Harper is!

Lolly Girl!

2009-05-30T14:59:00.000-07:00

I know what your thinking... they totally neglect Lolly since the baby came! Actually it's quite the opposite! We have our baby girl and our baby boy! We take our daily walks and we still cuddle as a family! Lolly loves her little brother! She gives him kisses whenever she comes in the room and always checks on him when he cries. They love each other and we can't wait till they start playing!

3 weeks today!

2009-05-30T14:43:00.000-07:00

Harper Huston Scott is already 3 weeks today! I can't believe how insane these last 3 weeks have been! Raising your first child is so foreign! We are getting to know Harper but he changes daily! The things that made him happy last week or even last night don't make him happy today! Thank goodness he gets cuter daily! I never knew you could love someone so much that cries, screams, pees on you, and never lets you sleep. Its all worth it when he stumbles upon a smile or a new noise!

2009-05-29T15:25:00.000-07:00

I know the pregnancy pictures are supposed to come before the baby pics but I'm the worst blogger ever! Pamela Dancil took these pics and if she can make a crazy pregnant lady like myself look good, then that means she's a pretty amazing photographer! Her website is www.encompass-photography.com

He's Here!!!

2008-06-17T20:28:00.000-07:00

Harper is finally here! As many of you know we have been waiting for Lolly's little brother to come for some time! He surprised us by coming two days early from his due date. Harper Huston Scott was born on May 9, 2009 at 7:15AM. My water broke at work at 2PM on Friday while I was talking to my sister-in-law Kris. Surprised to feel this before contractions my boss was also freaking out! She walked me out to the car and the event began! I called Ben on the way home and came home to him pacing, packed, and ready to go! We found out that there was a full moon Friday night which means crazy baby time at the hospital! I was in triage for 3 hours waiting to be moved into my labor room because of the over flow of women going into labor on account of the full moon. I was moved into my labor room and everything slowed down. I was given meds to speed up my contractions and dilation but nothing worked. They continued this process until I finally started feeling the contractions and was given my epidural! I recommend an epidural to all women, made the process so much more enjoyable! After receiving the epidural everything sped up and all of a sudden the stir ups were coming out and I was pushing! I pushed for about 30 minutes and Harper arrived! He is perfect, healthy, and adorable (as all moms would say!). Harper weighed in at 6 pounds 11 ounces and 20.5 inches long! We are now at home and doing well! Harper is definitely breaking us in and testing us every night!
We want to thank everyone who has sent flowers, gifts, phone calls, e-mails, and texts! We appreciate the support so much and can't wait for everyone to meet our new edition to the family.