Dallas World Aquarium

Right as you walk in the door the exhibits begin...sorry I don't remember what kind of a bird this is.
These storks were really huge!

What great Daddy daughter(s) pictures!

We can't forget Isabella. :)

Here is Lauren feeding a toucan.

Isabella is checking out the otters.

Lauren and Isabella waiting for the otters. It was nice because while we were there they were very busy...too busy to catch on film.

Get ready for the gianormous (is that a word...it should be?) manatee. I am so glad I was able to get a few great pictures.

He is posing for the camera...there were two so we had to have two pictures!

He is checking Lauren out or is Lauren checking him out?

Isabella was amazed by his size, well we all were to be honest with you. Isabella is looking for Nemo...so cute!

I love that this one came out, I'm on the other side of the glass.

This shark was overhead, we sat in this tunnel and they were swimming everywhere...it was a bit scary.

I'm sure these owls did not enjoy my flash!

This prowling jaguar kept pacing back and forth, I really felt bad for him. He needed to be out in the wild. This was one of the few animals that did not have adequite room to roam.

Perfect mom and daughter picture! :)

The little one did not want to pose so we just watched the jaguar.

These guys were ready for pictures, it's like they knew I was taking pictures.

Ahhh can't forget the octopus that was showing everyone he had eight legs with lots of suckers!

Hope you enjoyed our pictures as much as we enjoyed a family day at the Dallas World Aquarium. Isabella is 2 1/2 and loved it as much as the 12 year old! It is a great winter activity, lots of walking and plenty of places to rest and if you want you can also eat in one of the many cafes.

Santa visits HEB

Waiting for Santa and his crew.Two of the three helicopters landing on our school playground.

Making his way down the line of kids...he always starts and ends with Pre-K.

Here is the Big Guy himself :0)

I am so very lucky that our school district participates in Santa USA. We are fortunate that they bring out three helicopters loaded with tons of Christmas characteras as well as cars that travel along side too. We are are able to see Santa and Mrs Claus, Frosty, Rudolph, HEB Elves, and a tall nut cracker. Here are only a few pictures that I took this year. Lauren loved it every year and now I can't wait for Isabella to participate in this event hopefully next year.

Another first

In the back...you can barely see her and her bassoon.
Beginning Band 2010-2011
Isabella and Daddy

Isabella posing by the big tree.

This is the first year Lauren has been in band. She chose the bassoon and has been a perfect fit for her. She has mostly stayed first chair or how she calls it "My Chair"...we just laugh and say if you want it bad enough practice and go for it. Her instructor has mentioned many times if she was going to stick with it and make it to her band, also known as Symphonic Band or the top band. She hopes to make it but only time and practice will tell. Lauren worked really hard for her first ever Christmas Concert. The instructor was so right this is the only first concert she will ever have...wow those are really powerful words and boy is she right. We enjoyed it very much along with my sisters Melinda and Jennifer. Thanks for driving an hour in traffic for three songs.

Where is Chloe???

We had the best time searching for Chloe everyday! That was the first thing Isabella would do when she woke up in the morning. If she started out grumpy we would remind her Chloe was watching. Russell and I think she will have more fun next year when she really starts to get into Christmas...enjoy the pictures.

Meet our new family member...Chloe

Hallmark sells a great product called Elf on a Shelf. I did not do this when Lauren was little but was so excited that I was able to do this with Isabella. A few weeks ago we were talking at work about Elf on a Shelf and wondered why it looked like a boy so...we made sure our elf went to visit the bling shop. Chloe has bling from head to toe and a cute elf tutu. I can't wait to see how Isabella reacts to her moving about the house. We have already reminded her a few times that she is watching and reports to Santa each night and returns to a new spot everyday. I'll keep you updated on how well it works with our 2 year old.

Thanksgiving 2010

For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food,

For love and friends,

For everything thy goodness sends.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Isabella watching the Thanksgiving parade in her Buzz pj's of course :)
The Buzz balloon just came on the screen

She was so excited...it was soo cute!

Thanksgiving meal. Isabella sharing her mashed potatoes with Logan.

He did not want to eat off of a baby spoon...hahaha

She did not want to eat off of her spoon.

Enjoying family

Isabella enjoying her Papaw

Logan, Lauren. Papaw, Hunter, Megan, Isabella, and Jacob

It was so nice to spend Thanksgiving day with family. My sister's and their kids were able to spend the day at our house. The weather was not bad so the kids played outside while Dad and Russell watched as much football as possible. We enjoyed a wonderful meal and later enjoyed wonderful desserts. I'm so glad we are blessed to have our family surround us for the holidays.

To Infinity and Beyond!!!

To Infinity and Beyond!!!

Isabella is obsessed with Buzz Lightyear!!! So obsessed that she wanted to dress up like him for Halloween. She was the cutest Buzz in the neighborhood with her bright green bow. She had so much fun telling people who she was that night.

Lauren at a Bell game...

Lauren getting ready to take the field with The Bell Raiderettes.
Marching out on the field.

Ready for Bell to make their way to the field.

Just a glimpse of Lauren

Yes I know it has been a few months since I have updated, so hopefully these next few posts will help catch you up on what has been going on here at the Scott household...

Lauren has enjoyed going to Raiderette camp. This is a great fundraiser for the girls and also great exposure for the young girls to get a glimpse of what the girls do and if this might be something they will want to do when they are sophmores at Bell High School. I have to give credit to Russell since he took all the pictures. I stayed home with Isabella since she did not have good behavior...if you say you are staying home with mom if you don't listen...you HAVE to follow through and so I did and Russell watched Lauren and enjoyed the football game.