5 Months and Counting!

Years ago I was told that I would not be able to bear children. Dayton was a miracle and the doctors all scratched their heads. Ellianne was yet another spectacular surprise that followed a short 14 later. They both attested to the fact that medical science is grand but that there certainly is a higher power and that there is a plan for each of us.

Mark wanted a little one of our own. This would make our little blended family mine, yours and ours; a modern day Brady Bunch with a twist. I was told my brain tumor was active again and quietly held little hope when BAM! the blessing came. Not one. Not two but THREE count them 1,2,3 miracle babies.

Adalie is a delight. She is 5 months old today and makes us all smile and politely fight for her attention. The kids can't wait to see her each morning and love kissing her good night. We take turns holding her during family prayer and everyone gathers when it is time to bathe her so we can all watch her splash and kick her legs around.

The pictures are endless and we have had to run some crowd control at times. Her sweet smile and soft giggles are a pleasant reminder of just how blessed we really are. Her little petite features are darling and her eyes always seem to light up when she sees someone she loves. Her arms flap around when she is excited and she is slowly mastering the use of her pretty hands (which aside from her darling nose are my favorite part of her!).

She lays in her crib and pulls her legs up and throws them down for fun and the only time she really complains is when she is hungry. I often wonder where her feet will take her and what she will do with her beautiful hands. She is porcelain like a doll and we do get that often! She is patient and tolerant and she really does complete us!

On the B Side: Life is never what *you* plan and it's a good thing as I would have messed it all up a long time ago!! I love our little family and wouldn't change one thing, not one. xoxo

Friday's Fab 5...in Pictures!

DD Cakes, K Mo, Me, Betty Beans and Two Scoops on Halloween at my office.
DD is our little joker!

Auntie Mic, Two Scoops and Boo Boo sporting smiles!

Bright eyes but no bushy tail!

Ellie posing before her Princess Birthday party!

On the B Side: It was painful to pick only 5 fun pictures!

Friday's Fab Five

I know, I know. This is going to sound like a church talk but it's what is on my mind so bear with me! These are the things that feel so fabulous to me right now;

1. Humility - There is a detoxing goodness about being humbled and a quiet sweetness that accompanies adversity.

2. Kindness - Simple and caring acts mean so much and make such a difference. Thank you Kougy for always checking in and making me laugh whether you mean to or not!

3. Past experience - From it we build character and gain strength that fill our reservoirs that we draw upon in the future (when we don't feel strong or wise).

4. Service - It is the quiet, loving effort of others that lift our heavy hearts. Thank you for the visit and dinner on Sunday, Cynthia. You are wonderful and I do so love you, my friend.

5. Learning - I love to learn and that's what we're here to do. Most of the time I learn the hard way, kicking and screaming the whole time but ultimately I do learn and that part of it feels good.

On the B Side: I am grateful for the simple things in this life and appreciate the love and support of so many!

Friday's Fab Five

1. Recently I met up with Budgie Cakes and Julianna from my mish! They ARE fabulous and it was a great evening! We served together in Belgium/France and while I didn't get any pics of the three of us together that night I did snap a shot of the Temple. 2. Lori's Birthday 80's Prom was a blast! She is definitely fabulous! We all had a blast! How hot is she in her drag queen get up?! Yes, she was crowned prom queen and that IS her brother!

3. Dayton has been doing a fabulous job representing us in the soccer world! I love that he can focus his energy on something so constructive. Soon he will be skiing again! 4. Ellie's 5th birthday really was fabulous! She had a great day reveling in the excitement! 5. Adi saw the doc this week and is doing really fabulous! She is in the 35% for her weight and 85% for her length. What this really means is that she is lean and long! She had way too many shots (immunizations) but is doing great and weighed in at 10lbs and 9 oz!On the B Side: Life is far from perfect for us but there are plenty of bright spots that are fab!

She's Got A Way About Her

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY

BETTY BEANS! AHHH! I can't believe my little girl is five today and I definitely can't imagine my life without her! Last night I got all choked up. We talked about how this was the last night she would ever be four and as we prepared for bed this song came on and it pretty much sums it all up! We laid together on the floor in the dark as I marveled at my precious little girl! She is an amazing little girl and darling as all get out! She is so full of fun and is way too grown up for her age! She has a personality the size of Texas and isn't afraid to tell people what she thinks! She is a girly girl to the core and loves to make people laugh. She is very selective about who she spends her time with and is way too smart for her own good! I love this little girl with all of my heart and can't wait for her to wake up this morning!!

On the B Side: Ellianne is an amazing blessing in my life! She is an original for sure and has a spark that just keeps on going. I LOVE HER SO MUCH! xxox

Friday's Fab Five

1. Ask me how much I yuv Koug? Can't wait to go to East Canyon tomorrow!

2. Scared of me buying Boca! Glad to be going more towards a healthy life style. Rock on Kaci!

3. Looori's home today! Feel better, Pookie! See you Sunday?

4. Sassy Sarah stopped by for 2 seconds today. Come back soon!

5. Shay, Zach and Cade came over for a play date. How lucky are we?!

On the B Side: Life will be evern better when Rebecca gets her bottom back from Cali and Shell quits galavanting!! Hurry home ladies!

Tag, I'm It?

While I do not normally indulge in this type of behavior I have made an exception in honor my darling Flash Dancer and also my Soul Sista/Comp that seriously stinks like Pink!!!!

What were you doing 10 years ago?
Ten years ago I was in the MTC in Provo Utah training to be a full time missionary and learning French! It was undoubtedly the only time I will ever live on sacred ground in this life time and probably the only time I will ever be able to live on cereal alone...if you've been there you understand!

What were you doing 1 year ago?
One year ago we had just moved into our new home which we have subsequently moved out of due to Mortgage Fraud! It was gorgeous but I will admit that while I do miss the Ward I do NOT miss the commute or the dirty rats who were dishonest with us! Oh and we kind of miss being so close to the other Stott's! ;)

Five snacks you enjoy
1- Pez (my Dad is my supplier and I do not share!)
2- Cheese Fondue (Pear Berry, C'est vrai, non?)
3- Popcorn with real butter (it's all fat free if you lay in bed while eating it)
4- Italian Frozen Ice (this one is new with my pregnancy and keeps baby girl happy)
5- Yop (only found in Europe, sad but true and deliciouso!)

5 Things I would do if I was a millionaire
1- Set up trusts for my kids (my moonbeams future would be secure!)
2- Invest for the future (to make sure we have one would be cool)
3- Put my kids in private school (but keep them living at home, of course!)
4- Buy new house and have a designer completely redecorate (in my dreams!)
5- Travel around the world like there was no tomorrow (after we paid off debt!)

5 Bad Habits
1- I am a nail biter (guilty as charged, nasty I know)
2- I live in my jammies (always have, always will)
3- I am incredibly impatient (nothing to do w/ emotional IQ but thanks Dad!)
4- I prefer the Nittany Notes method in life (it's all about saving time!)
5- I shed like a dog (it's like I had a brain tumor for breakfast or something)

5 things you like doing?
1 - Being silly with the kids (Mom quit that monkey business and just drive says D)
2 - Reading (non-fiction only with the exception of the Twlight series...I'm pro Jacob!!)
3 - Taking a warm bath (Calgon take me away...oh and toss me my book!)
4 - Going to the spa (Sego Lily is my fav but I don't discriminate...or stay awake!)
5 - Talking on the phone (how many girls do you know had their own phone line in 3rd grade? I'm a lifer!)

5 things you would never wear again
1- Pegged pants (it was a middle school thing & luckily didn't last long)
2- Tapered pants (MC Hammer was never cool!)
3- Pleated pants (I swear Shell lives in these...so gross!)
4- Cotton G's (they have much better alternatives, you know?!)
5- Thermal G's (these were only ever worn on my mish due to the extreme weather, surely Pear Berry's got my back on this one as well)

5 Favorite Toys
1- My laptops (hands off Marky Ba Farky!)
2- Swivel Sweeper (have you seen these babies in action?!)
3- My 'Genali' (do not mess with the mirrors, put your seat belt on and no eating!)
4- Tevo (another time saver that ranks with Nittany Notes in my book!)
5- My phone (it must always be ready to rumble) Amen.

On the B Side: I am grateful for my friends! I have some really amazing ones that seems to keep across distance and time!!! As one of my wise BFFE's once said, Friends are the Family You Choose!