Summer Cookouts with Cousins

Lazy Saturday with Cousin Travis.
Sun in our eyes.
Hanging out roasting hotdogs and marshmallows.
Enjoying family.
Summer has begun...

Little Lucky Leprechaun

On our way to a St. Patrick's Day Party!

Erin Go Bragh

Mr. Magee, My Daddy & Me

A special time of the day in our home is when stinky boys have been showered, teeth have been brushed and dirty clothes have been traded for pjs. This is story time with Daddy. These special moments are brought to you courtesy of the Oliver Public Library and Daddy's enthusiastic yet calming reading voice.

We have discovered an author that we just love...

Chris van Dusen, author of the Mr. Magee books. They are a fun and silly series telling the tales of Mr. Magee and his adventurous dog Dee. The simple rhyme of the story line lends to some great interaction on Jackson's part as he tries to guess the next word that will come next.

We look forward to the library calls to inform us that the next title is ready for pick up. Hoping to find some copies for our own private library soon. Unfortunately we have come to the end of the titles available. Hopefully an internet search can source out more Magee like titles.

But can there be...

Anything as fun and as adventurous as

Mr. Magee and his little dog Dee?

We will just have to wait and see...

PS. We have read Chris van Dusen's non-Magee titles, all just as excellent as the series, just hoping for more...

Update...New title being released this month! Randy Riley's Really Big Hit

Gun Cleaning 101

I suppose it was inevitable being that he is Scott's child and all...

Today my little boy learned how to clean a gun... Not shoot it, yet, but gun safety rules and how to take care of your equipment. I can't believe how quickly he picked up what the different parts are and where they go and how it all works. Even Mommy doesn't know all that information. A quick and eager pupil under Daddy's patient guidance.

Another day to go down in the books in 'Life with Scott & Jackson'.

For the Birds...

Not sure if there are any hungry birds out there in this cold winter weather, but we finally put up the yummy suet birdseed hangers....

Come and get it!

Jackson wanted to be sure that we took a picture of Daddy using the BBQ rotisserie skewer to hang up the bird treats! He thought his Daddy was pretty smart for coming up with that idea and really funny too!

How to Be a Rock Star By a 4 Year Old

Lesson one...

Jump on the bed (only allowed in a hotel so go crazy) and sing out loud really loud. Anything by Johnny Cash or Billy Talent are best.

Lesson two...

Have a contest of who can jump the highest. Never give up even if the other guy is bigger than you.

Lesson three...

Find a cute chick (or Mommy will do) to cuddle.

Lesson four...

Dive into all life throws at you full force with no regrets.

Lesson five...

Have a pants-off dance-off to celebrate all the little things in life.

These lessons brought to you by J-Man courtesy of his Hotel stay on the coast.

Hannah-Lulu Luau

Hannah is one! This is her own 'smash' cake made by her Mommy.

She is such a talented and wonderful momma.

We are so happy to have been able to share in Hannah's first birthday luau.

Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us all.

Lots of wonderful traditional food made by her Mommy & Daddy.

Family, friends and lots of fun.

Pretty Pineapple Princess
Can't wait to watch you grow up into a beautiful young woman.