Red, White, and Newborns!

We had a busy 4th of July this year. At 8:30, we went to the Slaterville breakfast

Then it was time to line up for the parade. Phoenix and I have ridden in the golf cart with Grandpa Slater since 2010, the year that Grandma Slater passed away. This year, Rylee and Jayk joined us and we got to ride in Grandpas Mustang!

Parker sat on the side of the road with Kasey and my parents and was loving all of the candy coming his way.

The parade ended at Marriott park, where we played games, had lunch, and got even more candy.

Then, it was off to Kylees house for the 100ft slip and slide.

After an hour break at home, we went to the Tripps for a BBQ

Then to Layton Park for the fireworks.

Parker wasn't scared at all. He kept pointing at the sky and saying "boom boom"

  









Newborns!

 Our First July Baby!  Little Easton joined our crazy Scott family on July 11th. I love to see first-time parents! So excited for Kellie and Kyle's adventure! 

Tyler and Sarah aren't exactly first-timers, but they are competing with Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar so we are rooting them on in their edevors. Little Tessa is baby #5 for these 2 and she came into this world on May 29th.

I love new models and it's fun to hold a newborn without having to think about their teenage years.
     
We have started a new chart for Phoenix to earn rewards for good behavior. She picked out 6 pictures that I turned into "coins.", I she is naughty, she loses a coin, but she can earn it back by being good. If she has all 6 coins at the end of the day, she gets a sticker. Then 10 stickers = Reward. However, if all 6 coins are lost, they cannot be earned back. Each day she starts out fresh with all 6 coins. It sounds a little complex, but she's getting the hang of it and I really hope it will help her to choose the right.

      Kasey and I went to my friend, Kylee's wedding in May and it was such a wonderful experience. I felt that Kasey and I were having a hard time, but being at the Temple felt so great. I decided that we needed to really get there each month. So far, so good. The Ogden Temple is being rebuilt right now so we have been going to Bountiful. I can't wait for the Brigham City Temple open house so that we can take Phoenix to it. I can feel the Gospel just a little bit stronger in our home and I love it. I am also reading "The Love Dare" to strengthen our marriage. If you haven't seen the movie "Fireproof," I highly reccomend it. It is really inspirational whether your marriage is going strong, or hitting some hard times.