Re-enactments

So, before these Scott family happenings become old(-er) news, I present to you some random "re-enactments."

A few weeks ago, a very special package arrived at our doorstep. And this apple isn't red!
That's right folks, we got a brand new, totally awesome MACnificent computer. Chris has been saving up for this computer for a while now and after graduation, we were finally able to order it. I'm not going to lie, it's pretty amazing. Plus, I got a free Ipod out of the deal thanks to Apple's back to school specials! :-) We are so thankful to have a reliable family computer to enjoy for years to come.

On the house front, were officially on the market for rent. After a sit down with our realtor, we decided that because of the current real estate slump, the most advantageous thing for us to do at the moment is to rent-to wait for the market to turn around, and continue to build equity. While this wasn't the ideal situation, we're happy to move forward and hope to find the perfect renters-and soon!

Soon because Chris is now officially working in Wilson-woo hoo! Perhaps the most exciting new happening around here is that Chris started his job with BB&T a few weeks ago and is really enjoying it. We can't wait to make the move and finally be closer to our church, our family, and work. :-)

Last but not least, we narrowly escaped a new car payment in an unfortunate turn of events with my car. Long story short, we've been having an ongoing issue with the beloved Honda of mine, but it finally decided to kick it, and on Chris' first day of the new job no less! Almost 2 weeks later, I'm happy to report that it found the will to live again! Having the car towed and driving a rental during the many days it was in the shop was definitely not a welcome surprise, but hey life happens! In the end, I'm thankful to have a safe, dependable car to drive now-and no car payments certainly cushion the blow a bit!

Cars, computers, new jobs, renting the house...I think that covers the catch up. Tomorrow were headed to Campbell, my Alma mater, for a wedding!!! :-) No doubt many pictures to come.

Hello Highchair

On Saturday we ventured to "BabiesRUs," armed with anxious anticipation and a google of knowledge on highchairs and feeding firsts. With great excitement we fandangled the very big box into our (not so big) car and headed home to assemble Evan's brand new adventure-a highchair!

I'd originally intended on waiting until Evan was at least 5 months to start solids, but with some encouragement from our pediatrician at our 4 month well baby, we decided to go ahead and start, very slowly, at 4 and a half months. Rice cereal and Gerber spoon in hand, and outfitted with new colorful bowls just for the occasion, Evan took his very first big boy bite-and loved it!

Such a big boy!

Happy in his highchair!

We're now on day 3 and he's become a quick pro-no surprises here, this boy loves to eat!! I thought for sure that he'd be more interested in chomping the spoon instead of his food, or that he'd have trouble swallowing, turn into a major gassy pants or just downright be not interested-of course my worries were all for naught, and I'm happy to report we've run into none of the above!  I'm so thankful to have had a great experience meeting this new milestone with my growing baby boy, one teaspoon at a time. :-)

Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Family Ties

It seems that life has taken over for a bit and pushed the blogging to the backburner. I hope to catch the blog bug again soon-new things are happening everyday and I've got so many updates. To start, we've been happy to have some good family time over the last few weekends. This past weekend, Evan and I took a trip to Goldsboro to celebrate my dad's birthday...

and the weekend before that Chris' mom and sister took a trip to NC for one last visit before Paige's big college debut.

Yay for family :-)

Posts to come...Chris' new job, broken down car, one apple that is'nt red, happy house renting and more!