Ervin Scott Adventures

Kelsey's Ski Lesson - Evidence!

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I know, I know...it has been too long since our last post. I won't even try to post pics from the last two months; instead, I'll just jump in with a current video of Kelsey from yesterday's ski lesson at Brighton. We signed her up for four lessons this month (every Friday) and she is LOVING it. As you can see, she is already well beyond me and my snowplow ; ) I think I will be taking a lesson soon to keep up with her!

And while we were on the river...

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the kids were having lots of fun! As you can see, it was definitely pre-injury for David.

Ma & Pa's Halloween Visit

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Happy Halloween!

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Monkey

Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Halloween Preview...

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The Cast...

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David's new 'special shoe' or thigh high blue boot, will be on for the next four weeks...should make his leg feel better in the next couple days. He was really fond of his first sucker...made the visit painless for everyone!

Galloping can sometimes lead to...

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a toddler fracture.

Cataract Canyon - no kids!!

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We just returned from a great river trip down the Colorado River's Cataract Canyon. Grandparents came into town to keep the kids entertained and we took off for five nights of adventure with a couple friends from Salt Lake, our former neighbor from Bend, and Steve's brother Kevin and a friend from CO. Gorgeous weather and incredible scenery...

Sleeping baby...

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We get very few moments of the little guy resting calmly, unless he is sound asleep! His current rate continues to be 'gallop'...

Park City Weekend

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We had a lovely invitation to stay at a great old miner's cabin up in Park City a few weekends ago - our friends were out of town and offered it to us as a quick get-a-way - only 30 minutes from our own house. It was a lovely weekend - the leaves were just turning, but the weather was still nice and warm in the middle of the day. Kelsey and Steve went for a bike ride, we had a family hike and also made it to the last weekend of the Park Silly Market. We even had the opportunity to ride the city bus with our friend who drove us a couple stops down the road - Kelsey was thrilled and David eventually got over his fear of the unknown transportation device ; )

Bug Girl

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Have I mentioned before that Kelsey LOVES all bugs? Here she is with a HUGE moth...she was so excited to hold it and then let it go. Another 'friend'! It had the BIGGEST beady eyes...

The State Fair & The Red Iguana

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We went to the UT State Fair yesterday afternoon and had a fantastic time. David LOVED all of the animals and Kelsey really enjoyed it too. We focused on the animals this time around and skirted through the 'carnival' piece as quickly as we could...Of course since we were in the neighborhood, we just had to finish at the Red Iguana. Another lovely meal...another really messy floor!

1st Day of School and the latest 'best friend', Katy...

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We think it's a katydid? She played with her for an hour...

Family Time

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Moon Lake - Uintas - Ashley National Forest

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We went on a little adventure this weekend to the Uintas and stayed at a very rustic cabin at Moon Lake in the Ashley National Forest. While not entirely relaxing, it was fun to be away from home and the kids had a great time. Kelsey had a chance to go fishing with Steve, we went on a hike around the lake, played on the beach, roasted some marshmallows, and of course made sure to do some bug catching. It was also buffalo gnat season...one was especially fond of David.

Fun at Home

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This is the Place...thank you, Brigham!

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Wow...Kelsey and David had soooo much fun yesterday. We'll be back.

Kelsey loves little Asher!

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Our friends Bruce and Leslie just came home with sweet Asher Kai - Bruce was very patient with Kelsey and let her feed him - she was in heaven!

Zoo with Ma

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Siblings

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Kelsey's 1st Concert!

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Lyle Lovett at Red Butte Gardens...and it was pouring! We went with the neighbors and the girls had a great time dancing and running around.

Hike with the neighbors up Big Cottonwood Canyon

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Luckily he doesn't stay down for too long...

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We've been told he has a musical ear...

Loves peanut butter by the spoonful.

And ice cream.

And blueberries...

David was grumpy...

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Found out that he had his last 8 teeth coming in all at once...ahhhh!!! Poor guy...he wasn't sleeping so well until a couple of days ago.

Uncle Christian's Visit

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Christian came out to see us four days after we got back from our Oregon trip. It was wonderful to have him here, although we missed having Peter too! Did some hikes, a trip to the zoo, bike rides with the kids, a couple concerts and even fit in some rock climbing up Ferguson Canyon (which was all Christian and our friend Josh - the rest of us just enjoyed the 'show').

Oregon Trip

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The kids and I spent roughly a month in Oregon a few weeks ago and it was fantastic. The kids loved the time with Mimi, Papa, Nanny, Christian, Cindy & Ed & Susie. Not to leave out the strawberries, chickens, the salamader family, Carmella (Kelsey's Tiger Swallowtail butterfly 'friend'), pill bugs by the thousands, slugs, snails, and lots and lots of rocks/sticks/seaweed/sand gathered at the coast. We also had an opportunity to see some great friends AND make a quick trip to both Seattle/Tacoma and Bend/Redmond. I was relying on my mom to take all of the pictures (how silly of me!) and don't have a copy of anything that was taken that month except what was on my phone, so you'll have to forgive the very meager documentation below. And David was with us, although you'd never know it from the photos...opps.

'Hermie' the Salamander

Trail-A-Bike

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Rob & Sylvia's Cabin - Quick Day Trip

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We drove up to a friend's cabin this morning (2 hr drive) and had lunch and enjoyed a great hike to a nearby pond. Kelsey was having a wonderful time looking for tadpoles and other exciting water bugs and dropped right into the cold water...she was a great sport and kept up with the hike! Beautiful day and fun to explore a new spot.

Neffs Canyon...Mt. Olympus

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Love that we are at the base of Mt. Olympus and only 2 minutes from a great hiking trail...David is obviously just as impressed while on the trail yesterday morning ; )

Birthday Breakfast & Cake

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Swim Lessons

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Scott Family Gathering - Nebraska (Ft. Robinson & Valentine)

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Is it summer yet??

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Watermelon

Mango

Stair Surfing

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Two Kids in the Bike Trailer

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Neffs Canyon - two minutes from the house!

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Mullet = Gone!!

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Preschool Fundraiser - Festival in the Park

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Messy...

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Dandelion jewelry at the park...

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Tulip Tree

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"Look, Mama - I'm learning how to climb a tree!" And even in a tutu...

Happy Campers

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Easter

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Having fun together

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The Birthdays...very belated posting!

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Baby in the Drawer

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Patient Grandpa

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"Pa, now you almost look like a movie star!"

Still a voracious eater...

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Surprise Snow Day

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Clapping...

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Millcreek Snow Walk

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Happy Valentines Day!

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And he walks...at 10 months!

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Happy (Chinese) New Year!

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Fun together

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Snowangels and a grump

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David is still not so fond of the snow--this was his happiest face.

Kelsey had a great time!

Working on her letters...and a self-portrait

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A bit of a mirrored image...but we're proud of her first effort!

All Done

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David is mastering the 'all done' sign...and is pretty pleased with himself! It sure gets him out of his highchair fast.

And Kelsey just wanted me to post this photo...so that she was represented too.

David's 1st Ski (trailer) Adventure

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"Can I get back in the warm car now?" The adventure hadn't even begun...

Kelsey's enthusiasm wasn't contagious...poor guy.

Actually a smile after some jumps in the air and an escape from the trailer, wedged next to big sister.

Kelsey had a fantastic time! And we're hopeful that David will give us another chance...

Finger Food

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Merry Christmas!

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Santa left Cinderella (as requested) and the little princess received a Cinderella costume from her lovely cousin Allison...so of course we had to put the movie on while the outfit was being worn...it even includes a magic wand!

Today the stairs...tomorrow?

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This morning David mastered the (uncarpeted) basement stairs...I turned my back for a minute and he was already at the top! Thought it needed to be caught on video...

Persistent...

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On the way to The Nutcracker

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Ice Skating with Santa

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Kelsey's first time ice skating went pretty well...the adults didn't fall! She was pretty wary about Santa Claus, but did happen to let him know what she was hoping for Christmas...she was not at all interested in sitting on his lap. And I don't really blame her ; ) David REALLY wanted to get out there and cruise around on the ice...maybe next year.

Kelsey in charge...

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Kelsey declared everyone just had to be a ballerina this morning...luckily the guys were good sports about it! Barney even joined in...

Well, what do you expect me to do when I have a minute and a half to myself?

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David was pretty proud of finally getting the chance to splash around in the dog dish...

Nothing like the bath...

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Dress-Up

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"Mama, do you want to go to the bird wedding with me?"

Fun with Ma & Pa

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Happy Halloween!

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Little Bat & Strawberry Fairy (Princess)

Barney got into his 'tough' outfit too...

Look at me...

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I'm 7 months old and pulling up on everything...my family is getting really nervous that I might just get up and walk pretty soon - look out!

Update...its been a while!

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Favorite past time these days - butterfly catching (and grasshoppers and snails and worms and slugs and beetles!)

Strong fingers...

Dancing to She's a Rainbow (Rolling Stones)...with an Oregon beaver inside Steve's shirt...in case you were wondering.

Dress up with friend Mataya.

Recent David pics...

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Poor neglected 2nd child - I haven't posted that he has met some milestones...yes, he can turn over!

David is also sitting up and has two bottom teeth.

Tacoma Visit...

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Ballerina...

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Kelsey took an Angelina Ballerina dance class last week...she had lots of fun.

David's 1st Meal...5 months old...he was HUNGRY (rice cereal)

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Some pics from our LONG road trip: Oregon-Washington-Idaho-Montana-Wyoming-Idaho-Oregon

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Baby Brother

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David is trying so very hard to roll over!

Kelsey is still having fun with 'baby brother'...

4th of July

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Steve, Kelsey & Barney were in the Bend Pet Parade!

Christian came to visit over the weekend and had fun running around the yard and through the sprinklers with Kelsey and the neighbor girls.

Kelsey's 1st try at sparklers...she was wary at the beginning and then had a lot of fun! Still didn't last long enough to stay awake for the real fireworks, but maybe next year.

Thumbsucker!

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Arch Cape with the Livas-Dlott Family

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Kelsey, David and I had a great visit with Alex, Mike, Joaquin and Rafael last week. What an adventure with 4 kids 3 yrs old and under - whew! So wonderful of them to have made the trip out from North Carolina. If only the weather had been more like summer...

Hawaii - 50th Anniversary Trip!

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My apologies for the huge gap in posting. We just got back from a great trip to Oahu's North Shore to celebrate Jan and Steve's 50th wedding anniversary. Fun to get a chance to be together!

Some of my favorite photos from the past three weeks...

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Kelsey's 1st REAL swimming lesson - she loves the water!

Happy Easter...brrrrrr

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Egg hunting...

Egg painting...

The Easter Snow Bunny

David is home!

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Baby is here!

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David Austin Scott

Tuesday, March 23rd - 1:49 a.m.

8 pounds 1 oz. - 19.5 inches

Happy 3rd Birthday, Miss Kelsey!

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New birthday suit...

Getting measured - grew almost 3 inches this year!

Birthday Countdown!

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Thank you, Uncle Eddie, for the birthday 'hearts-on-a-string' countdown! It is already a hit and in a very prominent spot in our artwork hall of fame in the dining room : ) Thanks for thinking of Kelsey and sharing the Loftus Family tradition!!

Getting the bike figured out...little by little

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Some of Steve's recent ski touring photos

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Playing 'dress-up'

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A new favorite pastime...we go through an average of 3 'costume' changes a day!

Hike at Smith Rock State Park with Daddy (iPhone pics)

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Portland Weekend (when Steve & I escaped to the beach a couple weeks ago!)

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Playing 'dress-up' in front of the mirror...

Band practice

Airplane

Wow...she is sure getting stronger!

More Weekend Pics

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Skiing/Snowshoeing with Sarah and David

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Cozy with Daddy & Millie

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Apres Ski

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Warming up with Daddy by the fire after coming home from skiing the mountain.

Skiing at Mt. Bachelor with Daddy

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According to Steve, Kelsey said, after her 1st time up the chairlift: "I wanna go on the chairlift again!"...there may be some more ski days in her future!

Berkeley Trip - 4 Generations 'Girl' Trip

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Ended up being a fun, but exhausting trip...for all of us!

Great to get to meet Nanny's cousin Dolores Ann and her daughters, Anna and Amy (and their nephew Thomas).

Plaque outside the apartment where Nanny and Baba lived when he came back from the war - adorable brick building and so fun to have found it still standing.

Not so sure about the puppet show...at Fairyland in Oakland - the only sunny day!

Vacaville's Nut Tree