Myrtle Beach--Scott's first trip to the beach

We got to Myrtle Beach on Saturday afternoon. Our friends Shane and Tish McGuire have joined us until Thursday.

We've had a great time...just been a little chillier than we'd like. We did get a chance to take Scott out to the beach when it was a little warmer. I've posted several pics from our photo shoot...he's just so darn cute, I couldn't help but post them.

Tish collected some shells while we walked on the beach. The guys were playing golf, so we decided to enjoy some sunshine.

Congaree National Park

On Friday, 3/20 we flew in to Columbia, SC, and then headed to Myrtle Beach on Saturday. We stopped of at Congaree National Park on the way.

It was an interesting park, which is basically on old-growth forest...never been cut down. It is very marshy, with lots of standing water. This is why there is a Mosquito Meter at the visitor center. Thankfully, it was rated as Mild while we were there. I don't think I would be spending much time at this park in the summer, when I'm sure the mosquitos are much worse.

We took a peaceful walk around the 2.5 mile boardwalk. It was a beautiful day and the scenery was great.

These are palmettos, the state tree of South Carolina.

Miscellaneous Photos-Part 2

Christmas with Mema

Solid Foods and Guitar Hero

About a week before Scott turned 6 months we decided to try solid foods--rice cereal. After a couple of days he was eating like a champ. Now however, he doesn't like rice cereal or fruits. But he does love squash, sweet potatoes, and green beans.





Mike is trying to teach Scott to play the drums on guitar hero. Of course, in Mike's own words he is hardly coordinated enough himself to play them...but he would rock at Bassoon Hero if there were such a thing!

Visit to Lake Jackson/Houston

In early February, we took Scott down to meet and visit friends and family in Mike's hometown of Lake Jackson/Houston.

This is Georgia Rae Holt...a potential future girlfriend for Scott We are just waiting to see how much dowry Ben and Kim offer. :)

Scott and his Oma (Martha, Mike's stepmom)

Scott and his Uncle Michael. Yes, Mike's stepbrother's name is Michael. (Here's my brother Daryl and my other brother Daryl, he he!)

Scott and his cousin Amelia

Miscellaneous Photos

Scott dressed up in his Touchdown outfit to watch the Super Bowl.

In his favorite towel after a fun bath time with Poppa.

Scott finally got to meet his first cousin, Ashley.

Scott and his great aunt Denise

Visit to Cowtown

Jessica and Stephen's friend, Fiona, came from Canada to visit Texas for the first time. We went to the historic stockyards in Fort Worth (Cowtown) to eat some Texas BBQ and watch a cattle drive. Well okay, it was more like a few longhorns strolling down the street!

New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

On New Year's Eve Scott got to hang out with his Aunt Jessica and Uncle Stephen, AKA Uncle Poopoo. Okay, they are not really his aunt and uncle...but close enough.

On New Year's Day, Scott's cousin Kristi came to visit.

Grammy and Scott

Scott's First Christmas--Brady, TX

We traveled to Brady, Texas, to spend Christmas Eve and Day with Mike's mom, stepdad and grandmother. Scott got more toys and some clothes. We also had fun seeing what Santa brought Scott--a jumper that was a perfect gift for both Scott and Mom. Amazing how Santa knew just what to bring!