A few more beach pictures

Beach Trip

This week we have been at the beach with Dave's mom. Due to Dave starting his new job, he was unable to go with us. We had a really good time and enjoyed spending some time with Gram. We were all ready to get home today and see Dave. Emery Claire loved every part of the trip. Ella loved the pool, but only wanted the beach in small doses. When we got home Ella went out to our pool and was ready to jump in. It was so much easier this year with Ella than last year. I know every trip we take will get easier as she gets older. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Bring On the Duct Tape

I am ready to Duct Tape Ella's diaper on. Today she has decided that she will take her diaper off and use the bathroom on the floor. It has happened 3 times today already. IT is gross! I have stepped in tee-tee more times today than I would like. She thinks it is so funny. The last time she did it she said" show Brooke" Brooke say yay Ella". Ella is proud of the fact she can take her diaper off, but Mommy is not. IF she was not so cute, it would not be as hard to be mad at her.

More pics

Okay there were so many I have to post more.

New pictures of the girls

Here are a few pictures of the girls that we had made last week. We had them made at Bridgestreet in Hunstville. A friend of mine from church has starting taken pictures and she did a great job. Julie has three little girls of her own and works very well with kids.

Update from Doe

We got our first update last night from my dad's team. They are back in port and will start home this morning and arrive about 2:00 am. I talked to my friend Emily whose husband Shane was the team leader for my dad's team. Shane called Emily late last night when they got back to port and she called and left me a message. She said they were all back and in good health. My dad had a rough couple of days though. Some way his malaria medicine and earring aid batteries did not arrive on time. The got him some pills together until his arrived, but for a deaf man no hearing aid batteries is a big deal. Shane said he is doing good and was in good spirits. Thanks for your prayers. We are so ready for our Doe to get home.

Surprise from Gram

Ella is getting ready for the beach. Gram called us Sunday and said she wanted to take the girls and I to the beach week after next. We were super excited. We had not planned a vacation this summer because Dave just started his new job. We will miss Dave while we are gone, but will enjoy the time with his mom. Thanks Gram!!!!

Happy Birthday Olivia!!!!!!!!!!

Our Precious niece Olivia is two. Her party was Sunday and we had so much fun. They had the party early so my dad could be there. Olivia is such a sweet child. We love spending time with her. She has the cutest little voice. When she sees the girls she gets so tickled that she can't even walk. She gets along so well with my girls. Olivia calls me " Auntie Em" and I love the way see says it. The last couple of times we have been with her she wants to go home with us. I love the fact she likes to spend time with us and loves her cousin. We hope she has a great 2nd birthday!

Get to know us a little better

I got this idea from a friend. this is a way that you can get to know each one of the girls a little better, since many of you are my college friends and have never met the girls or only seen them once or twice.













Emery Claire Scroggins

• I love to learn new things


• I am a little shy when I first meet someone


• I am already reading


• I just finished my first year of dance


• I am taking gymnastics this summer


• My birthday is June 13


• My first word was Katie


• I love to spend time with my family


• I like to swing


• I love to go on picnic with my "MIM and Doe"


• I am a great Big Sister


• I really enjoy seeing my cousin Olivia


• I have lots of friends that I enjoy being around


• I am a very deep thinker

Ella Caviness Scroggins 20 months old

• My birthday is October 30
• I love to be silly
• I have a very cute laugh
• My mommy calls me her little monkey b/c I climb everything
• I adore my big sister
• I love to give hugs and kisses
• I am just starting to talk alot and I am doing great
• I love to see my Daddy come home from work
• I love to watch Dora
• I love to see my family
• I like to read books

Pray for my Dad

Please be in pray for my Dad over the next nine days. In is leaving in a couple of hours to go on a mission trip to Nicaragua. He is very excited about going . I am little nervous about him going, because there is so much physical labor. I know he will be fine and God will protect him. Emery Claire has been very teary today about "Doe" leaving. She seems to be doing better tonight since she spent some time with him.

The Fourth at the lake

We spent the 4th with my family at the lake house. The girls had a great time. We used the water slide that my mom and I bought and the girls loved it. We also had fun on the boat and jet skis. The girls all had matching outfits for the occasion. Emery Claire finally decided that she is not afraid of fireworks. It was a very good day.