Flying Scala Boys

The boys absolutely love when Josh throws them up in the air. I have a heart attack every time I watch my precious babies being hurled towards the ceiling. They laugh and want him to do it over and over. Whatever makes them happy....

I scream, you scream....

...we all scream for ICE CREAM!! Josh gave Myles a bite of mint chocolate chip ice cream the other night. Man, he sure loved it! He doesn't talk much but you can tell what he likes and dislikes. I think Grady talks too much and the poor kid can't get a word in. One word he sure knows is "MAMA!!" I hear that one shouted at least 100 times a day.

Here is a clip of Moo enjoying a tasty treat.

Mimi!!!

Grady was so happy that his Mimi came to visit us this past weekend. My dad was on his way to Mississippi and dropped my mom off to stay with us. It was great having her around as she and Grady are great friends. They are definitely kindred spirits. She kept him busy the entire time. Thanks, Mom!!

It was nice to see Papaw too, if only for a few hours.

Mimi and Grady doing some artwork. Most of the time he was jumping all over her but I caught a rare moment of him sitting still.

Mimi read him stories on the sofa until he passed out. Here he is, dead asleep!

S'mores

We had a nasty, rainy weekend in Black Mountain. It finally warmed up but it decided to rain instead of snow. To add a little excitement to the very dull weekend, we made s'mores in our wood stove. Nothing like a gooey, sweet, sticky s'more for dessert. Now, Grady wants to go camping and make them in a real fire.

They boys loved to watch dad put the marshmallow in the fire.

Myles just got some graham crackers. I don't think an 11 month old should eat marshmallows before bed. He would probably be up all night....and so would I!!

Way to roast those marshmallow, Dad. It took a few tries but he finally got it perfect.

Testing out the final product. YUM!!

The Fish Tank

The only thing Grady asked for for Christmas this year was a fish tank. So, of course, Santa left one in Black Mountain for him. We wrapped up some fish tank items and put them under the tree at Mimi and Papaw's house. He was so excited to come home and open up his very own fish tank. We told him that he had to take care of his new pets and he declared that, "they were not pets because they did not have any fur." Ok, whatever you say...

Grady and his new fish

Giving the fish tank two thumbs up

Grady was showing Myles his fish tank

Hangin with the Fradkins

After Christmas, we headed up to see the Fradkins in MD. It is so nice that Josh has family so close to mine. We can make a quick trip up and see everyone. Nick, Carolyn and the boys also made the drive to hang out. We had a blast! I swear we ate the entire time we were there. That seems to happen every time we go to a Scala household....I love it!

Grady and Nicholas had so much fun playing together. It was the first time they actually interacted. They were running all over the house, having so much fun. We also got to meet the newest addition, Connor. He was such a sweet baby.

Unfortunately, Myles was a bit under the weather. He felt awful! I just hope he didn't get anyone else sick.

Thanks for everything Patti, Steve, Brittany, Jake and AJ. It was so great to see you all!

We attempted to get a few family photos but they are pretty tough to take.

Myles was not cooperating

We tried to get a pic of all the boys for Josh's mom. Trying to get four little boys to sit still is almost impossible. This one was the best we took.

G and Nicky had the same PJ's on. It was so cute watching them run around together. They got along pretty well. I'm sure they will be great friends when they get a little older.

The newest addition, Connor

Uncle Steve with both boys. That's quite a handful!

AJ, Brittany and Jake giving the boys a little computer lesson.

Crazy boys!

Patti, Brittany and Connor

Connor meets Grizzly Adams....I mean Uncle Josh

Christmas at the McPhail's

Santa sure found the Scala's at Mimi and Papaws house. We had a great Christmas with WAY too many toys and presents. Despite having pretty bad colds, Grady and Myles loved every minute of opening presents.

It's a McPhail family tradition to have gigantic stockings. They were so big that Grady could fit inside one. They are SO fun to go through.

Myles received a wonderful book from Aunt Dot.

Myles first look at the presents under the tree. Man, was he excited. I think he liked the boxes and paper better than the gifts.

Grady was all smiles while opening his presents. Poor little guy didn't feel well but you couldn't tell. He was such a trooper.

Myles was the first one up on Christmas morning. Did you really have to get up at 6 AM, Myles?