Baby Emma

I'm finally adding some photos of baby Emma (Jan 2019).  She was the most adorable baby!

First time rolling over.  She was so proud.

Myles was proud of her too

Playing with Dad

Ok, put me down

Oh Myles

First time eating solid food

She liked it

You can't handle the TOOTH

 

A major milestone was reached at the Scala household this week.  Grady lost his first tooth.  This was a long time coming for the little guy as most of the kids in his class have already lost several teeth.  He's been telling me he has loose teeth for months now, just hoping one actually was loose. 

The big day came on Monday as he was eating his breakfast.  Grady is one happy boy now that he has joined the ranks of tooth loosers. 

While Grady was supremely happy, the Tooth Fairy nearly botched her first job at our house.  I woke up in a panic at 4 AM as I forgot to put the money under his pillow.  Josh and Grady woke up before me and Josh assumed that I forgot the money.  He told Grady the Tooth Fairy put the money under Josh's pillow.  He ran to our room and scrounged up 2 dollars.  So, Grady got a lot of money for that first tooth.  The Tooth Fairy will be on it next time.

Happy 4th Birthday, Myles

Myles' birthday extravaganza started on the morning of his birthday, Feb 19th.  The boys had school and Josh and I both had to work that day.  So, we got up early for a special breakfast and presents.  That afternoon we left for the beach.  It was a big day.

As for his party, we had friends over last weekend.  It was a super cold day so the kids ran around the house like crazy people.  I think everyone enjoyed themselves.  I know Myles did.

 

 

The morning of his birthday.

 

Singing "happy birthday" at his party.

 

Myles and Emmett had some fun with the cake.

 

Emry, Eli and Gaelen.

Grady joined in the fun too.

 

 

Myles, Myles, Myles, what can I say about my baby boy?  You sure are a strange one but that is why I love you so much.  I can't believe you are 4 years old.  You make me smile every day.  Don't you ever change one little bit.  "I love you as much as you love me".

To that Big Sofa in the Sky....

 

Yesterday we lost our old friend, or in my case, nemesis, Nico.  It was very sudden, actually a matter of 30 minutes and he was gone.  It all started Friday night when I noticed blood spots on our bedroom carpet.  The blood was in the area where Nico usually slept.  I checked him out and saw a raw spot on his hip.  We decided that we would wait until the morning and take him to our vet. 

 

Saturday morning rolled around and Josh when out to get Nico.  The yard looked like a massacre, blood all over.  Josh took him to the vet and the vet shaved his back end.  Turns out he had a massive tumor.  The tumor broke through the skin and must have burst last night.  The vet put him down right away.  The entire trip to the vet lasted about 30 minutes.  It was crazy how fast he was gone. 

I wish we would have noticed the tumor earlier but he was so fuzzy, you couldn't see anything until it broke through the skin.  I hate that he was in pain.

Nico and I had a love hate relationship. Actually, he never cared about many people in general. He was a loner.  He liked Josh but just barely tolerated the rest of us.  I have to say, the feeling was mutual. My dislike for this dog started when he bit Grady in the face.  Enough said! 

He hated the boys and only came in when they were in bed.  He constantly growled at them.  As you can see, I didn't shed a tear.  Josh, on the other hand, was sad.  After all, they were buddies. 

So, bye, Nico.  I hope you are nice to people in doggie heaven.  My guess is that you will be sitting on a sofa, being grumpy and growling at anyone that comes near.  I wish you well.