SPOTLIGHT on SCOTT

Scott turned ELEVEN last month!  I can't believe how quickly he is growing up. 

 

Scott enjoys biking, so he was thrilled for our entire family to go riding at a local park. 

Scott has always fallen into the first-born responsible role well.   It was apparent on our recent vacation how much he is becoming like Jon in some areas.  Scott took it upon himself to be our family's tech guy on the trip.  He immediately started charging everyone's electronic devices when we arrived at the hotel each evening.  He was also so thorough at checking the hotel rooms each morning as we departed to make sure everyone got their belongings.  Scott would look under the bedding...and then Jon would.  Jon would scan the shower...and then Scott would.  Sometimes I never thought we would get out of there, but the guys definitely had us covered and nothing was ever left behind!:) 

Not too many people get to see Scott's silly side, but we enjoy many of his antics at home. 

Scott made the "A" honor roll again this year, but informed us halfway through the year that he wasn't going to even make that a goal for fifth grade.  He said he'd go ahead and try to get all A's for the rest of fourth since it was 50% done, but was making no promises for the future!  Ha! 

Scott continues to play the keyboard for fun, but has also recently gotten very excited about the saxophone!  The grandparents spotted one at a garage sale, and Scott has been having so much fun figuring out some songs on it already.  He's excited for band to begin! 

He still loves to read, but has been wanting to find a new series to get into lately.   He enjoys reading every story in a series once he finds a good one.  Any suggestions?! 

God seems to have gifted Scott with the ability to fix things/figure out electronics.  We wonder if this will come into play for a future career.  He actually READS product manuals and has taught me so many new things.  Even today, we were planning to take the vacuum in to have it repaired, and Scott helped to take it apart and get it working again.  He's handy to have around...once again...just like his dad!  

Scott, you are certainly a special son and good big brother to your sisters!  We love you!!