A day that changed history

August 21, 1980
Enter:
David Scott Lee

I was looking through Scott's baby book yesterday. It took a lot of cheek biting to not just sit down and openly cry! Scott's mom, DeAnn did the greatest job documenting for his baby book. Seriously, I want to pause on that for a bit...Mama Lee, I love you! Thank you for having this sweet little boy, who turned into such a handsome, kind man! I worried that one day I would feel like I stole him from you, but instead I feel like I have been "stolen" by you into the greatest family! Thank you for Scott, and thank you for letting me have YOU, too!

Scotty's first picture from the hospital! Look at all that unruly hair--still standing straight up today!

Blessing day with DeAnn's parents, Larry and Donnabelle Kempton.

Blessing day with Dave's parents, John Arthur and step-mom Jean. (Dave's mother, Margaret, passed away when Dave was about 25 or 26. His memories of her are one of the most precious things I have EVER heard him speak out loud! Side note: I would love to have twin girls and name them Victoria and Margaret)

I absolutely love that most of Scotty's pictures include his 18 month older sister, the one and only, Alicia!

I love this picture. I think this is Uncle Steve holding him?

Halloween is a hilarious time for adults, but poor wee ones (as seen in Scott's face) think WTH?

I love this picture! It is Scott out on his first fathers and sons camp out with his pops! It is so dear to me that Dave went out camping with this little monster! Scott was the only boy for 8 years.

Oh ya, we have these lederhosen saved up for a special day! In fact, Leesh, if you wanna cute picture of Jake...

Nanny and Papa brought them back from Germany for Scotty.

This picture is my favorite one, hands down! When I first saw this picture, I found myself in stitches! He was suave and charming from the beginning!

Scott has always been so athletic and CAN DO ANYTHING!!! I mean anything! He is so talented. I have seriously never seen him come across ANYTHING he can't do, and do well--drawing, building, creating, driving with Alicia (invinsible), painting, sports, dancing, kissing...I'll stop there!

This picture is especially precious to me, for personal reasons. Let's just say, Mama Lee, THIS is a variation of one of the 3 I saw in Hawaii that day.

I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE that Scott is surrounded by three sisters! I owe them so much!!! Scott has one older sister, Alicia, and two younger sisters, Laurel and Michelle. They prepared him for all things "girl" so much, that he makes a great husband!

I heart the Melody Makers! Scotty was a part of this singing group that his mother so capably directed!

This was the year Scott was "Maverick" from Top Gun for Halloween...little did he know that I looked like Kelly McGillis (for real) at the same time. I, however, was in high school.

This picture is adorable to me! Scott has just gotten Lazer Tag for Christmas and look how sneaky and excited he looks! I also LOVE Dave's face. He is so genuinely thrilled about how excited his son is over this gift! *sniff, sniff*

The obligatory "first day of school" photo! Once again, Scotty was always having a good time and smiling like he was up to something!

And Scott, as the "Ladies' Man," began!

I love August 21; it is my favorite day of the year!

I love you Scotty!

1234 eva!

T.