Finally

He looks more like ME!!! Well, I did this just for fun...to see how much more Austin looks like Justin! I was surprisingly stunned by the results! I don't really agree with what it says, but it is fun anyway!!!

Ticklish Boy

Finally...more videos!! These are the latest videos of Austin giggling! It is the cutest thing ever! He is so ticklish...where on earth could he have gotten that? He even squirms if you rub his back when he is asleep. Hope you enjoy!!

A week of Firsts

First Giggles

Well, he finally did it! Austin giggled for the first time last Monday (Sept 3rd). What a sweet sound! We are now working on the rolling over thing...he is getting close!

First "Play Date"

Austin had his first play date this week. His sweet little cousin, Berklee, has been begging to get to spend time with him. So, we had her over last Thursday. She had so much fun with him that she didn't want to go home! Sorry Jenn!

First Trip to the Park

While Berklee was over, we walked to the neighborhood park. Austin is now big enough to sit up in his stroller...if it is reclined slightly. That does mean less hauling around of the infant seat though!

Austin also had his first trip down the slide at the park. It isn't the best picture, because it is off the cell phone! I don't know how much he enjoyed it, but it was fun to try!

First Trip to the Zoo

Saturday, we decided to go the zoo...our first little family adventure! It was beautiful outside, and we were obviously not the only people who chose to take advantage of it and go to the zoo. It was fun. Salt Lake doesn't have the most exciting zoo, but it was nice to just get out and do something. Austin seemed to be more interested in watching us than looking at any of the animals.

Aren't they cute?

The "Ghost of the Bayou" A white alligator on loan to the Salt Lake Zoo for a while.

Just a sweet picture of momma loving on her boy

There is a bear in the picture...do you see it?

First Canning Adventures

I had my first attempt at canning spaghetti sauce this week. I used tomatoes out of the garden and everything! We have to wait a couple months...then try it to see how successful it was!

Where have I been??

Well, I wish I had a good, exciting story about some wonderful vacation, or something to give as an excuse for why I haven't blogged lately. But, I don't.

The week after my family left, Austin and I were sick with a nasty cold. Then, I spent five full days cleaning the house. I know, I'm crazy. But, I cleaned the entire house...from the baseboards to the blinds on the windows...it all got cleaned. Then, Justin got our cold. So, we have just had a grand old final few weeks of summer.

Austin is still cuter than ever. He is growing like crazy. He weighed in at 13 pounds (according to the home scale) and 25 inches on his 3 month birthday! Here are a few recent pictures for you all to enjoy!

All ready for church...and looking so grown up!

He loves to nap on Justin...can you tell?

Happy Boy! He has a great toothless smile!!

Letting go...kind of!!

Well, I finally moved Austin out of his cradle a few weeks ago. I know... who in their right mind keeps a baby in a cradle for nearly three months. Well, the kind of mom that just can't quite seem to let go of the "newborn baby" stage (uh hum- ME!) He was pretty much busting out of the thing, so I had to finally do it. These pictures are proof that is was way past time when I finally did say goodbye to the cradle.

Now, don't get too excited. I still can't bear the thought of him not being in my room (partially becasue it is so much easier to have him that close when he needs to eat in the middle of the night...or early morning)! So, we have moved on to the Co-Sleeper, graciously lent to us by my aunt and uncle. It is like a pack-n-play, but one side comes down part way, so that you can attach it to your bed. So, he is still right next to me.

I am slowly breaking us in to the idea of him being in another room in the crib. He is taking his naps in there now....it is a step!!