Get well soon!!

My dad had brain surgery last week to repair a fistula. They were unable to repair all of it during this procedure, and will most likely have to go in again in a couple months to fix the rest. Dad, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon!!

Growth spurt???

Well, my sweet little guy who had been sleeping through the night, has had much different plans for me the last few weeks. He wakes up STARVING anywhere from 1 to 3 (yes 3) times a night!! He also decided that naps are a little over rated. Things are starting to get a little better again. I am keeping my fingers crossed, and hoping that it is just a growth spurt and things will get better here pretty soon!!! I guess it must be hard being SO cute...he just wants everyone to see how cute he is when he is awake. Here are a few pictures just to show you how cute he is even when he is asleep!

Learning to Move

Austin loves his little play mat. He has figured out how to scoot himself around on it, and does complete circles in both directions just by scooting himself around. He also rolled over for the first time a couple weeks ago (Sept 18th)! (I know....I have been really bad about keeping this thing updated! Sorry!!!) He did it once, then made us wait a couple days before he would do it again. He knows how to roll from back to front and front to back...but a lot of the time will just get frustrated when he is on his tummy and not roll himself back over. This video is one of his first rolls....he has definitely gotten a lot better at it! He is even starting to try to pull his knees up under himself now!!

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!!