Happy Halloween!

Pumpkin Patch

A couple weeks ago, we went to a pumpkin patch and picked out pumpkins. It was really fun, and Austin loved watching all the other little kids that were there. We got a pumpkin for each of us, and two just to put on the front porch this fall.

Austin enjoying the ride

Our Treasures

My cute boys

Pumpkin Carving

Yesterday we carved the pumpkins. I carved Austin's and half of mine. Justin showed off his sweet pumpkin carving skills...carving his pumpkin and then finishing mine for me after the carving knife broke.

Justin hard at work
Austin participating in the fun

Justin's pumpkin

Austin's pumpkin
Megan's pumpkin

All three pumpkins glowing on the porch

Tigger!!

Austin was tigger for Halloween this year. He looked SOOO cute. I took him to get professional pictures done in his costume yesterday, but they won't be ready for a couple weeks. I know...I kinda dropped the ball on that one. But, they turned out really well, so they will be worth the wait. Here are a few pictures we took. Can you ever have too many pictures of a kid this cute?

Yes, that is a matching tigger stuffed animal to go with his outfit!

Notice the cute little tail!

He likes candy already...at least the wrapper.

Mom and her little Tigger

Tigger and Dad

We had a fun Halloween season here. I loaded up on candy to hand out, thinking that since we have so many young kids in this neighborhood that we would need a lot. We only had 17 kids come to our door!! More for me I guess! Now if you have a sweet tooth, you know where to come!

The Nursery

So, Austin is finally sleeping in his nursery! I freaked out while I was pregnant, insisting that the room be finished (painted, chair rail up, bedding washed and in place) before the baby arrived. So, thanks to my wonderful husband, it was ready a couple of weeks before Austin arrived. I still have to hang things up on the walls. I will get it done someday!

I had no idea how hard it would be for me to let him sleep in his own room. I had to work up to it slowly...he started taking naps in his crib a while ago. But, since his sleeping habits have been getting worse at night, I decided that maybe it was time to be in his room (in hopes that it will help him sleep better). It has only been a few nights, and he is still waking up several times a night. Ugh. Hopefully that will change.

Date Night

Justin and I have been talking about needing to go out on a date for a while, but I still have a hard time even thinking about leaving my baby for any length of time. But, after a difficult week with a baby that decided that sleeping was completely over rated, I was begging for a night out.

So we went out Saturday night....without Austin! I think it was the first time we have gone out alone since my birthday. Justin's mom came over to our house and babysat for us! It was really nice to have some time alone together. We went to see the movie "Dan in Real Life." It was really funny. Then we drove over to the hospital so that I could get my flu shot....romantic, I know! After that we went and ate dinner at a restaurant called "Madeline's." We had never been there before, and thought we would give it a try...the parking lot is always full...usually a good sign. It was okay...not the best food I've ever had.

After dinner, I was feeling the need for a quick stop at Cold Stone. As we were pulling in the parking lot, I got distracted by a new store in Jordan Landing...."Carter's". Now I don't have to drive to Park City to go shopping! Yeah!!! Anyway, I made Justin drive over to the store so that I could look around. I ended up trading ice cream for a little window shopping. Oh well!

Austin with his Grandma

Way to go Girlies!!!

Just wanted to put a BIG congrats out there to my little sisters! They both had big, exciting days today.

Sarah had region choir auditions, and got 1st chair. Way to go Sis!!

Erin had a speech tournament, and took 3rd place in the "pros" competition. You go girl!

We love you both!!! Congratulations!

PS- I do have lots of stuff to update on here. I have been a real slacker with this lately!! But, more is coming soon!

New toys

Austin has really started to enjoy his toys. He plays with all the toys on the swing and bouncy seat. He loves the play mat, and is learning to love his exersaucer. He only lasts for about 15-20 minutes in the exersaucer, but enjoys it a little more each time.

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We also set up the "Johnny Jumper" for him. He thought it was pretty fun, even though his head barely comes up out of the seat. He looked pretty darn cute though.

Official weigh in

Austin had his four month check up on Friday. Before he went, Justin and I each guessed what his weight would be. Justin said 14 pounds 10 ounces and 26 inches long. I guessed 15 pounds 3 ounces. So, who do you think was right? Who is always right? Yes, Justin won.


Austin weighed in at 14 pounds 10.7 ounces and was 25 1/2 inches. (80th% height and 50% weight) The doctor said that now that he is 4 months, we can start trying some solid foods. So, we are going to try some rice cereal this week.

This boy loves the camera!

Notice the drool on his chin?

Have you ever seen a cuter kid in a hoodie??

And yes, it has been cold enough here for hoodies!

Cute little feet!

A few new tricks

What is my baby's favorite thing to do???? Let me show you...this is Austin's latest trick. It has definitely made things a little more "wet" around our house!

What exactly is a "happy spitter"?? This is what they call a baby who spits up A LOT...but doesn't seemed to be bothered by it too much! That would definitely be Austin. He seems to be spitting up all the time lately. The doctor says that it is nothing to worry about, as long as it doesn't seem to be hurting him...it just makes a mess for us! I was trying to get some cute pictures the other day, and got this one in the mix. Don't worry...he was fine!! I just thought it was a funny picture to show what our days are like!