Summer Fun

Gavin climbs to the top...not yet even five years old. Austin also tried to get to the top. If it was not always full up there, he would probably make it! 

We met up with my friend Patrice and her little boy Jeremiah and baby girl Nadia. I was able to sit in the shade and hold baby Nadia...heaven! Such a smily baby, and so chunky...my favorite:)

{Austin 29 Months}

Dear Austin,

Almost two and a half! Since your bother tells people he is four and a half, you now say you are "two and a HAF!" Its adorable.

You are such a little sweet guy. Always curious about whats going on, and always willing to participate. You are full of joy, all of the time, and when you are not? We sure know it! You pout out your lips, and talk with pursed out lips...that's an Austie bad mood;)

You love to do anything and everything your brother does! You love legos, trains, cars, marble tracks, and magnet toys. You love to cook, ride bikes, and play in the sand and dirt. You say ANYthing we say, and you can be so funny.

Your speech has exploded. Talking all the time now. There are some words you say that we need to ask Gavin what they mean, but for the most part, we understand you. You still have speech therapy with Joyce about once a week, and you love it. She is in the middle of re-evaluating you to see if you need more therapy....since its been six months. You have more words than we can count, you are saying 2/3/4 word phrases, and you are able to express what you want and need...we are so proud!

You are still a fantastic sleeper...going to bed at 8pm, up at 6am, and napping from 12ish to 3ish. You LOVE your sleep, and most days you tell me when you want to nap...walk in your room on your own, get in bed, and get covered up. Then you call me and say "Night night momma!!" That's it! So easy! I still go in and snuggle with you...you love that, and SO do I:)

You eat eat eat, all day long. About ever other hour you require something, and still eat three to four meals a day. Always eating.

We all love you so so much, and enjoy every day with you!

Love you ALWAYS-
Momma

Pool Boys

Now we have two fish. Austin just LOVES to be in the pool, and he has a routine. He swims, gets out and lays in the sun while having a snack, then swims some more...repeat. Oh, and he never wears a swimsuit. Ever. Gavin just swims the entire time!

Meet MIKEY!

Today we went down to the animal shelter, and rescued a kitten! Meet Mikey! He was a little bit shy at first, but as soon as you pick him up, he won't stop purring...like crazy! The boys were SO excited to pick him out, and thrilled that we got to bring him home!!! Welcome to the family Mikey! Hopefully soon you will warm up to the loud boys, because they are SO excited to play with you and hold you!!!

Happy 4th of July!

Every 4th of July we head down to the Rose Garden for the Rose, White and Blue Parade. This year, we decided to go to the beginning of the parade instead of the end, to watch. Genius! There was a TON of shade for us to sit in, and the boys brought their bikes to ride around the school next to us, and the street before the parade started. The boys really loved it this year, because they could see it all! No crowds blocking their view, and Daddy did not need to put them both on his shoulders the whole time. Perfect. Plus Ry and Pieces (Reese, her nickname is pieces...adorable to hear Austin say). 

The boys got their ice cream from the vendor walking by, and they were set. They especially loved the police cars, fire trucks, farm vehicles, and animals. Oh and SANTA! Poor Austin remembered Santa was there last year (how? I didn't remember!) and he pretty much shook as Santa went by. (Austie has a big Santa fear)

Great 4th parade!!!

After the boys napped, we headed to Ma and Papa's to celebrate the 4th AND Great Uncle Glenn's 79th Birthday! The boys swam and we had a nice dinner prepared by Pa. 

We got home at 8pm, and Austin had to go to sleep, he was so so tired. Then Gavin and Daddy got to go to Lake Almaden fireworks at 9! It was a stretch to keep G up, but he was determined. They had a ton of fun, and Momma even managed to watch our very own neighborhood show from the patio. 

Got to see my Girls!

I was so glad that we got to go over and see Rachel and Mimi while we were in town. I used to nanny for these girls for about 4 years, and I watched them grow up...I started watching them when Rachel was about 8 months old! They are the sweetest girls you would ever meet...so kind, polite, and so good with the boys. I am so proud of who they have become. They had a huge fort built out of chairs, blankets and couches in the basement...and the boys thought that was so so neat!

Bedtime stories with "Ant A-Ka"

For two nights in a row, Austin got to have bedtime stories read to him from his favorite Aunt. He was thrilled to show off all he knows about the trucks, trains and automobiles. Such a special time.