Austin is 3 months old!

Austin continues to rock our world with his sweet smiles and content demeanor.

He loves to be rocked, cuddled, walked and bounced.

He sleeps about 8 hour stretches, nurses, and goes back to sleep for a while. He wakes up happy!

He went on a bottle strike this month which was stressful and confusing but we are doing much better now after switching bottles and being very patient.

He "talks" a lot. And loudly. He likes to be heard.

He met his uncle Martin and cousins Miles and Parker this month. He enjoyed watching the big kids play.

He loves to be outside and seems to be soothed by the fresh air. They go out every day at daycare so he will be used to it!

His favorite way to be held when tired is cuddled up on your chest with his head tucked into your neck.

He goes down to sleep when drowsy and sucks on his fingers to put himself to sleep.

He's getting bigger and stronger. Still is not a fan of tummy time but loves to sit up. He has great head control and neck strength.

Happy three month bday, little buddy!

August and September 2013

I'm so far behind again, but hey I have a newborn and I've been back to work since October 1st. So, you'll forgive me, right? Here are some pictures from August and September, the months I was able to stay home with the kiddos, which was the BEST! :)

Of course it's been fun watching Austin grow and change. I've also been able to appreciate all of the huge changes in Avery. This last year between age 3 and 4 has been so significant. She can really distinguish feelings and emotions and talk about them. She is very reflective and observant and always asks many questions. She also has very specific opinions and needs. I had no idea I'd be learning just as many new things about her as I am about Austin.

Avery performing for us at the park.

Taking up hoops.

She loves him. Like, a lot.

Meeting Grandpa.

Meeting Great-grandma Non.

Avery hanging with Grandpa in St. James.

Austin's first trip to the beach.

Cuddling with Beegee and Non!

Comfy.

Avery's 4 year old appointment. NOT IMPRESSED with getting shots.

Avery's 1st day of TK

Ms. Kathy and Ms. Karen's Class!

Very dramatic duo.

Avery went to Build-A-Bear with my sisters and brought back a unicorn she had named "Rasha con Sasha." I have NO idea where that came from, but Rasha is part of the fam now.

This was from a mommy-Avery date to Menchie's.
Love this little giggle I captured as we ate frozen yogurt and played "I Spy."

Austin's first bottle. He has despised every one since.

I so enjoyed my time home with Austin and Avery for two months. It was amazing. I loved having extra time with Avery to do things like play tea party in the middle of the day... just because.

One of my favorite pictures of our sweet boy.

Avery playing doctor with Austin.