October and November 2013

Lots to celebrate in October and November!

Jeff's birthday - October 7th, 2013

The Butterfly Release held by Levine Children's Hospital and Kindermourn. It's always a beautiful way to celebrate Lucy's memory.

Here we are with Lucy's memorial brick in the Children's Walkway

Sweet Avery drew this picture at school and brought it home to me.  My heart melted. Sweet girl will always be connected to her sister and knows how much I miss her.

Austin continues to grow and grow and grow! He still loves his bath time best!

Austin started daycare at Ms. Carol's house and we are having a great experience once again with in-home childcare. We already feel like Carol is family and are thrilled with all she does for Austin.

Meeting new friends - Emma, Austin and Deke

Football seems to always be on the TV this time of year! Rooting for the Bears (and PANTHERS!).

Pumpkin patching

Down on the farm.

"I can see the whole world from up here!"

Sweet babe sleeping on me.

The Magnarinis

Avery and Will

We visited Nana and Papa in Hilton Head, and got to see cousins Parker and Miles.

Cousins!
Avery (4 years), Austin (3 months), Parker (4 years), and Miles (22 months)

OVER the photos.

Well, we tried.

For Thanksgiving, we spent the long weekend with Grandpa, Beggie and Non in Southport. (Does Avery look like a teenager in this photo, or what?!)

Avery taking care of Beggie's fish. She helped name him "Bubba" the Beta.

Jeff, Austin and Grandpa

Non, Avery, Austin and Beggie

Oh HEY, sweet boy!

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.