Happy Birthday to my Austin!!

Wow - 2 posts in one day!! I can't forget about my baby's 6th birthday! Austin turned 6 on Saturday, the 21st. We had his party on the Friday before due to Soccer games and such. Good thing we had his party on Friday because it was beautiful out. Over 60 degrees, sunny and clear skies. He had a few friends come over and we did "old" party games like the 3 legged race and passing of the orange with your chins. We also did a pinanta. It was a fun party!! On Saturday we woke him up by singing "Happy Birthday". He then got his 6 spanks, a pinch to grow and inch and a sock to grow a block. He didn't like the pinch too much LOL!! Had a quick breakfast and then off to his Soccer game in the cold BRRRRR. It was in the low 40's and very windy. Poor kid was so cold on the soccer field but he did good. After that we headed home and just hung around the house. He opened up all his toys and had fun playing. When I asked what he wanted for his Birthday dinner, he requested McDonalds!! Brought the food home and had a movie night with the boys. I think he had a great day!! Here a few pics from over the years. Enjoy :)

Austin was born 2 months early. He was such a trooper. I keep these pictures to remind me just how far he has come.


His 1st Birthday


His 2nd Birthday


Austin when he was 3 with Cole at Easter


Austin's 4th Birthday


Austin's 5th Birthday


My Big 6 Year Old!! Happy Birthday Baby!!

Catching up

Realizing I haven't posted anything since November (oops) I thought I would catch up on what is going on. We had a wonderful Holiday season. Traveled to Arkansas to spend Thanksgiving with Brad's parents and brother. The boys love going to Nana and Poppy's house. We always have such a great time there. Brad's mom is fighting cancer so we try to get up there often. After Thanksgiving, we were busy with Cub Scouts and school. We then traveled to Minnesota for Christmas (no, we are not crazy LOL) We drove up on the Sunday before Christmas. I wanted to drive up in one day but it took a little longer than we wanted. Ended up having to drive slower due to ice in Iowa. Got in about 10:30 pm. It was sure cold, -5 degrees!!! The next morning the boys were so exctied to see snow. It was the first time to see Real snow!! But it was too cold to go out and play so we went to The Mall of America instead. They loved the Lego Land area and the amusment park in the mall. We were staying with my brother Todd and his family. My parents also drove up from Dallas and my brother Jeff flew in from Conn. It was so nice having everyone together. By the end of the week, it had warmed up enough to go outside. We even got to go sledding (my favorite part!!) The boys loved it. We headed home on Saturday but took two days this time. We were so glad to be home but I was so glad we were able to have a White Christmas!!

After Christmas, we got back into the swing of things - school, cub scouts and work. At the end of Jan., Cold had his pinewood derby race for Cub Scouts. He was so excited this year. Brad and Cole worked really hard on his car and he came in 2nd place. He was so proud!!


At the begining of Feb. the boys started Soccer. Cole's team is the Texas Tornados and Austin's is Plano United. We have only had a few games but I think they are going to enjoy playing. This is the second time Cole has played but the first for Austin.

Now that you are up to speed, I will try to keep up with this blog more often :)