At the Boat Show with Daddy

Daddy took us to the boat show to have some fun. We can't wait to go fishing on Daddy's boat with him.

Austin waving to Bradeden! Hi Braeden!!

Braeden pointing to Austin on the boat!

Rockin'

Just me....Rockin' out for my audience! No autographs, please.

Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy

Boing! Boing! Boing! Bouncing is so much fun!

Twice the splashing!

Rub a dub dub, two boys in a tub!

All grown up

Mommy and Daddy hit the holiday sales and found Austin a new mattress for his big boy bed. After helping Daddy build the new bed (notice they both have their own cordless drills), Austin has slept in his very own big boy bed and is doing great. Of course, Balloo and Quack Quack keep him lots of company!

Yuuuuuuummmmmmyyyyy!

One candy cane is simply not enough for a growing boy like me....I must have one for each hand.

Bed time

Brown bear, brown bear, what do you see? This is still one of Austin's favorite books, and now Braeden is learning to love it too. Mommy is really going to miss having Daddy home for bedtime, and so are the boys. The holidays have been such a treat having him home so much!

Nobody can read the story as good as Daddy can.

Choo Choo!

All aboard!!! This is the coolest train ever, and I am already an expert engineer. Chugga chugga....choo choo!

Psssst!

Psssst! Hey little brother, come here and let me tell you a secret.

With the Aunts

Aunt Lisa and Aunt Jennifer got some great snuggles from Braeden, and Lilly
(Aunt Lisa's doggie) made him crack up!

Christmas at Grandma's

Here I am exploring the internet with Evelyn and Claire. These girls have got it all figured out, and I am learnin' a thing or two from them about the computer.

Christmas Morning

Did you ever see the movie "A Christmas Story?"

That's all I am going to say.....

My very own guitar!

Look! Look! Look! Santa brought me my very own guitar. I am so happy!

Christmas Eve

Oh, how sweet they are...ready to go to church. Say cheese! Hey, Austin, let go of your brother's ear! Santa saw that!!!

Ho Ho Ho

Here we are with the "big guy" who holds all the ropes....Santa. Braeden was so tempted to pull on that beard, but he knew that Santa might not bring him presents if he did. Austin walked right up, got in Santa's lap, and started chatting away in Santa-ese. He started with "ho ho ho" and then began to sing "Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the waaaayyyy!" I think that Santa was impressed with both of them, and hopefully he'll bring them both lots of presents. Merry Christmas to all!!

Austin turns TWO!!

Well, the big day has finally come and gone! Austin's second birthday started off with some two shaped pancakes, a family tradition in our household. He then practiced blowing out a two shaped candle in preparation for the big party. We celebrated his birthday with his best buddy Owen (since they are only a few days apart). It was a football party, with a football field (Owen's name in one endzone, Austin's in the other endzone) and all sorts of fun activities outside. There were tons of kids, and so much fun had by all! We are so proud to call you our son Austin, even when you act like a two year old (which is a whole lot lately!). We wouldn't trade you for anything. We love you big guy! Happy Birthday!

Peek A Boo!

The Boppy is such a versatile pillow. It is used for so many things. Here is just one of the many uses around our house...a game of Peek-a-boo! I see you!

Liam's Birthday Party

Here I am at my buddy Liam's birthday party. He is the first of 4 friends with birthday's close together. We had so much fun playing in Noah's ark. You can see my best buddies Liam, Owen, and Addison in the picture with me. Party party party!!

Feeding the Ducks

Hi there! Mommy, Braeden, and I went to feed the ducks! It was so much fun, and I wasn't scared at all. I even let the ducks take the bread straight from my hand. I walked like a duck, practiced my quacking, and chased the poor things all around the lake. We saw turtles, and they even came up to eat the bread. It was a busy, but fun day.

Frosty the snowman

Here sits Austin...reading his absolutely favorite book, Frosty The Snowman. He has had this book as a favorite for a year now, and he can sing the words perfectly! Frosty the snowman, was a jolly, happy soul, with a corncob pipe and a button nose, and two eyes made out of coal. (We saw that our buddy Will enjoys this book too! You have very good taste in books Will!)

Braeden gets baptized

Braeden got baptized Thanksgiving weekend, and his Aunt Jennifer and Aunt Lisa were his sponsors. He was perfect and didn't cry. He just listened to everything the pastor had to say. We are so blessed to have Braeden for our son. We love you Braeden!

This toy is fun for all!

La la la la la la laaaaaaaaaaa!!! Austin loves to "help" his brother play, and Braeden can't get enough of his big brother. Here they are singing together with the music stage.

Yep, I can do this too!

Braeden is just growing so fast! He rolls across the room, scooches on his belly, sleeps through the night (hooray!!!), eats all his food, drinks from a sippy cup, and just smiles and smiles! Oh yeah, and he has two bottom teeth coming through too! All this since Thanksgiving. Slow down little boy!!

Thanksgiving at our house

We got to have our first Thanksgiving hosted by our family this year. We had 22 people, and tons of food! Braeden enjoyed sweet potatoes and cheerios while Austin loved the ham. The kids had their own little table to sit at, and full bellies were had by all.