Birthday Boy

Austin had a great 1st birthday. We celebrated a little early since we were traveling on the 30th, but I don't think he noticed. Here you can see he had plenty of help from big brother and sister opening his gifts.
Austin didn't have a fancy cake, just a pile of cupcakes, but he sure did enjoy them.

He took his first step on Father's Day and is trying more and more each day. Unlike my other two who didn't have the desire until well after their first birthdays, I can tell Austin wants too. I think he'll get this walking thing down in the next month.

All I want for Christmas...

So Ethan finally wiggled those 2 front teeth all the way out. Of course you have to get the traditional pose for the memory book and this is the look he gives me. I realize vampires are a big thing right now, but I didn't know I was mother to one.

Summer Time

It's official, Ethan has graduated Kindergarten. He had a great year and I still cannot believe how much he has learned. His last day was May 27th and it was cool and raining. We sure did enjoy a nice long spring this year, but I think summer has finally arrived. It's swimsuits and sunscreen from here on out.

We finally took the training wheels off Ethan's bike and well... he just got on and started riding. No one held his seat, or helped him balance, he just jumped on and went. Guess we waited a little long to take them off.

Megan started gymnastics a couple weeks ago and just loves it. She has terrible balance and is so easily distracted, but she sure is proud of herself, and it is so fun to watch. We may have to keep this up after the summer.

Austin is growing so fast. He just broke his 7th tooth and we are expecting number 8 shortly. His blond hair is getting long now and is a lot of fun to play with. He will stand on his own without holding on to something, but not quite steady enough to take a step. I'm sure he will take after his brother and sister and walk well after he turns one.