So Silly

Mom is always telling me to "be careful" with all my stunts I try around the house. I decided I should listen. I still like to do silly stuff that gets Mom nervous, but maybe if I wear my helmet Mom will settle down a little bit. We'll see if it works...

My silly little sister is so full of giggles. She thinks she's SUCH a big girl now that she gets to play with some of my old toys.

Hanging Out

Austyn and me have been having a lot of fun hanging out in the nice warm weather. I love our trips to the park!

And Austyn has fun hanging out no matter where we are. She's a good sport and lets Mom dress her up in cute summer dresses and hats.

Now that it's real warm out, I get to do fun summer things like play with water balloons. The other day I was breaking the balloons as fast as Mom was filling them up, so I decided to try and help her out. I filled up my pail and thought it would be quicker to fill the balloons with water that way.

And when it's time to play inside, I can still have fun with my other water toys.

I always like to make sure we're not missing out on anything fun happening outside though.

When we're inside I get to do other fun things, like entertain Austyn (I'm real quick and snuck out of the picture).

She thinks Mom's kinda funny too.

Austyn sure is trying her best to keep up with me. She thinks it's pretty fun to play on her belly and roll over!

All Smiles In Spring!!

Austyn and me are all smiles while enjoying this nice spring weather. I love going on adventures outside to see the different animals that are around now, and to see all the new things that are growing and blooming outside.

Austyn likes all there is to see too. She really likes the bright colors on the trees and bushes that are in bloom, and the pretty colors of Mom's flowers.

Sometimes we like to just hang out and enjoy the warm weather,

And other times Austyn likes riding around in her stroller while I take her exloring.

Mom makes sure the dogs always tag along too, because we never know what we're going to find.

Most days we find geese, ducks, and other birds in the pond. Other days we even spot turtles in the pond and in our yard. Turtles like this nice little box turtle...

And even great big turtles!

Every day sure is an adventure!!

Basketball, And Being Cute

Life With A Little Sister

I just thought I'd let everyone know that everything is going well at our house. Or, "wonderfully chaotic," as Mom likes to say. Chaotic including things like me and Austyn's screaming matches, our trips to the stores Mom's too embarrassed to return to, and Mom trying to identify the remains of the many creatures the dogs proudly bring back from the woods to show Mom. And wonderful being all the cute things we do to make Mom smile :)

Me and Austyn get along better each day. I don't like to be around her all the time, but as long as I'm not trying to do things like put her outside with the dogs at night Mom says we're good. I still like to tickle Austyn's toes and I even snuggled her up in her blankie this morning which made Mom proud. I also like to read stories with her and watch Dad's videos together.

Austyn's growing like crazy. At her one month check-up a couple weeks ago she was in the 90th percentile for her height and weight. Mom's excited that Austyn might get the height Mom wishes she had. Austyn continues to be a happy little girl smiling all the time, just not for the camera (little stinker :)

Some pictures of our growing girl...

Sooo big

I see you Mommy

Big stretch

Just a smirk for the camera :)

And some pictures of me...

Giving Austyn a stroller ride,

Checking on the geese to make sure the dogs are doing their job of keeping the geese in the pond and out of the yard,

Getting ready for a wagon ride while Austyn enjoys her stroller,

Chasing Mom and Austyn,

Gathering much needed kitchen utensils,

Ah, a whisk! Just what I needed!

Sleeping on the job :)

Austyn Jo

Hi everyone! Well, my baby sister is almost one month old already so it's probably time we get some pictures of her up on the blog!

Austyn Jo was born on February 4 at 10:19 p.m. She weighed 8 lbs., 7 oz. and was 21 inches long. Mom and Dad thought she was going to be born on her due date just like me, but she decided to hold out one more day so that she could be born just as Grandma Ellen, Grandpa John, Uncle Dan, and Aunt Kelly were arriving. Austyn is a very happy little girl and is showing us some cute little smiles these days. I even sneak a smile to her when I think Mom isn't looking. I wasn't totally sold on having a sister at first, but I'm finding out that being a big brother is actually kind of fun. I like to push Austyn in her stroller and I like to try to get her to smile by tickling her cute little toes. I even allow her in my room to see my toys and read my books with me now. Someday Mom might even get a picture of me holding her. (Let's not get ahead of oursevles though :) We thought we'd share some pictures that we've taken since baby Austyn was born...

Mom and baby Austyn right after she was born.

Austyn at one day old.

Ready to leave the hospital with my baby sister. (Can you believe they gave us the room at the very end of the hall? They must have known we wouldn't be the quietest bunch:)

Having fun with Dad back at home.

Dad and Austyn relaxing.

Catching a little nap.

Trying to convince Mom and Dad I should take the canoe out.

Helping Dad unload wood.

Hanging out with Mom.

Enjoying the nice weather.

Austyn loves her snuggly My Little Pony blanket Grandma Robin made. I bet you'd never guess My Little Ponies were one of Mom's favorite things!!!

Naptime...the only time Mom and Dad could get a picture of me and Austyn :)

Being a big brother is a tough job...

But I think I'm doing a great job so far!!