5 Months!
Austin was 5 months, on May 13th, 2011. This post is really late. But here is Austin's 5 month pictures.
We are starting to see his personality more and more everyday, and he is so much fun.
Happy 5 months Austin!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day!!
I originally wrote this post around Mother's Day. Then....blogger crashed and it disappeared somewhere. Seriously?! I hate doing work twice, I barely have time to do it the first time! :)
Anyway. I hope everyone had a good Mother's Day last month. Justin treated me and my parents to brunch at the Prime and Wine, and we just spent the rest of the day taking care of a very unhappy Austin who was not feeling well from an ear infection.
I ran across these words from another blog, and I thought they were worth reposting, as I thought there was a lot of truth to them. I believe these words are a good reminder to let the little things go, take a deep breath and enjoy every blessing God gives you even when it doesn't seem like a blessing!
"I grow increasingly convinced that God values children much, much more than we do.
We value a clean floor more than children. We value free time more than children. We value the good dishes more than children. We value going out to eat or watching grown-up television shows more than we value children.
All the world, including the church, tells us that children are a bother, perhaps even a mistake. If you don’t believe that, introduce a family with many babies into your church and see how long it takes for someone to say, “They know what causes that, don’t they?”
We have let the world convince us that a large family is a curse, when the Bible clearly teaches that many children are a blessing, a sign of God’s great favor.
If I had the choice right now, there would be more children in my family. And I think I might be brave enough to let God decide how many.
I remember that it seemed a little frantic around my house when the children were little. I never got “it all” done, whatever “it all” is. There was not much privacy or money or free time. There was lots of laundry and garbage and stinky stuff. The boys were going to be 2 and 4 forever. It was never going to end.
Don’t get me wrong - I enjoyed my boys. But it was all colored by that worldly, selfish, hurry-up-and-grow-up attitude. And then it was over. I woke up one morning and they were almost as tall as me. The next day, or so it seemed, they didn’t even live with us. Now there is not much garbage or laundry or stinky stuff. And there is much more privacy and money and free time.
I’d trade it all in a heartbeat.
I would do laundry around the clock if it meant I could have one more day with my little boys in my home. I want the piles of blue jeans back. If my family had been larger, perhaps I would have grown in wisdom and learned to treasure the tiny victories and agonies of everyday. Perhaps not, but at least it would have lasted longer.
You think they’ll be little forever. You can’t imagine being able to handle – afford – care for another little life. But you can. And it will be over before you know it, with plenty of years left to use the good dishes. "
I hope everyone had a great Mother's Day and took time to thank you mom, and tell her "Happy Mother's Day!"
Becky
Saturday, April 23, 2011
4 Months!
Austin turned 4 months old on 4.13.11! The time is going so fast, and he is growing up and doing more everyday!
He had his 4 month appointment on 4.18.11, and here were his stats:
Weight: 15lbs 15oz
Height: 26 3/4 inches
Head: 16 1/2 inches
Here is what he's been up to lately:
Smiles and laughs
Talks a lot and squeals
Rolls over
Puts everything in his mouth
Loves to chew on his "foot" teether
Sits in a highchair, and tried cereal for the first time (He LOVES it!)
He's starting to like his jumperoo more and more, and is spending less time in his bouncy chair and swing
Eats 4-5 times per day (about every 4 hours)
Drinks from a bottle a lot better these days!
Loves to stand up!
Sleeps about 10 hours per night
Enjoys going for walks whenever this finicky IOWA weather allows!
Is really starting to like Dakota, he will try to pet him when he's close and smiles and laughs at him when he sees him
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Happy Birthday Justin!
Today marks 28 years that my husband has been alive! I feel so blessed to have him in my life, and am thankful for all he does for our family everyday. He is a great husband and father who gets up and goes to work everyday, works long hours and never complains. Thanks for all you do for us everyday. I am looking forward to many more years with you and hope you have a great 28th birthday!
We love you,
Becky and Austin!
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Bump by Bump
April 16th, 2010--My birthday, 6 weeks 
April 17th, 2010--6 Weeks 
15 weeks
16 Weeks 
17 Weeks Horrible picture! Excuse the no showers, just got up look :)
20.5 Weeks -Excuse the sweaty look, we had just walked around RAGBRAI in 100 degree, 100% humidity weather! 
23 Weeks I was sick in between these two pictures---made my bump look smaller! 
25 Weeks 
26 Weeks 
28 Weeks 
29 Weeks 
29 Weeks 
35.5 Weeks 
37 Weeks 
38 Weeks 
39 Weeks 
40 Weeks (My Due Date) 
Happy 2 Months Austin!
Austin turned two months on 2.13.10. He has grown, and changed so much in these last two months. We are enjoying his smiles, and he is starting to talk a lot. I enjoy our "daily conversations." He also found his hands, and grabs onto things now. Just this week he is starting to pick his head and shoulders up when he is laying on his back. We are loving ever minute of him, and he is growing up SO fast! 
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