HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUSTIN!!

Five years ago TODAY, my sweet Austin was born!! He weighed 7 lbs, 11oz, and he was 21 1/2" long. He started out with the same red hair he has today, just not as much (of course!) He was such a good baby- even from the very beginning! I didn't hear him cry until he was 2 weeks old- and if he ever fussed all you had to do was pick him up and he would be happy! He slept through the night at 3 months old and has always been a good sleeper! He likes to sleep in sometimes until noon! He's always been a pretty mild boy- he's very polite and positive- and respectful for the most part! He is a fabulous big brother! He has always been such a good helper and he's always giving! He puts up with a lot from Cade- but he's learning how to get back at him a little!

Last night Austin woke up with growing pains in his legs- and he said, "I must be turning five tomorrow because my legs are growing!"

Happy Fifth birthday austin! We love you so much and are so lucky to have you in our family!

Things we love about Austin:

I love how you get shy when someone tells you that you have "beautiful red hair"

and how you think your hair is "brown, not red"

I love how you LOVE rubbing babies heads...with or without hair- you love to rub them

how you will entertain yourself for hours while i nap with cade and dax

you are very obedient and always try to do what's right- for the most part!

It's not even June and I think we are all "vacationed" out!! We just got back from a week in Vegas and St. george- We had a few free nights in Vegas at the South Point hotel (Nice hotel!) and then we met up with my family in St. George for the rest of the week. In Vegas we got to see Dave's Missionary companion Jeff and his wife Liz- we usually get to see them once a year and this time we got to go to dinner and bowling- it was fun and Cade latched right on to Liz- she had to do everything for him! I'm sure they had their "fill" of us- at least until next year when we'll bug them again! Thanks for letting us hang out with you guys! Our boys love you both!

The weather in St. george was so not good- lots of rain and a little bit of sun- we went fishing and my dad taught me (or at least tried to teach me) how to fly fish- I caught the biggest one of the day! (lucky me!) And learned just how fun fishing is ....oh wait, it's not so fun:).....Dave got to golf, My little brother Curtis GOT ENGAGED, and I ran our car into a pole at the gas station! FUN TRIP!!

Anyway- we are once again, glad to be home- and I think we'll be staying home for a while....like I said- vacations are fun, but also a lot of work!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Happy birthday honey!! Today is Dave's 28th birthday and I can't help but post about him!! I love you so much babe- you are not only the greatest dad and husband- but you are my everything! I love you more than anything!!!
"28" reason I lOVE MY MAN...

• Love it when y0u rub my back unexpectedly!
• you let me put my cold feet on you in bed!
• Love our nighttime routine- kids in bed, watch our fav shows, treats, and bed
• you make the best omelet's ever!
• I love that even when we argue, you are still very positive and you always try to take the blame- even when it is my fault.
• you insist on always "being the bigger person" no matter what the case.
• always so forgiving!
• You are the life of the party- you know how to make people laugh- and you think you could be a comedian!
• You know how to make people feel good about themselves
• I love your passion for golf! The twinkle it puts in your eye makes me happy!
• when we are in the car and you put your hand on my leg
• you still open doors for me
• the way you can stand up and bare your testimony, give a lesson, or blessing- it's always said perfectly- you have a way with words
• I love watching you play sports- especially softball- your a hotty!
• When you surprise me with a diet coke even though I know you hate that I drink it
• when you say "you would miss this if I were gone" about all your very annoying habits
• help me to be less dramatic than I am
• You are a hard worker and everyone at work loves you and respects you
• Seeing you in those "proud daddy" moments when you get teary eyed
• watching you with Dax- the way you cuddle him, talk to him, put him to sleep, and try to make him giggle
• when you tell the boys to come give me loves or say "thank you" for something I did- it makes me feel appreciated
• watching you coach austin's soccer team- you are amazing with the boys, they love you.
• How much certain music just "moves you"- you do have a sensitive side
• you love me for me- you don't try to change me
• your outlook on life- "try everything at least once before you decide you hate it" (I wish i was more brave)
• You are the best dad to our boys- they love you so much!

the list could go on and on- but I've got to go and get ready for church!! I love you babe! Thanks for being my man! Happy birthday!! Love ME