Happy Halloween!

I never really got to think what you'd be for Halloween, because when football season arrived dad came home with a Bronco suit just for you.  We knew you'd look pretty cute.  Babies in costumes = precious!
On Saturday we were invited to a Halloween party, since you where the Bronco, dad was Coach Pete and I was the Bronco Girl with her horse Willie.  I made the horse out of dad's sock, and with some other things we had around the house.  I was pretty proud with my craftiness and I can hardly wait until you pretend play and will NEED a stick horse!

Cousin Rory's 1st Birthday

Early this October Rory turned one year old!  Jer and Janna threw a nice party celebrating Rory.  We sure had fun!  Janna wasn't sure if Rory would even touch the cake...enjoy the pics and see how much Rory loved his own chocolate cake!  Rory is already walking, saying a few words, and smiles constantly.  He is such a great happy little boy!  We love you Rory!!!

 

My Overflowing Heart

Well it is hard to believe that just seven months ago you were excitedly brought into this world!  Seven months ago was the best day in our lives.  We were blessed to be given a precious son.  Tonight, while I was feeding you I had these thoughts about how my love for you continues to grow.  And then I started thinking about how our hearts and minds are amazing in that we can enjoy the emotion of love.  And how our hearts must be huge in that it has the capability to continue to fill up with love time and time again.  It was at this moment that I didn't want to forget you and your sweet face that led me to this thinking, so I snapped a picture of you.

The more I know you precious child the more I love you.  I love that I am your mom.  I love your rolls and knowing that I have nourished you.  I love your chubby fingers that pull on my strands of hair.  I love your toes that almost always curl when you are concentrating.  I love your silliness.  I love when you sing, even when dad and I say you have a terrible voice because you only know one note.  I love how excited you get to see us in the morning.  I love looking into your gleaming eyes because they are full of hope and love.  I love strolling you because outside calms you instantly.  I love watching you play, you squeal in delight and scream when you're frustrated.  I love putting you to sleep at night because we get to enjoy all these things and more the next day.  I love you my sweet child today and forever!

Growing, Growing, and Still Growing.  The following pics are of Austin at 1 week, 3 months, and 6 months.