Never a dull moment with Bowen

My cute nephew Bowen came over today and we had such a blast! He is full of tons of energy and he loves to chat. Once I finally pulled him away from the back door (he was watching our dogs and saying "Bella" - which is his dogs name) we went to work on a project I am doing, I can't say much because his mom reads this blog...but it was a fun afternoon. And before he left he gave Austin a kiss on the head - so precious. He'll be a wonderful big brother when his baby brother is born! And the laughter and questions ended as he walked down the driveway, waved and said, "See ya!"

Eat, Sleep, Poop, Eat....

So yesterday Austin had his 2 month check-up (even though he's 2 1/2 months now). He is getting chunky, he weighted in at 12 lbs. even and 23 1/2 inches long. I had a list of questions for the doctor (can't help it I am a new mom, I worry) and everything was as it should be. My babe is healthy and strong and I couldn't ask for anything more, he even sleeps through the night - he's just perfect! But one thing I noticed is he loves to eat! He is eating every 2 hours and he takes his time when he eats. One bottle feeding usually takes an hour (I guess he likes to savor the taste - it was worse when I was breastfeeding him). So I feel like I spend my whole day feeding him. The doctor said that's fine - I never get anything done, and I don't want to prop him when he eats. I just can't wait until I can start feeding him some cereal, I hear that holds them over longer. But right now I guess I will have to do what I am doing and spend my whole day feeding him and when night comes and he sleeps for 8 hours that when I get time to to things...well I got to go feed my baby, again. :)

I am surprised that he is so happy and content in these pictures because at his check-up he also got his 2 month shots, he screamed and I felt so bad (they made me hold him down, I hated it, I couldn't watch - but I am a baby when it comes to needles).

Mommy missed Austin

While I went to visit my sister in Utah I left Austin with Grandma Jan overnight (I didn't think Austin would enjoy being dragged around with all my shopping) I didn't realize how very attached I am to my baby boy. I dropped him off at Jan's house and before I even got to the stop sign at the end of the road I was crying. This was the first time I had been away from Austin. A lot of the time I felt like I was missing something (it was my baby). As soon as I got home with him I couldn't put him down. He was so happy we played for an hour straight almost- he kept doing an I love you sign with him right hand, it was so cute. And after Austin's nightly bath a just sat there and held him until 2 a.m. I just didn't want to put him down. I love my little man so much. And I don't want to leave him ever again! I love my husband very much but I think I missed Austin more than I miss Aaron being gone! He's my little buddy! We have tons of fun together when Dad is gone.
I recorded some video's of Austin while we were playing last night.

Watch Austin's right hand he is doing the I love you sign

When Dad's away Mommy will play

This past week Aaron has taken off on one of his many gold trips. I think he is somewhere between Las Vegas and St. George. So I decided I would take advantage of the situation and head down to Utah myself to go visit my sister Cyndee. Thursday me, my mom, and Cyndee decided it would be fun to take advantage of the Spring weather and make a trip to Park City... well the weather changed in a heartbeat (like it does in Idaho all the time). On our way driving up there we hit a total white out, there was so much snow you couldn't see anything. -So much for the Spring weather- It felt like Winter all over again. But dispite the weather we had a fun day of shopping and Austin has some cute new clothes. I love the Children's Place!

Austin Rolls Over

Last night was so exciting for me - and frustrating for Austin (he was sick of mommy). Mom decided she was going to see if Austin would roll from his belly onto his back (by himself) so mom put him on his belly and within a few minutes he was rolling. So mom had to run and get her camera to try and record it. We did three takes - first one he got stuck - second one he rolled right over - and the third he was getting tired and cranky. So after those three we stopped. I am so proud of my little bubbas! I combined all three takes so everyone could see him rollover! :)

Austin's Blessing and first Levi's

I am falling behind on my bloggin, sorry guys! Our little Trio is staying busy. A lot has happend. first off I wanted to post some pictures of Austin in his first pair of levi's! Do you know how hard it is to find a pair of levi's for a newborn! I searched everywhere!! Finally I had to order off of the Children's Place website (I love that store). But they finally came and mom was so excited to photograph him in his jeans!

This past Sunday we had a very special day! Austin was blessed. Aaron did a wonderful job. Of course I cried, and then I cried even more when I went up to bare my testimony (a thing I don't like to do, I hate being the center of attention!) The spirit was so strong. We had most of the family there, and a lot of wonderful friends came to support us. After the meeting we had a little get together at our house (thanks to my wondeful mother-in-law who helped so much - Im not a good host at all). It was fun. The whole day was perfect!

I just noticed that this was our first family photo! Austin is giving a peace sign (just like is dad used to ALWAYS do in photos)

Austin finally got to meet his cousins, Blake and Cade (they really need a little sister don't you think!)

Here is Austin with his fav. 2nd cousin Jessie (I think she needs a baby girl also!)

I totally forgot about my camera when everyone was at our house but I did get a few snapshots when everyone one was tired (Jenny) Here is Ray, Danee, Austin, and Jenny

Here is Miranda - she said that she had a crush on Austin. It was so cute how she said it!

Here is Grandma Jan with Austin - He loves to cuddle with Grandma!

This is my fav. photo! It's so sweet! They both had such a long day. I love moments like these! I wish I could freeze them and take them in when ever I wanted - thank goodness for photos!

Jaxon my nephew is here!

Last week the Brendle family received a new addition to their family. Baby Jaxon was finally born Thursday April 3rd. He weighed in at 5 lbs. 10 ounces. I say finally because his mom went to the hospital four times before because she thought he was coming. He is so cute and tiny (He makes Austin look like a chunk!). Jaxon has the same pouty lips as his sister Kaidence does. We are all very happy to have him here. The Brendle family has one more grandkid that is going to be born this year; my other sister-in-law is due in August with a boy also. So that will make the total of three new grandsons. The family get togethers will be exciting. I am just waiting for my sister Cyndee to bring a girl to the family. *hint*hint* Kaidence is the only girl out of seven grandkids. Eventually we will get another girl.

look at how tiny Jaxon is, he is no bigger than one of Kaidence's baby dolls.

Taylor is a very proud brother, he has been waiting a long time for a little brother.