Lights, Camera, Action

Well we bit the bullet and bought a Camcorder this weekend. I am very pleased with our selection, now to just figure out how to use the darn thing. Why must they put the user manual on CD, I just want the good old fashioned booklet to read. Oh well, such is life. Austin seems to think now when the camera comes out it is time to cry! You would think that he knew better already with his mimi being the picture Nazi she is.

On another note dear friends of ours, Craig and Carrie, welcomed their new little bundle of joy Ayden Craig on Friday, March 28th at 1:23am. A sweet little guy with a headful of hair. Congratulations Craig and Carrie and welcome baby Ayden, Austin cannot wait to get to know you.

Everyones good for something

Mommy's good for snuggling
Daddy's good for making me laugh
Grandpa Murphy is good for adventure
Mimi's good for singing
Grandpa and Grandma Ball are good for letting mommy and daddy go out..

It's all relative. The other morning Austin wanted Mommy. ONLY MOMMY. While, for me, it is comforting to know that working full time isnt hindering our connection, understandably it was upsetting for Nate. However no one and I mean NO ONE can make Austin laugh and giggle and smile until his cheeks almost crack like his Daddy can.

We all have our place in Austins heart and in his needs in life.

Chunky Monkey

Four months and tipping the scales at 17 pounds 8 ounces and 25 1/4 inches long. Happy and healthy. That is all a mom can ask for.

Three shots, such a trooper. After the first one he looked at the nurse like "What the heck was that for, what did I do to you" Then second shot goes in and he lets out one big yelp and is frantically looking in my eyes like "Mommy help, what is going on, why aren’t you picking me up" Third shot the cries he omitted seemed to express his true feelings on the matter..."ttttthhhhisss issss bullllxxxxxxx"

Then as quickly as it started it was over. Sound asleep in his car seat. Peaceful, like an angel.

I don’t know what they put in those shots; Caffeine...crack...whatever it is Austin was a happy playing fool at 10 pm last night. Oh no little guy...Mommy and Daddy are ready for bed.

Snuggled on the couch with mommy, fast asleep in 10 minutes; my favorite way to end the day.

And Now...A Moment to Breath

Breath, blog same thing right? Wow, 4 months...Our little guy is 4 months old. Where has the time gone. From pregnancy to birth to now, seems like a whirlwind


Nov 12th, 2007 (so far one of the greatest days of my life)



To now



I suppose this blog will not only allow me to brag about our wonderful son, but perhaps, in some small way, bring humor to others. Perhaps our new parent "oops" stories will strike your funny bone, or make you reminisce to your first year as a parent.

We have our 4 month appointment tomorrow. I am guessing well over 17 pounds, Nate seems to think no more then 16. We will see, either way he isn' hurting for a meal.