One year ago..................

Dear Austin,
On this day one year ago at exactly 10:34am you made Mama and Dada the happiest people alive. You came into this world talking, movin' and shakin' and haven't stopped since.

This past year has been a whirlwind of emotions for all of us. You have truly taught Mama the art of being patient. From the first few days of getting to know each other, to our silly games and funny songs you have made the last year of our lives the best it has ever been. Our family is more complete now that you are in it.

You are truly a remarkable baby. You defiantly have Mama's stubbornness yet an easy going nature like Dada. You are ALWAYS happy, smiling and a joy to be with.

There were times where we weren't sure we would make it. Sleepless nights, the flu at 3 months for both you and Mama, teething, feeding issues...but here we are one year later and Dada still has hair, Mama learned to survive on 1 hour of sleep at a time and you have grown into a wonderful little 1 year old who amazes us every day.

We love you Punky, Punks, Budles, Austy, our little Pumpkin Pie.
Mama and Dada

Someday you will be embarrassed by us or we may forget the words so just in case:
My name is Austin,
I am so cuddly, with a duckie
and I like to build.

I am on Dads team
I'm number 1
I like to dance
and fill my pants.