Jumpin' Bean

Wow, it's hard to get this updated with everything going on! We were so excited when Austin was sleeping through the night (briefly). We had no idea that it would be brief. We're now up 2-3 times with him a night. We believe it's because of teething. No teeth yet, but I feel one coming! CORRECTION: After a few hours after posting this, I saw 2 teeth pop through the gums! My baby has teeth!!!

If you hadn't heard, we sold our house & are moving at the end of August, so we are fairly busy you could say. Teething is adding another level of 'difficulty' too.

Now onto our little cutie pie! Typically most of the pictures are taken on Friday's (when I work from home) or the weekends. Here's one of our photo shoots at home. They were all to cute, I had to post them vs. picking.

Chillin'


Bashful


Precious


Hi Mom


Cheese!


Loungin'


Showing off for the ladies...baby Hayley, what do you think????


Austin all smiles on the farm


Sweet Austin Blue Eyes


A couple weeks ago, we took our 1st trip to the Como Zoo. I think I was the most excited, I'd been waiting to go since I was prego. Austin didn't quite "get it" yet with all the animals. We went to the conservatory there as well...that he really enjoyed. He liked to touch the leaves, his favorite were the ferns. Now I take him around our backyard to touch all the plants & flowers. He loves to tear apart flowers...actually, he just likes to tear/tug things in general, my hair is by far the favorite object!


Exploring with Dad


Here we are checking out the Gerber Daisies, Austin is ready to grab that one!


Austin's just not sure about the giraffe!


Before we went to the zoo that day, we had another photo shoot. Again, too cute to pick. Hope you enjoy.

Goofy!


Chunk-a-lunk


I can fly!!!


I'm Standing!!!!


Hi Mom! My little happy camper!


Timber...


Silly laugh


Cutie Pie


This week we were looking at a Menards ad...for ALL those things we need to get for the new house & Austin was interested. We gave him the paper & he went to town. Now I can't have paper around him unless it can be crushed up & drooled on.

His favorite activity that really tires him out is his Jumper! He's really become a jumpin' bean. Here's a little clip.



I think we're going to set-up the high chair this weekend & try some rice cereal...so we are bound to get some good pictures with this new experience!

More 'Firsts'

This has been a busy month for the family! Austin is growing up & changing so quickly! A few weeks ago, Austin slept through the night (9-6:30)!!! Here he is after he woke up. He was so proud of himself as we were too.




Here he is drying off after a bath. He still loves bath time...so far he hasn't figured out bath time toys. Although Stella has...she's eaten one of them & another time we caught her grabbing the yellow ducky.




Happy Father's Day Daddy! Austin made Dad a picture key chain where he wore a tie like Daddy. He also bought him a stylish tie to remind him of all the circles in his room.


Austin has been much more active now that he is rolling over all the time. He loves lying on the floor, singing & dancing. A new activity is playing on the 'farm'. That's right, we bought Austin a farm! He really enjoys it - the motion of moving & playing with the toys. Here he's playing with the chickens.



Austin's 1st Fourth of July was spent at home with a picnic outside. We had some family over & played batmitton in the backyard. Here he is in his 4th of July duds.



He has started teething now, which Mom & Dad are trying to soothe him the best we can. Poor thing, growing up can be hard sometimes.

Austin wants to say a few words to his fans:



Soon we'll be child-proofing, unless we sell the house before he starts crawling. It will be fun watching everyone try & figure out all the tricks.