New addition to our backyard

Hoping it brings hours of fun this summer! :) Austin already loves it & we just put it up tonight!

Father/Son Camping Trip

Shane took Austin on a Father/Son camping trip this weekend! They went with 3 other fathers & sons, and all seemed to have a wonderful time! Shane knew it was going to be a lot of work to keep up with a rowdy 3 year old, but I think it went a lot better than expected!

When we pulled our tent out the night before the trip, it was broken. So we went out and got a new tent- much bigger (down side to that- it took Shane 45 minutes to put it up by himself.)

Please note all these pics were taken from Shane's iPhone- and seeing how he was busy chasing Austin around the camp, he didn't get a lot....

The new tent- outside


Inside


After the tent was all set up, they guys sat around and visited while the boys played. They did a little hiking before dinner (hot dogs, chips, and smores for dessert.) Then more playing and digging in the dirt before bedtime.

Our little camper


The campsite




Digging holes


A rock!


Hanging out


The next morning they woke up & had breakfast (Austin and Shane slept until 8am, everyone else rose closer to 6:30- YIKES.) After packing up the campsite they did more hiking & fishing! Shane & Austin headed home a little early because Austin was very congested and starting to get cranky. They got home around 1pm & both took naps until around 4pm!

Fish!


Overall a very successful and fun trip- they will go again in the future!

Silly

Just a few silly pics from the past few weeks~

Gangsta


Davey Crockett (at Bass Pro Shop with Daddy)

Last Day of Preschool

This past Thursday was Austin's last day of preschool- it was a sad day for all of us! I will miss having 10 hours a week to myself, and Austin will miss his teachers and friends!

I thought I'd compare the pics from his first day back in September:

Such a big boy




He's ready to go




Last day with Ms Jennifer & Ms Tiffany


Showing us everything from his last day of school (he was in the butterflies class, hence the butterfly on his cheek!)


He got a neat book from his teachers with pictures and artwork from throughout the year- I love it! In the book was information comparing stats from his first day & last- he's changed so much!

Height (Sept)- 36"
Height (May)- 40"
Weight (Sept)- 32 lbs
Weight (May)- 39 lbs... no wonder my back hurts.

Mother's Day 2011

Preschool program video

I wasn't able to transfer the long video of them singing over from Shane's phone- but here's the video of them saying their class memory verse!

Preschool Program

Last night was Austin's first preschool program! I was a little unsure how he would react since he doesn't like being up in front of crowds... but he did great! He looked very nervous when they came out on stage, but he just stood there like a little statue- no tears! I thought it was really funny that the boys in his class weren't very interested in the performance, but the girl... BRAVO LADIES! They said their class scripture together & then sang the song "I am a Promise" (hence the P on each shirt.) After the program we went back to Austin's classroom for a cookie reception (which, of course, he loved!) We also got really cute Mother's Day & Father's Day gifts that he'd made for us! A wonderful evening overall!

Looking very nervous!


The Butterflies class


Notice the other little boy in this picture.... statue.


The REAL performers


Getting into it a little.. maybe?


I think that's a smile!


Our gifts (yes, I know, my child takes such great pictures- right???)


Videos to come when Shane downloads them from his phone!