A Day on the Town

Saturday was one of the very rare times that we only had two children for the day!! We took advantage of the opportunity to take the top off of the jeep and take a ride!! We left the house with no plans and had one of the Best Days Ever!!

We played with the camera to entertain the babies while we waited for our food!!

Ava gives kisses with her mouth open!! (if only everyday was Saturday)

Bicycles, Bubbles and "Popcicles"

Anna Beth and Sam got new bicycles!! Maddie also got a new tricycle that she calls her "pink popsicle"!! Too cute!

Maddie much prefers to blow bubbles than ride her tricycle!

Madelyn Lee Austin

Things we love about Maddie in no certain order:



1. Her good manners, she always says "please" and "thank you"

2. The ways she soothes herself by sucking on her fingers while playing with her ear.

3. She says "mines" to show ownership

4. Watching her blow bubbles

5. Her sweet, compassionate spirit

6. She answers her own questions with the response she wants (Can I have some candy? Just say yes!!)

7. She treats her older siblings like she is the oldest, she bosses them around!

8. She wakes up every morning and asks to put on her bathing suit and go to the beach

9. Her run, very funny!!

10. She gets so excited over really small events and talks about it for days, she always says "that was fun"

(Don't worry, we aren't neglecting to note what we love about the other kids, we will note what we love about each of them soon)

Wacky Bear Fun!!

Yesterday we attended Regan's Birthday Party at the WACKY BEAR FACTORY!! Happy Birthday Regan!!The kids get to pick their own bear and put a "real" heart inside and stuff the bear!



Next, it is time to groom the bear!

Maddie was apprehensive at first,then she warmed up to the idea!

The finished product, with pj's and all!! ( Not sure where Sam was during this picture). This was definitely one of my favorite birthday party ideas!! No stress and lots of fun!

Ava did not care much about the "bear making" but she was very interested in the birthday cookie and juice boxes!! Great day of FUN!!

To the POTTY!!

Maddie is officially "potty trained"!! We are so proud of her! It is such a bittersweet milestone, happy that our diaper cost is being cut by one half, but sad that she is not a baby anymore!!

Supper Basket

Believe it or not, Norton now has a Farmer's Market!! Too Cool!! I was so excited to buy this "supper basket". Complete with everything you need for dinner and flowers!!

Ava can WALK!!

We thought she was NEVER going to walk, she loved to crawl!! However, last week she took her first steps and I was fortunate enough to catch it with a picture. If I had known she was going to reach this huge milestone, I would have put clothes on her!!