Austin's Birthday!

It's been a whole year already. I can't believe it. We've had lots of ups (stand up all the time and spit-up especially) and a few downs (hello, ear infections and surgery) but it's been a great year. We are so in love with our little Austin and I said it when he was born and I'll say it again, "I'm so glad you're here!" Happy Birthday Austin!

Kiddie candids

Here are a couple funny videos of my kids. Bryce's song is inspired by not only Bare Naked Ladies, but also because he'll say things to us like, "I want to go to the zoo" and we'll (usually Derek actually) say, "Well, I want a million dollars". Sorry it's a little dark.



Austin has the best crawl. Everyone comments on it and asks if I've got it on film. I do, several times over, but it brings such a smile to my face I thought I'd share it will all of you!

Chickens and eggs

My brother lives in the country and has a chicken coop with a couple dozen chickens in it. These aren't your ordinary white farm chickens either - they're all different colors and sizes, some with long feathers and long, lean bodies, some with short feathers and squat, plump bodies, some tan, some black, several roosters, lots of hens and even baby chicks that hatch right there in the chicken coop. Pretty much every time we go visit I come home with cartons of farm fresh eggs. I love it! You can practically feel how good for you they are! The eggs, like the chickens, are all different sizes colors - my favorite being the blue and greenish eggs, followed closely by the tan speckled ones. The pictures don't do them justice with their fun colors. When they're cracked open, it's amazing how bright orange the yolks are and how clear the whites are. Eggs from the store look down right anemic next to them. (Don't you love my moose dishes?)We really enjoy our fresh eggs from Bret's house - as well as the squash, peaches and other yummy fresh produce they unload on us in the summer. I have no desire to live in the country, but having a brother within driving distance who does sure is nice!

Week in Review

So, we've had a big week. Bryce is now swimming in water over his head and not drowning. It's amazing that all of a sudden he can get his little head above the water, breathe, and keep swimming. I'm still not taking my eyes off him, but it's nice to not have to be holding him and Austin in the pool at the same time. And we've been swimming a lot - you should see my boys tans, they thankfully don't have my skin - I don't tan, I just freckle!

Austin got his first tooth. Yes, my 11 month old has been a toothless wonder until now, which I have been grateful for since he's still nursing, but now he could really inflict some damage.

I passed my pilates certification and I might actually get to teach classes this fall - how fun is that?!?

Memory of me?

Memories
Since this was put on a couple of my friend's blogs, I thought I should join in the fun!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you, or if you don't have a blog, I'll just email you one.