Sunday, September 26, 2010
Seeing more family before coming home
Before heading back to TX, we made quick stops in Pocatello and in Provo to see some of Devin's family. Devin's grandpa is 91 and so we stopped to see him and had a great time and then we spent a night in Provo to see Devin's mom, and 1 brother, 2 sisters and their spouses before heading back to TX. Austin had a great time meeting his new cousins, aunts and uncles and seeing Babba again, but by the end he was exhausted and ready for his next big adventure . . .
Our Lunch Date
We were so glad to see you and share pictures, stories and laughs about our first couple of weeks with Austin and see you holding Austin. It was a special day for everyone!
Actually, one of our favorite things is seeing your smile and happiness and sense of peace as you looked at pictures and we told you stories about your lil Austin - it gives us a sense that in someway we are helping to provide the affirmation that Adoption was the right choice and that we are at least a little bit living up to the trust you have placed in us.
We hope that as you look at the blog and see Austin grow, that smile and peace provides that continual affirmation.
Actually, one of our favorite things is seeing your smile and happiness and sense of peace as you looked at pictures and we told you stories about your lil Austin - it gives us a sense that in someway we are helping to provide the affirmation that Adoption was the right choice and that we are at least a little bit living up to the trust you have placed in us.
We hope that as you look at the blog and see Austin grow, that smile and peace provides that continual affirmation.
His first action sport event Part 3 of 3(we stumbled upon this while spending time in Boise with Devin's family)
Austin went to his first sporting event( a remote controlled car race) at the Qwest Arena in Boise. We stumbled across this event while strolling around downtown. We had a fun time and we think Austin liked it too!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Austin's First Adventures (Part II of 3)
Some of his earliest videos..
We tried to get a little video of Austin when he was awake and active however he seems to sleep through them :)
We tried to get a little video of Austin when he was awake and active however he seems to sleep through them :)
Austin's First Adventures (Part I of 3 parts)
Austin had a great adventure in Idaho. He was a great traveler, explorer, grandson, nephew, baby and little Angel! We tried to capture alot of his first 2 weeks for you Debbie in this slideshow.
Some of his adventures were:
-Overcoming my nocturnal tendencies
-Meeting new relatives -
-Lynette's family that came: Grandma and Grandpa Coates, Uncle Justin and Aunt Kandice, Cousins Vince and Shelby
-Devin's family that came: Grandma, Aunt Marissa, Aunt Alisha, Aunt Shannon and Aunt Lauren
-Became a junior Lewis and Clarke exploring the payette lake, upper payette, south fork of the salmon river, seeing 2 million baby salmon in the hatchery, Tamarack ski resort, lake cascade
-Saw my first wildlife - an 8 point deer right in my driveway and tons of fish!
-Sat on my first tractor
-Became an actor (see next post)
-and much more
-Had my first family reunion (see future post)
Some of his adventures were:
-Overcoming my nocturnal tendencies
-Meeting new relatives -
-Lynette's family that came: Grandma and Grandpa Coates, Uncle Justin and Aunt Kandice, Cousins Vince and Shelby
-Devin's family that came: Grandma, Aunt Marissa, Aunt Alisha, Aunt Shannon and Aunt Lauren
-Became a junior Lewis and Clarke exploring the payette lake, upper payette, south fork of the salmon river, seeing 2 million baby salmon in the hatchery, Tamarack ski resort, lake cascade
-Saw my first wildlife - an 8 point deer right in my driveway and tons of fish!
-Sat on my first tractor
-Became an actor (see next post)
-and much more
-Had my first family reunion (see future post)
Leaving the hospital
There were mixed emotions about leaving the hospital. We really liked having the nurses around to check in on us and check Austin's vitals, but were excited to strike out for Parenthood on our own.
All buckled up and ready to go. Watch out world, Austin is coming!
(after his nap of course)
Austin was so alert in his carseat. He stayed awake all the way . . . to the hospital exit
All buckled up and ready to go. Watch out world, Austin is coming!
(after his nap of course)Ahh, it was so great to see you again, but so hard to say goodbye - I love you!! . . .
My two moms together (as an aside, I have two beautiful moms). To my birthmommy Debbie, thank you for giving me life and although we may not know all the reasons why you chose adoption for me, we know you did it out of great selfless love for me and I thank you!
Birthmommy Debbie, you look amazing - I can't believe this is just 18 hours after delivery. I was so excited to see you before you left the hospital. I love you!
Birthmommy Debbie, you look amazing - I can't believe this is just 18 hours after delivery. I was so excited to see you before you left the hospital. I love you! 
My first night . . .
I enjoyed my first night at the hospital. I had a comfy, special blanket to keep me warm (thanks!!!), the nurses were so nice and mom and dad took great care of me!
I love kisses! and mom loves to give them, what a perfect pair!
And dad's a natural at feeding, maybe cause he likes to eat so much . . .
Such an awesome blanket - I hope I get some of your artistic abilities:)
I love kisses! and mom loves to give them, what a perfect pair! 
And dad's a natural at feeding, maybe cause he likes to eat so much . . .My birthday!! Yahoo and watchout . . .
Thank you for a wonderful birthday! You gave me the most wonderful gifts today - LIFE, Health, a Forever Family and good looks:). I will always love you and hold a special place for you in my heart and in my life!
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