Austin goes to Court

We woke up bright and early (6:00am) on the 7th of February. We were excited to take Austin to Court... It was such a special day that we waited for, for so long. The hearing went really well he was so good and the judge just loved Austin and even gave him a teddy bear. Who we named "Court". Austin really loves "Court" and in the one picture he is holding "Court's" hand.
We think of you and pray for you every day because when you chose adoption, you gave us something no one else ever could have. You have made our lives complete and we love you so much, you are the best birthmom we could ever ask for and we love sharing this with you. I love you birthmom Debbie!!! LOVE Austin

Austin is so talented

We are so proud of little Austin. He seems to do things early. He decided that he could feed himself and now likes to hold his own bottle and doesn't want you to hold it for him or help him except on the few occasions when he drops it then he wants help. He often gets upset when you are trying to help him get the bottle back in his mouth but doesn't realize that his little hands are preventing you from putting it in (he's pretty strong). He gets very excited when he sees his bottle and can't wait to get it. He reaches so hard for it while we are making it up. It's really cute! He also went on his frist skateboard ride. We went to this standing wave place and they also had skateboards you could test out so Austin tested out his first skateboard. He rode it all by himself for 10'. We may have to post the video of that to prove it.

From Atlantic to Pacific in One Day!

After our trip to New Jersey for Christmas we went to Cali for a Surf trip and the opening day of Supercross in Anaheim California. We took Austin to our favorite pizza shop on the Ocean City boardwalk and the next morning we got up really early and fly to Cali where we went right to Huntington beach. Supercross was a lot of fun Austin got to meet some of the Riders in the pit before the race and even got his benie signed by Jemery McGrath, and Nate Adams. He loved the motorcycles but didn't love the fireworks so much. We all had a nice trip! Here are a few pics Hope you enjoy!

4 wheeling in the Snow!!

While we were in New Jersey for Christmas it snowed quite a bit. Devin wanted to take Austin out riding the dirtbikes with the boys, but it was too cold! So Austin stayed inside with the girls while all the boys were out in the snow. It continued to snow and snow and one day it was warm enough and Devin got to take his little boy for his first ride in the snow. Austin had a great time and loved riding the 4 wheeler with Daddy.

First Rice Cereal

While we were in New Jersey Austin turned 4 months old... where did the time go? The Dr. said he was good to go with rice cereal a little in the morning and then some at night so here are a few pictures of the first time eating rice cereal at night. He actually did really well at swallowing... Mommy decided to practice with just the spoon a few times before and still thinks that was why he did so well. He loves his rice cereal we just have to make sure that he gets it before he is too hungry or then no one can feed him fast enough! He gets excited when he sees it and usually will try to get to the spoon before you are getting it close to his mouth! He is a funny little guy and it pretty fun watching him learn how to eat...now to see if it ever becomes a cleaner task...As I feed him I try showing him how to do it just picture me as I say Aah (with mouth wide open) Yum and sometimes Austin follows my moves but most of the time just thinks I'm funny thus laughing and rice cereal going all over me!

Christmas Morning video

Best Present

Austin had a good Christmas Morning. Santa was good to him and he seemed to understand the excitement, he didn't want to go to sleep on Christmas Eve, he wanted to play. We were just as excited as he was for his first Christmas! He got some new shoes... for when he actually starts wearing them. Lots of clothes from Santa and both sets of grandparents and some new toys and books too! Mommy and Daddy loved having a sweet lil baby to share Christmas with. It is much more fun this way!

The perfect shirt for Austin he was our favorite thing about Christmas!

First pic on Christmas Morning (we both look a little tired still)

Yay! special Burt's bee's baby bath kit

Auntie Val got Austin all of his Red Sox gear.

And board shorts so he can go swimming when we get home!