Computer issues

We are having some computer issues with our desktop. Sorry there won't be any pictures for a while until we get the issue fixed or buy a new computer. I will try to check e-mails each day but it may not happen.

Goodbye Miss Dixie

Yes, we have very sad news to share with all of you. Miss Dixie Swientek Walker has passed away. Saturday evening she and mom came over the our house to let Cheyenne and Sadie out. Dixie must of seen a cat across the street and ran after it and was hit by a suburban. She did not suffer, she walked back to mom's side and laid down on the sidewalk and passed away a few minutes later. We are all very sad and miss her so much. Many, many tears will be shed over her loss. She was a wonderful dog and a loving companion for my mom. We will always love you Dixie Pooh Bear.

Almost 5 month update!

Yes, time is flying by. Austin will be 5 months old on Thurs. May 8. He is able to roll both ways now from his tummy to his back and back to tummy. I will lay him down on one side of his quilt and he will even sometimes roll a couple times to get to the other side. He is doing a great job of sleeping at night. He will sleep for 12 hours and only wake up once to nurse. He is still not that crazy about cereal. He wants to play more with the spoon than eat what is on it. He will eat it but I think more of it ends up on the bib than in his mouth. Mommy is looking into making some of her own baby food. I will let you know how that goes. I have heard that you can use frozen fruit and veggies but fresh is best. Austin does like applesauce. He also thinks he is a big boy and loves to drink a little water from mommy's cup or water bottle. He still loves bath time and we are ready for the weather to warm up so we can have our first family outing to the lake. Here are a couple pictures from the last few weeks. Happy Mommy's Day to all the mommy's out there. I know Melissa, Kelly, and Amy will enjoy their 1st Mother's Day this year. I hope Ryan, Emmy, and Lane get you something special.

Playing around while Mommy is trying to get me dressed.

Still loving my jumperoo! I'm very serious while playing in it.

I'm ready to help Ben stop crime on the streets. Next time can I drive the patrol car?

Helping Mommy with the cereal.

Playing with my Daddy!

More Austin pictures and an update...

Austin is doing great! Growing like a weed. We can't believe how much he continues to change each and everyday. He is rolling over like crazy from his back to his tummy. He can roll either right or left from his back. He is still working on rolling from his tummy to his back. He is holding himself up on his elbows, as you will see in some of the pictures of him on his tummy. He loves being on his tummy and playing when he is well rested. He will even sometimes push off with his feet to scoot around on the floor. He still loves bath time and smiles through the whole thing. It is true that they learn things at an early age. I can tell him it is bath time and lay him down on the bathroom counter and he just smiles. You would think that he really knows what is coming. John and I are both hoping that he will love swimming at the lake as much as we do. I guess if the weather stays warm we will get to find out soon!

Austin and Kelly

Happy boy on his tummy!

Smiling in the bathtub.

Playing after my bath

Cute picture in the mirror on my toy.





Emmy and Austin on their 2nd date!

My first tool set. Now Daddy doesn't have to share.

Some pictures to enjoy!

Mommy has been having fun with her new camera. The CF card finally came in yesterday. Enjoy!

All dressed up and looking handsome!

Trying to eat my blanket while having some tummy time.

Now the hand is better than the blanket.

I am getting so big, look at me hold my head up.

Laughing while playing peek-a-boo with daddy!

Somebody loves sleeping on his tummy!

Yea! Austin has slept through the night for 5 nights in a row. Now those of you who know babies know that is considered from 11-5. But hey, Mommy will take whatever she can get. She has not be able to sleep for 6 or more hours in a row since December 7. So on a normal night we try to start around 8:00, Mommy gives Austin a bath, we enjoy a book together, we eat and then we are off to bed.

Waiting on the CF card for the new camera. It should come in today so I will have lots of pictures to post soon!

4 months old!

Lots has happened over the past month. Austin is growing like crazy. He weighed 17 pounds 8 ounces, that is in the 90th percentile for his age group, at the doctor last week. This just confirms that breastfeeding is still going great! All that hard work in the beginning is paying off. He is getting taller also, he measured just about 27 inches. He can roll over from his back to his tummy. Now that he is able to roll over and has much better control of his head the doctor said that he could sleep on his tummy. Austin is thrilled and so is mommy. He likes it much better and has actually slept through the night 4 times in the past week. Austin is enjoying spending more time on his tummy and can hold his head up really well now. Mommy better Austin proof the house, it won't be long how until he figures out how to move. Other than that we spend our days running errands and hanging out at the house. Mommy got her new camera today so she will post some pictures later.