Growing so big!

Austin and mommy went to the doctor on Tuesday for a weight check. Our little man weighed 9 pounds 12 ounces. He has gained almost 2 pounds since he was born. John and I said it is no wonder our backs hurt sometimes. He has finally decided eating is a good thing and enjoys his cuddle time with mommy while feeding. Austin is beginning to smile more and more when we play. He loves to look at himself in the mirror and make noises.

If you haven't heard the wonderful news, Pastor McFarland agreed to return to Texas to officiate the Celebration of Baptism for our little bundle of joy. The service is scheduled for Saturday, February 23, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. John and I are thrilled that Pastor (who also married us) will be baptizing our first child!

Changing every day~

Here are some more pictures of Austin as he is changing so much each day. He smiles and talks to us when he is awake. Parenthood is great - we couldn't enjoy it more. Mommy went for her doctor appointment yesterday and all is well. Everyone at the office commented on how cute Austin is. We are just blessed that they took such good care of mommy and Austin.

Watching football with daddy


My balloon is STILL floating - almost 6 weeks later!
Thank you, Haxel Family


I'm watching mommy do dishes while lounging in my bouncer.


Talking with my cute puppy...



Cooing to my Great Grandma Reid


Smiles with my Great Grandma Reid



Uncle Dee and Aunt Susie




Me and My Grammie

I've grown so much!

Here are a couple hospital pictures. It already seems like so long ago.

Welcome Ryan Michael

Welcome baby Ryan

Ryan looks just like his daddy!

Proud Grandpa and Grandma Langner








Our friends Michael & Melissa had their precious baby boy Jan. 1, 2008 at 12:39 am in San Antonio. He weighed 5 lbs 5 oz and was 18 1/2 inches. Ryan was the first 2008 baby born at their hospital, but not the first in San Antonio. Dad, Mom, and Ryan are all doing great. John is so excited that Austin & Ryan can visit about future hot rods!

Austin is 1 month old today!

My how time flies by...
Our little man is a month old today. He has already changed so much. Daddy and mommy are enjoying every minute. Daddy hates to leave the house to go to work and can't wait to get home in the mornings and cuddle with his son. Austin went to the doctor this morning for a weight check - now 8 lbs 8 oz. That made the nurse very happy. He gained 19 oz in the past week and a half. So for now mommy will keep pumping and feeding him the breast milk in a bottle. Not the easiest way, but when you have a lazy little eater you do what is best for him. We will keep working on breastfeeding and maybe Austin will figure out that option is pretty good too.

McClain Family

Here are some pictures of our friends who live in Iowa Park. Andrew was born on Nov. 20.


Jason, Kristi, Wyatt, Maddie, and Andrew

Baby Andrew taking a nap

Austin Update

In the nursery at the hospital. I finally stopped screaming in this pic. I sure let mommy and daddy hear my voice when I arrived.


Daddy holding me at the hospital, just hours old.

Me and Uncle Clint at the hospital. I'm already working on my wish list from Game Stop!


My first bath at home. I didn't like it very much.


This is my super-duper watch dog, Cheyenne


Sadie and Cheyenne

Sleeping on mommy's chest.

I love to cuddle.


I like to be moving, which is very good news for mommy and daddy when I am in my carseat.

I'm awake! Look at my eyes - they are still gray. Daddy thinks they are going to be blue like mommy's.


Daddy and I on Christmas Day... I think this was my third outfit for the day. I had to make sure I got to wear all my cute Christmas stuff.



My first Longhorn football game. I slept thru most of it - Hook'em Horns!


Just me and daddy taking a nap


My Babka (Polish for Grandmother) came all the way from Floresville to visit her newest great-grandson.

Here is the short version of our AMS adventure. On Dec. 8 we went to the hospital as 2 and came home as 3. We welcomed Austin Matthew into our lives and our hearts. He was born at 6:49 pm - weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and 20 1/2 inches - we haven't stopped since. Daddy and Mommy were so excited to finally have him here. We have had lots of visitors come by to meet our newest addition. Our first baby, Cheyenne, a black lab mix, has been very good with Austin. She is always checking to see where he is and when he cries she is very worried about him. Our other 4-legged child, Sadie, a mix of who knows what, is a little more jealous of all the time that mommy spends taking care of Austin. When mommy sits down with Austin she is the first to come up and sit very close. During the day Austin is eating about every 3 hours and sometimes at night he decides to let mommy sleep almost 5 hours - too bad that is not every night. He enjoyed all of his family during his first Christmas by sleeping thru all the festivities. I am sure that we will have many more fun memories of "firsts" to share at the Swientek household. (Sorry the pictures are out of order, I am just learning how to post things to this blog.)