Playing outside!

Brooke is having fun!! She loves walking the chairs. I line them up so she can go back and forth and I also have her music stand there too. She would rather do this than sit on a blanket and she isn't too sure of crawling on the grass just yet. We stay outside for at least 3 hours. It just way too nice to stay inside in the afternoons!!

Brooke's first trip to the Oregon Coast

While visiting Brooke's new cousin, Connor, we decided to go to the coast for a day. We went with Grandma and Grandpa Austin. She loved it!! .

She wanted to put her feet in the water with Grandpa's help and she wanted to walk up and down the sandy beach too. I think she loved the feel of the sand.

New Nephew!! Connor Daniel Austin Born May 13th, 2009

Emily and Connor. Emily looks awesome and Connor is doing great.
I am so glad he is here!!

Holding my precious nephew!! We were so excited to meet him and had a wonderful time visiting the proud parents, Emily and Dan.

Mother's Day 2009

On Mother's Day we went to CJ Strike that is about an hour away from Boise. Daddy went fishing with Nick and Beth. Brooke and I just hung out on the beach. It was a georgous day!! We brought our camper so she could take her naps (and mommy too). Darin caught 8 little crabbies. Beth caught a big one.
Daddy and Brooke spoiled Mommy with a wonderful card and a gift certificate to get a manicure, pedicure and a 50 min. swedish massage. I am looking forward to having a couple of spa days. Thank you very much!! I love you both so much!


Brooke and her toys! Hat was a challenge to stay on.