1st Swim Lessons at the YMCA!!

Had a great time doing swim lessons with Brooke. She had so much fun. It did take a while for her to do some of the lessons but by the end she was doing them. Kicking her feet, blowing bubbles, going under water, floating on back, jumping in water and hiding her ears. Did some songs to keep them from getting too frustrated and to give them a break from a lesson. We start lessons again on June 14th.

Givens Hot Springs

We went to Givens Hot Springs to have Brooke swim. Here is Daddy trying to get her to kick her feet and to blow bubbles.

She didn't like to get in at first but after a while she learn to love it.

Brooke's 1st Crab Feed

In line at the Crab Feed.
Our friends:
Kelly, Jason, Kate and Peat


Brooke's first Crab Feed. She did eat her fair share even though you see her binky in her mouth.

Peat holding a bucket of Crab.
All you can EAT!!

Jason and Kelly enjoying their share of Crab.

Tuckered out from the Crab Feed and Camping.

Easter Fun 4/3/2010

This was Brooke's 1st ever Easter Egg hunt. We have been hosting an annual Easter Egg hunt for the last 6 years for our family and friends. It has been fun to see all the kids run around looking for their eggs but this year was more fun because our daughter got to participate. She had lots of fun looking for her eggs.

Kids from Left to Right: Brooke, Cooper, Gus, Sean, Natalie, Molly and Austin.

Matthew and Jane also joined in but are not in picture.

They had lots of fun even though it was very cold.

We dyed 15 dozen eggs and had 28 plastic eggs with candy.

9 happy kids.

Trampoline Fun!!

Brooke had so much fun on our friend's trampoline. She giggled the whole time she was in there. She hasn't got the hang of jumping on her own so she settled for sitting down and that was just as fun.

This picture is too funny. Daddy jumping with her.

Playing with her buddy, Brad, who is 22 months old.

Brooke's 1 Year Pictures

My little Girl had such a fun day getting her pictures taken. My favorite one of her is hugging the bear. I am pleased how most of them turned out. Enjoy!

Best of Buddies!

Brad, Brooke and Cooper are great playmates!! They are all very close in age. Brad is 16 months, Brooke 12 months and Copper 14 months. I had to take Brooke to Brad's mommy's house for a just a little bit today. It was great to hear she loves playing with them.

Brooke's 1st Birthday 9/4/2009

We got her a Tinkerbell Adventure Hut. She loves going through the tunnel and all the bright colors on it.

We did a Champaigne Toast to our daughter at 3:16pm the time she was born on 9/4/2009. We can't believe how the year flew. She is just so fun to have. We are very proud of her and she is daddy's little girl.

Tinkerbell Chocolate Cake made by Grandma Austin.

Brooke's 1st taste of her Chocolate Cake made by Grandma Austin. She never got into the cake and as you can see she only ate the frosting.

Happy 95th Birthday Aunt Ethel!!

We had a wonderful visit with my Great Aunt Ethel. She turned 95 this year. My Aunt Donna baked her a delish Carrot Cake and Aunt Ethel had Ice Cream. She was so surprised to have more company than she expected. She told lots of stories and was so fun to visit with. She is smart as a tack! I was able to video a little bit of our visit that I hope to someday share with my family. We left after a hour and a half visit however you could tell she wasn't ready for us to leave as I wasn't either. I hope to come back and visit with her again. She is an amazing woman.

Here are my Mom and Aunts with their Aunt Ethel.

St. Joe Fun!

We had a good time this year at the St. Joe River however we truely missed our daddy who had to stay in Trapper Creek and finish a job. Our Smackdown winner for Appetizer is Aunt Ilene and signature drinks went to Aunt Donna and Aunt Carol! Congrats to all of you!! We couldn't believe it rained on us the first night and into the next afternoon. Brooke had a hard time wanting to stay in the camper. She is an outdoor girl. It finally cleared up and was able to enjoy being outside. We enjoyed our visit with everyone in our family. We played with our cousin Chloe, Riley, Elise and Cooper. They are all such fun kids! Booke is 11 months.

Mr. Cooper Surplus and Miss Elise Frazier both 4 years old.

Mr. Riley Frazier at 14 months.

Miss. Chloe Hammond at 13 months with her Grandma. (Aunt Donna)

Brooke 10 Months and Walking!!

She started walking at the beginning of this month and is loving that she can go go go!! WOW how that has been great for us.

She is growing and getting to be a big girl ;>) She is eating pretty good and likes drinking water.
She is starting to say a few words here and there like up and baby. She loves dogs and gets excited when she is around one. We have a swing for her and she can be in that for hours. She loves to read her books. Daddy and I love to hear her tell us a story. It is neat to see that she can understand you when you say No or telling her what an object is when she points and I mean she points at EVERYTHING!

She points to the back door as she wants to be outside the moment she is up in the morning until she has to go to bed at night.
Loves ,Loves, Loves being outside.

4 Generations

Brooke, Darin, Grandma (Diane) and GeGe (Margie).

Connor, Dan, Grandma (Diane) and GeGe (Margie).

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.

Tulips....Spring is here!

Here are my Tulips that are just beautiful at this time of the year. I thought I would just share. Enjoy.

Brooke

Here she is in summer outfits Oma got her. The purple dress she got when she was born and the pink outfit she got when Oma was here earlier this month. We are soo ready for warm weather!! She loves being outside. The warmer the better. She isn't a fan of the wind but who is?
She has figured out how to Clap. She does not want to learn to crawl yet. She would rather have me put my hands out and she holds them and walks. Once that takes place then I am in for it.
It is taking forever for her front tooth to come in and at the same time fighting a little cold.
She loves Gerber Sweet Potatoes finger food. She'll eat that rather than the food I make her UNLESS she is super hungery.
She is also getting more verbal. BABABAABAA and almost doing the Elvis lips moving her mouth around. She has also discovered her hands. Looking at them open/close while she drinks a bottle. It is cute. I hope all is well with everyone and we look forward to coming up north this summer. Dates pending but in the works ;>)