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.