Austin Hewett and Summer Rose

An Early Christmas

2009-11-14T16:37:00.000-08:00

For Christmas we wanted to get the kids a trampoline. After looking online the one we wanted went on sale. It was too good to pass up! So I ordered it on Thursday and got free shipping as well as $20 off. It arrived on Friday afternoon. Can you believe? Well Summer just happened to be home with Chad when the FedEx guy delivered it. When I got home from work this is what I saw in the backyard.

They both have lived in it all day today. Summer was out there before 8AM. I am glad they like it and will continue to remind Summer and Chad this is their Christmas present!

And I finally got a picture of Chad and his birthday present!

Happy Birthday Chad!

2009-11-01T14:26:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was Chad's Birthday and we were able to celebrate with his family.

This year the kids and I got him a Texas Longhorns rocking chair.

(will post pics later)

His brothers got him a great present which was a chocolate cake in the face.

Sorry I missed that one-but I know there are pics and a video out there.

Babe, I just want to say Happy Birthday and thank you for all that you do. You are an great dad and husband. I am so happy that God led me to you. Austin and Summer love you very much too!

And now some pics of the birthday boy thirty six years ago!

Trick or Treating

2009-11-01T08:43:00.000-08:00

This year the Black/Muller Families all got together for Halloween. We spent the day hanging out and then went trick or treating. Summer had tons of fun. She carried Austin's bag for him and made sure he got candy too. She also would get a piece for Isaac and put it in his car. Austin walked almost the whole time and loved trying to open people's front doors. Isaac enjoyed riding in his car and going fast down the driveways. It was neat to see the kids play together especially now that Isaac is walking. Isaac and Summer stayed up played way past their bed times.

Cousins
Austin was so excited to go.
Poppy, Daddy and Uncle B
Running fast

Isaac getting his treat

Summer collecting for the group

Trick or Treat at the Creek

2009-10-25T17:16:00.000-07:00

Austin's school had a trick or treat night last Saturday. Grandma and Aunt Rosemary joined us for the fun. The school was decorated for Halloween and you could trick or treat on each hallway. Outside there was a pumpkin patch and you can build a scarecrow. Austin entered the costume contest but our Buzz Light Year PJ's did not win.

Enjoying the weather

Pumpkins
Our team hard at work-Aunt Rosemary, Summer and me-you had to stuff the head, shirt and pants.

A lumpy scarecrow-daddy fixed him and now he is in our front yard.

Costume Contest-FYI that is drool not pee

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-24T09:40:00.000-07:00

We barely made our trip to the pumpkin patch this year. I can't believe October is almost over. The kids had fun being outside and looking at all of the pumpkins. Like always a picture of both of them looking is impossible. Austin was running all over the place and loved the scarecrows. We picked out a pumpkin for the yard and they each got their own little pumpkin.

At least they sat down!
Austin laughing at his new friend.

Austin making sure we were still behind them.

Summer and the pumpkins

Austin found the moonwalk.

A fun night with Summer

2009-10-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

Summer and I went to her daycare carnival last night. We had fun playing games, eating junk food and getting her face painted. Summer is a ballerina for Halloween this year. She started taking dance at school and once I bought the leotard I decided it would be a perfect costume. It was nice to have mommy-daughter time. And of course everyone asked where Austin was. He stayed home and had his daddy time.

Another one on the way!

2009-10-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

We are super excited to add another addition to our family. I found out on my birthday that I was pregnant. Today was my 8 week appointment. All is well with our new little one which will arrive on or around May 28th.

Here is Summer's reaction to the picture-she already knew she was going to be a big sister

Here is what I handed Chad during my birthday dinner. It says-Get ready to work no time to play. Baby #3 will be here in May.

Go Longhorns!

2009-10-17T17:21:00.000-07:00

Today we enjoyed watching college football. Austin and Summer love watching daddy and Uncle B get so excited. They even played their own game of football in the garage. The kids and I slept through the game but woke up just in time to celebrate.

Supporting her team

Summer is trying so hard to make a longhorn like daddy
Uncle B tackled Summer
Summer got the ball-Austin was cheering her on.

Summer threw the ball to daddy for a touchdown!

The best fans!

Silly Girl and Hurt Boy

2009-09-28T15:55:00.001-07:00

Summer is too funny. Here are just a few ways she makes us laugh.

Yes it is a potty seat and Austin was chasing her around the room.

Putting on make up while I loaded the car for school.

That is lipstick, blush and eye shadow.

She had no idea the lettuce was in her hair. Check out her face that is a Ranch dressing allergy!

Austin fell at school and hit his chin and face on a table. He hit so hard he had a seizure. I picked him up from school because he was upset. It just happened today and he seems to be doing fine. He just keeps moving his jaw around. I am sure it is very sore. Poor Baby :(

P-E-A-R-L-A-N-D Oilers

2009-08-29T14:05:00.000-07:00

Today we took the kids to see the Oilers play football. The game was at Reliant so Chad wanted to take the kids. Summer loved the half time show and watching the cheerleaders. Austin did not like sitting in his chair so I let him run around and he had a blast and met a ton of people.

I finally made it into a picture

Watching the game
TOUCHDOWN OILERS

Daddy and Summer into the game

Austin relaxing and people watching

Austin's First Day

2009-08-25T15:52:00.000-07:00

Austin's first day went great! He is now going to school in the afternoon. So I had to take these pictures the night before. I send him in play clothes to daycare and after lunch they get him ready for school and put him on the bus. So far he seems to be doing fine and is already back in the mode walking around the house with his hands behind his back. Awesome news-Austin can now bend down, pick something up and stand back up. It is so cool to watch and I have tried 100 times to get it on video-he does it right after I stop recording.

Let's go now mom.

Big Boy!

Hands behind his back :)

Running from Summer.

A Day At The Museum

2009-08-12T19:07:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday we went to the Children's Museum with Aunt Nini and Isaac.

We enjoyed getting the kids together.

They enjoyed all the toys, playing outside and the gift shop.

Riding in the car
Of course a toy in the mouth
Summer guarding the door-she had a hard time sharing
Isaac loved crawling around the Tot Spot
Mommy and Summer's puppet show
Our energetic audience

Thanks Aunt Nini for taking the pictures and helping out with my crazy crew.

Summer the gymnast

2009-08-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

Monday was Summer's last day of gymnastics. I had a great time taking this class with her. The coach was awesome and even let Austin sit in the class so he did not have to go to the childcare. It took Summer a little while to warm up but she would do anything for a stamp or Tootsie Roll.

Austin Loves the Bus

2009-08-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

Austin's had his last day of school on Thursday. Now he has to wait until the 24th to ride his favorite transportation again. By the end of summer he would wait at the door listening for the bus. All I would do was open the door and he would go straight to the bus of course flapping his arms and laughing all the way down the driveway. He is doing really well with the stairs going up and down. He had the nicest bus driver this year and he loved seeing her.

Going up the stairs.
Saying good morning to his aide.

Ready to go!
Trying to get a pic of him from the window

She is so big!

2009-08-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

We are so proud of Summer she is officially a big girl. No more diapers!

Two of my goals this summer were potty train and get both kids off the nap/bed time bottle. (yes I know it was way overdue but it was much harder than I thought) They are both doing great without their bottles. Summer is so funny instead of saying I have to go potty she says-

I am going to ____ in my panties. We will have to work on that. Yesterday she even told us while we were in the car and she used her first public restroom.

Brand new baby

Two Months Old

One year old

And now a big girl!

Smile!

2009-07-29T10:44:00.000-07:00

You know I have been in the house for to long when I dress the kids and take pictures of them twice in one day. We are going on day three of Chad's truck being in the shop so the kids and I are homebound. I thought the pictures turned out cute. Enjoy!

Bowling

2009-07-29T06:50:00.000-07:00

Last Friday we took the kids bowling for the first time. They only lasted about fifteen minutes but it was fun. Austin really liked the arcade games and Summer was excited about wearing the bowling shoes.

Summer won with a score of 109.

Setting up to bowl a strike
Giving Daddy a high Five

Austin's turn

(he wanted to run down the lane after the ball)
Running away from the game

Austin was determined to get a prize

Our Movie Adventure

2009-07-15T14:57:00.000-07:00

I had heard about a local movie theatre running old movies for free this summer. This was the last week they were doing it so I decided to take the kids to see Bee movie. We got there thirty minutes early thinking that would be enough time. As I got Austin out of the car I could see a stream of moms and kids going back to their cars. It was sold out by 9 this morning. Well Summer was not going to understand that so I went to see what else was playing. After looking I realized I did not want to pay just in case they did not want to stay. As we were walking off a lady came from inside the theatre and said she had two extra tickets and we could have them. Score!!! I wanted to hug her. They did perfect and watched the whole movie. It was a great experience and I was very proud of both kids.

When I went to take their picture I found out my camera card was at home so no pictures this time.

But hey with these two crazier things could have happened so I will be fine!

A Day At The Beach

2009-07-14T15:35:00.000-07:00

Mom and Dad rented a condo in Galveston this week. So on Monday I took the kids to play. This was a first for both Austin and Summer. Austin loved the beach and Summer wanted nothing to do with it. Luckily there was a pool so we spent our time there. After lunch we went swimming again and noticed they were draining the pool. The kids loved this because everyone could stand up. I found a great little swimming device for Austin and he covered the whole pool by himself even when it was full. I was glad I made the trip and the kids had fun playing with their cousins.

Summer being scared

Washing Austin's mouth out after eating sand.

Austin loving life

Bailey in the sand

Lauren and Bailey catching hermit crabs

The girls

Damma and Kaffey (that is what Summer calls them) being sweet

My little swimmer

Watson on Austin duty. Thanks for helping with Austin. The kids kept saying Austin on the loose on on the loose every time he would swim off. Anyone remember that cheer???

4th of July

2009-07-07T14:06:00.001-07:00

We went to the lake house for the 4th and had an awesome time. There were seven adults and four little ones. Summer fell in love with Isaac's dog and pretty much followed her around the whole time. Every night I have to show her pictures of her puppy before she goes to bed. I see a dog in the future of the Black house but not a puppy (remember poor Libby). We enjoyed visiting with family and friends, yummy food and of course the lake.

View from the house the water is low

All four kids in their red, white and blue
Summer and her puppy dog

Playing ring around the rosie

Hanging out on the deck She loves her Wolly

Playing in the pool
Summer entertaining Austin

Austin and Braiden

This was a good tattle!

2009-07-01T15:13:00.000-07:00

While cooking dinner (yes me) Summer came running in the kitchen and said momma you gotta see Austin. Luckily this was a time when I decided to see what he had done right away.

And now Summer's door stays closed.

All for Mrs. Potato Head
Check out his first 4-wheeler accident on his arm

Summer's first pony tail.

Updates-This is is more for me since I use my blog to record memories:

Austin started summer school on Tuesday he was happy to see the bus and got right on. We went to visit him later that morning and he cried when I left wow that was a first.
Summer is working hard on potty training we are almost there I am still scared to go out of the house without a pull up.
This is such a fun age with Summer she cracks us up all the time-yesterday at Wal-Mart we were going down the coke aisle and she said wow cokes mommy and then she saw a case of diet cokes and said hi Grandma's cokes.

We are now packing and preparing for our trip to the lake house. We can't wait! I will post pictures when we return. Happy 4th of July!

Sea World Trip

2009-06-20T13:45:00.000-07:00

We took a trip to Sea World on Friday. We left around 6:30 and were there when it opened. Summer had been talking about seeing Shamu all week. Grandma was able to go with us which was great to have another set of hands. Austin of course loved the water park and by the end of the day was swimming in the lazy river all by himself so our next purchase for him is a life jacket. It was the coolest things to see and we were so proud of him. Summer loved seeing all the shows I think the ski one was her favorite so she is going to love the lake house. We stayed until five and then went and stayed at Nana's house. On Saturday we went and visited Nana in the nursing home where she is recovering from her hip surgery and then headed out to the country. This was Chad's first time to Nana's and I have a feeling we will be back soon.

Having a blast with daddy

Mommy and Summer on the slide.
Daddy being the fun one-the water was freezing in the morning the sun did not come out until late afternoon-huge blessing Worst ride ever-I thought Austin was going to fall out.
Summer enjoyed it!
Watching Shamu

Loving on Daddy during Shamu

Grandma and Summer enjoying the show

Of course!

Wiped out-first time to sleep in the car in many years

The traditional oak tree picture at Nana's

By the way Sea World is the most accommodating place for special needs. We were able to take the stroller we rented into all the shows and sit in our own area. Another great thing they offer is Austin and 1 adult got into the park for half off. Awesome!

Isaac came to play

2009-06-11T08:53:00.001-07:00

On Saturday Isaac came over to play so his mommy and daddy could go to a dinner party. Summer was so excited and so were Chad and I. It is fun to have a baby around and it helps me get my baby fix. I promise Austin was here that night but we took these pics while he was taking his hour long bath.

Fun in the Sun

2009-06-11T08:39:00.001-07:00

We have enjoyed playing in our new slide this summer. It is much easier than taking these two crazy children to the pool. It has been so nice to be home with Austin and Summer. I look forward to all of our fun activities. Tomorrow we are going to the zoo. Next week we are going to Sea World and Summer starts gymnastics and music.

Austin will start summer school on the 29th.

Say A Prayer

2009-06-05T18:45:00.001-07:00

Please say a prayer for my Nana. She fell and broke her hip today and will have surgery in the morning.

Nana we love you and know that God is in control.