10 Months!

This 10 month old is on the move. 
At 9 1/2 months he took off and has not stopped.  
 He has three teeth and loves to eat. 

The monthly pictures are getting a little crazy as you can see.

Are You Ready To Walk??????

Austin has been practicing and he is now running. 

We look forward to seeing all of our friends and family on May 21st. 

Remember to register by April 18th so you can get a goodie bag/t-shirt from the foundation. 

The walk will be held at

Rob Fleming Park

6055 Creekside Forest Drive

The Woodlands, TX 77389

Registration is at 8

Walk is at 9

Make sure to join our team (austinsarmy) when you register.

http://www.angelman.org/austinsarmy1/

Spring Break

Spring break was fun at our house this year. 

We had our kitchen counter tops/backspalsh and sink replaced.  I can't wait to post the before and after pictures.  It turned out really good. 

The bad part was we did not have a sink or dishwasher for a week and Austin could access anything he wanted since the counter tops were missing. 

One day I picked up at least 30 pieces of Tupperware that he had carried all over the house. 

We played outside alot and went for long car rides.  We also went ahead and got Summer's birthday present (from us and Nan and Paw) early so the kids would have something to play with. 

laughing --of course

 Taking a break

 Playing in her sand box


 Summer's new house



They tried to take a nap together



Pals for life

We wore this little guy out!!!!!

 

Check back this week for Summer's birthday post and Luke's 10 month post!!!!!

New Pictures

My babies are growing up too fast. 

 I took them outside on Sunday and tried to get some pictures. 

I wanted to order a canvas (from Canvas People) of each child and update the header for my blog. Austin was the hardest of course but I was able to catch a few cute shots. 

Playing Outside

We have been spending our evenings and weekends playing outside. 

The weather has been so nice. More pics to come....

 

9 Months!

Yesterday Luke turned 9 months.  He went to the doctor and weighs 19lbs.  The doctor said he is going to be tall and skinny!  Last Wednesday he took three steps and is taking more everyday. He still loves to be held all the time. He loves to eat every snack Gerber makes but does not enjoy baby food.   He can wave, clap and say dada.  I am working on mama.  

Did you notcie he got a haircut?

Summer and the Mail

Summer loves checking the mail everyday.  She goes through it with me and looks at the magazines.  I knew Nanny and Poppy had sent her a Valentine's package so I had to document the trip to the mailbox in pictures.  She was so excited to finally get something in the mail just for her!

Thank you Nanny and Poppy!!!!!!

Cute Picture of Luke and Rudy



For Precious Maddie

Kellie asked on the day Maddie was laid to rest if you would put a big bow on your daughter to remember and honor Maddie.  When I told Summer she was so excited and loved the idea.  She was also quick to remind me that she did not have any bows as big as Maddie's.  A loving parent from my school was nice enough to make one for Summer.  Last night Summer slept in her bow--she told me she had to keep it on the whole day.  So this morning when she woke up she ask if I would take out her Maddie bow.  (tears)

This has been a hard week for everyone but I am so glad Kellie and James can find peace knowing that their sweet little girl is in heaven. 

Please continue to lift them up in your prayers.

 

Prayers Needed for A Friend

Can you please lift up my friend Kellie in your prayers?

Her four month old daughter Madison passed away yesterday unexpectedly.

Prayer Requests

- for comfort and peace for Kellie and her husband James
-for the babysitter who was watching Madison at the time

-for all the family including Madison's Mimi

-for the students/staff at my school where both Kellie and her mom are teachers

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted  Matthew 5.4

Rudy

This weekend we added another member to our family thanks to Uncle B.  Summer named him Rudy and we are all in love.  He is adjusting well to the kids and us.  I know what you are thinking and yes he is here to stay. 

Thanks Uncle B-We love you!

8 months!

Growing up too fast!  Who do you think he looks like?

These Kids Are Good Luck!

Every time we have a baby the Steelers go to the Super Bowl!  Chad informed me tonight we may have to adopt a child in the future. :) 
The kids stayed up until half time and slept through the celebrating.  I can't wait for Summer to wake up so Chad can tell her the good news. 
She will be just as excited as he is. 

Here We Go Steelers!!!!!!!

What A Game!!!!!!

It was loud in the Black house tonight.

  The kids loved watching the game and  Chad's reactions. 

Go Steelers!!!!!!

7 Months

 I promise this child does smile but never when the camera is out.  Luke now has two teeth and thinks that he should be able to eat table food instead of baby food.  His favorite thing to do at meals is sit under Austin's chair and eat whatever falls.  He is pulling up on everything and started using his push toy last week. 

By the looks of the last picture he does not like doing a monthly picture!