Happy Birthday Austin

It's hard to believe that Austin is 10 years old. Boy, how time flies. He was so excited for his birthday. I don't know if his excitement was for the presents, or just knowing that it was a special day. He started off his day by going to school. Not a very fun way to spend your birthday, but he actually had a good day. He took cookies in for his class, and they sang to him and he blew out pretend candles (definition: kids that stood beside him and acted like candles.) I'm sure it was quite a funny site. After school he was able to open his presents, and boy was he surprised with his gifts.



We got him a new cell phone. (Okay, I know he is only 10, but it's a comfort to us knowing that he has one at school, and riding the bus home with his little sis.) He was so surprised, and I love the look on his face when he opened it. He didn't think we were going to get him one.


He also got a new Bakugan game, and some comic books.


The next day, he invited a few friends over for a birthday party. We took them bowling, then came home for Pizza, Cake, and Ice Cream. The boys had a fun night.




Here are a few of Austin's Favorite Things:

Height: 5'0"

Weight: 97 lbs

Favorite Food: Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Favorite Movie: Race to Witch Mountain (the first one)

Favorite TV Show: Spongebob Squarepants

**Even after 7 years, he still loves him**

Favorite Activity: Playing Video Games (any kind...Wii, DS, Computer)

Favorite Candy Bar: Jelly Bellies

Favorite Ice Cream: Blue Bunnys Reeses PB Cup, or a Creamsicle

Favorite Scripture Story: Alma the Younger

Favorite Sport: Basketball

Favorite School Subject: Math

Favorite Teacher (so far): Mr. D

Happy Birthday Buddy! We love you.

Before They Go

Last night they kids had one more outing with their cousin's before they had to go home to Utah. We decided to take them bowling.

They all thought that they needed to hang around the ball holder to make sure no one took their special bowling ball. Plus it's fun to watch the ball come out of the chute.

The bowling alley workers finally brought us a ramp, because they were tired of having to retrieve the balls that didn't roll all the way to the pins.

Austin was very disappointed that he didn't bowl as well as he thought he should. I can say, that it's not as easy as playing the Wii. I didn't bowl my best game either. I got beat by all the girls.

We all had a fun time, but was very sad to see the night end. Because they knew they had to say goodbye to their cousins. We will miss you Lainey, Ross & Kyle. Thanks for coming to visit.