Help! Help!

Had to snap this shot before running to assist. Austin was trying to chase Duke into the pasture and got stuck...he he...

Below referenced 2 SF of dirt :)

...with the truck and trailer set Jus surprised Austin with. A set so versatile it can fit not only horses, but also helicopters with their blades folded, a variety of farm animals, and micromachines...at the same time ;)

Chillin' in the fort

While in Louisiana we had an awesome time playing with the kids. Austin dutifully found the 2 square feet of dirt on the 5 acre property, and Haley regaled us with horse shows in her room. One night Jus busted out his guitar and played Malaguena, which proved to be so much fun. We had the playsilks going and kids (and Nana and me) twirling and stomping and calling "Again, Again!"

Austin the tree-climber

While in MN Austin got to spend about 3 seconds climbing a tree (chasing sweet Lulu cat that Austin fell in love with) until he was "all done!" There was also some fabulous man-bonding time while there :) Ford dumped out some a pile of macaroni noodles and he and Austin worked dutifully moving piles from one side to the other of the carpet with diggers, dumpers and trailers :)

Quick preggo shots before Austin wakes up!

Quick before Austin wakes up from his nap I have to post some belly shots! Above is the last time my regular swimming suit fit around 8 months. Below, here we are in the airport with Austin sleepy on my back in a wrap and the baby 7 months along!
More to come too. Some friends are planning a Mother Blessing that will be at our house this Friday. I'm really looking forward to this!

And also to MN

We also went on a road trip with Nana to MN to visit the great grandparents, Mom's brother's and family, and were suprised when Jus and Tori and Haley showed up too! What fun! And Papa flew in...it sure was a great visit! Here Nana and Austin are stopped having a moment on the ice cream truck that we had to spend at least 15 minutes driving :)

Holy cow! So much to catch up!

Let's see...first a few Austin pics. Pete has been gone since the end of April working in Alaska and we're finally down to the last less than 3 weeks of a 4.5 mo absence. SO looking forward to seeing him! Here's a shot of our trip this summer with Nana to see Jus and Haley and Tori. It was awesome, and Austin is still talking about it, especially Uncle Jus's tractor :)