1st owie

Austin got his first owie and if I may boast, he handled it very well. He was playing with Hannah and both were having a great time. It got out of hand when I tried to step in on the fun and Hannah got really excited and all worked up, leaping over the sofa, running through the house and back over the sofa where Austin was still laughing his little pants off and down they both came, with Hannah's paw to Austin's face. He cried all of ten seconds then started laughing at her again.

Oh what fun kids like to have with their puppies. We just can't get over how much he adores Hannah. It was no fault on her part though, she had been playing fetch with him for a while before the incident and was just so happy to see me joining in on the fun. Now everywhere I go people comment on the kitty scratch, 'Oh you must have made your kitty mad!' or 'Kitty got you good huh?'. I think Hannah might be insulted to hear people think she's a cat so don't tell I told you that.

All is good though. He's healed right up, just some bruising now. He's a tough little guy and really strong, but not very daring... curious and creative but not a risk taker... The development of a child's character amazes me, more so than anything else ever has. Austin is just a very complex little person, our very complex little person. Thanks for checking in.

Love to all, Liz, Chris & the rowdy kids

Purple Dragon

Halloween was such a blast with Austin this year, but we really missed sharing it with daddy and other family members. Chris had to work that evening so we headed around the neighborhood to a couple of our friends houses. It was warm out and he got a little uncomfortable after I put his costume on in the house. Once he saw himself in the mirror, and laughed at himself a little bit he was perfectly accepting of his costume.

Austin made himself at home at the McMahon's next store, raiding their treat bowl. He dug through until he found his very favorite, lollipops! The night only got more interesting from there as he was a sticky mess from there on out. We had the most beautiful weather, mid 60s if I remember correctly.

Our friends Amy and Barry and their beautiful little girl Ava had us over to hang out on their front lawn. It was nice for us both to have friends to hang out with on such a beautiful night. Thank you Amy for inviting us over. I must say we have the greatest neighborhood for Halloween. Everyone was outside for the kids to hand out candy, camped out on their front lawns with drinks and goodies, almost like a block party, accept cooler because there was a purple dragon there!

Austin is very much on the run these days, I can't seem to keep him still to even grab a decent photo anymore. He was climbing into shrubs and up on neighbors doorsteps. It's a good thing it was Halloween and perfectly acceptable for little purple monsters to be on your doorstep.

Halloween day I took him to Barnes and Noble to play with the train set (and to get a little early Christmas shopping done). He had such a blast, hope Santa brings him a train set this year. Finally these other photos are from today. I took him outside to play in the leaves. Once again he was on the loose, I couldn't keep up with him and every time he'd start walking, he'd flop down to play with the leaves and take off in sprint-crawl away from me. He's a wild child that's for sure.


We hope you all enjoy the photos and can't wait to hear your feedback.

Love, Liz, Chris, Austin & 'H'