Unexpected Vacation

Thanks to a crazy winter storm, the whole family was able to stay home and play for four days. This picture is the ice covering our driveway after the first wave of wintery mix. It was at least an inch and a half thick on the whole driveway.

Austin and Dean trying to clear some of the ice. They were not very successful. It was too thick.

Austin in his first sheet fort. He loved it and so did his hair.

Sunny on the other hand was less than thrilled.

Here is day two of winter weather, actual snow. Sunny loved this.

Austin was not excited to be outside when the snow was actually coming down.

The whole family sitting on our front walkway.

Our driveway after the snow covered the ice that was already there. We were not going anywhere.

Much happier when the snow was on the ground and not falling in his face.

Helping Dean build a snowman.

The snow king!

Dean and the snow king. Check out his supervisors in the front window.

What a great time we had. Hopefully this Wednesday brings another surprise vacation and we can play in some more snow.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 22 Months

Twenty-two months.

Austin is getting closer and closer to two with age and personality. He has become so much more opinionated and forceful about what it is that he really wants to do. He is still pretty easily redirected and happy going, but the signs of more to come are definitely there.

Here he is in his favorite fireman's towel that his Aunt Emily, Uncle Andy and cousins Caroline, Lucy and Preston gave him for Christmas. It is one of his absolute favorite gifts from this year.

Snow Day

January 9, 2011

A little hot cocoa to finish off all of the fun.

Holiday Wrap-Up

We spent Christmas Eve with Dean's family. Austin got to check out his stocking from GMaMa and GPa and was excited to find a chocolate polar bear.

Austin with a new Blue's Clues show.
A wagon from GMaMa and GPa.

Austin's shopping cart is another favorite.

Austin with GMaMa and GPa.

Christmas morning at our house. Dean and Austin reading Dean's new book, Me & My DaDa.

Austin on his tricycle that Santa brought.

Checking out his very own kitchen.

Christmas Day with the Schulz family. The whole gang was there, 12 adults, 7 children (under the age of 8), 2 dogs and one cat. What an awesome time we had!

We had a wonderful Christmas season. We got to see lots of family and friends. We feel so lucky for everything that we have in our lives. We are looking forward to an amazing 2011.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 21 Months

Twenty-one months.

What a difference a year makes. Here is our little guy last Christmas, 9 months.

Here he is this Christmas. We cannot believe how much he has changed in such a short time. We cannot wait to see what the next year has in store.

Holiday Happenings

This has been such a wonderful holiday season already. We love watching Austin experience Christmas in a whole new way this year. He seems to be fascinated by it all. Here he is with his Christmas tree. He was such a big helper through the whole process, from picking it out to decorating it with lights and ornaments.Helping Mom trim up the lower branches. He was so excited to use the big boy tool.
Hanging ornaments with Dad.

Austin rode the North Pole Express this weekend in Grapevine. He really enjoyed the trip.

Dad and Austin on their first official train ride.

Stay tuned for more holiday fun.

19 Weeks and Counting

We had our 19 week appointment and ultrasound today. Here are our newest pictures of Baby Yates and Marian's belly.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 20 Months

Twenty months (and almost two weeks). Sorry for the delay.

Our little guy is getting so big. We cannot believe that he will be two in just a few short months.

It's Been Too Long

November Fun

Austin all bundled up to play outside. For some reason he will not wear his own hat. He wants to wear Mama's hat.

Austin hanging out with his cousin Colbie at her first birthday.
Checking out the animals at the barn in Carrollton.

Here is Tyson, the sheep, eating his dinner and the two baby goats watching on.

Family photo op. Not our best, but still fun.

October Fun

Austin in one of our many leaf piles.

Dean and his big helper mowing up the leaves.

Austin in his tool man costume.

Dean and Austin on Halloween.

Austin got a special Halloween package from his cousin Nathaniel. Here he is with every sticker on his pajamas, a M&M treat in hand and his new shiny pumpkin. He loved that package.