Summer Fun

Dean is headed to Vegas next week and wanted to get in some practice time with his craps game. Austin joined right in and was all time roller. He always won and awarded himself with a blue chip each time.

It's pool time in the backyard. Sunny was very excited to see her pool make an appearance. Austin was loving Sunny with the hose.

Austin was not loving his pool with the hose. Water is not his favorite right now. We are working on it.

Katie hanging out and enjoying the shade.

The Fam. Austin giving Katie kisses, Dad swatting flies and drinking a big boy drink and Mom just hanging out enjoying the sight of her little family, the smell of the grill and her big girl drink. Oh how I have missed a good margarita. Good times.

Katie's aunts threw a Sip-N-See for her. We had a great time and I only have one picture of the event. Hopefully there are more out there I can post later. Here she is with Ellen.

Picnic dinner by the lake. Austin was too busy eating and would not look at the camera.

Dad and Katie.

Feeding the ducks.

Headed down to the lake to feed the ducks and fish.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 8 Weeks

Eight weeks. We didn't get a Teddy Bear picture taken this week, but here are some pictures of Katie at eight weeks. She had her two month check-up and she is doing great. She is now 12 lbs 1 oz and 23 inches long. She grew a whole inch in the last month. Maybe she is trying to be tall like her daddy.

She is smiling so much more and starting to coo and babble at us. She is also wiggling more and more everyday. She loves to spread her arms wide and kick, kick, kick.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 7 Weeks

Just For Fun

Just some random photos from the last month.

Austin helping to feed Katie, of course he had to wear his Boss hat while doing it.

A first of many smiles to come.

Dean and the little ones in the hammock.

Our sweet family.

The sisters.

Just some backyard fun.

Here's to Summer!

Don't worry it is sparkling white grape juice. Austin is a huge fan.

Austin's first fish!

Teddy Bear Thursday - 6 Weeks

Six weeks. Katie is growing more and more each week. She is also becoming more alert and interested in her surroundings. She loves to watch Austin. He thinks that is pretty cool.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 5 Weeks

Five weeks. Katie is now 10 lbs 2 oz and 22 in long.

She is such a sweet baby. Here she is enjoying some time with her Daddy. She seems to enjoy dancing with him just as much as her Mommy does.

Katie at her first playdate with three newborn friends. This picture looks very nice and calm, wish I had a picture of the 8 other kiddos playing in the background.

Austin is turning into all boy. He found the mud this week after all the rain and started playing in it with his scoop. He loved it!

Here is the best kitchen helper a mom could ask for. He loves to pour, stir, mix and of course taste.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 4 Weeks

Four weeks. Katie is starting to move her arms and legs more and more each day. She has also found her voice.

Teddy Bear Thursday - 3 Weeks

Three weeks.

Happy Mother's Day

Teddy Bear Thursday - 2 Weeks

Two weeks. Katie seems to be more alert this week and she is starting to focus on faces, if they are up close and personal.

Teddy Bear Thursday - The Tradition Continues

Teddy Bear Thursday - Week One

Katie had her one week appointment today and she is now 8 lbs 10 oz and 20 and 1/2 in long.

Austin wanted his picture with the bear also. He is 25 months old in this picture. He looks so much older to us now that we have a baby at home. It is amazing how much they change in such a short time.

Introducing Kathryn Marie

Our precious little girl, Kathryn Marie, was born Wednesday, April 21 at 1:24 pm. She weighed 9 lbs 1 oz and was 19 1/4 in long. Everything went smoothly and everyone is doing well. Here are Mom, Dad and Katie for the first time.

Austin meeting his little sister. He wasn't so sure about her. He seemed to be more interested in the elevators.

Nana and Pa with grandchild number 9.

Mom and Katie for the first time.

Dad and Katie relaxing together.

Austin and Katie having their very first heart-to-heart.

Austin holding Katie for the first time. He was so proud.

Getting ready for her first bath at home.

Austin in the Spring

Austin getting acquainted with his chocolate Easter bunny.

Hunting for eggs.

Austin in the bluebonnets.

Mr. Cool Cat in his 3-D glasses.

A New Season of Life

Today is my last day as a mother of one child. The past two years have been wonderful and I have loved every minute of my time with Austin and Dean. Being able to be home with Austin has been such a blessing and I would not change it for the world. I have enjoyed watching him grow and become his own little person. It seems like there is something new to love everyday. He has brought so much joy to our family and I cannot wait to see him as a Big Brother.

Tomorrow is a big day for the Yates family. Assuming everything goes okay, we will be welcoming our newest family member into this world. We are anxious and excited at the same time. We cannot wait to introduce our little one to you.

38 Weeks and Counting

We have two weeks until our due date, April 25th. Feeling good, but getting anxious to meet our little one.

Austin says he is ready to be a big brother. We will see how he feels about that when the baby is actually here.