I seriously can't believe that our first-born turns the BIG 5 today! In so many ways, it seems like yesterday since he was born, but in other ways, I can't even remember our lives before him (or his brother)! What a ray of sunshine Austin is-always bounding with endless energy, a smile and friend to everyone, always full of witty remarks, a zest for life, and a happy-go-lucky attitude (the kid doesn't have "moods"). He definitely has a "bigger than life" personality! Since Austin was born, he has kept us on our toes!
What I can't believe even more than the fact that he is turning 5, is that Austin will be going to kindergarten this year. WOW! He is so ready too. He's been excited for this big milestone since he was 3! We are so blessed to have Austin in our lives and it is truly a miracle that he is here. We love him more than we can express in words and are proud of the "big" boy that he is becoming! Here are FIVE things that we love about A:
1. He never ceases to forget saying prayers before meals or bedtime. It just goes to show how close to the Spirit these little ones are. Always trying to choose the right. I love that about him.
2. Austin is a friend to EVERYONE. I know I have said this before, but it truly amazes me how easily he befriends people. He makes friends with the elderly, the missionaries, older kids, younger kids, kids his age (boy and girl), and of course, animals too. People are instantly drawn to his charismatic and outgoing personality too, they instantly fall in love with him!
3. I love that Austin LOVES his little brother. Now that Carson is older, they can play together and MOST OF THE TIME (not always, they are siblings after all), they play great. Carson is Austin's little shadow, and luckily, Austin doesn't mind. He loves to have a little buddy to play with all the time. It's so cute to watch them together.
4. Austin is such a smart kid. He has always been extremely MECHANICAL. He can build or put together ANYTHING. Legos, Kinex, Tinker Toys, you name it, he can build it. And he can follow directions too, he is very detailed oriented and always wants to complete the task (which is a very good thing! :) Austin has always been very verbal and articulate, and has a memory like nothing else. We hope this will serve him well when he gets to school!
5. Austin loves to read and learn. He has always LOVED reading books and has quite the collection now, thanks to Grandma. He loves to learn about how things are made, how they work, and just has a natural curiosity for everything. When watching movies, he asks a MILLION questions and won't settle for a mediocre answer. I'm afraid that by the time he gets to 5th grade, his "smartness" will surpass that of his parents! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
What I can't believe even more than the fact that he is turning 5, is that Austin will be going to kindergarten this year. WOW! He is so ready too. He's been excited for this big milestone since he was 3! We are so blessed to have Austin in our lives and it is truly a miracle that he is here. We love him more than we can express in words and are proud of the "big" boy that he is becoming! Here are FIVE things that we love about A:
1. He never ceases to forget saying prayers before meals or bedtime. It just goes to show how close to the Spirit these little ones are. Always trying to choose the right. I love that about him.
2. Austin is a friend to EVERYONE. I know I have said this before, but it truly amazes me how easily he befriends people. He makes friends with the elderly, the missionaries, older kids, younger kids, kids his age (boy and girl), and of course, animals too. People are instantly drawn to his charismatic and outgoing personality too, they instantly fall in love with him!
3. I love that Austin LOVES his little brother. Now that Carson is older, they can play together and MOST OF THE TIME (not always, they are siblings after all), they play great. Carson is Austin's little shadow, and luckily, Austin doesn't mind. He loves to have a little buddy to play with all the time. It's so cute to watch them together.
4. Austin is such a smart kid. He has always been extremely MECHANICAL. He can build or put together ANYTHING. Legos, Kinex, Tinker Toys, you name it, he can build it. And he can follow directions too, he is very detailed oriented and always wants to complete the task (which is a very good thing! :) Austin has always been very verbal and articulate, and has a memory like nothing else. We hope this will serve him well when he gets to school!
5. Austin loves to read and learn. He has always LOVED reading books and has quite the collection now, thanks to Grandma. He loves to learn about how things are made, how they work, and just has a natural curiosity for everything. When watching movies, he asks a MILLION questions and won't settle for a mediocre answer. I'm afraid that by the time he gets to 5th grade, his "smartness" will surpass that of his parents! :)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!
1 comment:
Happy Birthday Austin! I love the videos you posted Christina,...they are precious! I'm also sooo happy that your hubby is with you. I bet you have all missed him so much. He's the greatest...well next to my hubby of course. We married such amazing husbands! We can't wait to hang out in Lake Tahoe. Tell everyone hi!
Post a Comment