Austin survived!

Austin survived his 2nd month check-up which included 4 vaccinations! Two in each leg. He cried a lot, but Tony and I agree, we think he took it better than his 1st vaccination. He is very tired today and has slept a lot. Don't mind that at all!!

So here are his new stats:

Weight-14.4 lbs (75%)

Heights 23 inches (50%)

Head Circ-41 cm (50%)

Now remember that he actually over 2 1/2 months. He doesn't have to go back until his 4 mth check up which is Aug 11th. The bad news is we have to do it all again for the last of the series. We won't tell Austin that though.

We can wait to see everyone in Missouri next month. Stay safe this summer and have fun!

Austin is wearing a shirt that Carol made for Tony over 30 years ago out of a handkerchief!

It looks great on him.

His big belly was hanging out so I put a Onsie on underneath.

Austin is sleeping in his crib now! We are very excited that we don't have to buy so many batteries for the swing now! Every chance we get he takes a nap in his crib and he only wakes up once between 11pm and 5:30 am. We are attempting to give him a bedtime and Tony is brave enough (or he picked the short straw) to sit up with him when he cries and is having a rough night. He eventually goes to sleep by 11pm and we both get to go to bed together for the first time since Austin arrived. I am actually able to make this post because he is sleeping! The last 2 days he has started to find a schedule that fits for him. His crankiness is starting to limit itself to the evening. We hope the end of the mood swings are coming to a close (at least for now, knock on wood). We need a serious break! Gretchen has even offered to watch Austin so I can clean my house, now how sad is that!

But with all the craziness, each time he smiles and laughs he make up for a weeks screaming and fussing :).

Today is Austin's 2mth check up (even though he is over 2 1/2 mths old) and he has to have 4 vaccinations today. So pray for him! We will tell you how it goes next time

Talk to you soon!

If you haven't checked out the Castrucciopalooza blog, you should. It's run by a couple friends of ours from back in St. Charles, Mo. They've recently changed the look of the site and I think it looks really nice. Also, Joni takes great pictures and she is always posting some up for everyone to see. Looking forward to seeing James, Joni, and the kids again on our visit back to Mo. in July.

My sister told me that she never received an email to let her know about our last post. I checked into it and it looks like there was a problem with the notification service I had set up. I'm pretty sure I've got it fixed. We'll find out with this latest post I guess! ;-)

Austin is 2 months old!

A lot has happened since the last post. So bare with me and then we will get to the pictures!

OK, Austin and I just got back from Hampton, VA. It was an interesting ride to my Mom's. I had my first "bad mommy" experience when I locked Austin in the car! I had unlocked the back door to feed Austin and since it was getting hot I was going to keep the car running while I sat in the back but didn't want the driver door open so I manually locked only to find out after I shut the door that it locked all the doors again and I was locked out! Thanks to the 5 police officers of Hillsboro NC one hour later a very hungry Austin was fed.

Friday Jessica graduated with her Associates from Tidewater Medical Institute. We are excited for her!

We had a great time in Hampton and everyone loved Austin. Thursday Austin started to put all weight on his legs for a couple seconds and even lifted his head up 45 degrees when laying on his belly. (he doesn't like to be on his belly very much). He will now spontaneously laugh and even laughs in his sleep. He smiles a lot too! He doesn't have a schedule down yet and is still pretty fussy some days. But he will sleep 4-4 1/2 hours at night now!!!

I will try to write more later, don't want to put you to sleep until after you get to the pictures!!
There are a lot of pictures but there were a lot of people to meet in such a short time!

Austin is 2 months old!

First trip to the beach!
Austin with his feet in the sand

30 something and babies!
Debra with Jacob, Shari with Caleb, and Jennifer with Austin
What a busy year!

Donovan and Wendy

Debra and Jacob. Jacob is 8mths old

Aunt Mary Lou with Austin

Great Grandpa Harold and Austin

Nicole and Albert with Austin

Cousins!
Jennifer and Debra
Jacob and Austin

Meeting Dylan and Lara

Were here! We got there!
Aunt Jessica and cousins Lara and Dylan

Great Grandma Jenkins

A very interesting exhibit at the Living Museum
What a photo opportunity!

Aunt Kim came to visit!!

Austin took to Kim very quickly (not that he had a choice) :)

We had a great time and Kim helped with diaper changes and

some bottle feedings and even a couple crying fits.

His bottom never hit his chair, if she had anything to do with it.

He even went to the GAP with us and didn't even complain.

(good boy!)

He loves his Aunt Kim the best

(Well, thats what Kim says he told her)

We'll See!