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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 

Uh oh ... say it ain't so.


 

Soccer huddle


 

Smiley Mask


Sunday, October 25, 2009 

Hug & Kiss = Marriage

Mommy and Daddy were hugging in the kitchen when Austen came around the corner, zooming along as she pushed a baby-sized truck,

 

“What?  Are you getting married again?”

 

Princess movies are to blame. 


Wednesday, October 21, 2009 

Girl in Belle Dress.

"I'm not Belle. I'm a girl in a princess dress," she insists, when
people point at her and call her "Belle" or "Princess."


 

Hug for Curious George


Thursday, October 15, 2009 

At JFK doing the "Gage smile."

It was a little tough saying bye. Extra, new stress for Mommy. But
Grandma and Grandpa having fun with the babies ... Oops, "big girl"
and "baby brother."


Tuesday, October 13, 2009 

4s are so cool!

Finally, no more baby monitor for Austen. She's independent enough to
make her way to our room if she needs something. Yes, we were
overprotective parents -- and she's a spirited child. For so long we
needed to keep an eye on her if she woke up yelling at night or if she
was getting in trouble and had to stay in her room.

We've been talking a lot about values and having serious discussions
about them. Sharing. Empathy. Death and Loss. Missing people who
you can't see everyday. Saying "Hello," "Goodbye" and "Thank You."
Being a good sister. Being a good brother. Being nice to someone
who's not feeling so good, or who's crying. Austen is such a
fascinating person to talk to ... and always animated.


 

will eventually visit Amritsar


Sunday, October 11, 2009 

Fun Uncle Dav


 

Erin and Austen Playing


 

Erin's Birthday Party


Friday, October 09, 2009 

Excitement at Bounce U


 

Jumpies


 

She made it!

Mommy is so proud. Austen was afraid at first but her friend Emily
encouraged her.


 

Big Slide at Bounce U


 

Bounce U


Thursday, October 08, 2009 

"Pink is only for girls," says Austen.

Mommy is annoyed by Austen's dabbling in gender stereotypes.


 

Sleepin' in the Double Stroller


 

Dining Al Fresco in October


 

Paper Dolls from Grandpa Earl


 

Four-year Check Up

41 inches -- 70 percentile
35 lbs -- 50 percentile

Austen didn't like the shots but she did great with all the tests and chatted with the doctor about the cereal in her belly. [add more, Dada]


Monday, October 05, 2009 

Austen in the Peg Perego ...


Sunday, October 04, 2009 

The Masterpiece


 


Saturday, October 03, 2009 

Cheese and pickle dinner


 

Salami mouth


Friday, October 02, 2009 

They light up.


 

Full Cinderella Outfit


 

Cheeky Princess


 

Glass slippers fit!


 

Where's my hug?!

Austen called Dada while he was on the train to work to complain that
she didn't get enough hugs and kisses before Dada left. A teary little
voice instructed Dada to get off the train right now and walk back to
her home.
Ouch!


Thursday, October 01, 2009 

Channeling Kurt Cobain -- Mommy is proud.