Sunday, August 28, 2011

Growing up too fast

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Oh, does Austin sure have my heart, along with my baby girl too!  He is as sweet as they come, loves to laugh and snuggle.  And of course his favorite person is “sissy” no one can make him giggle like she can.  

Baylor Bear BBQ

Greg entered his first BBQ competition this summer.  He entered in brisket, ribs, and chicken. 

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Disclaimer alert!! Posting of this picture is per Greg’s request… I am actually a bit on the crazy side and don’t eat red meat because I think cows and pigs are just too cute.  BUT, I will support Greg in all his BBQ endeavors, just may never actually try his brisket and ribs.  I am VERY proud of him and his new hobby, I like seeing him so excited about cooking, who knew?! AND he now cooks my favorite meal, smoked chicken enchiladas, yum!

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The cook-off also had a little carnival for the kids too. 

New York!!!!!!!!

Greg surprised me with a trip to New York for my 30th birthday.  I have an admittedly unhealthy obsession with the cake boss show and so Greg took me to Carlo’s bakery in Hobokon, New Jersey… AHH, Best day ever!!

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A buddy cut out will suffice, I was thrilled!

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My birthday cake from CARLO’S BAKERY!!

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We stayed at The W hotel, fun fun.  Little man came with us and he was a great little traveler for the most part

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Central Park

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Austin’s first plane ride was great for the first leg he slept and slept… second flight was a different story.  I have never apologized for a crying baby to as many people as I did that day.

All in all, GREAT trip and wonderful birthday!!!

(P.S. BIG thanks to Aunt Sarah, Ditty and Pappaw for taking care of Ava!)

Strike a pose

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Summer sniffles……

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4th of July parade

Ava’s mother’s day out program had a little parade for the parents.  Ava is easy to spot, the doing her own thing, oh baby girl you are so silly….

 

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Baby’s First trip to the pool

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Greg and I both swam with the kids so no pool pictures, but Austin loved splashing in the water.  Ava was fearless and made sure that her head went all the way under the water every time she jumped in and came up laughing.

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Someone really likes bananas

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All by “my own”

So I let Ava dress herself  and here is what we got….  Ava Bono….

Look mommy I dressed myself all “by my own!”

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Rockin’ out in true Bono two year old style

The flying squirrel

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