Austin Hewett and Summer Rose

Summer's Exciting News

2009-12-31T13:26:00.000-08:00

We found out on Monday what we are and having. This is a video of how we shared the news with Austin and Summer. The background noise is Austin yelling as loud as he can because he wants to go outside.
The clip would not upload so I had to use my other camera to record it while watching it on the monitor:)

And a picture to prove it.

The due date is still on or around May 29th. He weighs 9 oz. and everything looks great. He never let us get a picture of his face because he was on his tummy face down.

His name will be Luke Allen Black.
We are so excited!

Christmas with the Cousins

2009-12-26T13:35:00.001-08:00

It was a nice ending to a great day. We went to Uncle Wes and Aunt Jenn's for Christmas this year. Austin and Summer were blessed with new toys and lots of winter clothes. This year Austin figured out how to open his presents and would make Pa-Paw take them out of the box so he could play with them. Summer loved playing with the girls and of course their dog Kelly. We are so thankful for our families and all they provide for us and our little ones.

The Girls
Austin loved Kathleen's big wheel
He had fun going back and forth
Summer's "old house"-is what she has been calling it
Austin opening his present all by himself
Lauren and Nana

Christmas was extra special because Nana was there to celebrate with us.

Christmas Morning

2009-12-25T06:35:00.001-08:00

Rise and Shine 6AM Christmas morning. Summer asked Santa for a Barbie, a baby and a blue jacket. Closer to Christmas she started asking for a kitchen. Austin asked for anything he could chew on or use in the bath. After we opened presents Summer played in her room for over an hour. Which is a first for her. And Austin took an hour long bath. That is why I was able to blog. This afternoon we will celebrate Christmas with Grandma and Pa-paw and the gang.

Austin and Summer ready to cook
How do you open this?

Summer's new blue jacket

Bath Toys!

Summer gave Chad a Longhorn Robe.

Waiting for Santa

2009-12-25T06:11:00.000-08:00

This year we let Summer take care of leaving food out for the reindeer and Santa. We kept telling her as soon as you fall asleep Santa will come so she waited until 11:00 to go to bed. She was excited to see that Santa ate the cookies.

Christmas Eve with The Blacks

2009-12-25T05:55:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Christmas last night at Nanny and Pa Black's. We enjoyed turkey and tons of sides and desserts. The great-grand kids enjoyed opening presents and playing together. It was a nice evening with family.

Summer opening her first present.
Austin ready to get into something

We tried!

They all loved Jayce's new present.

Even Austin loved the present-funny thing is this exact toy has been in Summer's room for over a year and they never play with so I put it in the attic on Wednesday.

Merry Christmas

2009-12-23T11:03:00.001-08:00

I almost forgot to share their Christmas pictures.

Hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

Angelman Christmas

2009-12-13T13:32:00.001-08:00

This was our first year to attend the Angelman Christmas party. We had a fun, exciting and very busy time! Austin loved seeing Santa and the presents he brought. Summer kept telling me she was not going to cry when she saw Santa but she did.

It was nice to visit with other parents who have been there or are going through the same things we are. Thanks mom for going and helping with both Summer and Austin.

Greeting Santa when he arrived.

Running Around.
Summer not being scared!
Austin getting his present and a beard.
Playing with his new toy.

An Early Christmas

2009-11-14T16:37:00.000-08:00

For Christmas we wanted to get the kids a trampoline. After looking online the one we wanted went on sale. It was too good to pass up! So I ordered it on Thursday and got free shipping as well as $20 off. It arrived on Friday afternoon. Can you believe? Well Summer just happened to be home with Chad when the FedEx guy delivered it. When I got home from work this is what I saw in the backyard.

They both have lived in it all day today. Summer was out there before 8AM. I am glad they like it and will continue to remind Summer and Chad this is their Christmas present!

And I finally got a picture of Chad and his birthday present!

Happy Birthday Chad!

2009-11-01T14:26:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was Chad's Birthday and we were able to celebrate with his family.

This year the kids and I got him a Texas Longhorns rocking chair.

(will post pics later)

His brothers got him a great present which was a chocolate cake in the face.

Sorry I missed that one-but I know there are pics and a video out there.

Babe, I just want to say Happy Birthday and thank you for all that you do. You are an great dad and husband. I am so happy that God led me to you. Austin and Summer love you very much too!

And now some pics of the birthday boy thirty six years ago!

Trick or Treating

2009-11-01T08:43:00.000-08:00

This year the Black/Muller Families all got together for Halloween. We spent the day hanging out and then went trick or treating. Summer had tons of fun. She carried Austin's bag for him and made sure he got candy too. She also would get a piece for Isaac and put it in his car. Austin walked almost the whole time and loved trying to open people's front doors. Isaac enjoyed riding in his car and going fast down the driveways. It was neat to see the kids play together especially now that Isaac is walking. Isaac and Summer stayed up played way past their bed times.

Cousins
Austin was so excited to go.
Poppy, Daddy and Uncle B
Running fast

Isaac getting his treat

Summer collecting for the group

Trick or Treat at the Creek

2009-10-25T17:16:00.000-07:00

Austin's school had a trick or treat night last Saturday. Grandma and Aunt Rosemary joined us for the fun. The school was decorated for Halloween and you could trick or treat on each hallway. Outside there was a pumpkin patch and you can build a scarecrow. Austin entered the costume contest but our Buzz Light Year PJ's did not win.

Enjoying the weather

Pumpkins
Our team hard at work-Aunt Rosemary, Summer and me-you had to stuff the head, shirt and pants.

A lumpy scarecrow-daddy fixed him and now he is in our front yard.

Costume Contest-FYI that is drool not pee

Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-24T09:40:00.000-07:00

We barely made our trip to the pumpkin patch this year. I can't believe October is almost over. The kids had fun being outside and looking at all of the pumpkins. Like always a picture of both of them looking is impossible. Austin was running all over the place and loved the scarecrows. We picked out a pumpkin for the yard and they each got their own little pumpkin.

At least they sat down!
Austin laughing at his new friend.

Austin making sure we were still behind them.

Summer and the pumpkins

Austin found the moonwalk.

A fun night with Summer

2009-10-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

Summer and I went to her daycare carnival last night. We had fun playing games, eating junk food and getting her face painted. Summer is a ballerina for Halloween this year. She started taking dance at school and once I bought the leotard I decided it would be a perfect costume. It was nice to have mommy-daughter time. And of course everyone asked where Austin was. He stayed home and had his daddy time.

Another one on the way!

2009-10-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

We are super excited to add another addition to our family. I found out on my birthday that I was pregnant. Today was my 8 week appointment. All is well with our new little one which will arrive on or around May 28th.

Here is Summer's reaction to the picture-she already knew she was going to be a big sister

Here is what I handed Chad during my birthday dinner. It says-Get ready to work no time to play. Baby #3 will be here in May.

Go Longhorns!

2009-10-17T17:21:00.000-07:00

Today we enjoyed watching college football. Austin and Summer love watching daddy and Uncle B get so excited. They even played their own game of football in the garage. The kids and I slept through the game but woke up just in time to celebrate.

Supporting her team

Summer is trying so hard to make a longhorn like daddy
Uncle B tackled Summer
Summer got the ball-Austin was cheering her on.

Summer threw the ball to daddy for a touchdown!

The best fans!

Silly Girl and Hurt Boy

2009-09-28T15:55:00.001-07:00

Summer is too funny. Here are just a few ways she makes us laugh.

Yes it is a potty seat and Austin was chasing her around the room.

Putting on make up while I loaded the car for school.

That is lipstick, blush and eye shadow.

She had no idea the lettuce was in her hair. Check out her face that is a Ranch dressing allergy!

Austin fell at school and hit his chin and face on a table. He hit so hard he had a seizure. I picked him up from school because he was upset. It just happened today and he seems to be doing fine. He just keeps moving his jaw around. I am sure it is very sore. Poor Baby :(

P-E-A-R-L-A-N-D Oilers

2009-08-29T14:05:00.000-07:00

Today we took the kids to see the Oilers play football. The game was at Reliant so Chad wanted to take the kids. Summer loved the half time show and watching the cheerleaders. Austin did not like sitting in his chair so I let him run around and he had a blast and met a ton of people.

I finally made it into a picture

Watching the game
TOUCHDOWN OILERS

Daddy and Summer into the game

Austin relaxing and people watching

Austin's First Day

2009-08-25T15:52:00.000-07:00

Austin's first day went great! He is now going to school in the afternoon. So I had to take these pictures the night before. I send him in play clothes to daycare and after lunch they get him ready for school and put him on the bus. So far he seems to be doing fine and is already back in the mode walking around the house with his hands behind his back. Awesome news-Austin can now bend down, pick something up and stand back up. It is so cool to watch and I have tried 100 times to get it on video-he does it right after I stop recording.

Let's go now mom.

Big Boy!

Hands behind his back :)

Running from Summer.

A Day At The Museum

2009-08-12T19:07:00.001-07:00

On Tuesday we went to the Children's Museum with Aunt Nini and Isaac.

We enjoyed getting the kids together.

They enjoyed all the toys, playing outside and the gift shop.

Riding in the car
Of course a toy in the mouth
Summer guarding the door-she had a hard time sharing
Isaac loved crawling around the Tot Spot
Mommy and Summer's puppet show
Our energetic audience

Thanks Aunt Nini for taking the pictures and helping out with my crazy crew.

Summer the gymnast

2009-08-12T18:52:00.000-07:00

Monday was Summer's last day of gymnastics. I had a great time taking this class with her. The coach was awesome and even let Austin sit in the class so he did not have to go to the childcare. It took Summer a little while to warm up but she would do anything for a stamp or Tootsie Roll.

Austin Loves the Bus

2009-08-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

Austin's had his last day of school on Thursday. Now he has to wait until the 24th to ride his favorite transportation again. By the end of summer he would wait at the door listening for the bus. All I would do was open the door and he would go straight to the bus of course flapping his arms and laughing all the way down the driveway. He is doing really well with the stairs going up and down. He had the nicest bus driver this year and he loved seeing her.

Going up the stairs.
Saying good morning to his aide.

Ready to go!
Trying to get a pic of him from the window

She is so big!

2009-08-03T11:52:00.000-07:00

We are so proud of Summer she is officially a big girl. No more diapers!

Two of my goals this summer were potty train and get both kids off the nap/bed time bottle. (yes I know it was way overdue but it was much harder than I thought) They are both doing great without their bottles. Summer is so funny instead of saying I have to go potty she says-

I am going to ____ in my panties. We will have to work on that. Yesterday she even told us while we were in the car and she used her first public restroom.

Brand new baby

Two Months Old

One year old

And now a big girl!

Smile!

2009-07-29T10:44:00.000-07:00

You know I have been in the house for to long when I dress the kids and take pictures of them twice in one day. We are going on day three of Chad's truck being in the shop so the kids and I are homebound. I thought the pictures turned out cute. Enjoy!

Bowling

2009-07-29T06:50:00.000-07:00

Last Friday we took the kids bowling for the first time. They only lasted about fifteen minutes but it was fun. Austin really liked the arcade games and Summer was excited about wearing the bowling shoes.

Summer won with a score of 109.

Setting up to bowl a strike
Giving Daddy a high Five

Austin's turn

(he wanted to run down the lane after the ball)
Running away from the game

Austin was determined to get a prize

Our Movie Adventure

2009-07-15T14:57:00.000-07:00

I had heard about a local movie theatre running old movies for free this summer. This was the last week they were doing it so I decided to take the kids to see Bee movie. We got there thirty minutes early thinking that would be enough time. As I got Austin out of the car I could see a stream of moms and kids going back to their cars. It was sold out by 9 this morning. Well Summer was not going to understand that so I went to see what else was playing. After looking I realized I did not want to pay just in case they did not want to stay. As we were walking off a lady came from inside the theatre and said she had two extra tickets and we could have them. Score!!! I wanted to hug her. They did perfect and watched the whole movie. It was a great experience and I was very proud of both kids.

When I went to take their picture I found out my camera card was at home so no pictures this time.

But hey with these two crazier things could have happened so I will be fine!