Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Austin Turns 11!

Austin turned 11 on March 4th! I can't believe he is growing up so fast! It seems like just yesterday he was my baby! We celebrated his birthday at Laser Tag with his friends. They opened an hour early for us, so we had the whole place to ourselves!

Austin

Lauren was a little nervous about going in by herself, so they let Grandma go in with her. She is such a good sport!
Jessica, Grandma, (DaNae), and Lauren


I am a huge fan of having birthday parties somewhere other than my house! It is just so easy! There is no set up or clean up and when it is over, you are done! Love it!
I am so proud of the young man that Austin is becoming. He is such a good kid with a fun personality! He is incredibly easy to get a long with and he has such a good heart!
A few weeks ago as we were leaving church, I heard Austin say, "Can I help you?" I turned around and saw him walking back toward the church to an elderly woman in our ward. She was standing hesitantly at the top of the steps, holding a few books. She smiled when she saw him approach and reach out his hand to her. She looked uncertain, but handed him her books and took the hand rail with one hand and his shoulder with the other. As I watched him help this woman down the stairs, my heart swelled. I was so proud of him for noticing a need and wanting to help. He always amazes me and I love him so much!

2 comments:

Janelle Ehat said...

I absolutely ADORE Austin and am always so impressed with him! He is so responsible and helpful and so so so loving and kind! It's crazy to think that he's 11 years old! Where has the time gone? Tell him that we love him and tell him happy late birthday from all of us!

haley said...

What a good boy!! He really is. I love Tyler spending time with him. He had a great time at the party; thanks!