Wordless Wednesday: Child Proofing

The First Hole

Hey there, this is Austin. I have something to talk to you about. I'm a little embarrassed but Mama told me that talking about it while help. You see, I love to push our chairs and bar stools around the kitchen. Mama always lets me because she said I'm not really hurting anything. That was until she heard a crash and turned around to find this...
I was moving around nicely when all of a sudden the chair got away from me. I really don't know what happened but at first I thought it was actually kind of cool. Of course, that was before Mama saw what happened to the wall and door.
Here I am proudly showing off my damage...
I thought maybe I could just cover it up with my finger. Dad will never even notice...
Did you need a close up?
The chair came down on the door just like this...
The chair didn't have a good day either...
Mama said this probably won't be the last time something like this happens. So I guess I'll be back with more stories in the future.

Love, Austin Jay

Grandpa Kiefer Retires

Grandpa Kiefer retired from Ameren in late December. He stopped by to show Austin his big truck before retiring after 30+ years. Austin was a little confused about what was going on, which led to a few tears. It will be fun to look back at these pictures in a few years.Congratulations, Grandpa Kiefer! We hope you enjoy your retirement to the fullest!

Wordless Wednesday: Austin's Trash Service

18 Months Old!

12 Months - 13 Months - 14 Months - 15 Months - 16 Months - 17 Months

Austin, at 18 months...

You love to dip your food! Anything goes..ketchup, pizza sauce, chip dip, sweet-n-sour, etc!

You've become a little clumsy, but you are officially walking like a big boy.
You know what sounds a turkey and rooster make.

You love to "jump, jump, jump" on our bed.Your favorite words are "oh wow" and "oh no!"

You love to throw everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, in the trash.You love to have your back scratched.

You have lots of teeth, including your one-year molars.

You can't reach the pedals on your tractor, but you've found your own way to make it move!Your words and animal sounds at 18 months include: Mom, Dad, Cow, Pig, Du (Duck), Pup, Horse, Sheep, Moo-Moo (Moose), TV (sad, but true), Cheese, Sock, Chair, Tree, Door, No, Wow, OK or K, Pets (Wonder Pets), Ball, Books, Truck, Car, Moo, Woof Woof, Baa Baa, Meow, Neigh Neigh, Clock, Cake, Cookie, Two, Bye Bye, Love You, Water, Tractor, Hair, House, Barn, Shoe, Giraffe, Nana, Pa, train, choo choo, and others that we haven't quite figured out yet!

You're NOT a fan of the doctor. Your 18-month stats are rough estimates because you wouldn't even sit on the scale. Aunt B. says she's never going back!

Height: 34" (up from 32 3/4" at 15 months) - 90th Percentile
Weight: 26lbs 2oz (up from 25lbs 12oz at 15 months) - 50th Percentile
Head: 19 3/4 (up from 19 1/2" at 15 months) - 95th Percentile

Your parents can't believe they have an 18-Month-Old!

We love you, buddy! Here's to many more half birthdays!