Happy Birthday Austin!

Today is a great day! Today we celebrate the birth of Stephen Austin. Eleven years ago I gave birth to a beautiful 8 pound baby boy. We named him Stephen Austin. He is named after his Daddy, Grandfather, Big Daddy and Uncle Michael. I would like to share what happened that day...don't worry no gory details. Bobby came home early to eat lunch with me. He ordered pizza from D.J's Pizza. We ate our mushroom and green pepper pizza then headed off to the furniture store. We had to find a bed so my mom would have a place to sleep when she came to save us...I mean help us. As soon as we stepped in the furniture store at 2:33 pm I looked at Bobby and said we don't have time to find a bed today...it's time! We were off to the hospital after Bobby took me back to the house to vacuum (of course) and grab our hospital bag. We arrived at the hospital at 3:40 pm and Austin was born at 10:40 pm. I remember the joy that rushed over me when I looked in his precious face. Bobby and I were so excited and scared to death. Bobby and I feel so privileged to have him our life. To think that God entrusted us with the responsibility to provide, love and guide for not just Austin but all of our babies just humbles us. It is also a reminder to trust God. We cannot be everything to our kids but we have a heavenly Father who can. It is our job to lead our children there to His feet.

I am so very proud of Austin. Austin asked Jesus in his Heart in February of 07. He was Baptized in April of 07. He loves Jesus and tells everyone that Jesus loves them and died just for them. Austin loves his brother and sister, although they do get heated with each other. He is a great thinker, He is an Honor Roll Student and often on the Principal's List. He is a great helper and a thoughtful friend. He is respectful and courteous. I have to tell you he has a great sense of humor. He will catch you off guard and make you belly laugh. I love to listen in when all the kids play together. I can be two rooms away and hear deep belly laughs coming from his room and it will be the kids playing and joking. I love it! I remember when Austin was about 3 and David was 1. The boys were really quiet in David's room and I walked back to check on them. When I opened the door I found a winter wonderland. Austin was holding a bottle of Baby Powder and the room, bed, furniture, Austin and David were covered. What a mess! I laughed so hard...there was no way I could be mad. It was hilarious. I have so many of those stories. As you read this remember the times your kids made you laugh. Remember to smile at them, hug them and love them. I hope each of you have a great day! Feel free to leave Austin a birthday message today...he would love to read them!