Come back soon!

We enjoyed a visit from Grandpa and Grandma Drinkwater last week, not to mention Fleur and Lucy as well (the dogs). We had a great time, although Grandpa may never want to visit again as he spent the whole time working on projects with Justin. We really appreciate all of his help!

Ryan of course helped out in any way that he could.

While the boys worked hard, Grandma spent precious time with Austin.

Grandpa was able to squeeze some time in too.

We had a great time, but Ryan most of all loved Feeding and playing with Fleur and Lucy.

Come back soon! Please!

Blessing Day

We had the pleasure of blessing Austin this past Sunday and we enjoyed the company and support of our family as we did so.

My angel baby!

Proud Daddy!

All of the wonderful men and Priesthood holders who were here to support us in blessing Austin. From left to right, Great-Uncle martin, Great-Uncle Blaine, Great-Grandpa Callaway, Papa, Grandpa, Daddy, Great Papa, Great-Uncle Steve, and Uncle Steve. Thank you for being there for us.

After the blessing, we headed home for some food and festivities. Photo shoots of course had to be fit in, and neither Ryan nor Austin were enjoying them too much.

~5 Generations~

Ryan and Austin, Mommy, Papa, Great Grandma Schmidt and Great-Great Grandma Sample.

Austin and Ryan with Nana and Papa Schmidt.

Austin and Ryan with Grandma and Grandpa Drinkwater.

Austin and Ryan with Great Papa and Great Grandma Schmidt.

Ryan and Austin with Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Callaway.

Ryan and Austin with Great-Great Grandma Sample.

All of the Schmidt family.

Uncle Steve, Aunt Ashley, Aunt Aubrey, Mommy holding Austin, Daddy, Aunt Megan, Nana, Papa, Uncle Trevor, and Aunt Natalie holding Ryan.

The week at a glance...

We had a good time together this week. Just me and my boys!

Ryan entertained us all when things got dull and added his adorable smile to everything.

Austin slept the day away, but not the night of course! :)

Ryan learned how to "puddle" his big boy bike. (Thank you "Uncle Willwam" and Aunt Kirstin! Ryan loves his bike, or as he calls it, his "motorcycle".)

Austin watched from afar with Mommy.

On Wednesday we went to Ryan's friend Aaron's 3rd Birthday party. Happy Birthday Aaron! Ryan enjoyed his cupcake after ensuring us "I don't want eat paper." We didn't make him.

Most of the kids who partied with us!

Ryan's buddies from left to right (Aaron, Michael, EJ, and Ryan).

Austin really enjoyed the party as well!

My boys love each other so much! You can't deny it, they're adorable!
He's waving to you!
I have truly enjoyed being home with my boys and watching both of them change, grow, and try new things. I am so blessed to have been given the opportunity to be their mother!

Already changing!

Austin is officially 2 weeks old now, and he already seems to be changing every day.

It happens too fast!

Ryan has been such a great big brother and so far has handled the addition of Austin surprisingly well. He loves holding Austin (although Austin doesn't appear to enjoy it much), and giving him kisses. Every time he says, "Oh so nice!"

All of my boys!

I am truly blessed to have such a beautiful family!

Let's go fly a kite...

Ryan loves choo choo trains, epecially Thomas. He has been just as spoiled as Austin and got a Thomas the Train kite as a big brother gift. It has been plenty windy here for him to fly it, and he thinks that it's the greatest thing in the world.

Ryan's other favorite past time has been helping Daddy in the "back ard."

Our new arrival!

It's a boy!

Austin John Drinkwater

Born: March 6, 2008

Weight: 6 lbs. 14 oz.

Length: 18 1/2 inches

We are so happy to have Austin here! He was born at 36 weeks gestation and had a rough start to his life. Some respiratory distress and immature lungs called for an 8 day stay at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Of course, we had a very difficult time running back and forth from home to the hospital, but are truly grateful for the support and help of family and great friends.

Mom and Dad before surgery.

Welcome baby Austin!

Austin and Daddy!

My poor sweet baby!

Austin meets Mommy!

Ryan meets Austin!(Unfortunately, Austin was 1 week old and it was through a window.)

Let's go home!

My sweet boys!