Party at the YMCA

We celebrated with Austin's little friends at the YMCA just as we did for Hailey's birthday. The YMCA has become like our second home...Austin loves playing there! We once again had a pizza party and very "colorful" football cupcakes.

Austin is 2!!!

This past weekend we celebrated Austin's 2ND birthday. We had all the family come over for his favorite...pizza! We went back and forth as to what the theme should be Elmo, Thomas the train or Balls and the winner was balls!! The big gifts this year were Thomas the Trains!! It was a blast to see the excitement on his face, knowing it was his day. He was nice enough to let Hailey open but after that the gifts were "mine"!
At his 2 year check up the doctor was a little concerned about his vocabulary and suggested we see a speech therapist. I was hesitant and had told them to give us little time. Well over the weekend I think he added about 20 words to his vocab and is adding more everyday...who says something is wrong just b/c they choose not to talk!! Hmm, I think he may be just like his father...a thinker!

Our trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Sunday, Sean was home so we took the kids to the Pumpkin Patch. Hailey has been begging to go and was so glad that daddy could join us. It was a warm day, but enjoyable to say the least. The kids each got to pick out their own pumpkins...Hailey's was small and Austin wanted a the big one! Hailey said her favorite part was the "gunny sack" slide...I think Austin enjoyed it just as much.

Husker Game

Sean and I got to go to the Husker game this weekend...even though they lost it was still such a fun time. Sean and I always try to make one game a year...it brings back the memories of the first days and weeks we took getting to know eachother. We happend to sit in the same "block" of tickets a mutual friend got together, and the rest is history!! Go Big Red.

Autumn Days...or is it still Summer?!?

As most of you know, we have been spoiled by such beautiful weather. I had decided to have the kids pictures taken as I do every Fall before it was too cold out. Little did we know that it would be sunny and 80 the day I clothed my children in long-sleeves and pants!! They were great troopers and didn't complain a bit...I did!! I guess I can b/c I am pregnant, right? Anyways, a friend from Lincoln came to town and took pictures and I am so happy at the way they turned out. Thanks Steph!! Here are some of my favs.

Many Choices...too many choices??

So most of you know that I have PICKY eaters. Something I don't wish upon anyone. I think my mom doomed me when she said, "I hope your kids treat you the way you treat me." Let me tell you, they do. I may have it worse tho...she said I was picky but not nearly as picky as Hailey and Austin. So, I have started a new meal plan with help from a blog I have been reading. I will give my child their plate with at least 5 choices, all that I seem are healthy for them and then they can choose to eat one are all of them. Tonight was the trial run and I feel they did pretty good. These are before and after photos of their plates!! You may laugh and say much isn't gone BUT for these Vontz kids this is a great start! If anyone had anyother ideas of how to feed PICKY eaters please let me know. Dinner time is the most trying time in my household and the time when I need the most patience, so if you think of it pray for me! I know this is one of God's ways of teaching me. bon appetit.

What about me...

Austin wanted to pretend to earn a cubbies vest too...he did say the verse but still has a couple years. He just wants to say hi. He and mommy spent time togther tonight playing a listening to the baby's heart beat. He loves to do that and was so excited...he's all about the baby right now!!! We'll see how he'll feel in 5 months.