Today is our son Austin’s Birthday.
He turned 16 at 5:04 am
They tell you the time flies…
and they are right,
it does.
it does.
A gentle breeze one day.
A strong gust the next.
Only to be followed by a Tornado
that scoops you up and hurls you forward
to find many years have passed.
Leaving you to wonder where they went?
I can still remember getting this picture taken!
He was so little here… not even a year old yet.
and this one, on vacation on Oahu.
He thought that bird was so cool!
He wanted to hang out and pet it forever 🙂
This one was mommy and me time.
I love that we have some special pictures with just us!
I picked him up from school one day and headed to the mall to get some pictures taken, on a whim.
They are a real treasure!
Austin at 7
And at 14 with his buds!
They are all such good boys! And so big now.
They’ll all be over for the party tomorrow.
I’ll have to get a comparison shot!
The most fervent wish of my entire life was to
survive to be a mother to my son.
It has been granted.
I love my bug more then any words could express.
Austin only asked for one gift for his birthday.
So, he got a new graphics card for his PC!
To say he could not get it installed fast enough would be an understatement 🙂
He really could not be bothered with turning around. haha
He really could not be bothered with turning around. haha
Happy 16th Birthday Austin!!
All my love in the world,
Mom
(and Dad too!)
(and Dad too!)
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Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says
Happy Birthday Austin! 2 days late, since I’m still recoering from my little bug’s birthday! It does get easier (read: less crazy party, whiny meltdowns, fights with siblings over presents) as they get older, right?
Serendipity Refined says
Happy Birthday to your handsome young man! Time passes far too quickly! Hugs to BOTH of you! xo, Kimberly
Good Time Charlie says
Happy Birthday Austin! Yes, time does go by so fast. I try to enjoy each stage, even some of them are stinky! What a handsome young man Austin has become! Funny about the not turning around for the pictures!
Bliss says
I smiled through the post.
~Bliss~
Shannon at Fox Hollow Cottage says
THANK YOU for all the birthday wishes!! Austin thought it was pretty cool 🙂
reFresh reStyle says
Happy Birthday to Austin! You are so right, they grow up so fast. I had flash backs of my babies reading about yours. Love this!
Debbie
Maria @ All Things Luxurious says
Awww, happy happy birthday to him! I hope he has a wonderful day. 🙂
Vivienne @ the V Spot says
Aw! He’s a cutie! Happy birthday (and yes, the time sure does fly by!)
Shari @ turnstylevogue.com says
Happy Birthday to Austin! Time goes by so fast, doesn’t it?