Austin's 1st Birthday



Braylin traveled all the way to Odessa, Texas to help celebrate cousin Austin's 1st birthday. She did so well traveling. I was so proud of her. She slept most of the way, with a midway-milk-snack in Abiline. This was the first time Braylin would be around so many people at once. I was a little nervous, but my mom, sister, and I talked about the "rules" before the party and I made it clear that Braylin would not be passed around... not yet... she's still too scared of germs right now. Mom and Jalee were very good with helping me inforce rules, and of course it all worked out. Luckily it was beautiful outside and Bray was able to go outside for a little bit and watch Austy celebrate. She met some family members for the first time on this trip, and the very most special was Papa Joe! Papa Joe has seen Braylin, but only from afar. He didn't want to come around until he was 100% healthy to avoid passing any kind of germs (thats why we loooovvveee Papa Joe!). FINALLY.

 Papa Joe and Bray take very cute pictures together. Braylin was just content as she could be.

Papa Joe!

Melt My Heart

20 weeks old

All of Papa Joe's Grandkids
Austin, Braylin, Joe Cannon

On the big birthday morning, Jalee and I woke up and decorated her back porch. Austin woke up and put on his very handsome 1st birthday clothes-- and Braylin.... well.... she had to get very dressed up too. Duh, it was her very first birthday party to ever attend! She had to do this BIG! Austin got to eat his very first birthday cake and he got a whole little cake to himself. Some babies hesitate. Some babies just aren't sure about it, but HE did not hesitate at all to dip his fingers in and begin to chow down! ha ha ha! CUTEST LITTLE CHUNK! And Aunt Bean even snuck a little tiny lick of cupcake icing to Braylin. I wasn't happy but I hear that Bray really liked it (hold on to that memory because no more icing until you are 1 year old, sister bear!!). The birthday party was a success.  Austin (and the rest of his family) had such a great time!

Happy Birthday Aust!!! We love you very much!



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