When Austin comes to town

When Austin comes to town life changes. We watch a lot less TV, we read less, we probably talk less, and just watch him. Being the first grandkid is a demanding job. You are pressured to bring a great deal of entertainment and good thing Austin seems up for the task every time. He is such a sweet little boy. Here are lots of pictures to detail the most recent visit.

Austin adores his "Papa". If he walks out of the room it takes him less than 5 seconds to want to go find him. I kept telling dad it must be hard to be a celebrity. 

He is a huge fan of suitcases. Mom got luggage for Christmas so Austin really enjoyed that. 

He got a cowboy hat from Grant which he is adorable in.We also FaceTime'ed Great Grandma Jean so she could see all of Austin's toys...and well..Austin.

A developmental specialist said that a toy that would really be great for Austin is various containers, puff balls, and pipe cleaners. He puts the puff balls into the containers and moves them to others and it is a great problem solving activity. So mom saved containers and I helped her decorate them (still not fully convinced it would be that great). However, he loved it! I think it was the thing that held his attention longest and he was the most quiet when he was playing with it. It was so fun to watch him learn that way.

Sometimes it can be exhausting being the life of the party.

I am pretty sure I could win awards with this picture. "Did you say Santa?!"What a sweet sweet little boy.