Happy 2nd Birthday, Austin! (including obligatory oh soooo cute baby pictures from Austin's first TWO years of life!)

I can't believe my baby boy will be turning the BIG TWO on Sunday. It is such a bittersweet thing. Some days I find myself really missing Austin as a newborn and other days (most days!) I am so thankful that our sleepless nights are behind us. Besides Austin is SO MUCH FUN to be around and SO MUCH FUN to play with these days. He is just the sweetest and silliest little boy I have ever known. Most days I just want to EAT HIM UP.

I wanted to go ahead and post my birthday post to him today while I had the chance before the heavy duty cleaning and final party preparations start on Friday. I wanted to do something a little different and fun for this special occasion but I will NEED YOU to help me with it, my WONDERFUL blog readers! I have been wanting to do an entry similar to this one for a long time now and figured NOW would be a fun time to do it! How much FUN (or scary LOL!) would it be for Austin years from now to know WHO ALL read about him during his early years? Better yet know who wanted to wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY?

Are YOU in for it? I am totally cheating and borrowing this post as my BIRTHDAY GUEST BOOK guide.

So, what kinds of things would I LOVE to hear from you?

You can answer/do ANY or ALL of the below!

1. Name

2. City, State, and/or Country

3. How long have you been reading about Austin?

4. How did you discover my blog?

and last but certainly NOT LEAST

5. Any birthday message you would like to give to Austin. Someday I plan to print this out for his baby book! (Consider these five questions, this week's Friday Five!)

I would love to hear from ALL of my friends, blog readers, lurkers, new and old, AND from anyone out there who has been reading but who has never commented in the past. Consider this a BIRTHDAY CARD guest book, where you can give Austin a shout out AND let me know you are out there. It will be SO MUCH FUN to check out all the different locations!

Thank you in advance for playing along with me!

Now onto the obligatory oh soooo cute baby pictures from Austin's first TWO years of life!

Click BELOW for pictures of Austin!

HERE'S LOOKING AT YOU AUSTIN!

December 2003

January 2004

February 2004

March 2004

April 2004 (attending Nathan's 2nd Birthday party!)

May 2004

June 2004

July 2004

August 2004

September 2004

October 2004

November 2004

December 2004 and the red shirt for the THIRD TIME, apparently I liked that shirt!

January 2005

March 2005

May 2005

July 2005

September 2005

November 2005

(Sorry about all the different picture sizes, I had Typepad do them all as 300 pixels!)

YOU'VE COME A LONG WAY BABY!

I love you Austin David. Happy 2nd Birthday my sweet little son!

Stay tuned for the December Birthday Party Pictures!

PS Don't forget to do the Birthday Card Guest book comment for Austin!  I will love you forever and ever! AND SO WILL AUSTIN!

Comments

[Carmajo]

1. Carmajo
2. Ohio
3. Been reading about Austin since before he was born. Fellow Iparenting oldie!

Happy Happy 2nd Birthday Austin! Lotsa hugs and kisses for those cute cheeks!

Carmajo, Adrianna and Colin!

[Pauline]

Hello, What a cute Austin! you make me feel very happy everytime i look at your pics. And now I want to have my own baby!
I wish you be a super Austin, good son, good boy for your parents, good man for everyone!!!

Happy birthday!

Pauline/ Thailand.

[Stephanie]

I have to apologize that this is so totally late.

1. Name: Stephanie

2. City, State, and/or Country: Iowa, USA

3. How long have you been reading about Austin? A long time.

4. How did you discover my blog? Iparenting

5. Austin, I don't know of a little boy who could be more loved by his family. You have such a sweet little personality that will get you far in life. Happy Belated Birthday and much love.

[Kristin]

Kristin
We are from all the US but live in Alaska
Been reading about Austin since you were in your momma's belly
I always read your iP diary and followed you over here, cause you know Kelly you ROCK
I know I am kinda late and I am sorry, but I hope you had the happiest 2nd birthday, and all your wishes and dreams come true.

[Janis]

1. My name is Janis

2. We are from Sunbury, PA

3. How long have you been reading about Austin? I have been reading about you since you were in your Mommy's belly.

4. How did you discover my blog? I think I read about it on your I Parenting diary.

5. Hope you enjoyed your 2nd birthday little man...I know your Mommy , Daddy and big brother Nathan made it so special for you!!!

[T]

Happy Birthday Austin. You are such a beautiful little boy. You bring so much joy to your mom-dad and big brother! =) =)

[Shannon D]

1. Shannon

2. California

3. Oh, ever since you've been born!

4. Iparenting (Your Mom Rocks!)

5. Happy Birthday, Austin! Hope you had a wonderful day with your family and sending you birthday wishes from the Golden State! You are a darling little one and I love reading about you!

[Sandi P.]

Well, I did this once (I thought anyway!).

I'm Sandi P.

I've been reading all about you, your brother, your mommy and daddy since July 2004 when your mom's friend, Cara introduced me to blog world.

Happy birthday, beautiful little boy!

[Deanna]

1. Deanna
2. Sandy, Oregon
3. Since about April 2004, when Kelly found my blog on typepad and said hello, and then I checked her out on her blog and couldn't stay away.

Happy birthday big boy! How wonderful to see your progression from a little, tiny babe into a two year old, full of life and love! Such gorgeous eyes and a gentle smile.
Best,
Deanna

[Shelly]

1. Shelly

2. Glendale, California

3. Since forever.

4. Followed you over here from Iparenting.

5. Happy Birthday Little Man!!! You are such a cute little boy and I know you are so sweet from your Mommy bragging all about you. Have a super Duper Birthday!!!

Love
Shelly

[Wendy]

1.Wendy
2.Post Falls,Idaho
3.I've been reading since Austin was in your belly.
4.I discovered you at iparenting also and started reading your blog when you started it.
5.HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUSTIN!!!! You are such a sweet boy. I love your big blue eyes.
Love,Wendy

[Wendy]

1.Wendy
2.Post Falls,Idaho
3.I've been reading since Austin was in your belly.
4.I discovered you at iparenting also and started reading your blog when you started it.
5.HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUSTIN!!!! You are such a sweet boy. I love you big blue eyes.
Love,Wendy

[laurarus]

1. Name: Laura

2. City, State, and/or Country: Clearwater, Minnesota

3. How long have you been reading about Austin? I have been reading about you since you were in your mommy's belly

4. How did you discover my blog? Kelly's iparenting diary was my favorite and about the only one I could get into. Then I started reading her blog when she started it.

Happy Birthday Austin! It has been such a pleasure getting to know you thru your two years of life(on your blog). I have a little guy who will be two next month so it has been fun comparing(wrong word) you two. I wonder if you find trouble the way he does! You seem so sweet and lovable but I bet there is a devil in there just like mine. You are so lucky to have such a wonderful family. Your mom is one heck of a mom! And your family of course is very blessed to have you. Happy 2nd Birthday Austin!!!

[Jennifer]

1. Jennifer

2. Southern California

3. Since early 2004

4. From IParenting

5. Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!! I hope all your birthday wishes come true. I know your momma will make your day extra special. She loves you so darn much!

Love,

Jennifer & Emily

[Holly]

Happy 2nd Birthday, beautiful boy! I have been reading about your life since you were just a month old - it's hard to believe it's been two years already!

I started reading in Atlanta, but for the last year, I've been reading from Florida - so your fan club stretches far south, around the world, even!

I hope your birthday is a blast and that your wishes are granted. :)

Love from Holly and family.

[Ninotchka]

I read both posts. Where's my medal? Totally joking. I love reading about your sweet little guys!

Now for my answers

1. Ninotchka (Nino)

2. Dallas, TX

3. Since the Summer of 2004 (I think)

4. From your tagline at Moms Today, I think

5. Austin: Happy Birthday sweet boy. Listen, your Mom adores you and is a really great Mommy. Remember that when you're a teenager and don't give her any grief, OK? Also: eat your veggies! Love, Nino & Co.

:)

[Leslie]

1. Leslie

2. Nashville, TN

3. Since before he was born :)

4.I was a reader/writer at iParenting

I can't believe you are 2 years old..I remember when Jen and were shopping for little tiny clothes for you before you were born.

You are such a cutie and your mom and dad and big brother love you very much. I hope you have a wonderful birthday sweetie

Love,

Leslie, Ella and Flicker (due July 20, 2006)

[Jen_Jake'smom]

THOSE PICTURES WERE AWESOME!!! I've seen most of them before, but it was so fun to see them in that order!!! yay!

Austin, dude, I remember shopping for baby clothes for you, and it does NOT seem like that was two years ago! I love hearing about you and i know that you bring your mama so much joy. It's wonderful that Nathan has you for a playmate and a friend.

I've been talking to your mommy since she was barely pregnant with you (I think?) I have literally known you all your life! LOL.

wishing you love, peace, happiness, and lots of chocolate cake!!!

Jen (and Jake), Nashville, TN

[Becca]

Happy Birthday Austin!!! We hope this weekend is purely joyful and wonderful for a wonderful little boy. It's rare to have a child seem so perfect in pictures and so cute, and so amazing to hear the joy your bring to your parents and brother's life everyday (and yes, the more "exciting" times too). You are a blessed little boy, and your family is very loved. Have a wonderful 2nd B-day. We love you!!

Love from the heart of the South ;)
Becca, Matt, and Rachael - GA

[Sue]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY little sweetheart!! I've been reading about you, your brother and your mommy & daddy since before you were born :) I hope so much that we can all meet in person some day!

Have a wonderful birthday, I can't wait to see pics of you enjoying your day :) You are one loved little boy.

Lots of love Sue, Mark & Ryan in Tasmania, Australia xxx

[VJ]

1. VirgoJen

2. Nebraska

3. Since before he was born. LOL

4. You told me. :)

and last but certainly NOT LEAST

5. Happy Birthday to my future son-in-law who's future wife just happens to have her second birthday just two days later. Love you and I PROMISE to be a good mother-in-law. :)

[Rae]

Happy Birthday Austin! I remember when you were born. I can not believe it has been 2 years! God Bless you!

[Kate]

Happy birthday, Mr. Austin! I hope you have a wonderful, happy, excitement filled birthday! We'll be thinking of you!

Brent, Kate, & Brody
*Sending our love all the way from UTAH!*

[CaraH]

Happy Birthday, big boy Austin! How is it possible that you are TWO? How wonderful, yet scary... you kids grow entirely too quickly. And if you are two already, it means Jay is only a short six weeks behind you. Wow. When you are grown and read about your childhood, always remember this: you are VERY loved; by your family, and by your family's friends.

Sending love from way too many miles away in middle GA,

Cara and Tommy,
Liah, Dylan and Jay