AN UPDATE ON THE AUSTIN FAMILY

OK - here's my first attempt at this "blogging" thing. I enjoy reading everyone else's so much, I decided I better join in. Our life seems to be as crazy as ever right now. I'll try to catch you up...

Patrick isn't coaching football this year, and is suffering withdrawals. I'm loving every minute of him being home (which still isn't a whole lot). He is still running the business and teaching fire science. So we are down to just two full time jobs right now. He did recently buy a road bike and will be competing in his first race the first weekend in October in Moab, UT.

I am attempting to keep up with Patrick and the three kids. I guess I spend my days doing what most other stay at home mothers do: laundry, cleaning, grocery shopping, homework, piano practicing, taxi cabbing, chatting (I do alot of that Tanner says), etc. I can't find time to keep up with friends so maybe blogging will help.

Shayna will be 11 in November. She is SOCIAL!!! We already don't see a whole lot of her. She's off with friends whenever she can. She loves to snowboard. Which isn't too convenient since Patrick or I neither one ski or snowboard. Luckily we have family that does. She also loves softball. She did a volleyball camp this summer and really enjoyed it too. She just recently did a cheer camp and hated it!! I guess she won't be following in Mom's footsteps.....

Tanner, what a boy!!! He's our handsome 2nd grader. The only thing we can say about him is we wished he would've been a triplet. We could definitely handle more than one of him. He is such a good kid. Very low maintenance and for the most part just does what he's asked. Grandma Peggy informed us the other day that she really believes he is "the best kid in the world." Don't get me wrong he has his moments... everyday when we try to practice the piano. He wants to learn how to play, but he's pretty sure practicing is not necessary. I'm hoping we can stick this out - we'll see how it goes.

Brooklin has a mind of her own!!! She's our little caboose. We have enjoyed her so much, she's just growing up too dang fast. She starts preschool on Tuesday. I'll update with a picture. I'm going to miss having her right her with me. She's been a Momma's girl. It's going to be QUIET! Maybe I can get a few things done.....