Happy Birthday Austin

Today is Austin's 15Th birthday. It was a busy but quite day. Royce had to work this morning a the practice. I got up and running (literally) and nailed my little toe on the corner on my dresser leg as I was jogging into the room...leaving my foot in some serious pain, we got an ex ray and the little toe may be broke, we aren't sure until another trained eye looks at the films..I have spent the day pointing and directing while I ice and elevate my foot, this kinda put a damper on Austin's birthday but he has been a good sport about it.
We have been blessed to have Austin with us and have enjoyed him very much. Austin came into this world at St Joseph's hospital in Tacoma Washington. Austin came in weighing 9 pounds and 15 and a half ounces (10 pounds really) he was 23 inches long and had hands that were huge! They were almost as big as Dr. Lee's!! Austin was a sweet and pleasant baby who was happiest with a full tummy and bundled up warm. Here are a few things that we Love about Austin...

1. Austin is very compassionate
2. Austin is Thoughtful
3. He loves to do anything Scouting
4. Austin loves to learn
5. Austin really enjoys history
6. He LOVES Science and is really good at it
7. Austin is a "natural" at musical things
8. He plays the Violin and loves it
9. Austin has an appreciation for the Arts that most 15yr old don't
10.Austin has a great sense of humor
11. He is enthusiastic!
12. Austin Loves the gospel
13. Austin honor's the priesthood
14. He is a leader
15. He knows how to get serious when need be
16. Austin goes out of his way to help others
17. Austin is Genuine
18. Austin is sensitive to people and the spirit
19. He wants to serve a mission and is excited he only has 4 years till he can
20. Austin is a Gentleman who has and uses his manners and ALL of his friends parents LOVE him and like us think he is terrific!