It must be privilege to love someone so much it literally hurts when he leaves. Austin is a light, a bubbling joyful baby full of personality and the best belly laughs. He has left serious marks on all our hearts and letting him leave again was anything but easy. We kinda like his mom too.
We had a great visit. Austin started walking in my living room and it was a delight to watch him achieve what he clearly set out to accomplish that afternoon even if we felt pretty badly for his daddy who was missing that giant milestone. This baby is determined, smart and genuinely happy. Lauren and Taylor are doing such a great job with him. This Mimi and Pops gig is incredible. Rumor has it the Aunt and Uncle role is fairly sweet too.
Saturday was the only day of their visit we were all able to be together so after our traditional large breakfast, we did a quick photo session before Pops took Uncle Ty and Austin to Bass Pro and the girls went shopping. I had an actual photo session for a young couple before meeting the girls in a tattoo parlor where the oldest three got sister tattoos on their ribs. Now they are literally numbered I, II, and III. Kate watched and is undecided about following their trend in a few years. Afterward, they chose hibachi for dinner and then we had an early birthday cake for Erin. It was a great day and the only break Lauren has taken from motherhood for more than an hour in a year. It was good for her.
I am glad we had the time together. It doesn't happen frequently enough.
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