Austin's Birthday - 2004

Another year's gone by and our first grandson, Austin, turned 2 years old. Rocke and I received Austin's birthday invitation to attend his second birthday party on Sunday, June 27.

On the morning of the birthday celebration, before attending Austin's birthday party, Rocke and I went down to Salem to join Sarah, her mother and father, JoAnn and George Burt and JoAnn's mother to listen to Ryan play a solo in the church service that morning. It is always a pleasure to listen to Ryan play and get a chance to visit with the Burts. After the service, Rocke and I met Ryan and Sarah back at their home to enjoy lunch with them before we returned back to Beaverton to help Austin celebrate his birthday. What a joy it was to spend some time with Ryan, Sarah and Zach. Our grandchildren are growning up, way to fast!

We arrived right on time at Austin's home. He was there with Ross, Heather, Grandma & Grandpa Gold, Great Grandma Bea, and his birthday guests, Todd and Heather Zak and their two daughters, Emily and Jessica. Ryan, Sarah and Zach arrived a few minutes later. Time to Party!!

The first thing Austin wanted to do was open his birthday gifts. Ross helped Austin and they both had a wonderful time opening the birthday gifts. After opening each gift, Austin wanted to take some time to play with or look at each gift he received.

Yummy, time for birthday cookie and ice cream. Austin does not like cake, so Heather ordered him a "Big" Birthday Cookie for him to celebrate his birthday with. Ross lit the two candles on the birthday cookie and we all sang "Happy Birthday" to Austin before he blew out the candles. Austin looked kind of confused and cute as we sang "Happy Birthday" to him. After Austin got the first serving of cookie and ice cream, the rest of us were served and we enjoyed visiting and watching the kids play.

Enjoying The Moment Watching & Waiting I Wanna Help!"I Can Open It!"Are We Having Fun Yet?Choo-ChooWhat is it, Dad?Wow, Jeans!Look, Mommy! Zach Helps Uncle Ross Will It Bite Me? Nice Coat!Books For Dad To Read Read, Daddy!Birthday CardWow, A Flashlight Nice Drum "Cool!"Wow, A Ray Gun!Uncle Josh & Aunt Jenny GoldWow, More Birthday Gifts! Little PeopleWhazzat?"I Want To Do It!"Hey, What's That?"If I had a Hammer . . ."Austin Does Job for Dad! The Three R'sBirthday Cookie Play The Trumpet!Choo-Choo Train Lighting Birthday CandlesHappy Birthday, Austin You Can Do It, Austin! Cut a Cookie?Yum, Good!Kickin' BackYum, Ice Cream & CookieAustin and Ryan ChatAustin and DadOnce Upon a Time . . .Did You See My Cool Light?Play the Trumpet Magic Wand? Here, Cookie, You Blow!Three Generations of Kids! Hello, Hello?