Happy Birthday Scott! Happy Birthday Austin!

It was so fun to get to celebrate these two special boys. They each got a special blanket from Grandma Durtschi.

Scott

Austin

They hadn't seen Thomas in so long, but he came over and brought them a birthday present. They were so happy to see each other.

Opening presents (Austin left, Scott right)

Austin with Texas Sheet Cake

Scott with Grasshopper Pie

Austin putting together his new Lego set

Scott reading his new WWII book

Scott with his new Lego set

 Scott:

Candy Bar: Reeces

Movie: Midway

Book: Harry Potter 3

TV show: Mandalorian

Friends: Josh, Cameron, Allie, Lindi, Porter, Marcus, Austin Birdsall, Thomas, Grant, Lily

Color: Black

Breakfast: Burnt Toast with thick chunks of cold butter (maybe when he was 10)

Dinner: Air Fryer Chicken

Dessert: Grasshopper Pie (with Cookies and Cream Ice Cream

Hobbies: Reading about war, video games, Legos, chatting with friends, soccer, basketball

Drink: Dr. Pepper

Song: Music by the Beatles

Austin:

Candy Bar: Kit Kat

Movie: Iron Man

Book: Keeper of Lost Cities and Harry Potter

TV show: Phineas and Ferb

Friends: Cameron, Lindi, Allie, Porter, Marcus, Jerome, Austin Birdsall, Thomas, Grant

Color: Blue

Breakfast: Anything that involves pancakes

Dinner: "I'm a die-hard Chicken Pillows fan"

Dessert: Texas Sheet Cake

Hobbies: Soccer, football, playing with friends, reading, Legos, screens

Drink: Cream Soda

Song: Do It Again by Beach Boys

Austin and Scott are such darling fun boys. We are so grateful to have these two miracle babies in our family!

Beardy

Jeff grew out his beard over the holidays and Mom loves it!

He knew he wanted to shave it off, so he did, piece by piece over a couple of weeks.

 

Surprise Party for Austin and Scott

 Mom decided to throw a surprise party for Austin and Scott this year. Scott had been trying to arrange a play date with a friend and walked into the house in a disappointed way. He was so surprised!

Austin was also so surprised. He had his hands covering his face for a solid minute at least. Both boys were so happy.

The kids had a big treasure hunt. Here is Lindi with some of the treasures.

Scott with some of the wrappings.

Opening Presents

It was such a fun party and a day to remember!!

January Happenings

Kate braided Mom's hair--Mom's favorite!

Kate did her goals for the year on a teensy tiny paper

This is a common sight--the boys love setting up elaborate army set ups and playing.

Ty, Austin, Scott, Logan

Mom and Dad going out to eat. Dad always loves trying a bite of Mom's food. (also, Dad has had a beard for the last few weeks)

Kate got her name on the plaque for receiving her Young Women Medallion in 2019.

Dad taking Christmas lights down.

Our house is finally getting framed!

Dad skiing

Logan loves his Kate

Logan is learning to read

These two are best buddies (most of the time)