Jack Thomas Austin: August 2010

Saturday, August 28, 2010

2nd T-ball Game of the Season & VIDEOS...

August 28, 2010...I had my second t-ball game today. I love t-ball so much! Even better was that my daddy got to be the coach. I told everyone that "he is the best coach ever!!!"

Here's a great action shot of me getting ready to dive to

catch the ball...

In the ready position...

Grammy & Grandpa came out to see me play again...

Daddy (the coach) and me...we are eating Italian ices!!!

Sliding into first and I'm SAFE!!! VIDEO...

Another great hit VIDEO...

Friday, August 27, 2010

Baseball Guys...

August 27, 2010...I love playing with my baseball guys. Tonight I had a game...the Bulls vs. the Tigers. I had fans, mascots, and all kinds of animals watching the show. There were a few home runs. It was a tie game...Bulls 6, Tigers 6.

More Pool Time with Friends...

August 27, 2010...Summer is winding down, but that's great news at the pool. We had the pools almost to ourselves today. I had fun swimming and playing with Camden & Julia (and Reesey, too)!

Snackin' with Camden...

After swimming...with Julia & Reesey...

Siblings & friends...Reesey, Julia, me, & Lily...

Thursday, August 26, 2010

My Acting Debut & VIDEO...

August 26, 2010...Mommy took Reesey & me to a puppet show with our friends Julia, Lily, Camden, & Nolan. I loved the whole thing and watched every part of it. I even volunteered to get up on stage. I got to be a shark. See my video below...

Here are Ms. Poly & Bartlett...

In my shark gear...

Camden & me...

VIDEO...My line was "Oh, no!"

I was pretty shy, but I was pretty cute, too!

Monday, August 23, 2010

States & Capitals VIDEO...

Here I am reciting some states and capitals (a-m)...VIDEO...

I'm FIFTY Months Old!!!

August 23, 2010...Crazy, huh? I'm 50 months old today! The newest thing about me is that I am officially on a t-ball team called the Cubbies! It's my first time playing t-ball on a team, and I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! This month, I've been playing with my cars from the movie "Cars" a ton! I still love to play with my baseball, hockey & football guys. I've been building with blocks a lot more, too. My current favorite stuffed animal is my seal from the Ft. Fisher Aquarium. My favorite shows are "The Backyardigans" and "Max & Ruby" (which I only watch at Grammy & Grandpa's house). My favorite movie is still "Cars," and I've also rediscovered "The Letter Factory" which is great, too! My favorite songs are "Go, Cubs, Go!" ('cause that's the name of my t-ball team), "The Victors," and "Three is the Magic Number." My favorite books are my Cars sticker album; The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist (and I got to go to see my dentist on August 16th); The Berenstain Bears Go Out for the Team; The Berenstain Bears Moving Day; Grumpy Cat; My Cat, the Silliest Cat in the World; and any nonfiction books about baseball and football. I also love to read my magazines, My Big Backyard and National Geographic Little Kids. I love to be read to and love to pick out my own books at the library. My favorite treat to eat is ice cream or any kind of popsicle...or anything related to ice cream (milkshakes, gelato, sorbet, etc). I am always happy, still somewhat shy, and just such a good, sweet boy all the time. I've learned all my states and capitals and can tell you them all (most of the time...there's a few I forget). I'm working hard to be able to write my name and learn how to write some other letters, too. What do I love??? I love my brother Reesey; seeing Daddy after work; spending time with just Mommy and/or Daddy when Reesey is asleep; playing games; playing t-ball; playing with my cars; taking showers (with Cowabunga Coconut shampoo...a new favorite discovery); boogey boarding at the beach; looking for different cars from "Cars" on the computer; reading books; spending time with Grammy & Grandpa (and even sleeping over at their house); putting stickers in my Cars sticker album; getting the mail (especially when there is something for me); being a big brother; seeing my friends; swimming with my goggles; spending time with my family; and playing!

Monkey pics...Mommy is sad because I'm so much bigger

than my monkey!!!

I truly am this sweet...

and I like to be silly, too!

My Second T-Ball Practice...

August 23, 2010...Cam & me waiting to bat at practice...

Focus...

Playing first base!!!

Bookworm...

August 23, 2010...At the library, checking out tons of new books! I love to be read to!!!

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Back on my Bike & VIDEO...

August 22, 2010...It's been a while since I've been on my bike. It's been too hot to ride lately. Don't worry...I'm back on it!

Cam & me...totally sweaty & having a blast!

VIDEO...

Saturday, August 21, 2010

My Very First T-Ball Game & VIDEO...

August 21, 2010...I had my very first t-ball game today...something I've been waiting for for a very long time! Grammy & Grandpa came to watch me play. I got to be the first batter, and then I got to play first and second base!!! Here are some pictures & a video from my big day!

Camden, Reesey & me...

Daddy was getting me ready for the game!

Getting ready to bat...

Cutie!

Waiting to bat again...

In position...

Batting VIDEO...I was the first batter in my very first game!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Haircut!

August 20, 2010...I got a great haircut today!

I am trying a new place, and Ms. April did a nice job!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Grandpa & me...

August 18, 2010...Having fun with Grandpa...

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Pool with Friends...

August 17, 2010...Mommy, Reesey & me went to the pool this afternoon with lots of our friends. We had so much fun together!

Reesey, Julia & me...

Allie, Eli, Luke, Lily, Reesey, me & Julia...

Cam & Nolan were eating their pizza at the table.

Monday, August 16, 2010

My First T-Ball Practice & VIDEOS!!!

August 16, 2010...I had my very first t-ball practice today!!! Yep, I'm finally playing t-ball on a team. Our team is the Cubbies. I really thought practice was a blast, and I can't wait for my first game on Saturday!!! I LOVE t-ball!

Waiting to bat...

In the ready position...

Catch & throw VIDEO...

Showing my teammates how to field a grounder VIDEO...

Another great throw VIDEO...

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Carolina Beach 2010 & VIDEO...

August 8-15, 2010...Yep, another vacation! Daddy & Mommy took Reesey & me to Carolina Beach for a week with Nana, Uncle Michael, Auntie Lish, TJ, & baby Michael! We had a place right on the ocean, and we really had an awesome week! We spent lots of time together playing inside and on the beach. I had a blast with my cousins, TJ & baby Michael. Of course, Reesey was fun, too. I had my own room and got to sleep in a bunk bed. Like last year, I got to go to the Carolina Beach boardwalk, to the Ft. Fisher aquarium, and for a ride on the ferry to Southport (and a yummy breakfast there, too). One of the coolest things I did was learn to boogey board. I still need help, but I'm getting pretty good and loving it! Here are tons of pics from my trip!

August 8, 2010...First time on the beach...