My First Pool Day!

We have had a much needed, relaxing three-day weekend this Memorial Day.  And we created some memories as well :)

We decked out Preston with anything pool.  The weather was so nice, but let me tell you...it was HOT.  I'm not a huge fan of this kind of weather, but we had to get out and give Preston some time in the pool for the first time.

You know me with pictures ;o)  I had to capture every moment.

Brody was already outside waiting for his little brother to join him.

Preston rocked his pirate hat :)

And you know...at this age, everything goes in the mouth.

A sweet photo of our first born.  Brody is such a sweet dog and always wants to be around Preston.  He won't miss a thing!

Preston had such a great time!

You haven't played in the pool long enough unless you have wrinkly toes!

What a sweetheart.

I hope you all had a lovely Memorial Day weekend making memories and remembering those that we have lost and have served our country selflessly. 

Sneaky - Crib Style

So today - this is what I saw on the monitor when Preston was supposed to be taking a nap. 

Keep in mind - we've already lowered the crib...

As I was sitting outside Preston's room, I saw this through the crack of the door. 

I had to capture this sneaky little guy :)

A nap!?  I don't think so!

He's just so innocent ;o)

We will be lowering the crib again soon.  Also on today's list of things - swim in the baby pool for the first time, and...

Try to climb the stairs...whew!  Mom and Dad are tired...and nervous!

More pictures of our Memorial Day weekend coming up in the next few posts!

Muscle Tee and Crawling

Preston was rockin' the muscle tee today!

Check out those guns :)

And this is why our time with Preston has changed recently.

Preston doesn't let up either!

Preston Warren - 7 Months

Uh oh, Mom!  Look what I can do now!

Uh oh is right - but look at that face!

Preston Warren - you are 7 months and a few weeks now and you are just so fun.  But you are in to everything.  I foresee much child proofing in the near future.

You are crawling, just not at top speed and you tucker out pretty quickly.  But man do you want to be on the go!

Daddy already showed you how to hold on to certain furniture and lift yourself up on your knees or feet...so we will definitely be lowering the crib.

Check out those two bottom teeth!  You couldn't be more adorable and I can already see your top two moving down.  But I do hate seeing you in pain because of your teeth, it's my least favorite thing.  We've had to use tylenol for the first time recently because of it.

Those teeth are helping you eat more solids, though, that's for sure.  You are certainly in a major growth spurt - you eat all the time.  A bottomless pit is what you are!  More finger foods as well, including varieties of puffs, actual bananas, and some yogurt chewies. 

Homemade solids you are eating now: Peaches, broccoli, peas, carrot/pears, kiwi, mango, avacado, sweet potato/bananas, regular mashed potatoes, and zuchinni.  I still can't get you to eat string beans, but you've got a pretty long list already of things you do like. 

For a couple of weeks there you went through a phase of being much more wary of strangers.  You definitely didn't smile at them immediately without checking them out head to toe.  But you're getting back to your old ways of just enjoying the presence of people.

Your laugh and hardy chuckle are so strong and contagious!  When we tickle you or play peek-a-boo is when you laugh the most.  PS - you play peek-a-boo on your own!  You put a blanket or puppet over your face while I say: "Where's Preston!?  Where did he go!?"  You then rip off the blanket while I say PEEK-A-BOO, and boy do you. love. it.

Mom does too :)  I die.

So far this is my favorite month and I think I'm going to be repeating myself a lot in the next coming months.  With you moving, your personality shining through, and your hysterical antics...I know this summer is going to be a blast.

Happy 7 months, Preston Warren!  I love you beyond words!

My First Mother's Day

First I want to start out by thanking my boys for making my first Mother's Day so so special.  I will always cherish it :)

For me, I didn't need things...I just needed time...time to make memories.  And that's just what I got!

Unfortunately the last two weeks have made Preston and I sick...

But they certainly knew how to cheer me up.  Way to go guys, this is right up my alley :)

So refreshing.

So sweet!

I also got another gift filled with chocolate, marshmallows, and graham crackers...my own s'mores junk pile!  I swear, these guys are trying to make a post baby body look worse!

And on top of that, Patrick let me sleep in, cooked me a huge breakfast, and we had Outback take-out that night with a gift certificate.  Again, I didn't have to go out, just spending time with my family was perfect.

We then went outside, and...

...planted Preston's tree!

Patrick's parents have been growing part of an Indiana Redbud in their yard for a while now for all of their kids.  A few weeks ago they gave us ours and we finally got around to planting it.

But we decided to dedicate it to our little man, Preston.  It's little just like him, and will grow right along with him!  I just love the idea of this!  Even if we move from this house, we will always remember our years here and will be able to see "Preston's tree". 

So special!

The final product.

Could there be anything more perfect about this?  Why yes - an Indiana Redbud has heart-shaped leaves :)


I hope all of the new Mom's that I have come to know had a wonderful day as well!

I already have some ideas for Father's day ;)

More Official 6 Month Photos

A little over a week ago I showed you the *sneak peak* photos from Preston's 6 month photo shoot.  Well, the rest of them came in and we are thrilled with the results.  I hope you all are having a marvelous weekend and that these photos put a smile on your face :)

It's yet another sick weekend at our house with myself still getting over walking pneumonia and Preston now getting over croup.  Things are looking up, though!

A Mother's Day recap along with Preston's 7 month update coming soon!  (7 months on Monday - craziness!)

Happy Saturday!