Mastering the Art of Sitting Up

Mastering the Art of Sitting Up

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Preston really has mastered the art of sitting up this month!! He has been doing this new feat for over a month now and really enjoys the perks that it brings to seeing the world in a whole new light!

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Such as being able to grab the kitty to give it a big kiss!

Or to play on his music station while sitting on the bench...yes we still stay near by but he loves it and does very well all by himself!

Or by being able to ride around in the cart at the store like a big boy and out of the nasty old carseat....

We can't go anywhere anymore without HAVING to get him out!

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day

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We hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day in 2007...We certainly did!! It was filled with lots of chocolates, roses, and love!! Preston had a very busy week celebrating this holiday...and of course he loved every minute of it!!

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Mommy did too, as it was her first ever Valentine's Day, with two dates!! (that she loves very very much!!) Preston was tickled with his puppy he got on the big day as a present!

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There was (of course) a party with his BFSG friends....where Preston got to give his very first Valentine's Day presents!! Daddy thought it was most appropriate he not only give his girlfriend, Lucy, a present but also her best friend, Mallory...(think Daddy is already teaching him the basics on how to make a good impression by getting in good with the friends!)

Here they are all posing for a Valentine's Day Picture!!

How cute are they in their Pinks and Reds!!! Preston is of course cuddled up next to Lucy....Ethan is leaning into Mallory....and well Zach and Oliver said "who needs a girl!"...books are more fun!

Preston even tried on the cupid wings....I think he makes the most adorable cupid I have seen yet!

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A very Special gift arrived in the mail from Gramma Lynn and Grampa Jim!! More Presents!!! Daddy had to help a little but he loved the new sleeper and the card! He also received cards from his friends at the parents as teachers playgroup, his cousins, his other gramma and grampa and mommy's friend Lauren!

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Valentine's Day would not have been complete though unless Mommy got to go out to eat with her two men....Here Preston is being a "Big Boy" and sitting in the highchair....and giving everyone that looked at his PINK binky the wrong way the evil eye...Hey, real men wear Pink....or atleast it's okay on Valentine's Day!!

Even the mean face is cute, wouldn't you say!!

Christmas in February???

Christmas in February???

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That's right, Preston is officially spoiled!! He received more Christmas Presents this past weekend from our good friends from the old neighborhood! He loves presents, as you can see.....

"All mine"!

"Mmmmm....paper good!"

"Ohhhh....pretty bow!"

Thank you so much Lori and Will and Glenn and Cindee!!!!

YOU MADE HIS DAY!!!!

Mommy and Daddy Caved!!

Mommy and Daddy Caved!!!

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Yes, we FINALLY DID IT!!! Preston Jaymes had his first taste of cereal two days prior to turning 5 months old!! We really wanted to wait until closer to 6 months, but after a little pressure from friends (no one to be named), a little anticipation by us, and Preston not gaining much weight as of late (due to his highly active nature)----we caved!!!

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He was very interested in what was in the green bowl and more than willing to take the spoonful of very soupy rice cereal....

But once the spoon was in his mouth---he really didn't know what to think or what to do!!

He did very well trying the first few spoonfuls!!

Although I don't think much of it went down the throat...(darn tongue thrust) but rather back out the mouth and all over the clothes!!

We are happy to report though that tonight on his 3rd try....he finally finished the half a tablespoon of rice cereal .....and actually appeared to get some of it down and perhaps enjoy it....I think he may be catching on to this cereal thing as quickly as he appears to do everything else!!!

Turning into a BIG Boy!!

Turning into a BIG Boy!!!
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Preston is growing up way too fast!! As January comes to an end, Preston has been very busy trying out new--BIG BOY things and improving on the strong physical skills he already has...He is growing up too fast for Mommy and Daddy!

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Mommy and Daddy took advantage of our 60 degree day two weeks ago and decided to get Preston out of the house (while we had a chance)! We went for a short walk in our neighborhood and for the first time, Preston took a ride in the stroller without the carrier....He LOVED it!! Now that he can sit up so well, he can see so many new things!!

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Yes, that's right...He has also been perfecting his sitting up pose for the past month and is getting better and better at it every day!

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Preston has also been learning to laugh and giggle a lot more!! He quite enjoys his "naked" time, as you can see!!!

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Mommy is extremely proud of this new skill he is attaining---"chilling". He hasn't mastered it yet, but he is working on it! Two weeks ago at group, he just decided to lay down and take in all the action...

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Preston held "playgroup" at his house this past week and although most of his friends had to stay away due to colds....Oliver and Lucy were still able to come over...he decided to invite his friend Mckenna over as well...they all had a great time...and yes he most certainly knows how to push up and is very very strong at it!!

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At our last group, Preston heard how FUN it was to take a bath by yourself....all of the kicking and splashing...so we decided to try our first "alone" bath in our new duckie....He obviously didn't share the same mentality as his friends did.... He much prefers to take a shower...and pretty much screamed like this the entire time!!

"Get me outta here!!"

4 1/2 Months!

Preston is now 4 1/2 months old!!!

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Wow, time certainly flies when you're having fun!! It has been a whirlwind in our household, but don't think we would change a thing! Preston has been the best blessing we could have ever asked for!!!

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Well, we had our 4 month Doctor's appointment and here are the stats:

14lbs 11 1/2 oz (50th percentile for weight)

26 inches (90th percentile for height)

17 1/2 inches (85th percentile for head)

Very LONG and LEAN!!!!

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Preston has found a new love for jumping!! He is our little tigger and enjoys his jumping time especially if Mommy or Daddy jumps with him....why does mom even bother going to a gym?

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We have also discovered how to get up on our knees. He is already rocking back and forth and will not be suprised if he is crawling very soon....Mommy and Daddy are very excited, but not quite sure if we are ready for him to be that mobile yet!! He is just not willing to sit still!! I WONDER where he gets that from!!

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We also had to make our first trip to urgent care and first fever this month.....and I am sure it is just the first of many (if he takes after Daddy at all!)...Thankfully, it turned out to be more of just a "practice" run and he was just fine..(yes, we are very overprotective parents...and the slightest touch to the ear makes us run to the Doctor....we know!)

Isn't he too cute ...even in the hospital gown! We couldn't resist snapping this shot before we left!

Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year to Everyone!!!!

We had a GREAT holiday season and Preston Jaymes was loved on by many!!! He must have been an awefully good boy this year, because Santa was extra sweet on him! We had a very busy end of the year....Let me catch you up!

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Preston was invited to his first Birthday Party!! He had a great time with his buddy Bode! Although, not sure Bode knew what to think of all the attention!

Here Preston is taking a sneak peak at one of his first wrapped Xmas presents from his buddy Bode!!! Of course he was amused by the pretty paper and bow!

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Daddy made sure Preston didn't miss out on his first chance to see Santa...Here they are waiting in line...he told Santa everything he wanted and suprisingly..NO TEARS!

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Finally, we headed off to Iowa for the Holidays to see our Families! First stop was Gramma Chris and Grampa Steve's house....Here he is showing off his new stocking with daddy!

He loved his new puppy that he got from Gramma and Grampa...it sings lots of songs ...which of course he LOVES!!!

Again, amused by a "BOW"...maybe we should have just wrapped up a box of those...I think Christmas might have been a little cheaper!!!!

Next, Preston Jaymes got to meet his Grampa Steve's side of the family for a large Christmas Eve lunch! He really did well being passed around and loved on by many! Here he is with his Great Gramma Ann and the other great grandkids at the party (from left to right) Aiden, Madison and Ainsley.

Preston found a very comfy place to take a quick nap with Great Aunt Kelly! Can't believe he slept with all the action going on!!

He loved hanging out with his second cousin Kate -who was back from Texas!

He did manage to miss mommy just a little and needed some playtime with her as well!

It was an eventful time though and needed another nap with Grampa!! Mommy and Daddy are wondering if we shouldn't do this more often because we NEVER nap this much at home!

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On Christmas Eve night, we headed over to the other Gramma and Grampa's house...where he was once again .....SPOILED! Here he is with much excitment looking at all the presents with Gramma Lynn!

More pretty paper!!!! I think he finally figured out though that there was going to be a neat toy inside because he was very interested in getting the gifts opened!!

Godfather Chris helped him with this one!

A little lovin' from Aunt Lisa....

"Look mommy ....another cool toy!"

"and a big green frog! WOW!!"

(that of course sings and lights up!)

Again, he got tuckered out opening all the gifts and had to take a break with Grampa Jim in the easy chair!!

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When we finally got home from Iowa on Christmas Day, there were MORE presents!!! Preston was turning into a pro at this point and tearing off some of the paper himself!

Daddy's so proud he is starting his influence on making Preston a Nascar fan...here he is checking out one of his new books....mommy's atleast happy it's a book!

"Yummy...new toy tastes good!"

All toys are supposed to go in the mouth...right??

He was even intrigued with daddy's toys!

Here is our little man...showing off his muscles by doing a few push ups in front of the new dinosaur toy his cousin Ainsley passed on to him!

We had a wonderful Christmas in Iowa...and at home!! Thank you to everyone who made our Christmas extra special this year....it was one to remember!!! Hope yours was as wonderful and joyous as ours was!! Thank you!!!

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Oh yes, and New Years......if you are wondering how we brought in the New Year ....it was very very excited....we were in bed by 9:30.....guess that is what happens when you have a four month old!!!