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!!!

Christmas Time is Near!

Christmas is near!!

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It's December and we are very excited to be spending our first Christmas with our new Bundle of Joy....It has been very fun preparing for the holiday with our little guy....his very first Christmas...I am sure we will cherish it very much as we will be spending it with our families in Iowa.

He even helped daddy decorate the tree....we had so much fun!

How sweet is our little guy in his Christmas hat!! He actually liked this hat (which of course makes mommy very happy) and mommy took advantage and took lots of pictures!

Preston got to have his first peak at what a present looks like...and he is no dummy!! He was very interested in this pretty red box!!!

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At one of our playgroups, Preston got to "try-out" Zach's play station and loved it...so mommy and daddy had to break out the one he received from the baby shower....although his feet can't touch the ground....he loves it!! Thanks Cindee and Lori!!!! He is so amused by the lights and music...and mommy loves it too....I have five minutes to get a thing or two done while he is entertained!

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Preston Jaymes was special and was allowed to open one of his Christmas gifts early this year...go figure (spoiled)!! He received this awesome highchair from his Gramma Lynn and Grampa Jim....He really likes it, because now he can sit with Mom and Dad while we eat our dinner...he hates to be left out of the action! Obviously, we are a little boring....but he is comfortable as he fell asleep!

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Preston hosted a Christmas party for his play group...they had a blast playing...but really weren't too interested in posing for this picture....(from left to right) Preston, Lucy, Mallory, Ethan and Zach are pictured...They all wore Christmas outfits and us mommies shared some homemade cookies...they were delicious!!

Can't wait to share with you our Christmas pictures...be looking for them to come very soon...Have a wonderful Holiday!....

Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!!!

A lot to be thankful for in November

November was yet another busy month...filled with visitors..and our first trip....We surely do have a lot to be thankful for this year!! Preston is LOVED by so many people!!

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Mommy's cousin Amy and her husband Adam traveled down from Le Mars, Iowa (YES, the Ice Cream Capital of the World!)...We were so excited for them to come down and make the trip...Preston loved the attention Amy gave him...Aren't they cute!!!

Adam got in on the action too!! Preston ACTUALLY sat and watched Saturday morning football with Adam...or well took a nap while Adam watched football....not too sure what Adam thought when Amy and I dashed off for 20 minutes and left him alone with the little guy....he was a little nervous about us leaving Preston alone with him....Mommy wasn't worried...and well Amy says he needs the practice....wonder if there is something we should know!

Preston had to show off for Amy and Adam too....he decided that it was time to roll over for the first time....yeah!!!! We were so proud of him...He went from front to back and if I could figure out how to put video on here....I will....it is adorable....Not too sure Preston knew what to think of this new found mobility!

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We LOVE our BFSG play group and have formed sort of another playgroup out of it! Five of Preston's friends get together once a week to play at one another's house--Mallory, Zach, Oliver, Ethan, and Lucy....They all get along so well and we have a good assortment of ages....I think they may be friends for a very long time!! We hope so--they (and their mommies) are very special to us! As you can see below, they really know how to tear up a house...what a mess....a fun mess though!

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had to post this picture just to show you how cute Lucy is....she is making the moves on Preston while he is sleeping.....how adorable!!! Her daddy has given Preston fair warning to back off though....I think he got a little scared and is turning the charm down a bit!

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We took our first long road trip with the little guy this November to visit the grandparents for Thanksgiving. He didn't do too badly on the ride up, the ride home was another story!

Preston had a "Meet n Greet" with his Gramma Chris' side of the family....He did much more "sleeping" and "fussing" than "meeting" as evening is NOT his favorite time of the day! He can't wait to see them again at Christmas time...hopefully this time he will let more of his cousins and Aunts hold him!

Preston got to also meet his much "bigger" cousin Aidan..Daddy and his cousin (Aidan's daddy) Adam are also pictured...I am sure one of these days Preston is going to catch up...hopefully not too soon though!

We also celebrated thanksgiving with his Gramma Lynn and Grampa Jim, Godfather Chris......and he got to FINALLY meet his Aunt Lisa and Dustin! He was very excited to see them all and can't wait to do so again at Christmas time..

Busy Month in October

October was a busy month!!!

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We had lots of visitors in October...too many to post all of their pictures--so please forgive us!! Three of the furthest traveling guests were from Cedar Falls, Iowa--mommy's friends Tina, Cari and Baby Jace (No, you can't see him as he is in Cari's tummy and soon to be Preston Jaymes' best friend!) Tina (already an awesome mommy) helped us out tremendously and taught us a few new tricks....I think Preston's high demand needs may have scared Cari a little...but she did great and is going to be an awesome mommy here very soon!

Lauren also traveled a great distance...all the way from Michigan!

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We also had Preston Jaymes' baptism this month. He was a GREAT boy!!! He was very good during the entire service--we were so proud of him! His Uncle Chris was named the Godfather (which I think he LOVES the title) and his Aunt Lisa was named the Godmother. Again, we had great support from both sides of the family!

The outfit and blanket that he was baptized in was made by his Gramma Lynn....

Thank GOODNESS she is crafty!!!

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In October, Preston also joined another Playgroup....this one is put on by the school district and he is making LOTS of new friends...This is from the tye-dye party....he is "chillin" in the swing!

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This October was Preston's first Halloween and he was a "Pea in the Pod" and boy was he a cutie!!! Here he is at his BFS group's Halloween Party with his buddy Ryne and yes, Lucy!!

He also got to experience his first pumpkin carving experience with his cousins....we all had a great time watching Jason and Josh do all the work!!!

and of course, Mommy and Daddy had to take him out on Halloween night and show him off to our the neighbors...He really didn't like the costume, but amused us long enough to make a few stops!!