Quack, Quack

Quack, Quack

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Preston met some of his friends this week down at the pond to feed the ducks (and unfortunately the geese)!! It was a gorgeous day and Preston got to put on his first pair of shorts for the year!!!

He was very entertained by these animals and their crazy antics!! Mom was a little nervous with the geese around....Didn't really want any to attack my boy!

It was a beautiful day and the whole family really enjoyed the outing....We can't wait to do it again!

6 Month Check up

6 Month Check Up

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Preston had his 6 Month Check Up today!! He had to endure 4 shots today and really wasn't pleased with Mom or Dad for allowing this to happen...We kept telling him it was for the best, but I don't think he believed us! Doctor Morris said he was doing great and although Mom and Dad were concerned about the lack of weight gain -we were assured there was nothing to worry about. He is just naturally a skinnier child (have you seen his daddy) and EXTREMELY active for his age!!!

His stats are:

15lbs 3 1/2 oz---Weight (25th Percentile)

28 Inches--Length (90th Percentile)

17 3/4 Inches--Head (85th Percentile)

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Since he was such a great boy at the Doctor's, we decided to splurge a little for him and get him a pair of new sunglasses he had been wanting--Wee Shades.....and took him out for one of his favorite activities--a walk! It was gorgeous once again and he loves being outside! He is our little "Joe Cool"!

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Earlier this week, Preston held the BFSG playdate at our house...he so enjoys when his friends come over for a visit...He had to show his girl, Lucy, the new piano toy he has....I think she really enjoyed it!

And once again, it was a beautiful day so Preston talked us into taking him and his friends out for a walk...Here they are prepping for the big event!!

Happy 6 Months!!!

Happy 6 Months!!!

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Can you believe it, we are 6 months old today!!! Mommy and Daddy are certainly unsure of where the past 6 months have gone....it surely seems as though this MUST be wrong as we just brought this bundle of joy home last week...right?? Time has gone by fast and boy has our little man grown in the past 6 months!!

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He is physically very strong...Preston was sitting up rolling over well by 4 months....Then around 5 months he started creeping around and well now at 6 months he is CRAWLING!! Yes, no more creeping...he now crawls!!! He is also pulling up on everything and is even able to walk behind one of his toys unassisted!! (although not totally stable yet)

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Preston's diet has also changed very much....he has gone from nursing 10 times a day to only 5 or 6 now....and he has also had his first bit of "solid food" and loves it!! He started on rice around 5 months and has now greatly expanded his diet to include oatmeal cereal, carrots, sweet potatoes and the delicious "puffs"!

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Preston's sleep schedule is also now much more on "Mommy and Daddy's" schedule! He is sleeping around 11 hrs a night--usually from 8pm til 7am....and compared to the earlier practice of waking every 2-3 hours...we are LOVING IT! Yes, he has the occasional nighttime waking but is doing great...and YES he is in his crib!! He really enjoys it there and does a great job falling asleep on his own!



(We did something right...yeah!!!)

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Now, sleeping during the day is another story...Preston prefers to NOT sleep during the day but has been giving us about 2 or 3 ( 30 minute) naps throughout the day....and has even willingly started to take some of these in the crib as well!!! YEAH!

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So much has happened and changed in our little man's life over the past 6 months --I just cannot believe it!! I have to admit that I am forever indebted to my husband for providing me with the opportunity to stay at home with our son....the last 6 months have been an amazing time for our family and I am truly blessed! I can't wait to see what the next 6 months has in store for us!!

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!!!