Mr. Independent

Preston is growing up way too fast!! He is now taking "big boy" baths and starting to feed himself!! Guess I wasn't ready for all the changes to occur at once! I know I have to accept the fact that he's growing up and is becoming more independent but it all has happened so fast. 2009 is coming to an end and I just keep thinking....where did the year go? Is it possible that Preston will be a year old?? Hopefully time will slow down a little in 2010. I want to enjoy every moment of it!! Happy New Year!

Preston's First Christmas 2009

Mommy & Daddy were so excited for Preston's first Christmas and Preston.....didn't care so much! He wasn't too into opening presents but was a good sport anyway. He's just now starting to play with his new toys, a little! He's more interested in the TV remote and the cell phones. We enjoyed our Christmas morning then we went to Globe and spent the remaining part of Christmas with the Greenwalls. It was a fun day! Below are some highlights of Christmas morning.

Oh mom, really?!?!?

Lucky will teach you how to open presents!!

No you can't eat the presents!!

Preston - 11 Months

We here we are at 11 months with the holidays quickly approaching. I'm not sure what this new phase is but I think Preston has cried more in the last month than the entire time he was an infant! Oh new adventures as they grow!! Preston is really walking a lot more these days. Every chance he gets, he just takes off walking. He does really well but tends to flop down quickly and I have to watch him closely when he takes off on the ceramic tile!

Merry Christmas! More updates to come!!!

Big Boy!

Learning about shapes w/blocks

I love this picture!


More walking. . .getting better!!

Preston Meets Santa

We took Preston to Bass Pro Shop to meet Santa. They offer a Free picture with Santa. It was of course crowded and Preston was beyond impatient by the time it was his turn. He didn't mind sitting on Santa's lap though. He's such an easy going baby that he'll go to anyone. Also, typical Preston picture, sucking his two fingers!! Ahh, that's my sweet boy :)

Thanksgiving 2009

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! The turkey was perfect and we had such a nice visit with friends and family! I am so thankful for my baby Preston. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful joy in my life! I love being a mother and couldn't ask for anything more. I am also thankful for my husband who is an incredible father. SO many things to be thankful for :) This time last year Preston was still cookin in my belly and now he is trying to walk! He took his first steps tonight after dinner. We are so proud!!

Preston's First Steps!

Phoenix Zoo

We took Preston to the Phoenix Zoo for the first time last weekend. We had a blast! We have a membership now so we can go whenever we want :) Hopefully most of the animals won't be sleeping the next time we go!

Mamma & Baby - I love these pics.!

Preston - 10 Months

Another month closer to the big day. . .1yr. old!! Well 10 months has given us a little taste of temper tantrums. Yep - it starts already! I've had to take Preston to the Dr. a couple times for followup on his ear infections. His ears look good so that is a relief. Grandma bought this walker for her house. I asked the Dr. if it was "approved". When she said it was ok, I went and bought one for our house! He just loves it! He'll be walking soon. . .by Christmas? We'll have to wait and see! I also talked to her about food. She said that we need to be introducing different foods as in what we're eating as long as he can gum it so he doesn't end up with a food texture issue. So new foods in process for Preston! He LOVED spaghetti! And we let him feed himself a little too. It was messy fun! I still can't believe at 10 months he doesn't have any teeth! But the bottom two have been bulging for a month now so should be any day! More updates to come!

What kind of face is this?!?!

You really gonna take my picture right now?!?!?

Preston's First Halloween

Preston was a monkey for his first Halloween! Carrah & Shane invited us to their house for trick or treating. Robyn, Adam & Ryan were also there along with Grandma Lynn and our friend Richard came too! We had a great time. After that, we went to Freddie & Anjanette's house to visit. It was a fun Halloween!

Carrah w/Addyson & Abigail

Preston, Ryan, Addyson & Abigail

Grandma Lynn & Preston

Robyn, Me & our baby boys

Ryan the Lion

Shelby - Ghostbusters!

Adam & Ryan

Freddie w/Preston