Family Picture Day

We had a family picture day at Mesa Arts Center on Saturday.....all 24 of us!  We did individual family photos and one big family photo.  When we were finished with the pictures, we all went to Organ Stop Pizza for some food and fun.  It was a great day!

Lets Dance to the music!!!

Weekend in Tucson

Last weekend we were in Tucson for cousin Ryan's 1st Birthday party!  It was a great party then we enjoyed the rest of the weekend with Robyn and Adam.  Adam is working at the Diamondbacks Spring Training so we went to a game on Sunday.  We didn't stay the whole time though as it was a little too hot for the kiddos. We had a great weekend....thanks Adam & Robyn!!!

Yum...Cake!!

Exploring

Going down the slide w/oldest cousin Connor

Ryan playing with one of his new toys!

Bath Time!

Diamondbacks Spring Training Game

Baby on Board!

Baby Greenwall #2 is due to arrive on or around October 19, 2010!  Can't really see much yet but the heartbeat is strong and healthy!  Preston is going to be a big brother....I hope he's up for the challenge!

I have been feeling pretty "blah" lately.  Nausea that lasts on and off all day and I've been very tired.  It's a completely different experience with a toddler to take care of this time!  Also, I have not been wanting ANY greasy foods which is so unlike me!  I turned down a cheesesteak for Paradise Bakery.  Hopefully that changes soon...hahaha!  More updates to come :)

Fat Lip

Preston got his first fat lip tonight!  He was playing with us after dinner and bit down on his lip with his super sharp tooth that is coming in on top!  It didn't phase him at all.  It was bleeding and didn't seem to bother him.  After his bath, it really swelled up!  Ouch!

Cruise 2010

Shelby and I went on a weekend Cruise to Mexico.  This was our first time leaving Preston.  He did great with the Grandmas but we missed him terribly.  Four days was too long to leave him!  Shelby and I had a nice time although the cruise "experience" was different than we are used to.  We got "upgraded" to a room and were very excited about it.  Well it ends up being a room over the engine or something and it was so loud!!  I couldn't even sleep at night.  For the formal dinners, they always sit you with other guests.  There was suppose to be 4 other guests sitting with us at dinner and none of them showed up any of the nights!  So Shelby and I ate dinner by ourselves!  We did an excursion in Ensenada and only 2 other couples signed up for it!  But that ended up being one of my favorite parts of the trip.  We took a cooking lesson at the Mango Mango Restaurant in Ensenada.  It was a lot of fun.  All in all, it was a good trip and nice to get away :)

Shelby had to get his picture taken by this sign....Super Viagra!

The other couples in our cooking class and our instructor

Making Salsa!  Then Guac!

Mardi Gras

Our Mississippi family sent us a ton of goodies for Mardi Gras!  It's a huge deal "down south" and they wanted us to be a part of the festivities!  They also sent us a King Cake which was delicious!  We played "dress up" with all the beads.  It was fun.  Thanks Dad and Teri :)

1 Year - Exciting Changes!

Preston had his 1 yr. check-up with his doctor last week.  His weight came in at 20 lbs., 7 oz. so the first new thing we got to do was move his carseat around.  He now faces forward and is enjoying communicating with us in the car!  We have also started him on whole milk.  He's not really taking to it like I thought he would.  I guess it will take time as it tastes so much different than formula.  The other exciting change is that Preston can now wear shoes!  He is only walking now, no more crawling so the dr. said shoes were fine.  We went out and bought him a pair of Nike's!  He really likes them too!  Another thing is that Preston still only has 2 teeth!  I can't believe he doesn't have more but it has not slowed him down from eating and trying new things!  He also had to receive 5 vaccinations and I am happy to say it all went well.

All in all Preston turning one has been an exciting adventure.  I'm not too fond of the new temper tantrums that have developed but I suppose this is to be expected.  Also, he is really favoring his daddy over his mommy right now which is another interesting change that takes adjustments!  More updates to come!

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