Preston's newest cousin

My sister had her 4th baby this morning at 5:48. They don't have a name picked out yet but she weighed in at 6lbs 14 oz and was 19in long. She is adorable to say the least. Being that I am just getting over strep I had to wear a mask. Preston was pretty jealous of me holding her. This makes 2 girls and 2 boys for my sister. There are now 10 grandkids total for my side of the family, 8 boys and 2 girls!!!!!!

Sick again

Just 2 days before Thanksgiving we all got over strep and ear infections and now last night I woke up with a swollen sore throat. I went into urgent care tonight and I have strep AGAIN. My fever is starting to go back up again tonight and I am feeling like I did less than 2 weeks ago. They did blood work to check for Mono(spelling?) as well. Oh life.............................................................

Walking all over the place

Preston has been taking steps here and there for about a month or so now, but now he is walking all over the place. He can walk from one room to the next now all by himself. It is so much fun watching him grow up. The only thing baby about him now is his NUK that he won't give up. We are working on it though.

Craig's first Buck

Right before we went to my parents for Thanksgiving, Craig went out hunting for just a half hour and got his first Buck ever. Our neighbor is going to mount it for him. So now you know what Craig is thankful for this Thanksgiving.

Mommy WOW, I'm a big kid now

Since Preston has turned one it seems his developement has been going full speed ahead. Here are some of his updates and favorites.

1. He has been taking several steps on his own.

2. His favorite food is black beans.

3. He now says Mommy.( For some reason he never even tried to say Mommy until now.)

4. He trys and can say many words that we say to him.

5. He copies everything we do like, putting on a hat, making a funny face or talking on the phone.

6. He chases Maddie around the house.

7. He comes in the kitchen and says "N N" which means food or drink.

8. He helps me pick up when he sees me pick up something. He goes around finding things to give to me and doens't stop until the whole area is cleaned up.

Double ear infection-Updated

Preston got a cold last Tuesday and over the weekend he started to get worse rather that better. Come to find out he has a double ear infection. Poor guy!!! He already is starting to feel better though. I got sick on Sunday and last night my temp sky rocketed to 103. I just about passed out 3 times. My sweet sweet Mother spent the day entertaining Preston so I could get some much needed rest. Thanks Mom!! What would I do without you.

Update: Craig and I went to the doctor today and we both have Strep. No wonder we are so sick. We can't wait to be feeling ourselves again. Preston is doing much much better and is keeping us on our toes.......................we have been laying on the floor because we can't even move so he is learning to play by himself.

Happy 1st Birthday Bud

Today is Preston's 1st Birthday. He hasnt changed much from his looks has he? He still screams like that too. It is amazing how much he changed over this last year. I can't believe how much he can do and say. He means more to me than I can express. He is a bundle of joy and I dont like to spend time away from him. He is such a sweetheart and over the last few weeks, HE has given ME, close to as many hugs as I have given HIM. Thank you Lord for sending me one of your angels to care for. I am forever blessed.

The cake

We bought a cake for Preston at Sam's club and then Craig decorated it. Isn't it so cool? Preston really enjoyed it and smeared it all over his face. I have to say though he had diahera 3 times last night. I guess he wasnt used to all of the sugar. He is kind of a health nut.

The Pinata

Heres a picture of Craig and Preston hitting the pinata as well as my friend John and his son Connor. I think Craig had the pinata way too high. The poor kids couldnt hit and had to have their parents hold them up so they could. Craig ended up having to break it for all of them. We had 11 kids at the party and 4 babies. Talk about a house full of energy and excitement.

Birthday party

This Saturday we had a Construction truck birthday party for Preston in our "Under Construction" unfinished basement. Here are some pictures of friends and family. We had about 30 family and friends that came to celebrate with us. We played pin the tail on the donkey, played with blown up hammers, had a pinata, and Preston got so many cool presents. He did really good with all the excitement and seemed to love all of the attention. Thank you again to everyone for coming and for all the presents you gave to little man. We appreciate you.