This is how we got things done today.
He sat in the stroller and watched as I did chores.
Of course he'd offer the occasional smile of encouragement.
And of course I'd take an occasional time out and push him around the house a few times.
It's a good system.

Preston got a new toy!
Something to take the place of his fingers. And our fingers.

By the way, Preston is in a Baby Idol contest put on by Mix 96.9.
They are looking for the cutest baby in Arizona.
Well look no further!!
You can vote once a day from a valid email address.

Click here to vote for him

Tell your friends :D

Don't worry, we'll remind you about this.

June 25-28

We're back from our California trip! It was great fun.
Preston did better then I thought in the car. There was only 1 minor meltdown on the way there, and 1 MAJOR meltdown on the way back. But for a 6 1/2 hour car trip things went well.

It was quite overcast and chilly during some of our stay in this weekend. But thats alright because it gave Preston a chance to wear his winter clothes that wont fit him any longer.

There is a park by my Grandparents house and so we decided to have him try the swing.
He had a really fun time on it.
Even tried to eat it. Of course.
(Don't his eyes look blue in this picture?!)
The videos of him swinging, and him going down the slide are at the bottom of the post.
Lots of smiles :D

*Friday June 25, 2010*

There were 5 Yorkie dogs with us, 3 puppies 2 adults. They were ADORABLE!!!
Preston loved them, and they loved licking his face.
It was hard not to leave with one.

*Saturday June 26, 2010*

He got to wear cute feetie jammies!

The beach!!!!

Sandy toes

I promise he wasn't as miserable as he looks in this picture!

(The beach video is posted bellow)
And yes the water was COLD.

He loved moving his feet around in the sand and trying to pick it up.

And of course he tried to eat it.

Preston got to meet Shay (my cousin) and her boyfriend Eric
Preston LOVED the car noises Eric made, and spent a lot of time "talking" to Shay.

*Sunday June 27, 2010*

We also got to see relatives I haven't seen since I was about 11, and got to meet some we've never met before!
(Uncle Stephan, Aunt Pam, and their grandkids - Jordan, Timothy and Estephan. Plus Pumpkin and Peaches)

*Monday June 28, 2010*

And my Grandparents, Preston's Great-Grandparents
(they are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary next month!!)

We had a GREAT trip. It was everything we wanted, a relaxing weekend with cool weather and lots of visiting.

All our bags are packed,
we're ready to go....

Our first family vacation is about to begin.
(Jimmy couldn't come)
And yes, I know I seem to have packed a lot for a weekend,
but I am prepared for just about anything.

And to all Preston's loyal fans, I probably wont be posting a picture every single day, but I will be taking a picture of him every single day and will post upon our return.

Another relaxing day at the pool :)

For the past few days this has been the position I'll walk in and find Preston in.
He starts on his back and will try to roll onto his stomach, but not quite make it.
Looks super uncomfortable.
The funny part is when he gets in this position, arches his back, and then scoots with his feet and turns himself in a circle.
He so wishes he could crawl/run/walk/move.

Swimming Video

The wait is over!
Preston's first swimming video.

Preston sent out his first text message today.
It was to me and it read " G g oop".
CLEARLY G g oop means I love you so much.
Clearly.

Happy Fathers Day!
Patrick really liked his gift we made him.
And also his breakfast in bed.
That was actually Preston's idea.
He gets his breakfast in bed every morning, and figured his Daddy would like it just as much as he does.

Preston went swimming today for the first time ever!!
He wore 2 coats of sunscreen, a hat and a shirt, so he didn't get sunburned.
He had such a good time in his "giant bathtub".
He didn't even mind too much when he got dunked underwater.
(just one time)
He's going to be a swimmer for sure!
Oh, and that face he's making in the last picture we've been seeing a lot lately.
He's discovered his lips and how to make smacking/kissy noises.
Too cute.
Oh, and there is a video I shall upload tomorrow.

Preston & Carter = Best Friends Forever (and cousins)

This is his favorite book right now.
We read it several times a day.

Look what Krissa got us! How did she know we needed brown shorts?!
He looks super cute in them.
As always.

This is what I mean when I say he loves to be upside down.
Don't worry, its just for a few seconds a day.

This is what I mean when I say he loves to stand.

Guess who's 5 months old today?!!
He's getting so big!!!
Also, he's kind of a stud in this church outfit even if he did spit up on it 2 minutes after I put it on.

Some things about Preston at 5 months:

*Out of the solid foods he has tried (rice cereal, sweet potatoes, carrots, bananas) he loves the sweet potatoes the best.

*He loves to go on walks. Every morning when we go on our walk he looks around at the tree's and it's like he's seeing them for the first time.

*He LOVES when his Daddy comes home from work, and will spend a majority of the evening staring and smiling at him.

*He loves to be tipped backwards, or be held upside down (for a few seconds).

*He loves to be held up in the air and pretend he's an airplane, or Ironman. Today he's been squealing whenever we do it.

*He hasn't quite gotten the hang of sitting up on his own. It's probably going to be taking him a little while longer. He does have a pretty large head to hold up.

*Standing is a different story. He LOVES to stand. He's got great balance when it comes to standing. He can even stand and balance himself on something, like the couch

*Everything goes into his mouth. It's his daily goal to try to put his entire fist in his mouth. Sometimes both fists.

*He's going through a bit of a social/separation anxiety phase. At least I hope its a phase. When we've been in large groups of loud people he screams his "I'm scared" scream, gets his frowny face and cries huge tears. I don't know how to break him of this, but I don't like it one bit!

He's still adorable.
I can't believe he's 5 months!!

It's such a beautiful day out today. Does not feel like a typical June day in Arizona! So we went out to feed the ducks.

While I went to a Girls Night tonight Preston attended his first Guy's Night.
I hear he was wonderful.

Preston would like to remind all of you to stay hydrated this summer.

Tried sweet potato's for the first time today.
LOVED IT.

also, thats not a bruise on his forehead, its just a spot on the camera lens.

Preston likes to pretend like he's a Superhero. Usually he likes to be Ironman. Today he was Spiderman, climbing up walls, and sliding glass doors.

Look what Candace (and Gabe) let us borrow!! It helps him learn to sit up. Also helps him learn how to perfect his gangster lean!

Finally. FINALLY Preston likes taking baths.

If it gets in his hands, it goes in his mouth.
The poor bird never stood a chance.

It's our 100th post today on Preston 365!
Many many more pictures to come.

And for fun, a video we shot today.
He's a showoff.

Preston's first temporary tattoo.
It's the GoDaddy logo.
Thats where Patrick works.

I wonder if this onesie will make it another 10 weeks....