The Start Of Preston's Birthday

So I know it's early since Preston's birthday isn't until the middle of July. But we've already gotten started on celebrating it this year.

Since preschool is ending at the end of this month Preston got to bring a special birthday snack and decorate his birthday crown and have his class sing to him yesterday. A little early (dang that summer birthday) but still he got to celebrate his birthday with his class!

We brought Iron Man and Spider Man popsicles for his special snack. We also brought a giant pack of baby wipes for the mess that was sure to follow.

They were a big hit with his class!

It looks like birthday season has begun in our house. Even more so because I've already gotten started on planning his FIFTH birthday party. Guess the birthday bug hasn't just hit Preston!

Say What Preston?!

"I don't understand why they don't have a play room here?!"

Imagine a shoulder shrug and hands thrown out.  It was completely unimaginable to him. 

After walking though the house we were staying in when we went to visit family.

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A conversation we had while getting ready for preschool one morning.

Preston: "I don't like to poop at school!"

Me: "Have you?"

Preston: "NO!  But you told me the teachers won't wipe my butt!"

Me: "They won't.  But you can wipe your own bottom when you're done."

Preston: "NO!  Cause I can't see if I get all the poop off!"

And then I died.  I didn't even know what to say!

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While packing his toys for a trip away he tried sticking one of the balls he was packing into his mouth so I asked what was going on...

"Just checking to see if Madison could choke on this."

My big boy!!

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After we walked into Brad's Grandma's house...

Preston: "Are you Traci?"

Traci: "Yes."

Preston: "Do you need a nap?"

Traci: "Yeah I kinda do."

Preston: "We can be quiet."

We had told Preston he had to be quiet and that he couldn't race around at Geneva's house.  And he asked why and I didn't want to tell him that it was because Geneva was sick so we blamed it on Traci being tired.  We were definitely not expecting him to ask her! 

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"I'm going to eat one of them...and then the rest."

I'd told him he could only have ONE more.

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"I love Seattle because Madison is there!"

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"Mama can we move into Aunt Jen's house?"

Hmmm wonder if he had fun visiting?

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"I'm going to teach her naughty things!"

Such a good big cousin!

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"Hoo hoo hoo...what do we have here?"

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"No, you don't eat boogers!"

After being caught picking his nose (GROSS!) he was asked if he was going to eat it.

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Proof that we are NOT a morning family.

Preston: "Mama, is it early in the morning?"

Me: "Yep."

Preston: "Well then why are you up?

Outside Fun

On a rare nice sunny gorgeous day around these parts we had to play outside. It's like a law that when it hits the high temps with the sun shining that you have to enjoy it.

So after some frozen yogurt with my parents we headed to meet Jessie, Rissa, and Mason at the park.
And then to quickly leave the park because everyone seemed to have the exact same idea as us.

So instead we ran over to the store to grab the Frisbee that Preston was insisting we needed to buy while Jessie and Riss ran home to grab the t-ball set.  And then we all met at the school close by my parents house so we could play.  Even better when we got there the school was basically empty!!  We had the whole place to ourselves.

We tried to play some baseball with a mix of t-ball, but before long the boys had gotten bored.  It only took a few hits each and they were over it.  They just wanted to head over to the playground to play.  Can't say I blame them.

The boys played on the slides. The swings. Preston climbed up and over this structure that I have no idea what to call. And each time he got to the top he scream for help. They even had a climbing wall. What the heck they didn't have those when I was in school!

Eventually it was time to go. We were heading to my parents house to BBQ for dinner! And to use up all of the energy that Preston had left for the day so that he'd sleep good!!

Girl's Night Out

I love me some girl's night outs! Food, drinks, dancing, laughing. Yes please.

We all got together to celebrate a fresh start for Holly and to party it up for Nicole's birthday!

It was a blast!!

We even met up with a friend I used to work with (and haven't seen in forever ) and her sister! 

Jen was in town for the weekend too and I convinced her to come out with me! And made it my personal mission to make sure that both of us had more drinks than either of us really needed. In case you were wondering, mission accomplished!

And it was all made even better by the fact that me and Jen both woke up the next morning with only minor hangovers. Success!!

Jumpin'

We went to the jumping place with my Mom and Mason to burn off some little boy energy.

Preston is all over the place when we go here. He loves all of the bounce houses and slides and obstacle courses. Mason was a little bit more nervous when we first got there but he warmed up pretty quick.

Soon the boys were all over the place.

And burn off some energy they did.

Preston even found the energy to take a photo with his Mommy.

By the time we left everyone was exhausted, mission accomplished.  

Wisely Worded Wednesday

Preston loves Kaylee, Matt's girlfriend, so much that if he were older he's probably give my brother a run for his money!

Say What Preston?!

Preston: (Holding one of his old books) Who did this?

Me: "You did when you were little."

Preston: "Mama! You're supposed to put things up high so I couldn't get them when I was little!"

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Me: "She kissed him!"

Preston: "Yeah. Cuz her loves him."

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I was having a hard time installing Mason's car seat into my sister's car and told her I couldn't get it tight enough and Preston announced...

"How will we make sure Mason is safe then?!"

For the record I did get it tight enough.

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"If you're happy and you know it...cuddle!"

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Preston: "Mommy I don't like it when you copy me."

Me: "Why?"

Preston: "Cuz. If you do it one more time I will cry."

Me: "Okay."

Preston: "Do you want me to cry?"

Me: "No."

Preston: "That's what I thought."

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As the Audi was driving away after we sold it...

Me: "Why can't we get rid of it?"

Preston: "Cuz I want it."

Me: "You want it?"

Preston: "Yes! For my car when I get older!"

Me: "What if we get you a different car?"

Preston: "I'll sell it! That's the only car I like!"

Poor kid. Even if we hadn't gotten rid of it his first car was NOT going to be an Audi S4.

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"Well well well, what do we have here?"

Family Weekend In Coulee

We headed up to Coulee to visit some family!

Brad's Grandma Geneva was first on our list of people to see. We've been meaning to get up there to see her since December. And life and its craziness just kept getting in the way it seemed like.

We met Jen and Madison there and took over Geneva's house for an hour or so before we wore her out!

We opted to stay at these cute little houses in a resort nearby for the weekend.

But first there was Mexican food. And a trip to the Safeway for food and drinks and necessities before we settled in for the night.

Or rather didn't. Me and Jen were up until 3am talking and laughing and crying and drinking! This is what happens when one of your favorite friends lives five hours away and you get to see them in person!

The next morning was rough! And not just because I was exhausted. We attempted to make breakfast only we were lacking a lot of things. Like salt or pepper or any sort of a spice. And when you want to make hash-browns or eggs, you want some flavor in them. It was bad. Seriously bad. I'm not even sure any of it was edible.

Luckily Preston was content with his poptart and yogurt breakfast. And with playing in the kitchen sink.

Preston was incredibly excited about being so close to the Grand Coulee Dam and insisted that we had to go see it. So we did! He was so excited, my little water baby!

After visiting the dam we headed out to the farm to spend the afternoon with Brad's grandparents.

When we first got out there Miss Madison was sleeping so instead of heading right in we explored a little bit. Or rather Jen and Brad showed us around a little bit. Preston is such a boy in that he loves the farm and seeing all of it.

Then we headed inside for some visiting.

Poor Madison hadn't received most of her Christmas presents until that weekend since they'd been sitting at Gigi's house until we brought them with us for an exchange that weekend. She got to open one of them up while we were there and I swear this little niece of mine was born a princess! I mean seriously check her out in her crown and jewels and heels!

Before we left I made everyone take a bunch of pictures with Grandpa and Grandma! For some reason we don't do this often enough! Madison wasn't so sure about it but toughed it out. And Preston had to be promised candy. But hey we got the job done!

We stopped after we left Grandpa and Grandma's house to visit Brad and Jen's Dad's grave. Brad hadn't been there in years and I had never been there. He was buried only a few miles from where the farm is located so it's more than a little off the beaten path an not quite the typical cemetery.

We were starving and exhausted by the time we headed back into town. So we headed over to Big Wally's for an early dinner. It was so freaking good. I don't know why I love this place so much but it is one of my favorite parts about visiting Coulee.

Somehow Preston still had energy left when we got back to where we were staying. I on the other hand was ready to crawl into bed and sleep for hours, that could have had something to do with  being up until 3am. But not him. Preston was racing up and down the hill and all around. Luckily for him, Aunt Jen and Madison both had some energy and raced around with him for a little bit while I supervised.

Brad and Jen's little sister, Caelan, met us back at our house to hang out for a couple of hours.

When we woke up Sunday it was time to pack to head home. After the cars were all loaded up we took a walk around the resort we had stayed at and checked things out. There was a lot to do and we realized if the expense wasn't so high in the peak season we would love to come back when everything was up and running for Summer.

Then we all got on the road after a final lunch at Wally's. We couldn't leave without eating there one more time. So there were hugs and promises to see each other in a little over a week when me and Preston were heading over to Seattle to visit Jen and Madison during Spring Break and to stay over for Easter with Brad flying in for the weekend. It was a fantastic weekend that flew by much too fast.