Birthday Boy

Wednesday, September 14th, was Preston's 5th birthday! :-) My little baby is growing up so fast and I hate it! I want him to stay small forever...so I can carry him and hold him and snuggle him and kiss him. He's my little baby....but he's not as much anymore. He's getting so big and so grown up. dang it.

Anyway, so after I tucked the kids in the night before, I waited a bit to make sure they fell asleep and then I started wrapping Preston's birthday presents. I made this "Happy Birthday Preston" sign. I blew up a bunch of balloons and put them in Preston's room. I also hung up about 20+ freight train picture/posters in his wall in his room as well so when he woke up in the morning he was surrounded by trains and balloons. (which he loved!)

Preston and I took Ashleigh to school then we picked up daddy at home and took him to a doctor appointment.

For lunch Preston got to have McDonalds, which is a rare treat for him. Then we went to Felida Moorage to watch trains. We arrived just as one was zooming by. We only waited about 20 min before another one came by. It was awesome to watch and we even got a flattened penny. :-)

When Ashleigh got home from school she and I hid Preston's gifts and then we let him hunt for them.

His request for gifts this year was Angry Birds and the movie Rio. So, that's what he got, plus some clothes and money from Gma/Gpa Call and Quinn, and a gift card from Gma/Gpa Ballard. (We're planning on taking P to spend his $$ and gift card tomorrow)

:-)

LOVE this boys smile!!!

(his finished train)

We got Ash a craft to do along with Prestons

The gift he wanted most of all!

We also got a pinata...Preston chose the motorcycle. Nick held it for the kids and they both took whacks at it.

We got a mini train ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins...I love that P says his wish out loud! :-)

The night before...

On Tuesday (sept 13) it was the night before Preston's birthday. Nick was at work so I got the kids ready for bed. We read stories and then we talked a bit about Preston turning 5 the next day. All of the sudden he burst in to tears and said he was so sad. He didn't want to turn 5 and get bigger, he wanted to stay 4 and small forever. It was so sad and sweet. I comforted him for a bit while Ash snapped some pictures and then Preston took a couple of pictures of me and Ash and then some other random pictures. :-) It ended up being a nice/fun night with my amazing kids.

Preston with a freshly shaved head. :-)

Ashleigh--age 8, Preston--age 4

Ashleigh the night before starting 3rd grade

Last weekend we hung out at Vanessa's house while they had a 3 day yard sale. On the last day Vanessa gave Ash a mani-pedi. Ash chose a blue and yellow pattern on her fingers and ladybugs on her toes. Isn't it gorgeous?!?! and the Jewelry--ring, necklace, and earrings--she bought from a couple of girls down the street who decided to do a little sale stand. $3 for all 3..not bad! :-)

This little froggy has been seen on our yard debris can a bunch of times. I almost stepped on it when it was on the ground. Isn't he cute. :-)

My lovely BFF, Vanessa at her yard sale last weekend.

Vanessa's son, Korbin. It took me a bit of work, but finally he likes me!! :-) I love this little boy. He is all boy and such a little love.

I caught a cute picture of my handsome hubby....

Preston with a LOT of hats on. haha.

Me, Mama, and Vanessa at church.

Nick fell asleep during our movie so I decorated him with my bra! hahaha

Ashleigh did my hair one day a couple weeks ago...I LOVE when she plays with my hair! I think she did a darn good job!

I love that the Jantzen Beach Carousel is still running. We went during happy hour which just meant that all rides were $1 vs $2 during normal hours...The kids got to ride 4 times. I was dizzy after the first time so I opted to watch from the sidelines with Nick. The kids enjoyed themselves and then we got ice cream at Baskin Robbins. Mmmm