1st Haircut

Preston had his very 1st haircut today.  His hair was really getting long around his ears and starting to get straggly in the back, so after some serious heartache, I decided to go forward with it.  Brennan had been pressuring me for weeks and I decided today was the day.

Let me just say this one time, my husband was right! :) Ha.  Preston looks absolutely adorable and like such a big boy.  He was a champ during the cut and enjoyed his first lollipop (if I have my way it will be a long time before he has another too).  Here are some pictures from the salon and a few from home later in the day.

My boy is such a stud....

Special Big Boy Seat

 cutting - rockin' the hawk.

All done and SO handsome.

Such a ham.  My child LOVES the camera.

Cheeeeeeeeeese!

Such a handsome guy.

Mr. Independent

This video is from about a month ago, but Preston basically insists on feeding himself everything now.  If I put any kind of food on the spoon or fork and try to feed him, he takes it out of my hand and feeds himself.  I swear, he is growing up way too fast.  Enjoy...

Words.

It seems that Preston's vocabulary is increasing by the minute.  Here's the growing list:

Mama
Dada
Baba
Ball
Cheese
Cracker
Na-night
Hugs
Oh no!
Uh-oh!
Ahhh-chu! (fake sneeze)
Up
Dressed
Hi!
Lijah (Elijah is his friend at school)
Diggy (Doggy)

There may be more that I forgotten but I love that our little man is developing a voice.  He has always been a very vocal child, but there is nothing better than hearing him say na-night when he is ready for bed at night.  I feel like our communication has grown to a whole new level. 

I have to say that being a Mom is the greatest gift that God could ever give me.  I can't wait to see all of the amazing things that our family's journey through life will bring.

Rough Life.

Life is rough when you are a few days away from being 15 months old.  Even a leisurely wagon ride is enough to wear out any child (apparently).  Preston decided he couldn't wait 10 minutes to take his afternoon nap and passed out in his wagon on our way home.  Absolutely hysterical.  This is becoming a trend of his.  The child will seriously sleep anywhere.

Hugs.

My sweet boy has actually gotten even sweeter - which I didn't think was possible.  He has officially started giving hugs and saying "hugs" when he does it.  Oh man, it melts my heart to get that big squeeze from him.  I can't get enough of them and love that he actually understands what a hug is.  He is growing up and turning into such a little boy. 

I am still frequently overwhelmed by the joy that my little boy brings to my heart.

Door Man

Preston learned how to open doors this weekend.  So, not only are we dealing with a walker, but a door opener.  Any part of the house that we were once able to keep sacred is now free game for this "toddler" boy of ours.

It is actually quite cute watching him struggle to reach the handle and the ultimate joy once he has opened the door.  Precious.   Our boy is growing up right before our eyes.

Boys.

Preston & Daddy

My boys being silly.

With Father's Day just around the corner, I thought it fitting to take a few pictures of just Preston and Daddy.  They are absolutely precious together and couldn't have more of a bond as father and son.  Each day I am reminded how truly blessed I am so have such an amazing son and loving husband.  Our little family is perfect in my eyes and I am so thankful.