Two wins..

this weekend.  (Even if one was during overtime at the buzzer). Whoop whoop...we are catching up :)

Thanksgiving Dinner...

After my little rant about not getting a regular Thanksgiving meal, I was kindly rewarded with exactly what I thought I would be missing out on...At David's coach's house, we had the whole shebang, with Japanese staples mixed in. It was a great night. Preston was the most charming little baby I have ever seen and it was nice to finally meet David's teammates. They loved the little man. I don't think I held him the whole night and he loved them in return..It was hilarious..He has never been happier in a big crowd with strangers... We all know he gets overwhelmed easily, but this night he felt right at home. Both, David and I, could not stop talking about how good he was.  Here are some with his new friends.

Happy Thanksgiving!

We are spending Thanksgiving with David's team at his coach's house. Originally, I didn't think Preston and I would be able to go, but as it turned out, late last night we got the word that we could come too...Thank god...the thought of sitting at home alone on Thanksgiving is just depressing. It's bad enough that I won't get any stuffing, turkey, cranberries, pumpkin pie..AAAHHH...now I am getting depressed :). At least our little family will be together.

Things I am thankful for...

My son..He brings so much joy to my life..seriously..so corny, I know, but it is sooo true. He makes my world happier.
My husband. He loves me...enough said.
My husband's job...I am so thankful he is able to play basketball for another year.
Getting into nursing school. I am  excited to start this spring...I am looking forward to moving forward with something that is just for me and for my future.
My family! They have shown Preston and I so much support and love over the last year...I keep moving back in with them and they take it with stride.
Living near the beach for the next six weeks...Yes, I am very thankful for that...It is a dream come true for me.
My health, Preston's health, David's health (knock on wood).
My friends...They are just plain awesome.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and count your blessings...I am sure you have many more than you ever imagined.

Baby Brooklyn...

My friend, Maren, had her baby girl yesterday. Welcome to the world Brooklyn Reece Brunker!! You are so loved...Hopefully, we will get to meet her before she is one :). 

7 months..

The months are just flying by and I CANNOT believe that he is 7 months old...I am starting to feel sad for the time that has already passed..Will it be like this forever??? I guess so...I was hoping I wouldn't feel like this until he was at least 5 years old...I have a long way to go! He is growing so much each day...It is amazing how fast he is gaining skills...One day he can't do something and the next he is doing it.



Top 10 at 7 months...

1. Is definitely babbling...We have ma ma ma ma, na na na na, ba ba, wa wa wa..This pretty much happened over night and I love the ma ma ma ma..but he does not say it to me...Except the other night in the middle of the night he said, "ma ma" and i rolled over and was like "Baby, mama's right here!"

2. Pretty much is sleeping with me on and off at night...His night waking is happening about 3-4 times each night. I think he should be able to sleep through the night, but letting him cry for an hour is impossible. He has definitely regressed in this area.

3.Eats all of his meals at a high chair and loves eating there, but hates waiting for me to mix up his food. Things he is eating are squash, sweet potato, garden veggies, pears, peaches, prunes, spinach & potatoes, biter biscuits, melon, apple, etc...Basically, everything under the sun and the doctor said we could start meat and about 2 weeks after that we can give him table foods, which I am most excited about....

4. Has started to develop a little pincer grasp....

5. Loves "If your happy and you know it" and "Doe a deer"

6. Reaches up to be picked up and will reach out to go to someone

7.Definitely has a temperament..When he is happy, you know it and when he is uncomf, you know it and the happy can change to uncomf in about 1 sec...then watch out...

8. Is up on all fours rocking and practices baby yoga..He is a strong little guy.

9. Sits in the grocery cart like a big boy.

10. Looks for stuff when he drops it on the floor.

**Has finally started blinking at regular intervals....

6 months

I totally lagged on his 6th month post and now he is seven, WWWAAAHHHH!!! Here is the 6th month one...The picture was taken a while ago..I just never posted :(.

Has a child ever looked so serious before....

Weight: 18 pounds 6 ounces, 60%

Height: 27.5 inches, 75%

AND HE IS NO LONGER A PART OF THE SMALL HEAD CLUB...

Head Circumference: 56% WHOOP WHOOP!!!

Top Ten at 6 months

1. Totally sitting up unassisted and can even play with toys, while sitting. We no longer have the "I'm folded in half" sitting position. Now his sits like his back is a board.

2. Is eating a ton of food....He loves everything. It takes about 2 spoonfuls for the "I am not sure about this" look to leave his face and after that he is jonesing for more. He is quite impatient.

3. Is still totally breastfeeding throughout the day and throughout the night. Yes, we have a frequent waker..Hey, at least he is still napping most :) of the time.

4. Starts to cry if you take away a toy that he wants.

5. He has a naked baby dance that he does...It is hilarious...This child may grow up to live on a nudist colony.

6. Loves my parents' cat, Dolly. He lights up when she is around and the feeling is mutual...He is classic with her, pulling her ears, neck, fur, tail and she just purrrrrss...I am trying to teach him, "Be nice". He is like, "yeah right mom!"  (I typed this long before Dolls disappeared :(...Just never posted it)

7. Started pooing every 4 days..This occurred after switching to baby oatmeal, eating prunes, and having roughly 4 oz of diluted apple juice each day. We are in constipation prevention mode now. (Now 2x a day is not abnormal!!)

8. Can stick out his tongue and blow bubbles. And, makes gas noises with his lips.

9. Falls asleep in the car.

10. Loves to rough house.



Big boy...Slow down!

We are slowly moving on to finger foods...It is more like playtime and they are all over the floor and the chair, but he loves doing it himself...More green beans.

This is what I walked into the other day when I went to get him out of the crib...I almost died. There he was standing up, big as life, just chillin'....He was looking at me like, "What mom? Yeah, I'm standing." Even had enough time to get the camera.