Random Pictures from this Summer

Since I was taking pictures off my phone, I thought I would post some of our random photos from this summer. Many of them are pictures I sent to Dave while he was out working so he knew what the kids were up to. Enjoy!

2 month Check up

Its crazy that time is going by so quickly, but sure enough, its true, Preston is 2 months old. He is growing and changing so much every day. He is a champion nurser and feeds every 3 hours except at night when he gives mommy 4-5hrs between feedings. He is just starting to smile and make cooing noises however most of them right now are while he is nursing (I guess that's when he is happiest). He is also figuring out that he can roll from his tummy to back during tummy time since he can't stand it after about 5 min. His pediatrician said he is very strong and was amazed at his grip today when he was testing his neck strength. We are all so in love with this little boy and he is really the perfect fit in our family.

^one of Preston's many facial expressions






^I think this picture looks so much like my Grandpa Battson, Preston's late Great Grandpa.

^ His 2 month stats, he is slowly starting to show up on the growth curve at the Pediatricians office.

Here are a few shots of Preston during his tummy time:

Watch out here is comes.....

And then there was 2...

Today was Ethan's first day of Preschool... YAY!!! That little boy has so much energy that I have been counting down the days until he started. He goes 3 times a week for 3 hours and I have the two little ones left at home to hang out with while both he and Jocelyn are gone at school.

The first hour of preschool is an activity either swimming, tumbling, movement, or tennis. Then he returns to the actual preschool class for lessons and playtime. Today he had swimming which I was slightly nervous about because of our awful swim lesson experience this summer. However, I was pleased to find out that he participated today and had fun. He said that they learned to "swim" (aka float) on their backs and how to do the rocket. He also told me they colored a Caterpillar (the theme this year is the hungry Caterpillar) and he made friends. I am so glad he enjoyed it and am really looking forward to a little quiet time at home three times a week.

Ethan showing off his new backpack for preschool.

All ready to go!

Preston's Baby Blessing

Preston Everett Yates

Blessed August 29th, 2010 @ 9:00 a.m

Meadows 1st ward in Logan, Utah

So this last Sunday, August 29th we decided to take advantage of the fact that Dave was in town and blessed Preston. We found out on the 23rd that Dave would be flying home for the weekend so, we put in a call to our new bishop to see if we could bless Preston that following Sunday. However, we didn't find out it was okay until the Saturday before, so needless to say it was a mad dash to tell family and friends. Then I was off to find Ethan's blessing suit which I had hung up in the closet for Preston to wear, but when I went to get it it was gone. I searched the house high and low to no success. So we spent our Saturday evening going to Dressed in White to get a new outfit, which I absolutely adore. We were not expecting many to be there on Sunday morning but were blown away by how supportive our family and friends were to just change plans and show up. It was a absolutely wonderful blessing and a little bitter sweet that this was the last baby blessing we would be doing for our little (well I guess big) family. Right after church we headed back to our house for cinnamon rolls and juice to celebrate. Here are a few pictures from that wonderful day.

Preston's Birth Announcement

Since I wasn't able to print out more copies of this I thought I would post the announcement here as well as on Facebook for my dear friends and family who did not receive the actual copy.

First Day of 1st Grade

Here is my absolutely adorable first grader the morning of her first day of school, can you tell she is so excited. Since we moved from Texas where she was in all day Kindergarten she has been looking forward to going into first grade here in Utah, since Kindergarten here was 1/2 day. She missed recess and lunch time, hot lunch in particular. Ethan, Caitlyn, Preston and I walk Jocelyn all the way to her class and then waited patiently at home until it was time to pick her up. It was really nice to have such a calm home with her at school, I think she has been going stir crazy with my limited mobility this summer.

After school the verdict was in... she had a great first day. She has a few friends from her kindergarten class in her class this year and she was able to play with her other two best friends during recess. When I asked her what her favorite part of the day was she replied recess (of course what child won't love that). She likes her teacher and can't wait until we put some money in her lunch account so she can get hot lunch.

Other than being a bit crabby in the evening she did great and is looking forward to going to school each day. YAY!!

1 Month old and a little R&R in PG

It is crazy to believe that a month has already past since Preston joined our family. I guess you could say we are so busy we don't even notice the days flying by. Preston is doing great! He is a champ at breastfeeding and is gain weight right and left. He is more alert during the day and is working on getting that little neck stronger. We love him to pieces!

Here are his 1 month stats:

weight: 6lbs. 5oz.

height: 19 1/4inches

We call Preston our little old man because for some crazy reason instead of getting a bald spot on the back of his head like most babies, he has a bald spot on top. Its a lot like a receding hair line. He is still absolutely precious though.

Since school starts on Wednesday, August 18th and the kiddos were going stir crazy being stuck at home all day with mom. We packed up the car and headed down to Pleasant Grove last Sunday to have one last who-rah before life get crazy between Elementary school, Preschool, a walking toddler and a nursing infant. It was intended to a be a rest & relax type of trip but I think the only one who really go that was Preston. Here are some photos of our little trip. I am sorry they are so grainy, I brought my camera but used my phone most of the time.

Here is our littlest Diva "K"

My Cute but very energetic and sometime mischievous "Jo" & "E"We went to the PG Pool one day and everyone loved it, even Preston. My kids really are fishes, they just love being in the water.

Oh, yes and we must not forget my 5th Child "Misha". She is such a funny dog.

All in All we are doing well. We miss Dave like crazy but are surviving without him for now. I am still adjusting to life with 4 kids and celebrate small things like bathing all of them on the same day or making a 30min trip to the store without losing anyone. We are so blessed and so so so so grateful for great family!!