Catch Up

I know it has been quite awhile since I last posted- there have been a lot of things going on in our lives so I haven't had the time to sit down and blog about it all :o) First off Alexa finished her preschool (Pre-K 3) on June 1st! She loved going to preschool but is also enjoying her summer break and counting down until her Pre-k 4 starts at a new school, which is a LOT closer to us (THANK GOODNESS!) Her new school is about a 5 minute drive versus her last school which was about 20 min. drive (give or take a little) each way! Alexa also turned 4 on July 2nd! She had her party the Saturday before and made it Hello Kitty themed. Each friend had their own Hello Kitty coloring book to color in when everyone was arriving, then we played "Pin the Bow on Hello Kitty", then they all "went fishing for hair bows" from the top of my parents stair case. Kids always enjoy throwing things down the banister so this was quite fun for them! I also made a Hello Kitty cake which turned out pretty good considering it was my first cake ever that wasn't in a pan! We wanted it to be a swim party but it was super stormy and raining the whole day, except for a couple hours during the party but her friends didnt plan on nice weather so didnt bring swimsuits. Lexi, Preston and I went swimming anyway after everyone left. Then on Monday (her actual birthday) we went to Chuck E. Cheeses with my family, which she loved!

Preston also had his very FIRST birthday on July 12th. This past year has Seriously gone WAY too fast! Where has the time gone? He is such a big boy now! He walks, runs (more of a fast toddle) loves to eat most anything we give him, none of that "baby food!" but he especially loves bananas, and Angel Hair Pasta (Pasta Roni)! He has 2 top teeth starting to poke through and does this funny chortle when he knows he's not supposed to be doing something and I catch him! LOL it is pretty funny! We waited to have his party until our family reunion so everyone could be there for it. Here are some pictures...oh and he actually ate his cake and Loved it!!! He ate everything and was licking his hand and high chair for more! :o)