I truly can't believe my first born is almost 7! In some ways it's hard to remember him as a baby, but at the same time I can't believe he's in first grade and doing so many "grown-up" things!
Preston is a great kid! He's always been pretty laid back and easy going. He can be emotional, especially when he's tired, but for the most part, he doesn't need a lot of attention and tends to just go with the flow.
Preston loves to laugh, especially with his cousin/best friend Max. When those two boys are together, giggles and laughter are a constant! They love to have sleep overs at each others houses, and miss each other terribly between the end of school on Friday and when they see each other Monday morning! They are so blessed to have each other and I am so thankful!
Preston took snowboarding lessons this past winter. He loved it, especially getting to ride the chair lift and boarding all the way down! He's excited for this winter to try again!
For his sixth birthday he wanted a Pirate Party. So he and I stained paper together to create piratey invites. We had a ton of fun being creative together!
The official Pirate Party invite. All of his friends dressed as pirates, had treasure maps to find their treasure box, and them decorated the boxes. Cake was eaten, games were played, and a fun time was had by all.
At the end of Kindergarten, Preston and Max got to ride the train from Anchorage to Wasilla with their class. They then played at a park, had lunch at McDonald's and rode the school bus home. The boys had a great day.
Ahhh....fishing in Texas on Maggie and Peepaw's boat. A boy after my own heart. Preston has loved fishing since he was little. This was the first summer he was able to successfully fish off the boat by himself, realing in the fish and all! Love this kid!
Most of the time he's a great big brother!
Although Pres and Pay have their moments of arguing and annoying each other, they truly do love each other. Pres has started offering to play babies with Payton and he's learning to help her control her attitude and fits with gentle reminders. Times where they hug and play together are good for a momma's heart!
We spent one night a week on the soccer field again. I was proud of Preston for wanting to play, eventhough Max didn't play this summer. He had a great time and started to really get in there and go after the ball.
Ah yes, the two-wheeler. At the beginning of the summer, Pres was determined to learn to ride a "two-wheeler." While camping in Palmer, I took off his training wheels and with just a little practice, he had it down. He also had a few good wipeouts, but he was tough and handled them like a champ. We had so much fun riding bikes this summer!
Max's love for basketball is spilling onto Preston. The boys played bball any chance they got this summer at Max's house. And they are on a bball team this Fall together. Preston is so excited....here's hoping he's got more coordination in his little body than his momma ever had!
My sweet boy. He loves other kids, especially younger kids. Alayah is new to our group of friends....she's currently in foster care with the Wilson's and we are hoping and praying they can adopt her soon. Pres loves her and is always willing to play with her and help out.
I am so proud of my big boy. He has a heart for God, loves people and is out going. He gets along with just about anyone and makes life joyful and fun. I know God has big plans for this guy, and I can't wait to see him continue to grow in the Lord and follow His leading!
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