Animals, animals, animals

Since the weather has been so nice, I decided to take Preston to the zoo this weekend! The weather wasn’t as warm as saturday but still in the mid-60’s and perfect walking around weather. I love having a zoo membership and being able to take the kids whenever we want. Even though our zoo pictures always look similar, it wouldn’t be the same without taking them. And of course I get to play around with my new camera and lens.  :)

Preston was in a GREAT mood today!  Couldn’t have been any better if I had prayed for it.

Showing me his best “Monkey” impersonation.

That wraps up our weekend of beautiful weather, good moods, and family fun. I hope everyone else had a great weekend as well!

A birthday celebration and spring like weather

This weekend was absolutely PERFECT!  Especially after what could be considered the WORST work week ever! I’ll save that for another post though.

We celebrated my Twin Neices 2nd birthday on saturday. The weather was in the high 70’s and so perfect. It was my first day busting out my flip flops in awhile and much needed. I hate wearing shoes. Seriously.

 

I love that I caught this. Gracie was too cute feeding Maddie icing…that is until Maddie bit her. lol

With lots of family around, I was able to test my new lens out and see what it was capable of actually doing. Needless to say, i’m extremely happy!

These next photos make me giggle. Preston was sitting on the swing with his cousin Adam they were such hams.

Preston is observing Adam’s arm…see below.

How funny is he trying to copy Adam here. SO cute!

and my FAVORITE of the day. Adam’s face says it all!  “Dude…what are you doing?!!!” Preston is such a sweet kid and is always loving on everyone. I love that about him. This is still so funny though.

The birthday party was a success and the weather couldn’t have been more perfect! I’m so ready for spring!

Learning as I go

It’s no secret that I have a new found love of photography. I have been given plenty of opportunities to practice with family and friends but have stuck mainly to my own kids. Once I purchased my new camera, I made up my mind that I was going to force myself to shoot in full manual. I downloaded a photography app on my phone that gives me great tips and i’ve been practicing ever since.

Well this past weekend, I was able to really put what i’ve learned so far to good use by taking my twin neice’s birthday photos. I can already see a difference in my pictures. I am so pleased with how they turned out and can’t wait to take more pictures soon!

Here are some of my favorites!

 

 

I love these two little girls so much and was so glad I was able to capture some of my best pictures yet!

My little lovebug

 

Preston lately…

1. He started daycare back in November full time. I can already see how it has helped him and I just love his Teacher Krystal!

2. He is already a ladies man. In one week, a little girl named Sarah hugged him when I picked him up from DC and another kissed him one afternoon when leaving. Everyday that I pick him up, Sarah is by his side! Can you say PRECIOUS!

3. He counts to ten better in Vietnamese than in English. His English counting sounds something like this…”two, nine, TEN!” Makes me laugh b/c I know he knows the other numbers, he just refuses to say them. Don’t ask me about the Vietnamese…I leave that to Timmy.

4. I call him my little hypochondriac baby. Seems like lately, everything hurts and he says “ow” non-stop. I pretty much have to kiss his “boo boos” to get him to stop. I don’t mind though. ;)

5. He has started caring about his clothes and what he wears. It’s only with pajamas right now but he pitches a fit if he’s not wearing his Thomas the train pj’s.

6.  Potty training…not sure what to say about this one. He just won’t do it. They say at DC that he has great days where he will go and others not so much. I try and try at home and he refuses. What am I doing wrong?

7. Will only take bubble baths and refuses anything else. He even tells me when he’s ready to get out. Cute kid.

8. I’ve always talked about how sweet he is but I must emphasize this. I can’t tell you how many times I have gone to pick him up after work to find these little boys fighting each other in his class. Preston is always on the opposite side of the room with the girls. Now either he’s starting early or just wants no part in the fighting!  I believe it’s a little of both but I am constantly hearing from all the teachers there that he is the sweetest, most loving kid!  Makes me feel good to know he’s not a brat! ;)

9. He’s on this cereal kick. Well it’s really one of the only things I can get him to eat lately. He’s going through that phase where he would rather play than eat. Makes me nervous because I want him to eat! I know most kids go through it though. Drives me nuts!

10. He sings along now to songs. For awhile he would just dance to them but he sings all day and I love it. At night I have to sing 4 different songs to him before bed. The ABC song, I am a child of God, You are my sunshine and Love is spoken here. Those are his favorites. Precious!

There is much more that I could report but i’ll save that for another post. I love my sweet boy! I love how loving he is. How he loves to cuddle with me at night and rub my face and hair. I love how funny and full of life he is. He is at such a fun age and I pray that I don’t miss a thing.