Welcome Home Brad

On March 9, 2011 Brad returned home from his mission to the Australia Adelaide mission. We didn't get to go to the airport but saw him later that day.
He's home!!

Brad brought back all sorts of goodies from Australia. Here he is playing his didgeree doo that he bought and had painted by one of the aboriginals. He's pretty good!
The kids loved it!
Looking like Crocodile Dundee!
I love this picture!
Brad showed us the perfect coin pouch with no seams. We couldn't figure out how it was made until Brad revealed what it really was. Yes, it's a coin pouch but it's also a male Kangaroo's...you get the idea. I threw it as soon as I knew.
And Preston just enjoying some of Aunt Lyndsey's cookies.
We are so glad you are home, Brad!!!

Preston's Birthday Continued-The Presents!!

Preston was very excited to open his presents-he didn't want to wait
Preston and Dad
Mom was a little more excited about the presents than Preston once they were opened
All the kids were really into the toys!
Puppy from Grandma Carter
Little People Zoo from Grandma Coons
He LOVES his presents! Thank you everyone!!

Preston's First Birthday-The Cake

On Saturday, March 5th Preston turned 1!!! We had a family party at Grandpa and Grandma Carter's house to celebrate. I can't believe that our baby is one-this has been the best year of our lives and we were so happy to celebrate our sweet boy.
Preston waiting for his cake
Preston's own cake

He's excited!



Preston was so timid with his cake. He started picking off a little of the frosting but wouldn't dig in.
It looks like Preston really got into the cake but that was just me trying to help him.
Preston feeding mom and dad :)
Getting cleaned up by Grammy
I wanted to take a stab at making a fondant cake for Preston's birthday. It turned out great and was so fun to do (even when I had to stay up til 2:30am to finish it!)

Getting into Mischief

February 18th, 2011
"What's in here?"
"There's stuff in this drawer?!"
"Leave me alone."
"Wow"
March 4th, 2011
Making a mess

"I'm not doing anything wrong."

Preston is Forward-Facing!

Preston was getting sick and tired of facing the back of the seat and was so happy when he was finally 1 year old and able to turn around! (ok, so maybe we turned him around a day early...)
Happy boy. He can see!
I love how he always crosses his ankles! He's so precious.

Jelly Belly Factory

I have always wanted to go to the Jelly Belly Factory and I finally got the chance when Lyndsey suggested we go. We met up with Lyndsey, Tommy, Caitlin, Luke and Anna and Kayden for a day full of sugar!
In front of the Jelly Belly Factory

We had to wear these silly hats and Preston surprised me by leaving his on most of the time
Checking out the jelly belly making process
Caitlin and Preston
After the Jelly Belly Factory we headed over to Fenton's in Vacaville. Mmmmmmmm....
Luke and Preston enjoyed ice cream along with the rest of us

Anna and Caitlin

Kayden and Tommy
Outside Fenton's is a little play area with moving cars and Preston had the time of his life!
Preston and Kayden


We can't wait to go back again!
(Thanks for letting me steal some pics, Lyndsey!)

Teeth Brushing

Preston finally has enough teeth that we need to brush them. Our first brushing was with a little rubber finger brush and he actually didn't mind too much. I'm sure he was thinking, "What is in my mouth?!"
Daddy making sure to get all the teeth.

Our sweet boy. By the way, we love these hoodie towels that Lyndsey made for Preston. They work so well!