Nate is 28!

That ryhmes!

Today Nate made the comment he feels like an old man after I huskily finished singing happy birthday. We've all been a little sick this week with a cold and sore throat. Maybe it had something to do with my singing. Happy Birthday to my old man!

To celebrate Nate got home early - at 6:00pm. We grilled up some mushroom and swiss burgers and had a fruit cookie pizza. What a great night!

(This was my first time making a cookie pizza. I think it turned out great!)

Swimming - Finally!

Preston got to suit up for the first time last weekend. We've had his swimming trunks, guard, and swim diapers ready to go for weeks but it's just been too cold. We finally enjoyed a nice, sunny, and warm day Saturday. We took advantage. Preston's a little swimmer. He loved the water!

Memorial Day in Boise

Nate and I decided to take a last minute trip to Boise for Memorial Day Weekend. My sister and my nephew, Isaac, were visiting from Pittsburgh, PA and this was Preston's first opportunity to meet them. Preston and I were able to stay a little over a week in Boise while Nate came just for the weekend. It was a blast! My brother and his family even made the drive from Rexburg for a few days. It was an unofficial family reunion --minus my sister's husband, Bryce.

A lot happened while we were there:

There was lots of playing with Aunt Jen, Grandma and Grandpa and cousins

We spent some time at the Farmer's Market. You can see Isaac peeking at the bottom of the picture.

We toured the capitol building. Preston stayed home with Grandma.

We went on the Boise Trolley Tours to see Boise's historic sites

Preston had some quality time with Daddy

On the trolley tour

We went to the zoo for the first time with Preston and saw some giraffes - a new exhibit for Boise

Grandpa let Preston lick all kinds of new fruits. He loved grapes.

Preston tried solids for the first time. He doesn't like rice cereal!

Preston loved Jen's old jumper. I loved it too since I'm usually his jumper.

Can't wait to do it again!

Story Time With Dad

Aren't they cute? Love them both!

Geocaching in the City

Saturday we met up with some friends to take advantage of the beautiful, sunny San Francisco weather and do a little geocaching in the city. We love geocaching because it takes you places you may not otherwise visit and allows you to see things you may normally overlook. In fact, we found a cache hidden within feet of where I would stand every morning waiting for the shuttle to take me to work. Who knew there was one hidden so close?

Our first find

Calling in computer support for an especially difficult cache

Preston was happy the whole time

Preston was trying to grab the camera. We love his crystal blue eyes!

I've Made Up My Mind

I think Preston woke up on Monday morning and decided he was finally ready to roll. After two weeks of showing absolutely no interest since he first rolled on his own, we found him on his belly in his crib Monday morning looking smug. Then, yesterday he rolled back to front twice. Since then it has grown exponentially. If only he could roll himself back off his belly! Tonight after we put him down for bed he started screaming hysterically. We found him on his belly squished in the corner. After being summoned four more times by Preston's crying to roll him back over, I think he may finally be asleep. Ah - I have a feeling we have a few sleep deprived nights ahead.

On a different note, Nate's parents were in town over the weekend. Preston was spoiled with all their attentions. (We aren't complaining either.) We went into the city Monday afternoon and walked up Market Street to the Ferry Building while waiting for Nate to get off of work. Preston loved the hustle and bustle of rush hour.

More Water, Please!

Preston has really started showing an interest in what Nate and I are eating. Earlier this week he watched intently as I got myself a drink of water. So - I decided to see what he thought. I was surprised at how well he sipped down the water from a cup. Now he can't seem to get enough and expects it everytime someone near him has a drink. Yesterday he whimpered every time Grandpa DeFries walked away from the glass of water.

Grandpa DeFries giving Preston some water

I was determined to wait until 6 months to start introducing solids but now - I'm thinking he may be ready. We may start sooner than I thought.