The Presson Family

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This is going to be a REALLY long post, but here goes...

We had a very busy...but very FUN weekend.  Friday night Christian loaded more money into his piggy bank.  I bet he has at least $50 in there now!  Rich little man =)



Then Christian and Paul had a tickle-fest before bed. 























































































































I can't believe how much more of a toddler than a baby Christian is looking like these days.  I mostly notice it in pictures - since I see him everyday I don't notice all the changes.  He's getting much thinner (losing baby fat).  Where did my baby go???  =(

Saturday my mom came over to watch Christian while Paul and I got away to celebrate our 2 year anniversary (Tuesday, August 31st).  We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn in Chesterfield, MO.  Checked in at around 12:30 - ate lunch in the room (Subway and Edible Arrangement with watermelon, pineapple, cantaloupe, grapes, honey dew melon, and chocolate & peanut butter dipped bananas).  YUMMY!  Paul was in heaven!!!!  After lunch we saw "The Other Guys" movie, which was pretty funny.

Then we ate dinner at Kobe Steakhouse in Westport ...I LOVE that place.  It was soo good.  We both got Filet & Chicken with fried rice and veggies.  They give you sooo much food we were stuffed!  Then we walked around Westport a bit while waiting for our comedy club show to start.  We ended up having a drink at The Drunken Fish to kill some time - I got a chocolate martini and Paul got a rum & coke.  Then we saw a show at The Funny Bone which was hilarious!!!  Really funny guys.  We need to go there more often. 



































Sunday afternoon we spent time outside playing in the baby pool.  Christian love love LOVES water!  I swear he is a fish.  =) 

Christian is a corn on the cob junkie!  He even got his own cob holders at dinner last night.  He knew just what to do with those...it was cute.  I had been cutting it off the cob for him to eat but thought...he has 8 teeth now, might as well use them!!!

Sooo...like any other proud mommy I had to get out the camera and snap some shots!  I also took a short video to capture the moment.

And I'm super exicted to get it!!  I have been casually shopping for a new "toddler" carrier.  I have a Moby wrap and used it when Christian was smaller - but now that he's almost 25 lbs. it's not the safest option.  I've heard really good things about Mei Tai carriers, but there are so many to choose from.  I found a wonderful resource: http://www.becomingmamas.com/babywearing-2/ 

I decided that my favorite carrier for my needs was the Kozy Mei Tai, so once I decided on this carrier I started shopping prices.  Let's just say that a quality carrier isn't cheap.  Through my searching, I found a site that sells the Kozy Mei Tai - they were on clearance today!  25% off and free shipping.  They also had a pattern available that I really like for fall/winter. 

Here is a pic of my new carrier that should be arriving later this week:





















I can't wait to try it out this weekend!  Perfect timing too...we're heading to the rodeo in New Windsor, IL.   That will be a perfect opportunity to wear Christian.  =)

We have decided to keep Christian rear-facing in his carseat until 2 years old (or when he reaches the height & weight max for his current seat). To find out why, please watch this video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2DVfqFhseo

Pass it along!!!

Brody and Kohen had their 1st & 4th Birthday Party on Saturday 8/7/10.  It was a beautiful day for an outdoor party!  The kiddos had a great time playing on the water slide and eating fruit.  =)  I got some cute pics of Brody & Christian playing on the water slide...plus a short video clip.  Kohen was running around with the bigger kiddos so I didn't get any pics of him unfortunately. 

Check out our water babies (or toddlers I should say)...

  

Carter Wolf's first birthday party was Saturday 7/31/10.  He and Christian were so cute playing together in the baby pool.  =)