Preston Turns 1!

Boy, how fast a year goes by.  Can you believe the boys are already 1?!  We helped cousin Preston celebrate his first birthday on Saturday.  It was so much fun.

The Birthday Boy.

Preston helping mommy open presents.

Get it Preston!

Adorable baby boy in his NEW hat.

Lucas felt the need to help.

Birthday boy with his daddy.

Lucas spotted me taking pictures from across the yard.

He came to say "hello".

Happy Birthday, Preston!

The awesome birthday cake!  Yummy.

Preston not too sure about this thing called "cake".

The Jones'.

Preston visits Thread.

Preston + Lucas playing at Thread.

Preston helping the balls escape.

Lucas - I see you!

The Clemmer side of the family came to see Thread in its new space on Saturday.  The boys got to play together in the Ok Kid Corral.  I think Preston liked it there.  Come play with us again Preston!  Lucas loved having you there.

Baby Dedication.

The last weekend in February we dedicated baby Lucas to the Lord at our church - Bridge Point Bible Church.  I just found these picture on my camera and realized I never blogged or posted about it.

Our Little Family.

We had family over to the church and then back at our house for brunch.  It was so much fun!  It's especially fun to see all the cousins play together.

Brady (5), Preston (10m) + Lucas (10m)

Brady w/ Luke.  Brady is going

to be such a GREAT big brother.

Brady has his hands full w/ Preston + Luke.

Clemmer Christmas.

We celebrated Christmas early with the Clemmer's/Jones' this year.  What fun!  It was Lucas' and Preston's First Christmas.  Although they weren't really sure what was going on, the adults had fun watching them. They were more interested in the bows and wrapping paper than anything else.

Lucas eating paper.  Preston watching.

 

 Lucas + a bow.

 Preston yawning while opening presents.

 Sweet Baby Preston.  Looks like a Christmas Card!

 Lucas + another bow.

We have been so blessed this year with two baby boys to brighten our days (and nights).  Thank you Gran + Grandpa for making this Christmas so special.  We know you love the boys as much as we do.

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P.S.   The Clemmer's have this term "simpled out".  Wondering what that means?  Let this picture define it for you.

April + Casey "simpled out".

Thanks for the laughs Clemmer's/Jones'.

Thanksgiving.

We had a great Thanksgiving Weekend with both families.  As tradition would have it, we spent Thanksgiving Day with the Clemmer's and Jones'.  Their annual dinner consists of Fajitas and all the fixin's.  Of course, this year was extra special because it was Lucas' and Preston's first Thanksgiving.  Here are a few photos of our get together with the Clemmer's/Jones':

 Preston + Lucas playing together.

 Casey + Lucas Thanksgiving Day.

 Lucas ready for his first Turkey Day meal.

 Gran + Grandpa trying to get Lucas to eat.

On Friday, we spent the day with my family and had more of a traditional meal.  We look forward to my mom's Thanksgiving Meal every year!  Yummy.  Chris, Megan + Brady joined us.  It was fun having everyone together.  It's been a while since we all got a chance to hang out.  Here are a few pictures from the Reed celebration:

 The Clemmer's.

 PaPa + Grandma w/ Luke.

The handsome Reed men in flannel.

Clemmer Family Reunion.

We had a great time with the Clemmer Clan at the Family Reunion.  Thanks to everyone for coming to Houston to make it easier on April + me now that we have the little guys.   Here are some pics from the weekend:

 Lucas giving love to Preston.

 April + Casey.

 Sweet Reagan.

 Reagan + Lucas laughing together.

 Lucas, Reagan + Preston.

 Sweet Baby Boys having a moment.

 Reagan + Emily w/ their Christmas Tree.

 Lucas + Gran.

Matt, Travis, Heath, April + Preston

Rick, Shana, Reagan, Casey, Rebecca, Lucas + Tyson.

Kay, Greg, Ronnie, Terri + Bonnie.

Heath w/ Preston.

We had some great times and look forward to next years get together - where ever that may be.

Play Date w/ Preston

Casey + I had a mini-vaca up North to see the Grandparents.  We spent a few days with Grandma + PaPa Reed and then a few days with Gran + Grandpa Clemmer.  The added bonus was we got to have a play date with Preston and April too!  Here are a few pictures from their day together.

Luke + Preston lookin' at Gran.

The Boys Smiling.

Gran talkin' to the boys.

Sweet Baby Preston.

It is so great to see the boys together.  They are both continuing to grow + develop.  It is adorable to see them look at each other and I swear they were talking to each other too!

4th of July.

We had a great time celebrating Lucas' first 4th of July with family.  My parents were kind enough to host Casey, Lucas + I along with Gran, Grandpa, Heath, April + Preston at their house for BBQ.  We had the yummiest food ever and of course took some pictures of our baby boys.

Lucas + Preston on a flag blanket from Grandale - Casey + April's late grandfather.

Lucas looking serious on the couch + Preston looking at all the papparazzi.

Play date w/ Preston + David.

We had an play date with cousin Preston and cousin David.  It was fun to have a full house and have lunch with the ladies.  Corrie + Baby David were in from Canada, so Aunt Martha brought them over to join us along with Gran, Pam, Aunt April + Preston for lunch.  It was amazing to see how much Baby David has grown.  April + I got a taste of what it will be like to have a 1 year old running around the house.  They sure grow up fast!

Cousin David - Adorable w/ lots of personality.

Preston + Lucas "playing" together.

April + I can't wait till they can actually interact.  We are blessed with such healthy, adorable baby boys who are going to be such great friends.