Aaron, Nat, Marcus & Luke

Where to begin...

2011-06-29T16:01:00.000-06:00

I guess the think I need to admit first and foremost is that I'm the worst blogger alive! Now that that is said I can move on and give you some updates:

Luke is walking! He started out about a month and a half ago but is pretty much full fledged walking now. He loves the water and following big brother around and playing (or wrecking) whatever Marcus is doing. He is a WONDERFUL eater and eats just about everything in site. Luke is repeating sounds after us and can say; ba (boo), na na (no no), mama and dada.

Marcus is really turned into quite the 3 year old. I now know that 3 IS harder than 2. Once he has is mind made up then that is it...but he still has his tender heart and minds most of the time. Some of his new sayings are; not yet, fine!, 5 more (or anything), how you doing?, and how's work dad?. He loves to run and be with any other kid. He loves to play hoops, football, with his cars, hide n seek, and baseball.

So now there's your somewhat of an update here's some pics (at least I'm not an utter failure you get some updated pics)

Pic Fix...

2011-04-08T11:18:00.000-06:00

Yummy!

Making a Mess...

1st Haircut

Makin cookies!

Hugging Jimmer his pet fish!

Sleeping in mommy & daddy's bed.

Mr. Blue eyes...so handsome.

Watching Bronco highlights in his uniform.

Night Night time and big kisses : )

Lukey Lou is ONE-a-Roo

2011-03-14T09:37:00.000-06:00

Our little baby is one and I can't believe it. Yes it seems like the longest year of my life is some aspects (no sleep) but then again I look back and it went quite fast. Luke's spent his birthday with Grandpa and Grandma Prestwich and also Nana Martinez. We had lunch and then Luke actually tore into his cake I was pretty impressed. I looked back at past post and realize that I have posted his birth experience and I'll have to so as I don't ever forget what a little miracle we've been blessed with. Here's some pics of Luke's birthday bash.

Brrr...it's cold outside!

2011-02-01T11:57:00.001-07:00

Wooowza...it's like -5 degrees at the moment and we I woke up it was -17. Needless to say we've been home bound and probably will be for a little while. So while it's so cold I thought an appropriate post would be of playing in the snow. These pics are from last week but we had a blast and it was warm!

Well Baby check up and Big Boy check up!

2011-01-19T18:05:00.003-07:00

Just after Christmas we took the boys to their 9 month and 3 year check ups.

Luke: He is in the 92% for height and 12% for weight. This was even after he lost almost a pound from being sick for about a week. These numbers are for a regular 9 month old and not a preemie even! He is a big boy with such a cute smile to light up a room. He's now ten months and is rolling over and sitting up but not yet crawling or sleeping through the night. He doesn't have a tooth yet which I'm a little scared to begin teething with him because everything with Luke has been hard so I'm not looking forward to it. He still hates tummy time and I'm not sure when he will eventually get around but I just have to remind myself that he's still really only 8 1/2 months old (from his due date) and eventually he'll catch up.

Marcus: He is in the 75% for height and 45% for weight. He impressed our doctor by knowing his numbers and letters. By the end of the appointment our Dr. gave him a little talking too about peeing and pooing in the potty because he's a big boy. So I knew it was time to stop procrastinating and a couple weeks later he is doing great. He's had a couple of accidents but that usually happens when he is really into what he is doing.

We are so blessed to have two healthy and happy little boys and we love them so much. It's so amazing to me as a mother that I'm responsible for these little boys who were saved for this time to come to earth.

I Believe in Santa...

2011-01-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

Well it's way past time to post for Christmas but I'm doing it anyways. Our Christmas was great it was so fun because Marcus was actually excited and looking forward to Santa coming. Let me tell you Santa is one smart guy he knew exactly what Marcus would like. Marcus got a Broncos football uniform from Santa...helmet, pads, jersey, pants and even a new football. It was funny because after Marcus got his new uniform on he noticed one thing... that he didn't have any new football shoes to go with his outfit. What a character!

Santa got the perfect present for Marcus but the next day was Sunday and that's when we realized that maybe this present was a little too perfect. Marcus had a little melt down when he realized that he could not wear his new uniform to church, and not only that but not even every day. There have been some tears but mostly lots of football playing.

Marcus thinks he is now on the Broncos team and I must admit that he probably wouldn't hurt the team if he was on it! He calls the Broncos team on the phone, he practices scoring touch downs and he even got some new football shoes for going in the big boy potty.

So this new present sure made me a big believer in the big man from the north pole.

Happy Brithday!

2010-12-06T15:50:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRHTDAY MARCUS!

Wow time goes by so fast I can't believe my "baby" is 3 years old. It's totally cliche that everyone says that when you have kids time goes by so fast blah blah blah...but it really does!

Now that Marcus is 3 he is talking quite a bit and he starting to say some pretty funny stuff. He loves sports and actually has to change clothes several times a day to match the sport he is now playing. He's getting pretty into cars now too and will actually do that by himself so I get a break! He loves to help especially in the kitchen with anything that we are making. He is so sweet with his brother and loves to give him kisses. He loves to learn and is so smart he know his numbers and most of his letters. He has a tender heart and is a good sharer. He loves to play all day especially with other kids. He loves to pray and they are always very sincere.

We are so lucky that he joined our family 3 years ago and we love him so much...Happy Birthday Marcus!

Thanksgiving

2010-12-06T15:32:00.000-07:00

We had a great Thanksgiving in Alamosa this year. Yes it was a terribly long drive with 2 little ones but actually Luke did great it's the terrible 2 year old that made our trip long.

We actually had a pretty big Thanksgiving dinner at my Grandparents house; 21 people ate a absolutely delicious dinner. It was so yummy it makes me hungry just thinking about it. Then on Friday the girls of the family made a star craft thingy and it turned out so cute. I forgot my scrap booking paper so I helped my mom make one as a Christmas gift.

Then that night we celebrated Marcus' 3rd Birthday. Of course we forgot our camera but I think that night was the best night of Marcus' short life. He loved every second of it from running around with little cousin Kennedi to opening presents and of course blowing out trick candles. He was running around like a crazy man the whole night. He couldn't even go to sleep that night because he was so excited and the next day he asked if it was his birthday again.

Thanks everyone who came and made it such a great night for him. He Loved all his presents and still talks about his Birthday.

TRICK or TREAT!

2010-11-05T15:48:00.001-06:00

Halloween already came and went and I can't believe it. It's so fun having kids and when they get to that age of getting excited about holidays is so awesome I love it! Marcus thinks that this is the best holiday ever! He loves to dress up and all that candy is to die for. With candy in the house he becomes this crazy whinny monster but it can also be a pretty good bribe too. Here's some pics of the Friday down town trick or treating and our church trunk or treat...

We are ALIVE!

2010-10-28T15:25:00.001-06:00

Yes we are alive here in Nebraska. I'm sure so many of you were wondering...but alas I have now had the motivation to post some updates.

Luke aka Luke the Poop or Lukesters - doing great. He had a fever last week so I took him in and he now weighs in at a whole 17.2 lbs. He's a chubbers and it's so cute I love his legs and give them kisses all the time. I think that he'll pass up Marcus eventually because I don't think at 7 months M weighed in at 17 lbs. He is 7 months but sometimes I think he's still in his newborn phase...especially at night. He is a bad sleeper but the past 2 night he's only woke up once and that's a reason to celebrate (while knocking on wood). Trust me you out there saying just let him cry... he has tried to cry it out, how about 2 weeks straight with 1 to 2 hrs each night with no end in site ...crying makes for a super tired and cranky momma after that long. Other than the lack of sleep he's more content while awake. He not really motivated to roll over (while he can do it) or sit up but we "work out" everyday so hopefully one day he'll just decide to do it. He is a smiley baby and loves to smile at other people.

Marcus - he's just up to something always that's for sure. He's still in to his sports and I get a workout in everyday. (I can't wait until Luke can keep up) He's so funny he loves to play and watch sports on TV but he hates going to games live except football. He says they are too loud and covers his ears. Marcus is talking a good deal now but sometimes I just nod and say ok because he's still hard to understand. I'll probably regret this one day as he will be asking me some crazy thing. He knows all his shapes and colors and can count to 10 and now we are working on our ABC's. He loves to say all the prayers in our house and they are so sweet ad simple. He has a ton of friends and loves to play with other kids. He is not potty trained yet I tried a couple months ago but it was a no go so hopefully in the next month I can get up enough patience and courage to try again. Any pointers are greatly appreciated!

This summer Aaron and I really just got used to a house with 2 kids it's been an adjustment. I'm ready for more sleep and Aaron's probably ready for a non cranky wife. But it's coming around and getting routine but I'm not looking forward to the cold and flu months coming up ahead. Hopefully we can keep mr. Luke heathly. Well I'll post some pics to catch us up and then try to be better at this blogging.

Camera dead pictures coming soon...

Picture Post!

2010-08-18T11:56:00.000-06:00

I couldn't find our camera charger for like a month so due to recent findings you will be inundated with pictures...

Luke & Marcus Happenings

2010-07-19T10:10:00.000-06:00

First I'll update you on Luke...He had his 4 month appointment a week and a half ago and his stats are: 12lbs and 23 inches long. He's growing like a weed and has cute chubby cheeks and rolls on his legs to boot. He doesn't look like a typical 4 month old but doesn't look like a preemie either. I would say he looks like a healthy 3 month old. The doc was really impressed with his growth and thinks that he may catch up to what he should be at sooner than most preemies. He's smiling quite often now and even some cooing and some giggles here and there. He 's getting more on a schedule and is having less cranky time and more having fun time.

We were able bless Luke last Sunday in Sterling CO and we had alot of our family attend. I was pretty nervous that he would cry the whole time but he cried just a little....it could've been much worse believe me. We had a wonderful lunch and it was great to see family and friends in sterling. Thanks to all those who came to celebrate our special little guy.

Marcus has been on the go all summer long. He's gotten to see family a ton this summer which I'm super happy about. On the 4th of July we went down to Alamosa to stay with my family and help celebrate my mom's big birthday. On the way we stayed in Longmont and Marcus had so much fun with one of his favorite cousins, Lil Aaron. Marcus then stayed all that next week with the grandparents in Alamosa and had a good time swimming, seeing alligators and getting grandpa & grandma tired.

Marcus is such a sweet boy but has definitely gotten into being a typical 2 year old. He has an opinion about everything and "gets" to go into time out almost everyday and he is getting pretty good and being whinny too. He still our little athlete and loves playing almost any sport. His vocabulary is expanding and getting some attitude to go with it!

I don't have any updated pics but believe me they both look like Aaron and I think that Luke will even have his daddy's blue eyes. Everyone says that Luke looks just like Aaron did and like Marcus too.. so he's bound to be a cutie like his daddy and brother.

We sure do love our boys and thank our Heavenly Father for our two beautiful boys who are healthy and relatively happy.

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T11:22:00.001-06:00

We have the Best DAD in the World!

My boys are sure lucky to have such a great dad. They are so excited when he comes home to play with them. He is so loving and works so hard for us. Thanks Aaron for all you do! Also thanks to my Dad who was my # 1 Fan and to Aaron's Dad thanks for raising such a wonderful man. Also thanks to all the other men in our lives for all you've done for us. We love you!

Updates!

2010-06-18T15:03:00.000-06:00

Wow...it seems like I just posted but I guess it has been awhile. Anyways we've had a fairly busy month. Marcus and Aaron were gone for Memorial day to Longmont to hang out with all the family there. Marcus has a blast with all of his cousins. He then stayed with Grandpa & Grandma P in Sterling the next week. And Aaron picked him up the next weekend again in Longmont and spent the weekend with all the cousins. I then went to A-town to my 10 year reunion with little Luke. I can't believe that it's been 10 years but at the same time it seems like a lifetime ago. How crazy how things change. Luke did awesome on the way there and back. But a 9 hour drive with a baby by yourself is pretty crazy...I was more tired when I got home than when I left.

Luke went to the Doctor last Monday and he weighs in at 10.1 lbs and is 21.5 inches long. He's doing pretty good. This week he has slept much better and is even a little less fussy : ) He is even smiling now which is so fun and makes it all worth it! Marcus is now into baseball and we play almost everyday. I think that when a sport is in season he loves it. But we can always fall back to football if he gets bored.

Here's some recent pics of the boys.

I tried forever to get these next pics to turn around...it's saved on my computer correctly but loads into blogger wrong...if you know how to fix it let me know! :)

Little Buddies!

2010-05-08T13:48:00.001-06:00

I walk out this is what I see...so sweet. I love it and I love my boys!

Luke had a Dr's appointment on Thursday and now he weighs in a 8.8. He's in the 70th percentile in weight and 60th for height (in preemies). He is pretty much out of newborn clothes and is getting cute little rolls on his legs. The Dr said that he probably doesn't have reflux and it just from the medicine that he is on for sleep apnea. It's breaks down to caffeine so no wonder why he doesn't sleep. He will have to be one it at least one more month and cross our fingers he can come off of it and sleep a little more at night.

Like Father Like Son!

2010-05-08T13:48:00.000-06:00

Aaron got a couple of presents for Marcus recently and thought I would post a few pcitures because if you know Aaron then you know of his love for shoes and Michael Jordan.

An Update from US!

2010-04-30T19:10:00.001-06:00

Here's an update from us...Luke is eating sleeping and pooping and Marcus is running around with energizer batteries that keep on going and going and going.

Well the more detailed version of events around our house are... Luke is now 7 weeks old today. Wow time flies when you don't get any sleep. Last Saturday he weighed in at a whooping 7 lbs 11 ounces. That's actually a pretty good weight gain for a boy who started out so tiny. We think that Luke has some reflux but right now the doctors want to hold off on any medicine to see how well he does and if it doesn't get any worse. I feel so bad for the little guy as it seems he is pretty uncomfortable and not sleeping the greatest. Marcus caught a cold last week so Luke has been in his own little isolation to make sure that he doesn't catch it. Marcus is almost over it so soon he a Luke will be reunited. Poor Marcus has been pretty sad that he can't see or hold the baby but a sick preemie baby is one thing we don't need. Marcus as I said earlier is on the go almost all day. He's been pretty good with me having to take care of Luke but that's probably because he gets to watch a little more TV than usual. Well here's some updated pics from us...

Marcus loves the baby and to give him kisses on the head.

Marcus loves to help dad and mom cook it up in the kitchen.

He's here!

2010-03-17T20:46:00.000-06:00

Luke William Prestwich

March 12, 2010

4lbs 5oz

17.5 inches

Luke is doing great! He is off all breathing help and even eating all on his own now. We are so blessed to have this little guy. He is so sweet and a fighter! This has been one of the longest weeks of my life. It started out badly (going into labor 7 weeks early) to being one of the greatest. Being a mother is the biggest blessing a woman can have and I feel that I will never take it for granted again.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

A pic of my boys!

Hello out there...

2010-02-18T09:25:00.001-07:00

Well I think that I'm officially the biggest blog slacker alive. I have thought about posting a ton of times it just never develops into doing it. So I'm taking the plunge this morning and plan to at least post some recent pics of Marcus.

Here's Marcus with cousin Emma at Thanksgiving...I know not so recent but it's cute. It's so funny how opposite looking they are but they still both look like Prestwich's.

Here's Marcus playing his favorite game. He loves football! He can't get enough...he will even watch it on TV like it's the most entertaining show. He knows all the actions and will do "down set hut", "fumble", "tackle" and "touchdown"! I used to be his football buddy but the size of my belly makes it a little more difficult to tackle and fall down. So right when Aaron walks through the down it's "football...football." When Marcus gets his TV time almost a quarter of the time he wants to watch football....it's a good thing that we have a few games on DVR. When he watches he'll go down and touch the ground when the play starts he starts running around and falls when the play is over. His football is his comfort and he even sleeps with it. He has worn it down the paint is coming off. We'll need to find a replacement because if we were to lose it...oh heaven help us!

For Valentines Day I made the sugar cookies and Marcus helped. He loves "helping" clean the beaters and putting some sprinkles one the cookies.

Here's some pcis from last week with Daddy! Everywhere we go and everyone we see always comments on how much Marcus looks like his dad. He a little mini Aaron but with brown eyes and an olive complexion. He even has lots of mannerisms like his dad. I also tell Aaron, all the time, that he's stubburn like his dad too.

I 'll try to post some belly pics sometime soon. I think that I'm a lot bigger than I was with Marcus. I can't believe that in two months we'll soon have another to our little family. We are so excited and a little scared on how it will be with two. Marcus is such a sweetheart that I think that he will be very gentle and loving.

It's a BOY!

2009-12-07T10:39:00.008-07:00

We are really excited to add another addition to our family and a boy at that! I know that I'll be pretty outnumbered in our household but I'm super excited for Marcus to have a brother to run and tumble around with. Don't get me wrong I love playing football and basketball and building with blocks but it will be nice once they can play together and they can climb trees and scrape their knees and I can mostly watch from the sidelines with a bandaid in hand.

The only problem with having a boy is a name...boy names are the hardest so pass you ideas our way if you have any cause I'm drawing up a blank at the moment.

I can't get the ultra sound to post so I'll post it later.

Trick or Treat!

2009-11-05T19:39:00.002-07:00

Marcus loved Halloween. He was so cute and thought that getting candy in his pumpkin was about the coolest thing that's ever happened to him. Every time someone would put something in is bucket he would look in and say "WOW". I know I'm biased but he's adorable!

The night before Halloween we went to our Ward party and Marcus had fun watching all the other kids in their costumes. He fell in love with his pumpkin basket and wanted to go to sleep with it that night.

Here's our pumpkin we carved. Marcus helped pull out all the gooey insides and Aaron carved the face.

Here's just a pick of Marcus getting some practice for his new found pitty cry. Gotta love it!

So sad but kinda cute!

October Snow

2009-11-05T18:54:00.002-07:00

We had a crazy fall storm here and got about 12 inches of snow. Aaron had a snow day at work so we had tons of fun in the snow. This storm happened the week before Halloween and by Halloween it was gone. So we had lots of fun while it lasted.

Marcus is...

2009-10-23T15:57:00.000-06:00

Marcus is a BIG BOY!

He's potty trained...just kidding! I only wish but he is going to be...

A BIG BROTHER!

Our little family is excitied to add another. I'm about 14 weeks and due in April!

New Playlist

2009-10-19T18:52:00.000-06:00

My new playlist has just a few classic songs from our favorite show "The Office". Gotta love it...if there are any classic songs I'm missing let me know. Some were not available so this is what I have so far.

Thanks

Past few months...

2009-10-17T09:16:00.000-06:00

Well I can't say much other than I've been a total slacker in the blog posting as of late. So I give you a quick catch up with our family. We'll start with Aaron as he says he never gets any blog space. Well he's been pretty busy with church and work. He got a new calling in the Branch Presidency and now that school has started he finds himself pretty busy seeing lots of students and other activities. I'm pretty much the same so nothing new there. Marcus is busy growing and getting into everything. He's going to be a lion for Halloween and has the "ROAR" down pretty convincingly. He's so fun and every night we find ourselves feeling extremely blessed that he came to us.

We've gotten to see family as my mother came to see us for a quick trip, we saw Aaron's parents in Sterling and they came to visit us in our new home and I also got to spend a day with Megan watching her coach vball in Yuma. I'll post some pics of us during the past few months.

About a month ago we took a trip to a Mammoth Museum. Marcus mostly wanted to just run around while I chase him but I think he had a good time at least in the gift shop he did because he could play in some sand.

Back to the blog!

2009-09-02T13:43:00.000-06:00

So it's been just a little while since I have taken the time to post.We are now in our new home and love it! We've been pretty busy unpacking and painting but are pretty much done. We moved on the 3rd of July and then my parents came to help us paint that next week. We would probably be painting still without their help since Aaron had to start work rightaway. We live by the park (which we go to almost everyday), the library and have some really wondeful neighbors who have a daughter Marcus' age that he loves to play with and lots of others kids his age at church. Well here's a few pics of our living room done because a I've had a few request. I'll post some other pics of the house and Marcus in a few days.

Pics of our Home

2009-09-02T13:16:00.000-06:00

the BIG move

2009-07-02T13:44:00.000-06:00

So tomorrow is the moving day. We are busy with the family reunion here and are having a great time. But tomorrow is the day we have been waiting for. We are packing up the UHaul in the morning, with all the Prestwich strong men around we should hopefully be leaving by 1 and unpacking that evening too. It will be a crazy day but we are excited to get to our new house. My mom and dad are coming a few days later to help us unpack and paint. We are sad to leave our wonderful friends and ward behind but are excited for this new chapter. Once we get Internet I'll post pics of the house and some updates. It maybe a few weeks so until then just pray that we make it through it!

Jane & Paul's wedding

2009-07-02T13:28:00.000-06:00

Aaron and I were in Chadron on Friday signing away our life (our first house). We had to be in Denver the next day for our nieces wedding. So it was an late night and an early morning but so fun. We left early so we could go to the temple before the wedding and had a wonderful time together. The wedding was so sweet and the bride looked beautiful. After the wedding grandma & Marcus met us outside. I hadn't seen him for about 4 days and Aaron almost 2 whole weeks! He was happy to see us and we were so happy to see him. He was so sweet giving all his cousins kisses. It was a wonderful day we had such a great time and are so excited for Jane & Paul.

Marcus' big vacation

2009-07-02T13:19:00.000-06:00

A few weeks ago Marcus and I went down to Alamosa to visit family. We had a great time seeing all the family again. Marcus had a blast at the sand dunes and playing with grandpa & grandma. Marcus' favorite part was to give "bo" his treats. Marcus love getting dirty and wet out in the back yard (we can't wait to have our own fenced backyard too).

I decided to leave Marcus with grandpa & grandma for another week all by him self so that I could get the packing and cleaning finished up. It was probably harder for me than for him and he had a great time! He went many a times to the park with grandma and also to the alligator farm. Here's the one pic I took the whole mini vacation (he's playing in the dog's water bowl).

Cute Friends!

2009-06-12T19:01:00.000-06:00

Here's Marcus with his little friend Peyton that he really enjoys getting together with. She is a couple months older and so sweet and cute. They really don't play "together" much but are really sweet to each other. I was able to capture a precious moment on a walk in the park we took a couple weeks ago. It was so cute... they would hold hands and give each other snacks back and forth. It was adorable! We will miss our friends here in Sterling when we leave but I'm sure will be back to visit.

What a NUT!

2009-05-27T21:05:00.001-06:00

Need I say more!

Some time off...

2009-05-27T20:54:00.000-06:00

So as a mom I notice that I have much more patience with Marcus if I get a break every once in a while. If that's a solo trip to the store or library or time to clean the house I enjoy my "ME" time. Well a sweet girl at NJC really wanted to watch Marcus during the week so I took her up on her offer and had her come 1 to 2 times a week for an hour + to take Marcus to the park or just keep him busy while I get some much needed things done around here.

Marcus did really well most of the time... he would of course cry to make me feel bad about leaving him but that was just a show and once I was out of sight I was pretty much out of mind. Here's a pic of him and Sam his favorite park buddy!

Our Home!

2009-05-19T20:56:00.001-06:00

Well you ask me how much do I trust my husband...well how's this for starters. We bought a house that I haven't even seen yet! Well not officially but we put an offer down and they accepted it so we hope to officially close on the house by July 3rd. Aaron left on Monday to go look at about 8 houses in Chadron. Well he called me around noon and said that he found the one (the night before we talked about what we really wanted ect...) and that someone one coming to view the house for the 2nd time and they probably would make an offer that afternoon.

So we talked and he said his likes and dislikes of the house and by the end of our conversation we both felt really good about making an offer. That afternoon Aaron still had a few house to look at with another agent so he went and after finishing that the other agent called and said our offer was accepted! Yeah us! Anyways here's a pic from the agency's website and here's a few details: 4 bedroom, 2 bath, huge back yard, newly remodeled. Isn't it a cute house!

We weren't even planning on making any kind of offer during this trip. Aaron was just going to narrow down to 2 -3 houses and I was going to go up next week and make the decision. Aaron said that hands down he feels 100% confident that this is our house...I can't wait to see it!

Movin' on UP!

2009-05-17T17:15:00.001-06:00

Ok so Aaron says that this blog should be called "Marcus" because that's all that's posted on here, but not anymore! This post is dedicated to my one and only... Anyways there's a few ways that Aaron has moved on up. The first and probably most important is that he has now officially entered into his THIRTIES! Aaron celebrated his birthday on Thursday and before he came home we decorated the house with balloons and a sign and the sidewalk outside with chalk for his big day. That night we went over the Miller's who had us, another guy from church, and the missionaries over for a fabulous dinner. It was sure yummy! Well on Friday we had some people over for a BBQ and some homemade carrot cake for some more B-day celebration. Aaron has said that upon entering into his thirties that we should "really" celebrate and have an all weekend thing...and it's actually kind of turned into that but hey he deserves it!

The next way Aaron has moved on up is actually an NEW position in Chadron NE. That's right we are on the move UP to Chadron NE. This new position is an awesome opportunity for Aaron professionally and I am really PROUD of him! He will be the Director of Student Support Services there at Chadron State. Way to go you OLD FART! Love U

Just hangin out!

2009-05-11T18:33:00.001-06:00

Easter Weekend

2009-04-29T13:12:00.000-06:00

Well we had a fabulous but cold Easter this year. My family came up to visit and we had dyed eggs, ate lots of food and had some pretty intense board games. Marcus had a blast looking for Easter eggs around the house. Here are a few pics of the weekend.

Dying Easter Eggs:

Marcus finding Easter eggs around the house:

Marcus' Easter basket that a neighbor made him:

Quality time with the Sis...

2009-04-17T14:19:00.000-06:00

Megan came up to stay with us about three weeks ago. She had a teacher job fair in Greeley. She stayed with us for 4 days and we had a good time hanging out and playing with Marcus. Here's a picture of Marcus in the bath...Megan thought he was too preppy and made him a rebel.

Ok so the real reason I wanted to blog about this is a really funny story. Those of you who know my sister or the Greeley area for that matter should appreciate this. Anyways on that Thursday the job fair started but a HUGE snowstorm was to hit the area. The fair was still scheduled to go on as planned so Megan left that morning and I gave her directions. I told to go I76 to HWY 34 straight into Greeley and take a right on the 2nd traffic light blah blah blah. Anyways she got there no problem but the fair closed down at noon due to weather and it was snowing really good by that time. So she takes off for Sterling and I told her to call me every hour to check in. With good weather it takes close to one and half hours but I knew it would take at least two and half with the snow.

So she calls me an hour later and I say oh where are you at and she says "Oh I've made great time and I'm just passing Centerra right now". I told her Centerra was in Loveland and she had been going the wrong direction this whole time. Needless to say she was pretty upset but we got her turned around and headed back here and made it safe and sound.

If anyone is willing to pitch in to get my sister a GPS I think she could use one (probably even in Alamosa)! Just kidding Megan! Love you thanks for coming to see us.

Spring Break!

2009-04-14T14:20:00.001-06:00

We are not in school anymore but still get to enjoy a spring break with Aaron's job. What more can I say than it's awesome. Well this year we decided to go out to AZ to see my grandpa & grandma Kelly. It was such beautiful weather and we had a great time with my grandparents. Marcus did pretty good on his first plane ride and loved chasing the ducks near the condo.

Here's some pics of us just hanging out.

Here's some pics of Marcus' first visit to the zoo!

Thank you Grandpa & Grandma for such a great time we had a blast!

5 Years of Forever...

2009-03-13T13:40:00.000-06:00

Wow! 5 years ago today Aaron and I were married and sealed in the Denver Temple for time and all eternity. I can't believe how fast the years have flown by but it's been a rich and rewarding experience. I think that even though we are both so so stubborn we were meant for each other. I couldn't see myself growing into the person that I want to be without anyone else by my side. So thanks to my super hot hubby for being so worth it and here's to many more memories.

Naughty and Nice!

2009-03-11T13:52:00.000-06:00

Here are a couple of random pics of Marcus being Naughty and Nice!

Naughty

eating toilet paper

again eating toilet paper (I think he's addicted)

spilled lucky charms out on the floor to pick out the marshmallows

Nice

smelling flowers

eating cereal with dad

Bonjour and Au Revoir...

2009-03-11T12:45:00.000-06:00

At the beginning of February Grandpa and Grandma came to visit all the way from France. Larry's father passed away and they came back for the funeral and to tie up some loose ends here and there. It was great fun having them in Sterling, I'll admit I was a little nervous having them as "guest" in their own house but we had a great time. They hadn't seen Marcus yet he was born about a month after they had left for their mission, so Marcus was pretty shy as first but he came around and had fun playing peak-a-boo and reading books with them. We heard some neat mission stories and are really proud of what they are doing in France. They had to go back and only have around eight months and then they'll be back for good.

Here's a sharp looking Marcus after a haircut by grandma!

I Heart Valentines Day!

2009-02-16T14:29:00.000-07:00

We had a great Valentines day/weekend. My mom came to visit us Thursday through Sunday and we had a great time catching up, swapping recipes and playing with the little man. Marcus loved the attention and really enjoys playing with his grandma.

So Friday Aaron and I celebrated our Valentines Day by going out to Dinner and a Movie. It was so nice to go out and get dressed up, have adult conversation and not have to worry about the little guy.

Then on Saturday I spent the day slaving away making Aaron's favorite cookies for his VDay present. I've made these cookies every year since we've been together. They are delish but take up so much time (that's why I make them only once a year).

Valentines Day is a wonderful (yet over commercialized) holiday to reflect on the family and friends that mean so much to you. I have a wonderful hubby, adorable boy, and all the loving family and friends a girl could want!

Birthday Trio

2009-02-16T14:18:00.000-07:00

Well this happened a couple weekends ago but oh well here we go... We had Aaron's family come up and celebrate the Birthdays of Mom Prestwich, Spencer and Tyler. Everyone in CO was there and we ate Baja, played some basketball at the church, played the Wii, and had cake and ice cream. We had a good ol time. I did take a few photos but overall I was a slacker...

We were able to talk to Grandpa & Grandma Prestwich in France over Skype!

Here's Marcus playing with Emma - they will be good buddies!

HOLY SNOW!

2009-01-23T19:57:00.000-07:00

Alright so what you ask do we do in Colorado when it's snowing?

I'll have to think about that one...well believe it or not we went SWIMMING. I know totally crazy but we are kind of stir crazy in the house right now so it was an option. Actually we thought of it when it was 70 degrees yesterday but you know CO and the crazy weather. Marcus had fun...he was a little scared at first but loved the fact that he could splash me in the face. He hasn't been swimming since the summer so I guess new things kinda scare him.

Speaking of being scared...we took him to his first girls basketball game at NJC last weekend. Well I took him last year to some games but he was so small he could pretty much sleep right through them. Anyways we took him to some volleyball games this fall and he was petrified. He couldn't even pass through the doorway before he would start crying. Poor little chap. Well this game he did a little better actually a lot better. We sat and watched pretty much the whole game. I didn't mind his death grip around my neck either. It was so cute but also a little sad... his bottom lip was shacking...but hey he made it!

Week in Review

2009-01-13T15:32:00.000-07:00

So the past week has been nice R & R. First off... last Thursday Aaron gave me the day off and I went to Greeley to visit my friends Sarah and Kristen. It as so fun to see their kids and visit. Also because shopping is so limited here I went to Hobby Lobby and Kohls for a couple of things. Overall the day was much needed and appreciated. Thanks Aaron for being a good hubby and daddy!

Then on Friday we went as family to Denver to the temple. We each took turns watching Marcus...poor little guy was couped up in the visitors center for a couple of hours, but he found plenty to get into. Then we headed to one of our good friends the Eales'. They were one of our first newlywed friends we had in Greeley. Now they live in a new beautiful home near Denver. We had a great time catching up and hanging out that night and Saturday. Marcus had an especially good time with their kids Adrah and Spencer. He just loves being around other kids and laughs hysterically when they do goofy things.

As a family we all enjoy the Wii. I'm starting not to enjoy loosing too much but I guess I'm getting used to it. When Aaron goes back to work I'll have to start practicing during the day. Usually we play when Marcus is sleeping but sometimes Aaron will bust it out when he's "watching" him and Marcus likes to hold a wheel and thinks he's playing.

Christmas Time (a little late!)

2009-01-03T10:42:00.000-07:00

Christmas came a little early this year as we didn't want to travel with all of our gifts. We set up our Wii and Marcus got several new toys that kept him occupied for hours.

But that gift that will keep on giving for Marcus was his new big boy car seat. He had a blast playing with the box and climbing all over his new seat. He was still not too excited once we strapped him in but really enjoys the new view.

Our first destination for our Christmas break was Longmont to spend Christmas Eve and Day with Aaron's family. Jozi and Brian are always such good sports when it comes to having a house full. Paul and Melanie where there with their five kiddos along with Aaron's brother Tyler. Marcus had a blast with all his cousins and loved all the attention. We played a lot of "non competitive" games during our stay but our fav was kick ball at the church.

Aunt Melanie was also nice enough to give Marcus his first hair cut. He did so good we just plugged in a movie and he didn't move. So now Marcus is mullet free!

After spend three days in Longmot we started our trek to Alamosa to spend some time with my family. We saw lots of family and friends and played lots of games, especially Mario Kart. Marcus loves spending time at grandma and grandpa's house, but Marcus' favorite part was the puppies that Megan was taking care of while we were there. They are just his size and now he wants one (I think). Marcus was spoiled with attention and gifts from "the great ones" and the rest of the family.

Well that's our Christmas vacation in a nut shell. We hope that everyone had a very Merry Christmas!

Teething, Cold & Glue...oh my!

2008-12-18T18:26:00.000-07:00

What a week! Poor little Marcus has had a pretty difficult week. First off he started teething on Monday and got a cold to go along with it; his two top teeth are coming in full force. Then on Tuesday night he was walking (still a little unsteady) and tripped on a blanket...face first into our end table. Ouch! Well he cried but not too hard but when I pulled him a little away from me, I saw that he had a cute above his eye. Luckily both of us were home and we were able to take him to the ER pretty quick. One thing about this little guy is he is tough! He cried yes but not that hard. Well anyways the doctor was able to glue it and he didn't have to get stitches. But the highlight of all of this for Marcus (yes highlight) was that I just sat him in my lap on our way to the hospital and he got to see all the Christmas lights. He was actually pretty pumped about it and totally forgot about his eye. I know good mom right, don't turn me into the authorities...I mean it was the highlight of his night probably his whole week!

Quick Trip Down Memory Lane...

2008-12-10T20:02:00.001-07:00

Let's see the highlight of the year...mmmmm...maybe me leaving work. Just kidding it was definitely Marcus. Marcus David Prestwich was born on my Bday on Dec 5, 2007. He is too cute as you can tell. This year has been filled with loads of stinky diapers, some spit up here and there but also lots of smiles and tons of laughter. He's pretty average height and weight but he has HUGE feet (size 4 already), which is pretty crazy as both Aaron and I have pretty small feet. Everyone says he looks like his daddy but with my coloring so yeah he's a cutie. I love being home with him and he has taught me so much.

Marcus is kind of a nut...he loves to swing at the park, likes to go on long walks (we don't have a beach in Sterling), watch TV (he really could be a couch potato if I let him), read books, climb the stairs, play peek-a-boo, sing songs, play pat-a-cake, put anything and everything in his mouth, gives us lots of kisses, laugh at himself, and climb anything. He says BOO and mama and dada and he took his first steps just before his bday. Like I said he is the best thing that has happened to us as a family. He kind of completes the picture (at least for now)!

A quick recap of Aaron and I...he works at NJC and really enjoys his job. I'm a MOM and love it. That about sums us up.

Beginings

2008-12-10T11:50:00.000-07:00

A new quest into the blogging world. A cute way to keep our little world in touch with the Aaron Prestwich family. I'm not the best keeping in touch personally, through email or phone, so I just thought to give this a shot. Who knows maybe I'll post weekly but I really doubt that so I'll make a goal of at least monthly, how's that!