Roloff Farms

A friend of mine and I took our boys to Roloff Farms in Oregon. The owners of the farm are Matt and Amy Roloff of "Little People, Big World" on TLC. We had such a fun time! Their farm is amazing. Matt and Amy have put so much thought into every detail on their land. It truly is a dream place for kids to grow up on! How blessed they are! Here are a few shots from our trip! During this time with Preston, I heard him say for the first time...."Well you don't have to rub it in" to another kid so seriously. It was the funniest thing. He said it so nicely too. 3 year olds rock! :)

Extended Rear Facing

Preston has always been in the 95-98 percentile for his height and weight. He is not an over weight kid, he is just solid. Total toddler football player build :) That being said, when people would see my 3 yr old, 40 lb toddler rear facing...I would get some weird looks. And a lot of questions and comments. Preston has been rear facing until about two weeks ago. It was sad for me but he literally went over the weight limit for the car seat and I had to get a different one. He is so excited to be forward facing, and I am too, but I sure am glad I waited until he was 3.5 to turn him around.


I encourage all moms and dads to really think about extended rear facing. It is safer. Even though I got silly looks and loads of comments...my sons life was more important to me. Included is an awesome article on ERF. Please do your own research and consider practicing ERF. It's not too late, get those toddler turned back around! :)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/9916868

A day at the Pumpkin Patch

Preston and I were gladly joined with some other moms to a private tour of the local Pumpkin Patch. We had so much fun! Preston loved the wagon ride and all the animals. He took forever scanning each and every Pumpkin thoroughly to find the perfect one for himself. He played on the hay pyramid and led me through the hay maze with my eyes closed. Good thing I had boots on, it was kinda dirty!

Even though there were other moms around, Preston and I were able to capture some moments to remember forever. I encourage all mom (and dads too!) to create lasting memories with you children. Be patient with them, allow them to be kids, and live in the moment. You will enjoy yourself more when you are relaxed and the kiddos will too! 

Home School!

Preston started his first day at Home School PreSchool. I am so excited about this opportunity to be able to home school Preston but also allow him to have a classroom once a week. He is able to socialize and the moms rotate who is teaching the class which means I will also be teaching other kiddos too! Here are some pics of my now Preschooler Preston :)