Preston's 7th Birthday Party...

We decided to do Preston's party on his actual birthday this year, which fell on a Tuesday.  We have run into holiday parties and all kinds of other scheduling conflicts in the past when we've done it on the weekend... but wow, I was so surprised at the fantastic turn out!  There were a ton of kids filling my living room floor last night!  It was awesome!  His party was Lego themed, and the kids dumped out the blocks and got to building right away!  And Preston was blessed with some fun presents, including lots of Legos!  Thanks to everyone that came!!!  And super big thanks to Lizz, who made the cupcakes - regular and Lego-bricks!  So fun, and tasty!

7 Years Old, How Is This Possible?

Well, today's the day... my oldest boy is officially 7 years old.  I don't know why, but this birthday is hitting me hard.  Five and Six, no big deal... but SEVEN YEARS OLD?!  No way!  That's crazy.  How in the world did this happen?!?

SEVEN YEARS OLD!

Preston James Clark, you have grown up before my very eyes... and it's happened so fast, I can hardly believe it.  You are tall, handsome, smart and funny... and though you have an attitude and tend to be a bit moody and over-dramatic at times... you are amazing and I wouldn't trade you for the world.  Just thought you should know that.

Six Years Old!

Five years old!

Four Years Old!

Three Years Old!

Two years old!

One year old!

One day old!

Another Lost Tooth, and I Do Mean Lost...

When I got home on Sunday, Preston showed me his haircut and his second lost tooth.  This tooth has been loose for a LONG time, and the adult tooth was grown up behind it already, so I'm glad it finally came out!  So far both of Preston's bottom adult teeth have grown up behind the baby ones before they fell out, no gaps for that boy!

Hair cut and second lost tooth.

Michael brought me the teeny-tiny baby tooth and I didn't want to take it, so he put it somewhere out of the way... or so I thought.  I didn't pay attention to where he put it and quickly forgot about it until bedtime.  I asked Michael, "Where did you put Preston's tooth?" And when he told me he had put it in a little plastic dish on the cabinet, I suddenly realized that must have been the little dish I took away from Callen earlier.  But there hadn't been a tooth in it when I found it.  Meaning... I have no idea where the tooth went!  I asked Callen, he said he didn't know.  I looked everywhere... I had already done dishes so if it had been near the sink, it went down the drain.  I swept the floor earlier and hadn't noticed anything unusual.  So, seriously, I have no idea where that teeny-tiny tooth went!

I had to break the news to Preston that I lost his tooth!  Eep.  He wasn't thrilled, but at least he wasn't upset.  I told him we could write a note to the Tooth Fairy, and instead he said, "I'll make you a deal..."  Uh oh.  Lol!  He said, "Why don't you just pay me for the lost tooth?"  Well, ok fine.  Let's just skip the whole Tooth Fairy thing, then.  Deal.

Sigh. That boy turns SEVEN tomorrow.  :::freaking out:::

November 2012 Tweets & Instagrams to Remember...

Nov 1st - I'm thankful: that my husband doesn't take part in No Shave November.

Nov 3rd - Usborne BFFs: Cuddle Bear and WhatIf Monster http://instagr.am/p/Rk4JedIvAe/

Nov 4th - Callenism: Yay! I love waterlemon! (watermelon)

Nov 4th - They have informed me that they are, in fact, superheroes. http://instagr.am/p/RogWfyIvNC/ 

Nov 5th - Sitting in the shady breeze, kids playing, doing our read-alouds in the backyard. This is the #homeschool life! 

Nov 5th - Watching #Nashville might be causing ill effects: bringing out my twang & I'm not hating the country music. Yikes! 

Nov 12th - Glad they are playing nicely together, but does it have to be right in the doorway of my bedroom? http://instagr.am/p/R8JhTpIvG7/ 

Nov 16th - Because my kids have never had these, had to #Hostess http://twitpic.com/bdrpfy 

Nov 18th - Happy birthday to me (3 weeks early). "The Scoop" has replaced my Senseo! #coffee http://instagr.am/p/SLUT3WovBM/ 

Nov 18th - German food-ish. Kielbasa and Spaetzle. http://instagr.am/p/SMI8paIvIH/ 

Nov 20th - The pineapple is officially dressed for Thanksgiving! http://instagr.am/p/SREpcGovKh/ 

Nov 21st - Callen points to a bump on the wall, "What's that?" Me: "Just a lump in the wall." Him: "Yay! I LOVE LUMPY THINGS!" Um, ok. Lol. 

Nov 22nd - Oh my gosh, I cannot even handle the military/American Airlines commercials. #blubbering 

Nov 22nd - And #Folgers commercials..... Aughhhhh! Continue #blubbering. I am such a girl/baby. 

Nov 22nd - I love that even our #homeschool Morning Board looks nice and festive today! #thanksgiving http://instagr.am/p/SWJU6RIvI2/ 

Nov 22nd - Happy #Thanksgiving 2012 from The Clarks! http://instagr.am/p/SWoPNtovEd/ 

Nov 23rd - Wow, Callen got REALLY good at Hide & Seek! He says, "I fit in here just fine." Haha. Can u see him? http://instagr.am/p/SZIBMCovFN/ 

Nov 24th - Last piece of my mom's chocolate chip pecan pie. Noooooooo! http://instagr.am/p/Sb0yZPovKQ/ 

Nov 26th - Ok, here's a new one: #Pumpkin Pie Spice Pringles. http://instagr.am/p/SgfecxovAm/