Babcock Business

Introducing...

2010-05-21T17:38:00.000-07:00

Danovyn McCoy Babcock

Born May 15, 2010

2:30 p.m.

7 lbs. 6 oz.

19 1/2 inches long

Simply Adorable!!

Big Day!

2010-04-12T17:44:00.000-07:00

Doug and I have been married four and a half years now! I can't believe it has been that long! I love him so much. We have essentially brought two boys into our lives. Finally we have decided that it might be something that is working. We will be sealing our family together for eternity! Please understand that the picture is as good as you can look when you are one month away from a baby!

Two years old!

2010-03-25T08:20:00.000-07:00

Dawson is two years old today! I am amazed at how much our lives have changed. I don't know what we would do without you. Enjoy the pictures that make me think of our past time with Dawson.

Where's Dawson?

2010-03-11T13:50:00.000-08:00

So I lost Dawson for a few minutes when I was getting ready to load into the car. I found him in the garage (not his normal hiding place). He decided that he didn't want to drive in Mommy's car. He wanted to ride on the scooter! I hope this isn't indicative of his future driving preferences!!

Christmas Morning Pictures

2010-03-09T14:55:00.000-08:00

I just had to! How can you pass up a smile this funny? I don't know why he was smiling like this for the camera, but I am game!

He loved opening presents once he figure out we were okay with it this time.

Setting up the Christmas Tree

2010-03-07T15:47:00.001-08:00

So Dawson was most helpful in setting up the Christmas Tree. He was really excited when we started pulling things out of the storage totes.

He tried to cuddle it and decided it wasn't very soft.

He realized that Daddy didn't know it wasn't soft and was possibly being attacked and overwhelmed by the pokey stuff!

"Don't worry, Daddy! I will save you!" Dawson started pulling on Doug's pants and crying until Doug finally started to back out from under the tree.

You can see Dawson actually PULLING as hard as he can to help the process! He didn't want to grow up without a father!

Tragedy averted! Things are okay!

Halloween in March?!?

2010-03-07T15:38:00.000-08:00

So we finally downloaded pictures from the camera. I feel that these were cute enough that I needed to post them even if they are five months late!

We visited Grandma Barnson! She loves me!

We got all kinds of treats! This one tastes like paper though....

Daddy, giraffes don't fly!

They live in a zoo, like this!

And they make noises like this!!!

Been A While

2010-01-31T14:50:00.000-08:00

So I figured I should at least post something since summer!!

It's is out!

2009-10-26T17:06:00.000-07:00

Much to Doug's dismay, I am officially telling the world we are pregnant! I am thrilled that I am starting to feel better. We had our first appointment and things look great. Due date will be May 27, 2010. Wish us luck with Dawson and the new baby!

Loves to be outside!

2009-09-20T13:21:00.001-07:00

Dawson LOVES to be outside. He is so funny though. He would rather play in the mud and dirt then be on the grass. We really enjoy playing with balls. He is getting pretty good at his soccer dribble. His baseball throw still needs some work.
He definitely has his hands all over the volleyball! He loves to play with anything that he can pick up and chase.
My favorite thing is of course....
Sticking his tongue out! He is so funny when he shows you his tongue that I ask him to do it all the time! I sure love this kid!

Hair Cut...

2009-08-30T13:11:00.001-07:00

So Dawson has been "growing" his hair out simply because he has a mother that never schedules him a hair cut. I cut his hair the last time simply because I seem to be a spontaneous person lately. I know some of you may not believe that...

You will notice that Dawson it not too happy about the fact his lovely locks will be disappearing. He keeps trying to get the combs so that I can't continue on my process.

Fortunately, I planned for that and had a bundle of combs to make my process easy. He is just so much fun!

I think that he is considering hair design as a possible career choice.

Suessical

2009-08-30T12:52:00.001-07:00

Many of you may know that Doug was asked to become a part of Sandy City's production of Suessical. Meri, his sister, Jaron, his nephew, and Brienna, his niece were in it too. He played a Wickersham Brother which is very athletic. I love watching him, but didn't love hearing him complain about his body hurting. I didn't understand why he was complaining until I saw the preview night. He was all over the place in monkey style. I'd like to quote Rose in Twighlight... "My monkey man!!!"

Corn on the Cob

2009-07-16T08:23:00.000-07:00

I have to say it is so cute to see Dawson taking on the challenge of eating corn on the cob! He is so cute doing it. He holds the handles and tries to fit the whole thing in his mouth. Gets off a few kernels and goes for round two. He actually did really well with this piece. That was until he pulled the handle out and almost stabbed himself with it. Ah kids!

New Toys!!S

2009-07-11T09:18:00.001-07:00

Dawson got a ball pit a couple weeks ago. He LOVES it! It really gives us some entertainment as Dawson will belly flop into the door as if he were jumping into a pool. He will sit there for a minute and then wildly flail around.

What is Daddy doing inside my ball pit?!?

Dawson also got a big boy slide. He hasn't quite figured out the best way to go down, but he is still entertaining his parents. We just sit and laugh as he goes down in the splits.

The Aftermath!

2009-07-06T09:28:00.001-07:00

Before......After...

A day at the museum really makes for a good nap!

Dinosaur Museum Part 2

2009-07-06T08:35:00.001-07:00

Next we went to the sand discovery zone. Dawson was really funny. He simply couldn't believe that I was letting him get in this stuff.

He and Rockwell did a great job figuring out how to use the brushes to uncover the fossils. I thought this picture was quite cute. It looks like Rockwell is telling Dawson the tricks.

Let's not forget Boston. I think this picture was just before he put sand on Dawson's head. I love how fun kids are. It is so great to have so many cousins so close in age!

Again here is Dawson just awe struck that I would let him in this place and not be yelling at him.

Still amazed!!

So once we got all the kids to where we could get them out without too much interruption, we tried to get a group photo.

And we tried....

and tried.....

And finally decided that we would just have to deal with the candid shots that show their fun personalities.

I finally wised up and was able to get a picture of Dawson by the big shark. Why don't I just do this at the beginning?

I do love this picture though. Dawson and his cousin Boston! Please notice that Dawson is trying to hold hands! I think the look Boston has is priceless. "Quit touching me!!"

Dinosaur Museum

2009-07-06T08:11:00.001-07:00

A couple weeks ago we went with the cousins to the dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving Point. Dawson had a wonderful time! I have to admit that his favorite part was not looking at the exhibits or playing in the hands on areas, no it would be running through the long hallways. He would just run and run. He wouldn't even look back to see if anyone he knew was around. I have a fearless child that is going to get into trouble someday.

Here are some of my best photos of Dawson.

Pose for the camera... Wait! Come back here!!!

So once I figured out that I had to be more in charge, I decided to get serious about pictures. I would just have to strap him in and point him at what he should be looking at. I think that says a lot for my parenting style.

We had a good time playing in the hands on exhibits too.

Dawson was the busy body, of course, and wouldn't pose for the pictures. In fact Aunt Sheryl really had to work to even keep him in the center of the water table.

Idol Issues

2009-06-09T19:32:00.000-07:00

ADAM LAMBERT!!!

I am still having a little let down with how American Idol turned out this year. I have done my research and still feel that Adam should have won. I just want people to see his amazing theatre endeavors!

Click here to see him in Wicked!

Click here to see him in Ten

Commandments the Musical! (I actually really like the song!)

My Musicial Man!

2009-06-05T18:04:00.000-07:00

Dawson is very into music. He loves to play it and create it. We were strumming Daddy's guitar and I went to get the camera as a good Mother would. When I can back, I find Dawson on top of the guitar dancing away. I had to just laugh as he was trying to play with his feet. I know you all feel bad that he hit his head. I did check on him and then started the camera again.

He of course gave me the hand to try to cover the camera so I couldn't get the picture to embarrass him. I got the video going again.

Playin' in the Backyard

2009-06-04T18:23:00.001-07:00

Dawson decided to go outside and play in the backyard with Daddy. This is what our backyard looks like, so naturally the baby had to get a little dirty. I have to admit that I didn't expect him to eat the mud though!

A Day With Dawson!

2009-06-02T17:28:00.000-07:00

Dawson is so funny! He loves to do anything that the dogs do. He loves to eat dog food, chew dog chews, sleep in dog beds. I am sure that if given the chance, Dawson would pee on a tree or something just because the dogs do it. We have this "game" that Dawson LOVES to play. It is see how often he can get to the dog water/food before we notice. Then once we do notice he high tails it out of there to pretend he doesn't know what we are talking about when we ask him how come the water is spilled all over the floor. I think he is pretty much the most adorable thing ever. I hope that I can load a video of what our "game" looks like. He really is so funny. I just wish he would stop eating dog food. I hope that it is just a phase that he is going through. Anyone with any suggestions... HELP!

I don't think this video really gives him the full effect. He really does knowingly take off to try to get away. He thinks the dog bed is his "free zone" where we won't get him. He always runs around the island to try to lose us and often will climb through the legs of the high chair to throw obstacles in our way. I think that he is probably the most fun thing since Doug was young and flirtatious.

Dream Dinner

2009-05-24T14:22:00.001-07:00

I have always wanted to go to the most romantic restaurant in the Salt Lake area. Doug has been with a high school date, but I never have. I was so thrilled when for my birthday I got a gift certificate to La Caille! I was so excited but everyone said to wait until Spring to enjoy the grounds too. It was beautiful. I had Alaskan king crab cakes, wilted spinach salad, and filet mignion. Doug had some portobello mushroom vegetable stack, butter lettuce salad, and an amazing chicken thingy. I have to say that my favorite part was the menu where they didn't list the price. It was for the lobster and the price just said, "financing available." I laughed so hard! We asked and they said that the price changes with the market rate, so it is just easier not to have to reprint every time it does change. I also was incredibly impressed with the fact that I got a black napkin and Doug got a white napkin. I couldn't understand why I was the only one in the room with a black napkin. We again had to ask why. It was because I was wearing a black skirt. They didn't want the white napkin to leave lint on my black skirt. Fancy hun!!

My Mother's Day Wow!!

2009-05-09T16:55:00.000-07:00

Doug is such a funny character. He makes me think that he has totally forgotten about Mother's Day then surprises me! He called Friday after school and said call this number and say you would like to set an appointment to look at the posting she has on KSL. This is what we came home with!!

Are you ready?

I have been wanting an SUV for about two years now! Doug said that I could have one when we were married for two years.... then said I could get one when I graduated with my Masters degree.... then we said we would get one when Dawson was born.... then we said I could either have a new house or a new car. I figured this was out of the question for a while. Especially because I wanted all the bells and whistles! I am so excited!! It is everything I asked for and a whole lot more. In fact, I don't know what all the bells and whistles actually do! Thanks Doug!

High flying adored...

2009-05-04T16:47:00.000-07:00

Dawson is one that is so talented, we just don't know what he will become! Flying trapeze artist... Sky diver... Stunt man...

The possibilities are endless!

Kids are great!

2009-05-04T16:38:00.000-07:00

So Dawson was playing in his "drawer." When all the sudden he got quiet for a long time. He of course was still moving and making crashing sounds, but he wasn't singing like he normally does. (I say singing, because I am sure he doesn't mean to scream all the time!) So I stop my dinner plans and go check on him...

What do I find???

Mr. Blue Mouth!

Dawson was eating crayons! I have no idea how he was able to get it out of the baby style holder. I really have an amazing child ! He doesn't color on the walls (yet!) but he just decides to color his teeth!

This picture really just makes me happy. It must have been a proud moment for Dawson to show off his artistic abilities. He is such a cute little kid! What did I do without him?!?

One Year Pictures

2009-04-12T19:21:00.001-07:00

Abbey is the most amazing photographer. I just love her! Check out her website if you are interested in having her do your pictures. www.akstudio.typepad.com

Dawson had his pictures taken just before his birthday. We were so fortunate for good weather. He really loved the playground at Liberty Park.

ELEVEN POSTS in one day!

2009-03-28T20:28:00.000-07:00

I have now somewhat caught back up...

Birthday Party #2- Cake

2009-03-28T20:23:00.001-07:00

Dawson's first birthday candle!

He isn't even bothering with hands this time!

The aftermath!

Then he decides that the hands get more flavor in his mouth.

He just kept going!

What a fun kid!

Birthday Party #2

2009-03-28T20:14:00.000-07:00

Please take note while looking at these pictures of my baby's black eye. He is really learning to walk.. REALLY!

Here is Bella showing Dawson how cool his toy is! He loves this toy not that he has figured it out. He contantly makes the pig make its noises. I wonder if he is trying to say something to me?

Dawson LOVES tissue paper. He practically dove into this bag because it was so loaded with fun paper.

He would tip over the bag and try to show it really who is the boss. Finally he opened it and found the wonderful treasure it included!

He loved this present so much. It had a bow! He pulled it off and that was all he needed. He since has really loved that truck that came inside the beautiful package.

You want me to play Baseball?!? Do you know who my parents are? I really might need some training.

The party was so fun! Thanks for all the Barnson side family that came to support Dawson!

Learning to Walk

2009-03-28T20:07:00.001-07:00

Dawson is learning to walk. He is practicing and really working towards walking on his own.

And he's off! He really seemed to just take off. He took longer than his cousin, but once he decided he wanted to walk, he didn't wait.

Okay, so he still has some balance issues...

And some speed issues...

And some landing issues.

He is so cute. I can officially say that he was walking by his first birthday. He is cruising all over now. He still will only say DaDa, but I love him anyway.

birthday Party #1- Cake

2009-03-28T20:01:00.001-07:00

Dawson was so excited to dig into his cake. He had a great time and really didn't want to stop.

Get Ready!

Forget the next step let's EAT!

Dawson really loves his cake and really made a good show of the event.

Once he saw that there was a cleaner way to eat the cake, he decided to use that.

He got the frosting ALL over his little body. He offered me a taste as he really thought I would enjoy it as well.

Birthday Party #1

2009-03-28T19:50:00.001-07:00

Dawson had a joint birthday party for the Babcock side on March 21, 2009. He was just great in keeping everyone involved. (Everyone had to watch him because he is into everything!)

This is Dawson eating Sadie's food. He is mobile and will steal what he can get!

The Daddies and the Babies!

Dawson is really getting good at unwrapping presents, but just thinks the paper is the interesting part. He later discovers the toys. I guess that is not all bad.

This was such a great present! He loved to unwrap it and LOVES to play with it.

We were so fortunate to have so many people show their love for Dawson with gifts. Really we were thrilled to have EVERYONE (that is living in Utah) come to the party. It is always hard to get that many people together without conflicts. Thanks everyone! We had a great time!!

Finger Painting

2009-03-28T19:42:00.001-07:00

So in preparation for Dawson getting his birthday cake, I decided we would practice his artistic abilities with some finger paints.

First I gave him the paper...

Then we got some paint... (I don't think he is liking the feeling of the paint on his hands.)

Finally the artistic side comes out! He is a genius with color usage!

You can see the thoughts racing in his head as to the correct location on the handprint.

And the final decision is...

This is a blast MOM!

He was so cute! We will have to do it again as he did such a good job the first time. I think there still may be paint in places I don't know about, but what do you do?!?

Playing with Rockwell

2009-03-28T19:00:00.001-07:00

I just thought it was really funny that both boys found the treats in Doug's pocket.

The boys loved playing with this toy. They pushed each other and eventually decided it was okay to share.

Dave and Sheryl invited us over to have a play date.

Hooded Towel

2009-03-28T18:58:00.001-07:00

I spent so much time with Rebecca making this hooded towel and just needed to show how cute my baby is using it.

New Years Eve!

2009-03-28T18:40:00.001-07:00

Dawson, Doug and I spent New Years in Las Vegas. It was a blast! We had a condo all to ourselves. My whole family (minus my sister, Laury and fam) was there in different condos that were all on the same level. It was a blast! Dawson just couldn't keep up with the fun!

Winter sledding

2009-03-28T18:23:00.000-07:00

Dawson had his first sledding experience at the end of December. He had is own sled (provided by Aunt Julie) that he made everyone pull him around in. He had a wonderful time.

He wasn't too sure about the event. He just kinda hung out. (I wonder it that is simply because he couldn't move!) He was really bundled up. I didn't want him to get cold.

Dawson and Mommy got on the big tube and decided to go down the hill! I don't think that you knew what was happening! I loved being the first to take you down the sledding hill.

We had a blast! I think it will be a yearly tradition!

Christmas Morning... I know, I know!

2009-03-28T18:19:00.001-07:00

Dawson was absolutely darling on Christmas morning. Granted he just loved making a mess and not getting in trouble. He loved all his toys and the fun things he got. I think that next year will really be fun. He doesn't really sit still to be able to talk about the true meaning of Christmas, so I just read the books and tell the stories and hope it is sinking in.

So lazy!

2009-03-28T17:03:00.001-07:00

I have been so bad on the posting while I was off track. You would think that I was always busy. Not so! I am a lazy bum! I really don't do anything when I have time to relax. I guess that is why I try not to really ever have down time because I waste it so easily. I will be getting more posts up once I download all the pictures. Dawson is such an amazing baby, I just find myself hanging out with him all day.

My Favorite Picture!

2009-02-22T14:21:00.001-08:00

I got the cd of the pictures we had taken in January. I was so thrilled! He was just a stinker that day and Abbey still was able to get pictures that were cute! HE EVEN SMILED. . . once!!

Version # 2

2009-02-18T07:12:00.000-08:00

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Nine Month Pictures!

2009-02-18T07:02:00.000-08:00

I have a wonderful photographer- Abbey. Check her out at www.akstudio.typepad.com as she is so affordable and great with kids!

Here are some of Dawson's 9 month pictures.

Document Camera

2009-02-11T07:13:00.000-08:00

I have to say the document cameras that were brought into the schools this year are amazing! I use it everyday. It has completely changed the way we teach. My whole team has decided they want one. It is so great to give the students real life examples of what I would really do instead of writing on the white board. My math journals are so much better this year as a result. It is wonderful for students who are absent. They can come get my example and copy it exactly as the other students would have the information. I love this piece of technology and cannot live without it now!

RSV, Bronchiolitis, AND Ear Infections

2009-01-26T08:07:00.000-08:00

I really have no idea how mothers do this. Especially if you have multiple children. Dawson has been sick for a week now starting with Croup on Monday. By Wednesday, we took him back in and found out that he had the triple threat of RSV, Bronchiolitis and ear infections. My poor baby can't breath, eat or sleep. He is just listless. If you know Dawson, that is SO not like him. He got diarrhea from the medication they gave him for his ear infection. The poor thing was so tired he was trying to lay his head down on the water of his tubby. I believe that we are on top of the diaper rash now. That was horrible! He would poop and scream and take off crawling as fast as he could to get away from what was burning his bottom. Doug and I are both sick now and would like to invite anyone over that would like to come! Wink Wink!

Big Boy Seat

2009-01-13T06:59:00.001-08:00

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Food Glorious Food!

2009-01-13T06:54:00.001-08:00

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Winter fun!

2009-01-11T12:28:00.001-08:00

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Halloween Pictures that I couldn't resist

2008-12-19T10:22:00.000-08:00

Alright I know that I am really late on this one, but how could I not share this cuteness?!? Dawson and his cousin, Rockwell, were playing around after the pumpkin carving was done. Dawson was a good sport, but was somewhat embarrassed at how big I had to cut his leg holes.

I have to say the look on his face says it all. "Mommy, you always clean my butt when it feels like this..."

Pictures with Santa take two!

2008-12-17T15:35:00.000-08:00

We had pictures with Santa, but I just really wanted the tradition of going to see Santa at his remote location in South Towne Mall. Dawson loves Santa. He just wants to look at him instead of the camera. The pictures turned out so darling! I just love that kid!

A Horseback Riding Lesson

2008-12-17T03:54:00.000-08:00

I know that this was a long time ago, but how can pictures this cute not be posted? My brother, Coy, has horses and so we took Dawson riding when he was six months old. He did great! I think his mother may have been a whole lot more nervous than Dawson was. He had a great time cruising up Rose Canyon on the mountain trail that Coy loves so much. We rode for about two hours before Dawson was done! He was absolutely amazing and made it so that Uncle Coy said he could be his new ridin' buddy! Man I sure love that kid!!!

New Puppies

2008-12-17T03:41:00.000-08:00

So we recently had new puppies! Emmy went into labor two days early while we were at my school Christmas production. We don'y know how long she was in labor as the puppy was breech and stuck when we got home. I frantically called my mother yo come help! We delivered 4 healthy puppies by sometime that next morning (I couldn't say when as I went to bed around 1 am).

Sunday we ended up with Emmy in the pet emergency room! Because the puppies were so healthy, they essentially sucked all her calcium dry. Emmy was seizing and twitching uncontrollably when we got home from church. The made her stay all night hooked up to monitors and iv's.

Which meant we got to feed the pups! It sounds more fun than it was. We were up every two hour feeding and it took about thirty minutes to finish one session.

The puppies are doing great now and boy are they cute!

Holiday Greeting

2008-12-10T17:38:00.000-08:00

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Santa Baby!

2008-12-05T12:19:00.000-08:00

Dawson with Santa and Mrs. Claus! He loves them!

Okay! I just can't get over this cute baby!

So you may or may not know that I was in charge of the Christmas program at my school. We won't talk about that, but we will talk about the pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus that were available at the event. My baby was the absolute hit of the night!

Halloween Costume

2008-11-01T18:26:00.001-07:00

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2008-10-30T16:57:00.000-07:00

Here is Dawson with his first attempt at vegetables! He swatted at them very first and that is what ended up on his bib. Daddy was so excited and that makes Dawson thrilled to try whatever Daddy feeds him. Daddy wouldn't give him "yucky" stuff, right?!?

You have got to be kidding me!

You really expect me to eat this stuff? I think it looks better like this. You just let me send this to the magazines and this will be the new face of nutrition campaigns all over the world.

Alright, I will give it another try if you say so!

Dawson really was a good sport trying the green beans. I was told to start with the not so yummy vegetables to that they food can only get better!

This would be Dawson gagging on the taste of green beans. I am assuming that he is like his parents in the taste for this awful vegetable.

Still trying just to make my parents happy.

2008-10-30T16:52:00.000-07:00

Dawson has been so great while we were moving in. We put him in his jumper and he wasn't thrilled that we weren't holding him. He really wants to be doing whatever we are. Which is challenging when we are moving boxes and large furniture pieces.

Next time we checked in with Dawson he was thrilled that he was able to jump without hitting into the door frame. Our master bed room has a double entrance so he can go crazy jumping and not hit his fingers.

He was in the jumper for about thirty minutes and this is what we finally found. How sweet! He jumped himself to sleep! I just love this kid!

New House!

2008-10-30T16:46:00.000-07:00

I have to say that moving into my new house has been so much fun! Of course I am thrilled with the closet. I think I combined all the closets from the old house and put it in the master. I even get my shoes in the master.

I am really thrilled with my new kitchen. This shows you just a portion of the fabulousness! I have two ovens and one is convection (not that I know how to use it, so if you have any pointers let me know!) I love the staggered cabinets. Finally I can decorate the kitchen for the seasons!

Can I just say that my family room seems to have been made for the furniture we already had. Granted, there may not be enough stuff yet, but don't you worry! I will be working on filling this house for a long time!

First foods!

2008-10-30T16:19:00.000-07:00

Wow! Where do I begin! So much has happened since I posted last. I am obviously far behind in my updates. Dawson tried his first solids. He is a big fan of food! I guess he really does take after me! He loved his rice cereal. We have since gone on to Oatmeal and a first vegetable. I will post pictures of that. He is soooo cute!

Turtles are Cute!

2008-10-19T07:50:00.000-07:00

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Last Night in Our Home

2008-09-28T18:57:00.000-07:00

I can't tell you what a whirlwind this move has been. Seriously though, as it is coming to a close and I am realizing that A- I don't have a home to go to and B- I really like this home I am really sad. I can't believe that someone else will be living in the home that Doug and I built. (Okay we didn't build it, but we picked everything and did some of the design options.) I will miss many things about our first home and then there are things that I will be glad to be rid of. I really hated the swinging doors. Doug called them ghost doors. I will NOT miss those. Here are some of the things I will miss.

Moving... part 2

2008-09-26T21:32:00.000-07:00

I really am humbled at how amazing it is to have such great family members. I was stretched so thin, I really didn't think I would be able to get the house read for the walk through that was supposed to happen today. Help just appeared! Thank you from the bottom of my heart to those of you who came to help. I always struggle asking for help so it is nice to have such great family that just knows. I really could not have held myself together without the strength of my mother these last few weeks. I hope that I can be the kind of woman she is someday! I know that is what I am working towards. I just needed to take a moment to reflect how truly blessed I am to have family. Even more I am so grateful for a husband who can put up with my tyrades and tantrums. By the way, sorry for the bean bag. Love to all! I am feeling much better. Thanks again!!!

Moving...

2008-09-25T21:35:00.000-07:00

I don't know what I was thinking! I encouraged Doug to sell our house! I am just about ready to break down from trying to put this move together. I love my husband dearly, but he suffers from a bad case of procrastination. I suffer from pack rat syndrome and the two problems are not making this move go well. We have so much stuff! The problem really comes down to no place to move it to! I will be homeless and trying to farm out all my stuff to husband approved locations. (For some reason he doesn't want to take anything to my mother's) I am at the breaking point and see no end in sight!

Thanks for letting me vent... I wish I felt better. But as my mom keeps telling me, "This too shall pass."

Dawson is Dangerous!

2008-09-22T00:53:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

Tubby Toys

2008-09-21T20:07:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox postcard

A Princess that is blonde?

2008-09-18T07:58:00.001-07:00

You Are Cinderella!

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Oh My Cuteness!

2008-09-17T06:56:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

Just some fun pictures of my little man...

2008-09-16T16:53:00.000-07:00

I love this picture! I think it is the epitome of

the hot man that I love so much!

I think the face says everything! I don't think

he likes the tie.

I am playing! I love my toys!

I would really like to play with your toys!

I am awake! Would you pick me up?

Camping!

2008-09-16T14:20:00.000-07:00

We had so much fun going camping! We decided to go for an overnight trip. We went with David, Sheryl and Rockwell to their family's cabin just above Midway. You wouldn't think going to a cabin would be camping, but there was no power, heat, or water. Dawson was bundled to the max to make sure he didn't get cold. Although he tried to stay awake,

the campfire mesmerized him to sleep. He slowly fell over as we were cooking our campfire treats. He and Rockwell had their first sleep over. They shared the bed and were very good cuddling up to each other for warmth and comfort through the night.

Too Tired!

2008-09-16T12:31:00.001-07:00

Dawson is such a party animal that he cannot go to sleep until the very last possible moment. Then once he is asleep, you can do anything and he doesn't care. This is Dawson on his changing table getting ready to get into jammies.

Dawson is

Boston's Birthday

2008-09-16T12:19:00.000-07:00

It is a good thing that we know Daddy is really

good looking. He was definitely not showing

his really good side here.

Is there a problem? I think my tummy may

be showing. I am so "muscular" that my shirt

won't stay down!

Dawson swimming at Boston's birthday party.

Dad, the sun is in my eyes! How can I think

about sucking in when I don't know where

people are looking?

Tubby Time Times Two!

2008-09-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

Dawson just giggles in the tubby! I can't wait

until we get toys for him. That will be so cute!

It is always fun to have Daddy give the tubby.

He is really funny, just look at him. He makes

all kinds of faces at me!

What a fun little buddy! He makes it really

easy to do a tubby!

First Time Swimming

2008-09-16T02:05:00.000-07:00

Dawson got to go swimming for the first time with his cousins Jaxon and Isabella. We had a lot of fun. It was really different that his tubby, so he was more mellow. Grandma was the first to dunk Dawson. She simply lost her hold of my overactive baby and under he went. It didn't bug you in the slightest. You are so much fun, not to mention the hottest baby around a pool.

2008-08-04T20:17:00.000-07:00

I'm ready for my close up! How do I look? I guess I love taking picture of Dawson even if he doesn't give me the cute expressions other babies do. How can you not love this kid?!?

Hot Man!

2008-07-25T15:29:00.001-07:00

Dawson is quite the charmer. He is so handsome and sweet and has a body to die for!

24th of July

2008-07-25T15:00:00.000-07:00

We had matching outfits for the three boys that were born the past year. We were supposed to get a picture of all three. Dawson was the only one that was around. He was not happy with me trying to pose him.

Yellowstone

2008-07-25T14:42:00.000-07:00

We went for a little vacation. We went to see a friend's shows at Mack's Inn. It was just a few miles from West Yellowstone. We went up and walked around. It was so fun! We saw natural springs where water would bubble up from underground. We fed bread to the ducks. Had a grand old time. Dawson made it through his first two theatre events. Such a fun trip.

The Zoo!

2008-07-25T14:22:00.000-07:00

Dawson went to the zoo for his friend, Gage's birthday. He saw all kinds of animals. He slept a lot and even rode the carousel. I had Dawson get his face painted. The lady looked at me like I was crazy. Dawson wasn't holding still very well. His paw print ended up more on his clothes. It was so cute though!

2008-07-01T02:03:00.000-07:00

DAWSON IS THREE MONTHS OLD!!!

I can't believe how fast the time has gone. It seems we were just barely getting his newborn pictures done and now it is time for his three month pictures. We had Abbey Kyhl take the pictures again. I was so pleased with what she did for his newborn pictures that I really wanted to continue with the whole series. We were able to do all kinds of clothing options and outside venues. We went to Gardner Village and it was perfect! Dawson was a gem for MOST of the time. There was only one time where he needed to eat and one time where he needed a nap. What do I expect when he is being on his game for two hours!

NEW TOY!!!

2008-06-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

So I asked for an SUV and Doug bought me a Scooter. Of course I don't really know how to ride two wheeled objects. I also was a little nervous because of my broken foot that is doing well, but definitely not up to par yet. It is beautiful! Red and black. I couldn't have asked for a better scooter. I wanted to go out and practice riding it so that once I got my helmet I could feel confident riding it to school. I went to the top of our street where there isn't any traffic and a lot of streets for me to try my skills. I was doing great! Starting and stopping. Just turns were giving me trouble. I decided to make a starting right turn and what do you know a car is coming on the other side. My turning skills were obviously lacking as I turned right into the oncoming car's path. I am never very good at admitting my faults, so I will just say the curb won. I completely skidded the bike on the curb/dirt/sidewalk. Of course my body went along with the bike on that trip. I feel terrible as my new beautiful bike looks worse than my body with road rash.

2008-06-13T16:43:00.001-07:00

Dawson even had to take the light bed home with us. He looked so "HOT" that we just had to keep taking pictures!

2008-06-13T16:32:00.001-07:00

Once he got home, he decided that Mom and Dad really knew what he liked. He fell asleep in his first tubby at home. He was so relaxed until it came time to get out. Then he really let Mommy have it.

Tubby Time!

2008-06-13T16:28:00.000-07:00

Dawson started out not loving his tubby time. The nurse was really rough. She didn't understand how gentle his parents have been with him.

2008-06-13T16:14:00.000-07:00

Dawson is here! We started out a little sketchy. He had jaundice and was forced to sleep on this light bed. It really made him look like an alien light was surrounding him. I was so glad when he was able to be held. It was really difficult to have his first days in this world be so impersonal. Mommy really just wanted to hold you all the time.