Finger Painting

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

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

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!

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

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!

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!

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.