Mother's Day

Just when I thought I was the best mom in the world ha ha I got this beautiful bouquet of flowers sent to my door. Thank you so much mom. You are truly the best mom in the world.





I had an awesome mothers day. Mike gave a talk in church on mothers and he did an awesome job. I didn't have to change any diapers or do the dishes today. My boys spoiled me and I had the best day. I am so lucky to be a mother. It is the best job in the world.

9 Months

My baby is 9 months old today. It's crazy how fast time flies. We are enjoying watching him learn and grow. He is such a cute boy and we are so lucky to have him.

He is such a fast crawler and likes to get into everything

He's been getting pretty daring with trying to walk on his own. Doesn't quite know what to do though. But he loves when we hold on to his hands and help him walk.

He thinks it's funny to swat my hand when I am feeding him. Food goes everywhere and it is so not funny. I have had to hold his hands down to feed him which he doesn't really love

He still loves baths

He has 8 teeth. I know crazy huh. It makes him look like a little boy and not so much like a baby which is bitter sweet

He has the cutest little giggle and loves to laugh at himself

He has an attitude problem which is actually pretty cute. And he is always trying to get his way and be the center of attention (we're working on that one)

He is a people person and loves to smile at strangers

He has a really cute smile but he hides it when I pull the camera out most of the time. Little stinker

He is so cute and we love him so much.

He's got his learners permit!

Mike let him drive across the parking lot and he giggled the whole time.

Loving California springs

Besides the earthquake on Sunday we are loving San Diego springs. We have had a few days of rain but it has been pretty nice lately. We have been swimming a few times. Dawson loves the pool and gets mad when it's time to go home.

Spring Break

For Utah States spring break we had Dave and Hayley come visit for the first few days. We had a fun time shopping and hanging out. Then the later part of the week we met my parents and little brother in Anaheim and spent a few days at Disneyland. I love Disneyland and it was even better this time because Dawson got to go. He loved it and I think it's safe to say we will be going back. I was so greatful for my parents they took Dawson and Mike and I were able to go on some rides together.









We were so lucky to have family come visit. We love you all and miss you already.

Visit from the Jewells

During Mike's spring break we were able to have the Jewell's come out and visit us. We had a lot of fun and were able to do some cool things. The best part was that we got Mike all to ourselves for a week.

We went to the wild animal park one day



La Jolla Cove



And Sea World



We went out to eat and just had a fun time showing Mike's parent around. We had so much fun and were so glad they were able to come.

Dawson certainly didn't get Mike's inflexibility. This is his new favorite way to sit. We love him so much. It is so fun to see him learn and grow.

7 Months

I can't believe Dawson is already 7 months old. Isn't he just the cutest? Daddy said he would help get Dawson to sleep last night and when I got done getting ready for bed this is what I found...apparently Mike and Dawson had other plans.




He is so close to crawling and he gets into everything as evident by the dvd's everywhere






We think he is so cute and just can't get enough of him

Happy Valentines Day!

I finally got a picture of Dawson's teeth. He's had them for a few weeks now and tries to bite everything.

25 things.

My sister tagged me so here it goes.....
25 things about me

I can't sleep if I haven't brushed my teeth

I have to sleep with socks on

I love sour candy

I love chick flicks and sappy romantics

I get easily addicted to reality t.v

I'm addicted to Pinkberry right now

I love the zoo

I love being a mommy

My baby is the best

I miss living so close to my family

My favorite kind of music is big band

One day I will talk Mike into taking dance lessons with me

He really is the best husband

I like to bake

I like to sew

My family is the best

90% of the time I order a chicken salad when we go out to eat no matter where we are going

My favorite color has always been blue

In high school Gilette was doing a promotion and all of my friends got a free Venus razor I got the Mach 3. Guess they thought Taylor was a boy name

I love my name

I like to mow the lawn

I love summer

I love pineapple

I am a primary teacher

I love to take Dawson on walks

Next I tag Stacey Larson...

My baby is 6 months old.....where did the time go?





We love this little guy so much.

Since we had a longer weekend we decided to do something fun and different. So on Saturday we went to La Jolla. It was so much fun. We walked up and down the beach and we decided that during the summer when it's warmer we are going to snorkel and kayak.





When we got home we went swimming. And on Monday we went down to the outlet mall.




I love the weekends when we get to spend a little extra time with Mike.

We're back

We had such a fun Christmas and New Years home with our families. We braved the long 13 hour drive and Dawson actually did pretty good. He gets fussy in the car now that we are home though I think we probably scared him. We were able to do a lot of fun things while we were home and see a lot of family. We were sad to say goodbye but look forward to visits from our families hopefully in the near future.

Dawson liked to chill on grandpa Jewell's chair



And he loved to watch great-grandpa's train with grandpa Hedin



We went to the mall to see Santa



Mike was throwing up the way home so we made it to Vegas and decided to stay the night.


Dawson got a bouncer and he loves it

Last weekend we made sugar cookies and watched Elf.






I've packed our bags and now we are just waiting for Mike to finish his last final. Five more days and then home to family, snow and Christmas.

We are loving the rain....



And this cute gear from grandma Hedin.

My Birthday and Thanksgiving

We had a nice relaxing day for my birthday. Mike had school so when he got home we went and saw New Moon. I liked it and might possibly be team Jacob now. Then we came home and had dinner out on the deck. One of the good things about San Diego. It was the end of November and we were eating outside.



We stayed here for Thanksgiving and I attempted to make Thanksgiving dinner. It went fine, I think it turned out alright. But we sure missed our families a lot. We forget to take pictures. Sad.

On Saturday we went to the zoo. It was cooler so the animals were out and more active. It was a lot of fun.




We are counting down the days until we get to go home for Christmas. We miss Logan and especially our families.