Birthday Boy!

My baby is one. How did that happen? He has been the biggest blessing. We are so lucky to have him. A few fun things he does now: waves, blows kisses, says mama and dada and lots of other mumble words, dances, and he has been walking for a couple weeks.

We are having a big party for him when we go home to Utah in a couple weeks so we decided to just go to Chuck E Cheese's today. Dawson loved the little rides that go back and forth.

Our summer so far

Fourth of July jammies



We got to go back to Disneyland for the fourth of July weekend. Dawson loves it and it's so fun to see him get so excited.




I gave Dawson a book to look at and he climbed up in his chair. It was so cute.



If you look closely you can see hair sticking up. He is finally getting some hair and it just makes him even cuter.



Dawson insists on feeding himself. He is getting a bit better but he still makes quite a mess.



We have been able to spend some days at the beach and it has been so fun.

Disneyland

We got to go to Disneyland yesterday and it was so much fun. We saw the new water show and it is awesome. Dawson's favorite ride was pirates. He was dancing the whole time.



I just love that little face. He has started walking and wanted to walk in all of the lines we were in. I'm sure that was a little annoying for the people behind us. :)



Best attempt at a family picture. I should have asked someone else to take one.





Best positions for naps.

My family followed us back to California to help us move. Mike got a job in northern San Diego county for the summer so we moved up to Encinitas. I am so glad they were able to come we couldn't have done it without them. While they were here we decided to do some playing to celebrate Jesse's graduation.

We went to a Padres game. It was way fun and the Padres won.









We spent Sunday afternoon at La Jolla Cove just walking around









We went to the beach. Sad to say that it was our first time to play at the beach since we moved here.



The towel didn't last long Dawson was crawling around getting sand everywhere. We are still finding sand in random places.



I shouldn't admit it but I love the bachelor/bachelorette so I was excited when I saw Kiptyn at Foot Locker in San Diego. For those of you who don't know him he was the runner up on the season where Jillian was the bachelorette. I was sad to admit that I recognized him because it meant that I must watch too much t.v but he was a nice guy and I figured I might as well get a picture with him. After all he is kind of a celebrity.



The last day my family was here the boys were able to golf at Torrey Pines. They were like kids on Christmas the whole morning which was awesome. The girls went shopping. We had such a fun week and were sad to see them leave.

Quick trip home

We were able to go home a couple weeks ago. Jesse graduated high school which seems so weird to me but we are so proud of him. It was a quick visit but we had lots of fun.




Dawson had his first ice cream cone and his thumb stuck right into it. He loved it and just left his thumb in there while he ate it.




We got to go to lunch with the Jewells before we left



We love being able to spend time with our families. I can't wait to go back in a couple months.

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.