We are so lucky!

So, yesterday after sacrament we dropped Dawson off at nursery. He has started loving going and can't wait to see sister Rice every week. And then we headed to Sunday School. After church we went to pick him up and the teachers said we need to talk to you guys. I was like okay now what...apparently last week he hit a girl. She proceeded to tell us that Dawson was lost. The leaders reassured me that he was back and safe but that somehow he managed to get out and nobody knew he was missing. Apparently a random primary teacher happened to be in the hall, luckily, and saw him walking outside around the building and brought him back to the nursery. Now, at this point I am like totally freaking out thinking of all the terrible things that could have happened to my little buddy. It's a very big nursery and quite frankly there probably aren't enough leaders. I have no idea how he managed to get out. He was playing in the room on Saturday morning while we were cleaning the church and he couldn't get out so it's all really strange. Anyway the moral of the story is we are so lucky that nothing happened and that he is safe. And so grateful that he was protected. Funny side note I asked him where he was going after we got home and he said to the park. There is a park that is fairly close to the church and he is such an adventurous little guy. I feel so bad for the poor nursery leaders. I know they felt terrible. It was just kind of a crummy situation. However, we can now add Houdini to his resume. :)

Trunk or Treat

It was our first time going to a trunk or treat and it was so fun and perfect for Dawson. Since he was a pirate we decorated the trunk with a pirate theme. Dawson had fun walking around getting candy and we have enjoyed eating it :)

Carving Pumpkins

We had our annual pumpkin carving with our friends. We did it the week before Halloween since pumpkins here last a total of like 5 or 6 days before the humidity has made them a moldy mess. So, we enjoyed them for a couple days and threw them away first thing Tuesday morning. We probably waited too long because they were gross but we wanted them for Halloween. Dawson picked the small one and had a fun time going to town on the guts with a spoon.

Disneyland

We decided to go to Disneyland last weekend. We had so much fun watching Dawson get so excited.



He always asks to ride the horses first



Finally tall enough to ride the go-karts. He was SO excited



Giving Lightning a hug

Sea World Trick of Treating

We were able to go to Sea World a couple weeks ago and trick or treat and watch the Halloween inspired shows. So much fun.

FInally....an update!

A couple weeks ago we were able to spend the day at the Wild Animal Park. Pretty fun but the animals at the zoo seem more active.







Some friends gave us tickets to a Padres game. They were way good seats and we had so much fun. Dawson even loved cheering although it was usually for the other team.







We were finally able to have a bonfire on the beach with some friends. We got there early enough to find some sea shells and play in the water. It was so much fun and we will have to do a lot more.









We were able to celebrate Mike's birthday back in August we had dinner and cake and ice cream at home with Dawson and then were able to go bowling with some friends. It was so much fun and we were so glad that people were able to come.

I can't believe my baby is two. His birthday was in July and we were able to go home for a couple weeks to celebrate with family. Before we left we gave him his present from us and he loves his bike.



He was acting shy while we were all singing to him









In his tent with all his presents. He was spoiled





When we got home we decided to go to Disneyland since we both had a little time left before fall semester. Dawson was tall enough to ride the Toontown rollercoaster and you can tell by his face in this picture that he loved it.







We were so glad that we got to go home and spend some time with our families. We were able to do a lot of fun things, unfortunately I didn't get many pictures.

4th of July weekend

We were able to take a spur of the moment trip to St. George with friends and family for the fourth and it was so much fun. We miss seeing everyone and it was really fun to get together and catch up. Dawson loved all of the attention.



Loving his auntie


Boys being dorks








Batting cages are fun but, a little harder to enjoy in hundred degree weather :)

Disneyland

My family came to San Diego to go to Disneyland again. Grandma, and some of the cousins were able to come. We had tons of fun and Dawson loves it.










Sadly I didn't get any pictures of my cute dad. But, he was there. :)