The Dahl Family: October 2008

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

FIELDTRIP

Today was Mason's first field trip of the year. They went to the fire station since this month is fire safety month. Mason had a blast learning about the firemen and what they do. He was a little nervous that the sirens might be turned on (I has to be sure to let the fireman know to inform me before this was going to happen so I could take my noise lovers outside!), but other than that he did great! He even volunteered to stand up in front of the class and try on the fireman's jacket. He was so excited to be the one that was chosen and was all smiles the entire time!

The group shot . . . sorry it's kinda fuzzy!

It's a perfect fit!

Jumping out of the fire truck

Hanging out with his buddies outside of the fire station

Friday, October 24, 2008

6 MONTHS . . .

Yes it is true, Daxon is 6 months old! How can it be? I took him in for his 6 month check up today and he is doing great! He now weighs 18 pounds 5 ounces (60%) and is in the 70% for his length (I don't remember the inches:) At 6 months old Daxon is such a happy baby! He loves bath time, his tongue (which is sticking out most of the time lately), baby food (especially oatmeal, rice cereal, pears and carrots) and of course his big brothers. He has 2 teeth and is working on his third . . . and we just absolutely adore him. I really can't imagine life without my sweet, easy going, content little guy!

Thursday, October 16, 2008

SOOO MANY CUTE ONES!

I posted a ton of pictures because I couldn't decide . . . enjoy!

Monday, October 13, 2008

TAGGED . . .

I have been tagged by a couple people so I figured I better go ahead and bore everyone with my quirks!

Rules: list 6 quirks and then tag 6 people . . .

Quirk #1: I love having everything clean and orderly around the house, but hate doing it!

Quirk #2: I can not finish the last bite of a sandwich. I don't know why but it always ends up staring at me from my plate and I feel like I should eat it, but just can't.

Quirk # 3: I don't like to get ready. You know the whole blow dry & style, then put on the makeup . . . but I always feel so crappy when I don't.

Quirk # 4: I need sleep! You would think after 3 kids I would be getting better with this one, but no. I could go sleep for 12 hours and still be tired :)

Quirk # 5: When I am watching TV or a movie or reading a book, I must be wrapped up in a blanket. It doesn't matter if it's 90 degrees outside, I'm not comfy without a blanket.

Quirk # 6: I can follow directions . . . but I really hate being told what to do. It seems like if someone tells me what to do, then I will do the opposite just to do it my own way.

Now that everyone has found out a few of my quirks, I tag Julie, Lauren, Anna, Alisha, Emma, & Lorinda (I know this tag has been going around for awhile so if you've already done it, or just hate tags, then just ignore!)

Thursday, October 9, 2008

PUMPKIN PICKERS

The boys love love love helping in the garden, so when it came time to pick the pumpkins they were so excited!

We filled the wagon up and are still waiting for a few more of the BIG ones to turn orange (we are hoping before Halloween!) . . . and Griff thought he was so funny hiding behind the wagon every time I tried to take a picture:)

"MASON SAYS"

*The other day Mason had an itch on the back of his knee and he said "my LEG-PIT itches"

*Basagna = Lasagna

*Hot Mustard = Blockbuster

*Mason went to the doctor for his allergies where he informed the doc "the WHEATS been KILLIN my eyes!"

*Magoon = Lagoon

*Bikini = Zuchini

* 08/29 - While filling out a questionaire with Mason for his preschool class I asked him what his favorite food was. He pondered for a minute and then replied "junk"! (Any sort of sugary treat is known as junk at our house)

*Feb 14/09 - From the moment Mason wakes up he is asking "mom, can I play with Garrett?" This is his best buddy next door and I think he dreams about the kid :)

* When Mason's clothes are inside out and he wants them fixed he'll say "mom, will you make my shirt outside out?"

*October - The other day I got a phone call from the school saying Mason is sick and to come pick him up. On the ride home I discovered that he was HUNGRY, not sick and wanted to come home and eat!

"GRIFFIN SAYS"

*Griffs favorite way to get what he wants after being told NO is to very loudly yell . . . " I W-A-N-T TO" over and over again. Just the way he says it makes me laugh!

*Hamma = Grandma

*I went in to get Griff up from his nap and was wearing a yellow shirt. He looked at me and exclaimed "BUS!!!" (He associates anything yellow with a bus . . . )

* August 11 - Griffin had his 2 year checkup. He weighed 27 pounds 14 ounces (60%) and was 35 inches tall (25%)

*Lately whenever Kasey or I does something that makes Griffin happy he says "I wuv you sooo much!" It just melts my heart!

*"I do it MYSELF" is the latest saying of Griffins. He is becoming quite independent these days!

*Jan 6 - Griff is walking around the house with his flip flops on saying, "I got my sip sops on . . . my feet are cold!"

*Feb 14 - Griffs latest sayings are "no way jose" which he often times says over and over while laying in his crib. The other one is "yes -siree bob"

*April 26 - While pretending to be my doctor today griff said "mom, I am the fixer guy and I'm gonna check your heart beep!"

*September - The other day Griff came up to me and said "mom, my feet are dizzy." This is what he tells me anytime they fall asleep!

"DAXON DOES"

*June 23 - Daxon had his 2 month checkup. He weighed 13 pounds 1 ounce (80%) and was 23 inches long (50%). He is now sleeping through the night! He goes to bed at 11:00 and sleeps until 6:00. Then he eats and goes back to sleep until 10:30! YEA!

*July 13 Dax had his blessing. He was blessed by his grandpa Norm and made it through without crying!

* July 27 - Dax moved into his own room and into his "big crib!"

*July 29 - Dax discovered that he can grab things . . . he was sitting in his bouncy seat with his toy bar over him, when I heard the music go off about 3 times in a row. He had figured out how to pull on the toy and make it play music!

*August 22 - Dax is 4 months! He went to his 4 month checkup and looks great! He weighed 16 pounds (75%), and was 26 inches long (85%) . . . the doc estimated him to end up around 6'4 or6'5!

*August 28 - Dax rolled over ! I was so surprised and excited that I thought it just might of been on accident . . . but it wasn't. He has been doing it ever since!

*October 1 - Daxon now has his first 2 teeth . . . and he bites! We might have to start trying a bottle :)

*November 14 - Dax has pretty much mastered sitting up. He still topples over every now and then, but it doesn't seem to bother him!

*Daxon started waving bye bye at 7 1/2 months . . . such a smartie!

*Feb 14 -Dax can now get from laying down to sitting up . . . so usually he will sit right up when I put him in his crib for a nap, and when I go in to check on him, he has fallen asleep folded over in half! He can also do a mad army crawl and is getting into EVERYTHING!

*April 24 - Dax had his 1 year checkup today. He weighs 20 lbs. 6 oz (15%), is 40% for heigth, and has a huge head (90%). He is now pulling up on things and I often find him standing up in his crib when I get him from his naps!

*May 10 - I woke up this morning (mothers day) to hearing Dax say "mama . . . mama" over the moniter. I would say It was the perfect mothers day present!

*May 11 - Dax got tubes. Pretty easy (although so sad coming out of anesthesia) and yea for no more ear infections!

*May 30 - Dax said his first word (other than mama and dada) He has been waving bye bye for awhile, but today while waving he said bu ba. He now says it all the time and is so proud of himself!

*July 28 - Dax had his 15 month check up today. He weighed 22 pounds 13 ounces (25%) and was 60% in lenghth. He still has a big head at 95%! He is starting to take a few steps, but wants no help and will just sit down when we try to get him to do it!

*August - Dax finally decided to walk at almost 16 months. He went from crawling to basically running like a drunk all around the house.

*October 21 - Dax will be 18 months tomorrow and is seeming less and less like a baby every day. He says a few words now including Dada, Ma, cracker, all gone, grandpa and dog.