The Dahl Family: December 2009

Monday, December 28, 2009

Our Christmas

We had such a great Christmas this year. Christmas Eve was pretty laid back. We stayed home and had our usual chicken nuggets, fries, and milkshakes. And of course we had lots of yummy orderves and treats for Kasey and I. The boys got to open their usual Christmas pj's and also an ornament from my grandma and grandpa Doyle. We read The night before Christmas and of coarse put some cookies and milk out for Santa. Griffin insisted that Santa liked chocolate milk best, so we had to put out both chocolate and white milk. I guess he was pretty thirsty because he drank them both! The boys all went to bed surprisingly well and then the late night for mom and dad began!

Watching for Santa . . .

Putting out the cookies and carrots

We had a really nice morning, not too early. Mason was the first one up at about 7:30 and watched cartoons in our room until Griff woke up shortly after 8:00. The rest of the morning was spent opening presents, eating home made cinnamon rolls and playing with the new toys. It was really nice to be able to let the boys take their time and play with each toy. We didn't have anywhere to be until later in the day and it was really nice!

The boys got new snow tubes and Dax thought these were the best spot to be! He just chilled in the tube for a good part of the morning!

The rest of the day we spent with Kasey's family at his Grandma Cheryl's and Grandpa Roberts. We always have a good time there and of coarse get stuffed. We had such a great Christmas but I do have to say that I am glad to have it over! It is so much more stressful as an adult, but the smile on the boys faces makes it all worth it!

Friday, December 11, 2009

Love em!

This was just one of those moments that make me love being a mom! The boys noticed that there was a machine shredding trees across the street and decided to check it out. They all went out on their own, Mason helping Daxon. It was just so nice to see them so easily entertained! They were so cute all sitting in a row in the freezing cold. They didn't even care that it was cold. It was pure fascination . . . hmm I wonder if our little girl will be so intrigued by big machines??

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Remembering . . . November!

It seems like November pretty much just flew by. I mean really, I don't know where it went and how it is already almost the middle of December! I am getting excited for Christmas and hoping to keep this year a little more low key. I think I say that every year, but this time I really am going to try. Really.

The boys have been getting a little creative lately with ways to entertain themselves. You know, it's cold outside and gets dark super early, thus creativity . . . or boredom, whatever you want to call it! I actually found Dax sitting in the bowl first. He was very content to just chill in the bowl. Soon enough though, his big brothers wanted a turn and he was kicked out. Good thing he is so easy going!

One weekend in November we decided to do a "movie night" complete with new jammies, popcorn, home made cookies, and of course a movie. I am such a bed time nazi that these really don't happen very often so they were super excited! The last time we attempted a movie night was pretty much a failure so I was pleasantly surprised when they all three sat through the movie with very little commotion. It was a lot of fun and we will be having our next one on new years eve!

Thanksgiving was a lot of fun this year (no pictures though . . .) We always do Thanksgiving with Kasey's parents and sister the Sunday before at his Grandma and Grandpa Parks house. This is so nice and something that we love doing. It keeps the actual day a lot easier and makes it so we get to see both sides for Thanksgiving.

We spent Thanksgiving day in Logan with my family eating, visiting and eating some more. The whole family was there this year which hasn't happened in quite a while so it was fun to all be able to be together. Our tradition is to have the men cook. Yes you heard me. The men. My dad makes the BEST turkey and dressing EVER. I am really not just saying this. It is delish! I think he used to do it all before the kids were moved out and married, but now we help out with the desserts and side dishes and I think it works out great this way!

I have so many things to be grateful for this year. My husband and kids. Our health. Being able to live so close to family. This new little baby on the way. Many many great friends. These are just a few and there are many more!

The last day of November was a good day. I turned 27 (which is weird). I had a normal Monday with the kids and then Kasey and I got to go out for dinner and do some Christmas shopping. It was so nice just to be the two of us and not have to worry about the kids. We came home to a quite house with everyone asleep and that might have been the best part! I got lots of birthday phone calls and visits and really appreciate everyone who thought of me!

So that was November in a nutshell. Now onto December and all the fun that it brings (and this week, snow!)

"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.