10 Months Today!!!

Happy (beautiful) Sunday! I'm 10 months old yesterday!!! And I have some pretty exciting news to share with y'all...

My shirt says it all...

You read correct! I'm going to be a big brother!!! And a great one at that :) My only child title is due to expire on November 1st. My mommy is 13 weeks along with my new brother or sister... And brother or sister (?) will be the question of the day for the next 27 weeks! We've already met he/she at just 9 weeks along. I can't wait to play baseball! And golf! And cars! And dolls??? Whoa! I can't believe I just said that but if I get a sister I suppose I'll have to play dolls at one point or another... We will all have to wait and see.  I already warned my new baby about the sticker on the belly pictures.  I'm sure our mommy and daddy will torture him/her too!

10 Months!

10 Months! Me and my Elmer

10 Months! And shouting it to the world!

Whew! I was so excited to tell you my big news that I kind of forgot what else I was going to tell you. I'm still not walking. I talk... A lot... I have so many great stories at all hours of the day. Lunch time, dinner time, bed time, 3am, it doesn't matter. You're gonna listen.

The first sign of sun and 50 degrees we were out!

Daddy about to take me down the slide

Swinging into spring!

My first Easter! 3.31.2013

The Easter Bunny came!

What is this thing on my head? And this green stuff?

Cheers!

Always on the lookout!

We love how its finally warming up and becoming so nice outside as I'm sure you are too. I love to play outside but seriously... What is that green stuff on the ground?? I don't like to touch it and I don't like it touching me. I will stand by my toy all day long before I have to sit and crawl somewhere. Yeah, yeah, mommy - if I would just walk I wouldn't have to touch it. I understand... Don't say it.

Too much fresh air and baseball.

Mommy's toy are WAY more fun than mine...

Just doing some tricks

Just smiling for ya ;)

Hah! This is a true test to see who reads my blog!  It's been a pleasure as usual. Sorry it's late... the day got away from me yesterday but I hope I made up for it!  Hopefully, we are out of the cold weather and onto warmth and sunshine and cook outs and playing outside! Have a great month of May.  See you in a month.

Love, Blake and Baby Dixon #2  XOXO

9 Months Today!

Did I catch a niner in there?  9 months old today, friends!

9 Months Today!

9 Months Today!

First and foremost, I say mama!  My mommy asked me to make that a priority because she's so proud of me.  I still say dada a lot too but whatever makes her feel good.  I also throw tantrums and if you tell me "no" I'll shake my head no at you! My mommy calls it attitude.  I call it personality :)  To each his own.

Helping set up the gate. Baby jail AND a gate?

Me in baby jail. Did you think I was kidding?

I'm not walking yet but I am taking tumbles down the stairs.  I'm OK though.  My mom cried more than me.  What can I say?  I was curious, mommy was occupied, and up the stairs I went.  She realized where I was and came over to me.  I turned around to see her and down I went.  Blood gushing and all... the night of the blizzard... and daddy was out of town.  She called Grandma in hysterics and thought for sure Grandpa would have to come over on his snowmobile to take me to the ER.  Pfff - and she calls me drama?  That was a long week for her!  I was out of sorts.  Cutting two teeth, battling a nasty cold, and just majorly on the move.  So much that she put me in baby jail.  Mommy - just a side note - I'm all boy... I promise that won't be my first and last tumble ;)

Bubble baths in Grandma's sinkl

Who doesn't smile at meal time?

I had my 9-month check up this morning!  I can type that with an exclamation point because there were no shots today.  Thank goodness. However, I did leave knowing I have, yet, another double ear infection. Where there's teeth coming in, there's ear infections. That's the name of the game. I'm a wholesome 23 pounds and 30.5" tall. One big, happy, healthy (well, for the most part) boy!

Is there something on my face?

My mommy kept calling me her little leprechan...

St Patty's Day was fun!  I tried some corned beef but preferred the chicken wings instead.  Yes, there were chicken wings there too?? I'm looking forward to my first Easter! I did see the Easter bunny from a distance but I didn't sit on his lap. I'll save those lap stories for Santa and only Santa. One strange looking character a year for me is good.

Trying to wake my daddy to play golf.

PJ's from "the box"

Happy Spring! Happy Easter! And for Pete's sake bring on the warmer weather.

Thanks for stopping by!

Love, Blake XOXO

So snuggly and peaceful.

Like my magic trick?

On my Easter Egg Hunt!

8 Months Today!!!

8 Months! And VERY excited about it ;)

8 Months Today! 2/3's of a year old.  Wowzas!

8 Months Old!

8 Month Old!  SOOO BIIIG

So clearly, my mommy didn't listen because as you can see here are pictures of me... sticker on my belly... Elmer by my side... And she wonders why I don't listen to her "No Blake's" all the time.  You're only as good as your leader, right mommy? ;)  It's okay though.  It's fun to see mommy and daddy work up a sweat to get me to look at the camera and smile.  Jokes on them, really!

Please just take me inside...

Does it look like I'm having fun?

Well, I experienced my first outing in the snow, and let me tell ya, overrated!  After 20 minutes of getting me all bundled up I was SO done with my sled ride after about 30 seconds.  Wheeeee!!! NOT. That is supposed to be fun?  I was stuffed like a sausage, couldn't sit up from all the bulk, cold wind in my face, no thanks.  Where's the beach?  It didn't help that I toppled over face first into the snow... Yeah, inside please.

I'll enjoy the snow from in here :)

My new favorite thing to do is "SOO BIIIG!!"  You just have to say my name and I throw my hands up in the air.  I also like "Patty Cake" but my mommy thinks I'm confused because I just throw my hands in the air for that too.  I will stand corrected here... Patty Cake ends in the "so big" movement so technically I'm not wrong.  Thank You.  (How many of you just said the Patty Cake rhyme in your head to confirm that???)  Daddy is still working on "bye bye" with me and the newest thing we've started is "say your prayers."  We pray before dinner and I'm slowly learning to put my hands together.  Oh!  I almost forgot to mention... I say DADA alllll the time.  Don't tell my mommy I put that in here.  I think she's a little jealous.

Isn't this what you do after a big meal?

My jungle gym

Like my sweet trick?

All snuggly on my bunny (my pillow)

Eating daddy's pancakes

My ashes on Ash Wednesday

For Lent I gave up baby food.  After all, that stuff's for babies.  I want what you're eating - tacos, pot roast, egg bake, grilled cheese, pancakes, sweet and sour chicken, ice cream, birthday cake, etc.  I love it all.  My mommy made most of my baby food and I only got through about half of it.  I haven't caught onto her game yet but she'll distract me with "adult" food on my tray and while I'm trying to pick it up she'll shove that spoon in my mouth!  It's ok though, I don't want to waste it.

Happy Valentine's Day!

The goofy groundhog supposedly brought us good news but you would never know if you looked outside.  We got about 8" yesterday and it's still falling today.  I'm sure I'll love playing in the white stuff one day... I think I'm going to have to - I hear skiing and snowmobiling are fun!

Can I have this bottle?

Will I be walking the next time I write???  We'll see!  I'm getting closer every day!  Enjoy the snow if you go play in it!  I'll enjoy it from the comfort of my toy room.  Happy St. Patty's Day!  See y'all in March :)

Love,

Blake

My favorite hangout place

Just showing you my baby blues

Always making a huge mess in my play room

7 Months Today!!!

7 Months Today! 1.27.13

7 Months Today! 1.27.13

7 Months Today! 1.27.13

Good Evening! Happy Sunday!  Sorry this is getting out to you so late as I know some of you are on the edge of your seats. :)




My mommy went out last night to Toby Keith's Bar and I think her red solo cup was filled up one too many times.  She told me she's a little slow moving today.  I've been trying to cheer her up with my high pitched squeals but I'm not sure she thinks they're so cute...  What's a red solo cup anyways?  Is it like a sippy cup?  I forgot to ask her.

New Year's Eve kisses from my mommy.

Happy New Year, by the way!  I hope everyone's year is off to a great start.  My New Year's Eve was pretty low key.  Daddy and I took mommy out for dinner and then we just came back home and hung out.  I rang in the new year in my dreams.  Except for another double ear infection, I'd say January has been good to me!  That set me back a few days but I'm back it and growing and changing by the second.

Ear infection, smear infection. Still smilin'

Hi!

My newest stunt!

We started golf lessons and I was tuckered out afterwards!

My new big boy car seat!!

If you don't mind, I'm going to brag here a little.  I crawl now!  All over!  I have gotten into everything in sight.  It's so fun to explore my house.  Electrical sockets, lamp cords, the DVD doors, you name it!  I just like to keep mommy and daddy on their toes.  After a lot of grunting and panting, I can now sit up from crawling/laying down.  That is hard work.  And my newest trick is pulling myself up on things!  I know!!!  I am so proud of myself too!  I smile and giggle to the world as I wobble on my legs.  Let me also mention I got two teeth!  I'm well on my way to steak and burgers.  As you can imagine I have done a lot of growing in the last month.  So much that I finally graduated from my baby carrier.  Those things are for babies!

Looking for birds

I don't know about all of you, but I know we're looking forward to spring, and sunshine, and warmer weather, and playing outside, and having the windows open, and baseball, and golf, and, and, and...  Bring it on already!  Let's hope that silly groundhog brings us good news.

Sort of over shopping too, Mom!

Hanging out watching the Illini game

I don't mind the camera so much anymore, but, mom, please.... no more monthly pics.  I'm so over the onesie and sticker on my belly.  I don't want to lie down with Elmer anymore.  I feel like your circus animal.  There I said it.  Hope I didn't hurt your feelings.  We'll see if she listens people.

Well, folks!  Until next time, keep it real.  Talk to you all real soon!



Love, Blake XOXO

Putting out fires!

Just being me.

Can you see my teeth???

Always sticking my tongue out to feel my new teeth.