Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Happy August! 14 Months!


1 year pic!
1 year pic!
Family Pic!






Don't worry, mommy! I'm washable!
Puddles? Mud? Rain? Don't mind if I do!
Someone has to make the best of crappy July
garage sale weather!
Hello Everyone!  I hope this finds you well!  I haven't written in a while but here I am - 14 months today!  Are you all enjoying your summer?  I know I am.  We've been having some fun! County fairs, festivals, Lake Geneva, pool parties, zoos, lots of playing outside, and packing!

Packing, you ask?  Yep! Packing!  We're moving in a few weeks!  We actually closed on our house 2 weeks ago.  It's in Woodstock.  I'm really excited to have a yard and a basement to run around and be my crazy self.  Well, maybe mommy and daddy are more excited for that part... ;) My mommy says its a little bittersweet.  There are many memories within the 4 walls of our now house.  Afterall, my daddy did ask her to marry her right in the loft and she brought her first born home to this house.  But, on to bigger and better things!  Time for a new chapter!  Soon we'll be bringing the second-born home to our new home.

Speaking of the second-born.  All is well with him or her.  Dr. Meyer says its going to be another biggen'!  We will just have to wait and see.  I've been helping with the packing of all the baby stuff.  Seeing my swing, baby carrier, and Sunny really brightened my day.  Do you remember Sunny?  I pretty much drag Sunny all over the house.  He gets put in a box but I always seem to find him and right back out he comes.  I can't wait to show new baby all our fun things.  Oh!  And if you ask me where my new baby is I'll point at mommy's tummy... and blow them kisses :)

Just waiting on my new brother or sister now...
There's more pictures than usual this time so I'll keep my yapping to a minimum.  Enjoy the rest of summer!  Humid and toasty this next week so keep cool.  I'll chat with y'all in September!  Peace out.

XOXO, Blake and Baby Dixon #2



Enjoying Lake Geneva for Daddy's birthday!
Happy Birthday, Daddy!


Morning ritual... Drink my milk and watch cartoons.

Nightly Ritual... but usually in my own bed.  Let's see...
what was my issue this time, right mommy and daddy?
Time for seriousness.

Just kidding!
I felt like Buddy the Elf at the North Pole

Forgot how fun this thing is!

Sunny!!!

No, I'm not pouting!
I'm savoring every single bite of my ice cream.
Did I mention I love tractors?  There were so many
awesome ones at the county fair.
Nothing like a good ol' summer downpour!
It's the little things, really :)
Mommy made me wear this...
and put this picture in the blog...






Ask me what a truck or motorcycle says...
Every Friday!
Baseball? Golf?  No thanks. LaCrosse, please!



I'm a horrible criminal! Left evidence at the scene of attack.

Monday, July 8, 2013

1 Year Old!!!

Well, here I am, writing this blog as a 1 year old.  A whole year has passed since I came into this world and what a year it's been!  It has been one busy, fun, crazy month, hence me getting this out to you quite late.  Sorry about that!  I finally gave in to my last round of belly pics... it was late, I wanted my milk, and this was all I gave 'em! 

I did it... I made it through 12 months of this torture!
The start of a Dixon family tradition!  Birthday measurements!
This feels like old news by now, but I'm walking!  It happened right after I last wrote to you.  I just started to let go of furniture out of the blue and off I went.  Walking is fun!  I've taken a couple nasty spills but that's all part of the game, right?

Happy Summer!
And can I just tell you how much I'm loving summer!?!?  The sunshine, the warm air, sprinklers, pools, splash parks, being outside all the time, etc, etc.  This is FUN!!
Comparison Pic


I have to tell you... we met my little brother or sister last week!  My new baby is growing right on target!  He/she kept putting an arm over its face so we are already playing nice together.  A nice little game of peek-a-boo.  And no, we still have no idea whether to think pink or blue.  Only 18 more weeks to learn of that.

My first birthday party was a hoot!  I had an absolute blast with all my family and friends!  And my mommy and daddy let me smash my very own cake!!!  Usually, I get in trouble for playing with my food so I couldn't believe they let it happen.  But, the celebration didn't end there.  On my actual birthday, I woke up to more presents from mommy and daddy, a trip to the splash park, more water fun in my backyard with my pool and sprinkler, and another 'lil party with pizza and more cake.  Whew!  These birthday things are tiring!
My friends and I at my birthday party
I REALLY got into my smash cake
My birthday morning surprise
My first splash park
Me and my mommy and daddy on my birthday
Maddie and I loving my sprinkler

I'm officially 1!
Having a ball on my birthday
Me and my cousins
Last weekend, my mommy, daddy and I took our first little family get away to Door County, WI.  There was a restaurant with goats on the roof!?!  My daddy kept saying, "Only in Wisconsin, son."  Not only to the goats on a roof, but to many more things.  He said one day he'll explain to me the culture of a Packers fan...  I can't wait for that.  We also happened to stumble across a Vince Gill concert and, of course, leave it to my mommy, get us to MEET him too.  If  you know my mommy, you know she LOVES her Vince Gill.  It was a great weekend.  To cap it off we stopped at my girlfriends' house in Green Bay and played some more.
How many other 1 year olds have a pic with Vince Gill?
Al Johnson's in DC, WI



I loved the firetrucks!!

I LOVE 4-wheelin'!
Well, I think that just about wraps things up.  I hope you all had an awesome 4th.  We took in a few parades and cookouts.  I have yet to see a fireworks show... I only heard them from my crib.  My daddy's birthday is coming up so I better rest up in case that, too, is a week long event ;)  Keep enjoying summer!  I know I will!

Love, Blake XOXO
My daddy and I on his 1st Father's Day

Monday, May 27, 2013

11 Months Today!

Hi All!  Today I am 11 months young.
11 Months! 5.27.13
11 Months! 5.27.13

















I can't believe I'm almost a year old either... although I hear a pretty fun party is in the making!  Plus, it's just a number and I'm okay with 1.  I share my birthday today with my Uncle Jerry.  Uncle Jerry, are you 11 months old too???  (Why is my mommy snickering in the background as I type that last question?)  You must not be.  Regardless, Happy Birthday, Uncle Jerry!
Just being a hamburger ;)
Wrapping up my trip to MN
ommy's 1st and 2nd cousins. And my 3rd cousins! 
I just got back yesterday from a really long car ride trip with my mommy and Grandma Gillund.  We went to Minneota, Minnesota!  (nope, that's not a typo).  It was a 10 hour car ride that I handled like a champ.  Nothing a few movies and snacks can't get you through.  It was so much fun though!  I met a lot of family and friends, including several 1st, 2nd and 3rd cousins!!!  I also had some of my mommy's favorite broasted chicken in Ghent.  Oh yeah, can't forget the stop at Dairy Queen.  It's not a road trip to Minnesota without some Dairy Queen says my mommy.

My tunes and messes resulted in helping daddy put locks on the cabinets...
Always making a mess
Playin' a little tune

Nope, I'm not walking yet, but, I do like to shake my head "no"... and I know what it means.  I still love to dance, and more recently I clap my hands for anything exciting and yell, "yayyyyyyy"  Like when I pulled into my driveway yesterday!  That was reason to celebrate.  Oh, and it only took 11 months but I finally hold my own bottle.
Stopping to smell the roses... or dandelions!


Daddy and I watching the boats.
I LOVE to play catch! You in?









My mommy and I (and my baby bro/sis) on her 1st Mother's Day!






I hope you all had a fun Memorial Day and took a moment to give thanks to those who serve and who have served this country.  We had a pretty relaxing day and just hung out at home.  Our Memorial Day BBQ was a Chili's! ;)
Today marks the unofficial start to summer! But it's cold out!  So here's to a warm up and sunny skies.  Have a fun month of June as I know I will.  See you in a month on a special day!!

Love, Blake xoxo



So sick of always facing backwards... I changed that!

Daddy and I taking a snooze
Swinging is one of my fav things.