15 Months!

October 1st!  I'm 15 months old! (and a few days)...  And let me just start out by taking a deep breath.  It's been one. crazy. month.  Whew!

Welcome to our new home!

The movers are here!
And things just got real!

We were FULL!

We are officially moved!  I wasn't quite sure what was going on through all the chaos.  We came to the new house for a full week and there was lots of cleaning and painting and commotion.  Then one day I showed up and all my stuff was here!  What is going on?  The first night I was not having my crib, or my room, or anything.  I just wanted mommy or daddy to hold me and sleep with them... and that pretty much went on for more than a few days.  But now I've realized this is our new home and I know my room.  I will even go in the basement to my toy room (if the lights are on) by myself.  Mommy brought me to our old house and when my neighbor friends came out I ran up to each of them and hugged them!  It was fun to see them.  I know I'll meet new friends and love it here too.

My crib got taken apart for preparation...
This only lasted for 20 mins.

Seeing my stuff in my new room for the first time?!

The morning after our first night... Sad? Mad? Tired?
Maybe all of the above.

I was "helping" pack up the last of my things.

At least we have garbage trucks here too.

In between all the craziness my mommy turned another year older and mommy and daddy also celebrated their 3rd wedding anniversary!  I don't think we even had cake on my mommy's birthday?! Isn't that what we do on birthdays?  I love cake!  She was OK with that because she treated herself to a grande soy chai latte and savored every last sip and calorie!

Our family of 4 ;)

Just this past weekend I had my first gig as ring bearer.  Considering how the rehearsal went and my mood on the way to the actual event, I'd say I certainly surprised everyone by my stellar performance!  My mom lead me out and pointed to daddy waiting for me at the other end... and I started running right for him!  But, instead I ran right up to the photographer and gave her a big hug!  Then, eventually, I made my way to the end and everyone clapped and laughed.  I had a ball when the dancing started.  I was EVERYWHERE! Laughing, clapping, doing turns, laying down and break dancing, going up to random women, lifting my arms and they'd pick me up and dance me all over the floor...  After about an hour of this. I crashed. And I crashed hard.  And who says you need alcohol to have fun?

Nothin' like a sharp dressed man, right mommy?

This man was trying out my sweet moves with me!

Aaaand... I'm done.

Playing with the itzy, bitzy spider.

We are 1 month away from the debut of my baby brother or sister!  Are you thinking blue or pink? Regardless, mommy says this week our goal is to get everything washed up and ready to go.  And perhaps we should get furniture in his/her room?  We are all getting very excited!  I wonder if I really know what's about to hit me...

This big slide was awesome!

Enjoy fall!  October is a beautiful month.  Time for pumpkin carving, pumpkin bars, chai tea lattes, beautiful fall colors, fall festivals, pumpkin farms and so much more.  I'm still deciding what I'm going to be for Halloween...  maybe I be a big brother? Get it?!?!

Love, Blake XOXO

Happy Fall!

Trying to find the perfect pumpkins for my and my baby.

Sorry for the nudity... mommy couldn't resist.

LOVE. MY. SLIPPERS!

Snug as a bug in a rug.

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.

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