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.

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