Sleepy Head

These pictures were taken the other day as Dawson was waking up from a nap and I thought they were hilarious. The first one looks like he is saying "come guys I just woke up, I have bed head, don't take my picture." The second one looks like he is saying "you just took a picture of me I can't believe you." The third one is classic Dawson, just a happy, easy going smiling little guy, even if two seconds earlier he was a bit cranky. I love it because even if he is a little cranky, just woke up, or just got his diaper change he is so easy to smile or laugh and be happy the next second.

Hairspray!

Just saw Hairspray...love it....gonna go buy the soundtrack now...maybe I'll start wearing my hair in a beehive...

A Few Random Things

So, I had a request for a picture of me with my new extensions and I finally had Christopher take a picture of me so here you go! They are only a couple inches longer than my hair but they blended better that way. The thing that I love the most is that my hair feels thick! I have been cursed with stick straight thin and fine hair that goes flat by afternoon and my extensions keeps my hair looking full. I even put them in if I am just wearing a ponytail cause it gives me a long thick ponytail, I'm a dork right? They are SO super easy though, I have two tracks and they just clip in one above the other around the base of my head. I recommend them to everyone if you want long hair for $40!
In other news, Christopher got his birthday/anniversary/Christmas gift yesterday and is in pure bliss right now! He got a 42 inch LCD flat panel tv, which he has been eying for awhile now. I told him if he worked a few extra shifts and was fine with getting nothing else for the holidays, then it's his. Aren't guys and electronics funny? To me, it's just another tv. Either way I still get to watch America's Next Top Model (yes, sadly addicted.) I am happy that Christopher is happy though and he is a good husband and dad so he deserves it. When he was mounting it on our wall yesterday Dawson just had to be in on the action. He loved playing with the measuring tape and leveler and looking in Daddy's tool box...such a boy. He would just stand right by Chris and watch everything he did. Too cute, like father like son.

Birthday Boy!

Dawson is ONE!!! I just cannot believe it. Where has the year gone? My baby has officially entered toddlerhood. To celebrate this wonderful milestone we had a bug themed birthday party on Saturday with friends and family. I found some super cute ideas online for it. Dawson had tons of fun ripping paper off his presents and I think he wanted to play with the paper more than the presents. He sure made out like a bandit though- he got a wagon (from us), play tunnel, a basketball hoop from our friends, a baby's first MP3 player from grandparents (yes you read it right), and a bounce and spin zebra (from the other set of grandparents) amongst many other things. We saved the cake for last since I knew he would be getting messy--and boy was it a good thing- he tore into his cupcake we gave him! Someone Christopher works with makes super cute cakes so for Dawson's birthday she made not one but two ladybug cakes and a dozen little ladybug cupcakes. SO cute. The only thing was the frosting was red and black and Christopher's family had pictures two hours after the party...oops. Dawson was stained pink, but after about 4 scrubs and lots of wailing, he was back to normal. Since today was his actual birthday we felt we should do a little something, so we had a family day and took him to Build a Bear to make his first bear and then we went to The Cheesecake Factory to eat (ok, so maybe that was more for us but hey, they just built one here!) They were so nice there, at the end they brought out a little ice cream sundae and sang to the birthday boy. I would have to say, it was a great first birthday for him and he is definitely a very spoiled and loved little boy. Thanks everyone :)

Tagged!

The Rules: Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags six people and posts their names then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Have fun!

I've been tagged by my cute friend Carrie, here it is:

1. I LOVE LOVE LOVE being a stay at home mom! I think it is so great to be able to take care of Dawson. I am my own boss, I can take my work with me (sometimes Dawson doesn't always like it but hey, he survives), and I can wear sweats and jeans if I want! But really, I just love Dawson to pieces and it is so fun being able to see him grow up and watch every little thing he does. I want to stay at home forever, even when my kids are older I want to be here at home with cookies I made when they get home from school asking them how their day was.

2. My hubby is the best. We have been married almost five years (December 3rd) and he still buys me flowers all the time, he leaves me cute notes, opens the doors, and is just such a sweet husband. He is such a goof, makes me laugh, and he is a really good dad. He is very hands on with Dawson, always willing to help change diapers, feed him, and give him baths. Dawson loves playing with his Daddy.

3. I'm a neat freak. Growing up I never was. I was a pack rat and I hated to clean my room but now my house HAS to be clean. I don't like it when things are left out or laying around. Clutter=yuck. I like a clean kitchen, I like my house to smell nice, I like everything in its proper place, and for some reason I hate when my kitchen towels are crooked. I know, I know, I sound crazy right?

4. I just got some clip in hair extensions and I am obsessed with them. For only $40 I now am able to have the long, thick hair I always wanted as a little girl. I took them to my mother in law who does hair and she dyed my hair to match and cut and blended them into my hair so they look real. I have to admit, for the first couple of days I kept looking at myself in the mirror and smiling and playing with my hair. :)

5. I enjoy interior design. I think it's a lot of fun decorating my house. I love finding great deals on things and painting the walls and changing it up. My house is more country style, but not the shabby country more nice.

6. Some of my favorites: Classic roast dinner and pie for dessert, the color pink, traveling to warm places with a beach, a cute pair of matchy sweats, diet coke, fall time, scrapbooking, Old Navy, America's Next Top Model, Father of the Bride, and taking baths. AND of course my boys!

Those are my six things. I don't know six other bloggers yet so I am tagging Andrea, Ashley, and Holly. I look forward to hearing some fun facts and quirks about you guys!

Yummy In My Tummy

Lately, Dawson is interested in everything you eat, which is a big step for him because usually he could care less when it comes to food. He has always been picky and whiny when it comes time to eat and if you try to give him some "people food" like a little piece of fruit, bread, noodle, etc. he spits it out faster then you can put it in and gives you a look of disgust. Now, when we sit there and are eating dinner or some sort of meal, he watches you and opens his mouth wide when you give him something. After you put it in his mouth he makes the funniest face, a look of uncertainty and interest....if he likes it he keeps it in his mouth, if not he spits it out dramatically. If I am eating a snack or something while he is playing he crawls up to me and sits there like a little puppy dog waiting to get fed. It's pretty funny to watch. The other day I was laying on the ground eating a cinnamon roll and next thing I knew Dawson was on the other side of the cinnamon roll eating it as well. No need to wait for me to finish taking a bite, he ate when I ate! He sure loved that frosting!

Give Me Something Good to Eat!

Dawson had a very fun first Halloween! This year he was a lion (as shown in a previous blog) and he went trick or treating for the first time with Daddy and Uncle Jeremy. They lasted a good 20 minutes or so, until he spit up (darn reflux) and got cranky. One thing is certain though....Dawson has a sweet tooth! He loves suckers and when he sees one he reaches his little arms and hands as far out as he can and whimpers like a little puppy dog! We put his candy in the bowl with the candy we handed out and he loves to play in it and dump it out. He has the right idea with it, he puts any piece of candy directly in his mouth...but doesn't realize he has to unwrap it! We were able to get a couple of really cute photo ops with Dawson and a couple of his little friends too. The tiger is his little friend Cameron, and they are half-birthday buddies. The kangaroo is his friend Addy from church. I would say it was a spooktacular first Halloween!