No, Away, No!

So the other night Dawson was doing this really funny stance when he was playing with his basketball hoop. He would stand there with one leg in front of the other, as wide as he could get them, and shoot the ball. If he missed he would say "awww, nuts;" if he made it he would say "I did it!" It was pretty funny so Christopher decided to record it on our camera, but apparently Dawson was not gonna have it. He usually doesn't care if we take his picture but for some reason (maybe close to bedtime) he lost it when we tried to record him. As soon as Chris would start he would say "No, no, away!" We tried to trick him and pretend we were recording but he was too smart for that. Turned out to be a funny video anyway! PS I was just re-watching the video and Dawson was smiling and laughing and saying "That's Dawson" as he watched it, very amused. Silly kid.

Guy's Night

A few Fridays ago Christopher's dad Dave called him up and told him he had scored 19th row seats to the Jazz game from his boss and of course Christopher jumped right on the opportunity to go. The game started at 8:30pm that night, and Christopher kept saying how he was bummed it was a later game because he wanted to take Dawson so bad. Seeing a fun dad/son activity, and knowing Dawson is on a good sleep schedule and it was a weekend, I told Christopher he could take him if he wanted. that evening Dave swung by to pick up the boys, they headed to tracks, rode it downtown, and had a fun filled evening of basketball. Dawson loving choo-choo trains apparently loved the ride downtown and wanted Christopher to stand the whole time holding him so he could hold on to the ceiling handles and act like a monkey, sound effects and all. From the report I got, Dawson got into the game and was happy and energetic the whole time, talking about the ball, the Jazz Bear (who he kept asking if he could hug,) eating popcorn, and clapping and cheering with everyone in the stand. I woke up to them getting home about midnight, Dawson conked out on the car ride home and curled right up in bed and slept soundly the whole night. I'm so glad all three guys had such a great time and were able to bond doing "guy stuff" as Chris calls it.

**Note** When they left I wasn't sure what to do with myself at first. No house chores needed to be done, no Dawson or Christopher to take care of, no meal to be made, nothing to do!! I was lost! Soon enough my sister and I set out for ice cream and came home and vegged on the couches and watched tv in a nice, quiet, clean house...ahhhh...

A Little Perspective for Sunday

Last Sunday we were on our way to church. Every time we are driving to church, Dawson starts talking about who he is going to see there...aka his friends/nursery buddies. This past Sunday as we were on our way I asked him, "Dawson, who are you going to see at church today?" to which he replied "Jesus!!!" Taken aback for a moment because I thought I would hear "Addy!!" I said yep, that's why we go to church, to see pictures of Jesus and think about him. What a good way to to start thinking right before church. I love the cute innocent mind of a two year old!

**The picture has nothing to do with the post, but I think it's funny. The Saturday before we went out to breakfast and this is what Christopher taught Dawson while waiting for our food.

Tasty Tuesday (one day late!)

I have gotten lots of comments about how people love the crockpot recipes and to keep them coming, so here is another one. I got this one from my friend Summer and I made it this last Sunday. It was delicious. I served it over the egg noodles, and like Summer said it was like a chicken stroganoff....so so yummy. Dawson even ate it so hey, that means its gotta be good!


ITALIAN CROCKPOT CHICKEN
Summer Andrus

2-4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts
1 package cream cheese
1 packet dry Italian dressing mix
2-3 cans cream of chicken soup

Cut chicken into pieces - can be as small or big as you like. Put all ingredients in crockpot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 8-10 hours. Serve over rice or egg noodles.
*I threw my chicken in whole and then shredded it into big chunks when it was done cooking so I didn't have to touch the raw chicken a bunch!

The Sillies with Dawson

I love the stage Dawson is at right now. I know every parent says that about every stage (well most) but I think from 2 years on their personalities just take off and it is so fun to watch them grow, imagine, and say more and more. Lately I cannot help but be amused all the time with Dawson, because he is saying or doing or imagining such funny little things, so in regards to that, I decided I need to every now and then do a post entitled "The Sillies with Dawson" so I can document and remember all the little things he does. Here is post one of the Sillies!

1. Christopher and I taught Dawson how to "raise the roof" and say "ooo-ooo" as he does it. Yesterday at church after a baby blessing, Dawson shouts Yay! and says "oo-oo" as he raises the roof. Couldn't help but laugh at that one.

2. He uses Christopher's belts, ties, or anything long as a fishing pole and tells me "Mom, I'm fishing, look I did it!!"

3. Everyday at least once, he pretends he is a baby and a dog. When he is a dog I have to pet him and he barks and gives me "loves" like our dog does...aka he licks my hand. If he is a baby he lays in my arms and drinks his juice from his sippy and I have to rock him and coo over him.

4. Everything right now is fast. "Go fast Mom" as I drive, or "I fast" as he runs around the house.

5. Christopher taught him how to shoo away our dog Max if he is bugging Dawson. The next day, Dawson told Christopher to shoo! Now everyone and every pet in the house gets shoo'ed if he wants you to go away.

6. Dawson is the biggest cookie monster. Ten times a day I am asked for cookies. The other day Dawson came up to me and gave me the biggest hug and just held me. He said "Hiii Mom," I said hi back. He said "Looooove you Mom," I said love you back. He said "Coooookies Mom," I said nice try.

7. Once Dawson told me his toy giraffe had to go potty so I said "Ok, put him on the potty." The giraffe did his business and after Dawson said "Candy." I said no, the giraffe went potty, not you. He said "Giraffe gets candy, Mom." I am so sure if I gave him candy the giraffe would of been the one to eat it.