Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Christmas 2012

What a wonderful Christmas this year!! It was so fun with Dawson!!! He was so excited about everything he couldn't think straight! He got so many awesome things to play with and what did he love the most...... A fish book!!! I could have bought just that and he would have been happy as could be!!! We were so blessed to spend time with both our families all day!!! So much love today it was fantastic!!
Tadd and I got a combined present if a new Nikon camera
Tadd got a play station game,massager and a hunting camera
I got a sewing machine!! (Yay!!!) and new boots!
Dawson got a bkb hoop, car rug, snow clothes, Boise state stuff, cars couch, and clothes!! He also got money for his savings account! What a lucky little dude!! (Spoiled)!!!!
I loved being with my husband and son this morning and enjoying our wonderful Christmas together. But I have to say: skypeing with elder Tyson Hansen was THE BEST PART OF THE DAY!!! he looked so good and is doing amazing! He is such an amazing missionary and such a blessing to us! Wowzer! I miss him!!
All in all Christmas was a fantastic day. So grateful for my savior and for his humble birth. I'm thankful for all he has done for me and I know that he loves me. Happy birthday Jesus!

















Monday, October 15, 2012

"Motherhood is near to divinity.."

It's been awhile since I've posted but hey, at least I got something up today! Life is so busy I can't believe it and its not even holiday season yet! Yikes!
Things seem to take longer to clean, go anywhere, make, ect when there's a little 1 year old running around, dying for your attention. Sometimes I get discouraged because I feel I'm not able to "do it all" and be the super mom wife that I want to be- however, there have been so many signs brought to my attention lately that have taught me one of many valuable lessons in motherhood.
1- TIME- Time goes by before we can catch hold and my little Dawson just wants my time- he doesn't care if the toys are all picked up or the dishes are done, laundry, swept, mopped, dusted vacuumed. All he cares about and wants is mommy to play with those toys with him instead of constantly putting them away- he wants mommy to let him play with the broom and learn what it is, he wants to have tickle fights, and play hide and go seek. He wants mommys time. Soon he won't and I'll miss him hugging the back of my leg and handing me his car or throwing his ball at me. Before I know it my house will be clean always, and I'll be wishing I had little hand prints on my windows to look at. When life seems to be swirling by me, why am I trying to catch it? Why? When I want my little guy to stay little forever, why would I try to catch the fast lane of life? Well, I don't- and from this day forward I am going to wrestle with my boy, look at his little hands and sweet feet, play with him, make him laugh and adore his precious smile and contagious laughter, I want to teach him about all that I can. I'm going to give him all my love in my heart and... My time. He is my greatest blessing and when he's older I want him to, when he thinks of his time with me, smile because it was a wonderful TIME.
“Motherhood is near to divinity. It is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind. It places her who honors its holy calling and service next to the angels."

Friday, August 3, 2012

Dawson's First Birthday!

Dawsons first birthday started out with blueberry pancakes and one happy boy!


Then it was party time!!! We invited our wonderful families over for pizza and cupcakes!

And Dawson LOVED his cake but made sure to eat it carefully piece by piece! It was so cute.  He was just calm and watched everyone as he ate his football cake. His cousins wanted him to mash into it but he ate it with his little pincher's. He did manage to get himself nice and dirty though!
Then it was present time!!! He got so spoiled and loved all his gifts! He loved his mickey car from mom and dad and would throw a fit if you even touched it!

All in all I'd say it was a Perfect day for our little man.  He is now sound asleep after a day of fun and excitement. Its crazy to think that we are parents to a 1 year old now! The time definitely went by super fast! What a precious blessing to have Dawson in our family.  Our lives have been so blessed and enhanced because of this little spitfire and there is no doubt that he is soooooo loved!

Happy Birthday little man!!!


Thursday, July 5, 2012

Family fun 4th of July!

Dawson's first 4th was a fun success! The weather was wonderful, the parade was so cute, the BBQ's were delicious, and the company was the best!! We started our day off heading to the parade (this was a big decision because it was during nap time- and that is an important thing!) daws thought it was interesting! He kept saying "wow" and "what's that" and pointing. It was cute! He did get pinged in the head with a candy but he got over it after a few min. The rest of the day was filled with family and BBQ's it was a good relaxing/draining day. Dawson was so exhausted we had to skip the fireworks for bed but that's ok- maybe next year!

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Dawson's first Jamba!

We took a little trip with grandma Teresa to Rexburg today. It was pretty warm so we decided to try Jamba! Daw got his own little cup and sucked it right up!! He loves Razmataz! Yumm! Then we went through the car wash- he never shed a tear just had huge eyes the whole time!!
Pretty fun summer day!

Monday, May 28, 2012

Remembering grandpa Jay and grandma Zelda

This memorial day I couldn't help but think "I wish grandma and grandpa hill could have met Dawson " then it hit me- they probably spent everyday with him and sent him down to me with a kiss and told him to be good! I miss them both so much and I know they're watching over all of us working hard to prepare for when we all come home!
We started out memorial day with homemade blueberry pancakes. Dawson LOVED them! We then had both sides of the family over for a nice BBQ and enjoyed each others company.
Then Dawson, my mom, and I went to visit graves. I'm thankful for the family grandma and grandpa started and I hope they're proud of what has come from them.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Sleeping boy :-)

What a crazy sleeper I have! I only have some pics but there have been so many different ways that this little dude falls asleep! It's just makes me smile.

Monday, May 14, 2012

My first Mothers Day!

My very first mothers day was a wonderful day! I spent the whole day with my two favorite boys! We had a day full of family BBQ's and bike rides. My mothers day gift was given to me early- I love my bike cart! I take Daws everywhere in it! But Sunday morning my great husband gave me a beautiful card, Dawson let his mommy sleep in and greeted me with a smile!
Being a mother has changed my life and it is really hard sometimes... But that little miracle makes my heart smile everyday. What an amazing gift Heavenly Father blessed me with and he's just the most adorable lil man. I have a very blessed life and my husband works very hard to be a great provider and husband and lets me be a stay at home mommy- something that has been a dream of mine forever.
All in all mothers day was a great success!

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Feeding Lady :-)

Tonight we took Daws out to meet Lady and feed her. He wasn't to thrilled about her... But she loved him! Mostly because we had carrots :-) it will be cute when he gets older and can feed her himself.