"THE purple hat"

Let's just say wow.... Dax is really into hats, any hat. While grandma was babysitting i showed up to pick him up, and this is what he was wearing. I couldn't get him to take it off so we "borrowed" it for the night. I couldn't resist laughing on the ride home everytime I looked in the rear view mirror. He looked so serious with this hat, coat, and sunglasses. He then jumped out of the car, and was strutting around the front yard. Our neighbors must think we are from the circus.... That night when we were babysitting Dax's buddy Jax, he had to give it a try... Let's just say that hat went straight back to grandmas. How could I chance having to go to the park with Dax wearing that, or the splash pad, or wal-mart???? This boy sure does not lack confidence... I love the "over the shoulder" look.

When Daddy Babysits....

ok, Dax would have done this whether I was watching him, or Cole. But I like to say that it was because Cole was watching him, and this is Cole's child, especially when Dax does things like this. Dax thinks that everything that sprays (besides otta bottle -water bottle) and things that come out of a tube, are for your hair. Even a&d ointment for diaper rashes....lovely. Cole came out into the living room while Dax was "doing" his hair, saying"Hair!"
You can imagine what it was like getting that out of his hair! Lets just say his hair looked slicked down, and like a Ken doll for a couple of days.

Dax's Birthday...

I know, I know. No need to say it. I have been such a slacker when it comes to blogging. I just hate waiting for the pictures to upload. For some reason on my computer, its like molasses. Anyways.....
This post is about Dax's birthday. Last year we pulled a prank, since it was April Fool's day. We told everyone we were pregnant, that Dax was going to be a big brother (look at the post from last year...) Karma.... I ended up being pregnant! We found out within a couple of weeks. So this year we decided to do some more light hearted jokes. First one, super glue a quarter to the front porch. Cracks me up every time someone comes to the door. EVERYONE tries to pick it up. It's still there....we have quite enjoyed it. The second one was to fill chocolate cookies with tooth paste instead of frosting. Yuck. Dax enjoyed one..... until I made him stop! Grandpa ate one too hahaha.... Since we weren't having dax's party on his actually birthday we decided to have cupcakes. He didn't like us singing to him. I guess we are that awful! He enjoyed his cupcake thanks to 25 Main!
I cannot believe how old this little bugger is. The first 6 months of his life were a blur. An adventurous blur. By his first birthday I couldn't believe how fast the time had gone, now that he is 2, I feel like I blinked and now he is this funny, animated, smart, stinky little boy, who every day makes us laugh, smile, and feel loved. I am so thankful to have been blessed with Dax.
Things that Dax likes:
chocolate milk (shoclat mute)
Baths (Baa's)
Grandpa's Truck (bapa's dutch)
Doggies
Buzz Lighter (buzz!!)
Almost all food especially fruit snacks
airplanes (diedie) kinda creep that he says diedie for airplane, but whatever...
Garbage trucks, fire trucks all trucks are pronounced with their own unique mumble,and then the word dutch for truck.
Kai his baby brother (he calls him Dai) and his baby toes (baby toes but with a d instead of t)

Funny things he says:
For his Grammy, he callers her Hammy
Love you (la low)
Peace (holding up all 5 fingers)
"hi" over and over again to strangers or anyone we see, and buh-bye when we leave.

I couldn't even jot down all the cute things he does or says, or everything he likes. He is truly a happy boy. He loves everyone, adventure, and is so sweet. I can't believe my baby is 2!

Brothers

Dax loves Kai. He really hasn't done anything mean to him! I'm shocked! I thought by now Dax would have done something to Kai!! He did try to pick him up tonight, and that didn't go too well, but Dax wasn't trying to be mean. Dax always brings Kai his "juice"- his bottle. And his binky- though Kai isn't a binky baby. Whenever Kai is asleep in his bouncer Dax has to sit in front of Kai and stick his face into Kai's and Say "BABY!!" with a big smile on his face. He also pats his lap when he sits on the couch, meaning he wants to hold Kai, but usually for only a second, it doesn't last. He also kisses Kai, and always ending with the response of "awwwww!" since that's usually what is said by someone after he kisses his baby brother. These pix were taken when Kai was 2 months, to the day. I love these boys....Though some days I wish I could go back to 5 years ago...childless....oh freedom, I must say it seems like FOREVER ago that I had some of that good stuff called freedom.

A New "Doggy"

As you have seen in the past, Dax takes his "doggy" every where. We call it the lion named doggy so we don't feel so dumb in public or around others calling it doggy- when it is obviously a lion. Because dax eats, bathes, sleeps, and takes this little guy every where, we needed a new one. We were so worried it would get so worn out and if it got replaced, he would notice. We also worried we wouldn't be able to find anything that looks like this doggy. Cole actually gave it to me when we were first married at valentines. It used to have a stuffed heart attached. My mom told us that she found some stuffed animals that looked just like Dax's dog. She bought one. We bought 2. We are well prepared for probably the next 10 years. I will keep the original doggy forever! It's Dax's little trademark. He is known for it, and I love it.

A little late...

I know I am really late at posting these pictures- the lights have come, and gone- unlike the last couple of years..... Lights down by January!! Dax couldn't resist being daddy's little helper!

XBox Junkie

This is sad that Dax knows what to do with this stuff....

Families can be together forever

I am so thankful for my family and that they can be together forever. Knowing that they can be together forever puts my soul at ease. Around Christmas I put Dax's old bedding set on Craigslist. Since he was in the NICU, and then slept in a bassinet, he barely used the bedding. When we had Kai, it was a repeat of what happened with Dax. I figured I would rather have someone use the bedding then have it sit in storage. Someone asked about the bedding, and wanted it. I have been communicating with this sweet girl in a different state about getting the bedding. She shared her blog about her little boy with me. It was a tear jerker for both Cole and I. I hope she doesn't mind me sharing it with you. If she does, I will remove the address. I realized that I do not want to pass up any moment with my boys. I am so thankful for the church and the blessings we receive because of it. I wanted to share this with you because I do not want any parents to pass up all the precious moments they have or could have with their children.
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