Pumpkin Patch

Today we took Dawson out to the Fort Vannoy pumpkin patch to choose his first pumpkin! He loved it! We got to ride a tractor and then hunt for the right pumpkin. He was more interested in the corn stalks and pumpkin leaves than the pumpkins I think. He loved the tractor ride and was such a happy boy! Can't wait to carve them with him tomorrow!

Sorry for the long wait

Boy life sure gets busy! Chasing after an 8 month old is hard work for sure! So let me catch you up on the last 2 months!

September:

School started and so I went back to work. It wasn't a really hard transition which was comforting. Dawson went off to daycare just like he had been going all summer! The weekend before, however, he got his first little cold and had the runny nose and a little cough. He also started saying "da-da-da" but not associating it with his daddy. Dawson got his first haircut, given by daddy on the 12th. He was such a good boy, sitting really still, but not really knowing what was going on. We had a lot of birthday's to celebrate including Bryan's 26th! We gave him a surprise party, and boy was he surprised! Dawson also learned how to clap, finally! He gets super excited now and claps away. It's really cute!

First haircut

Look mom, no hands

Playing on daddy's new 49er chair!

October:

Bryan and I went to Las Vegas for the trip that he won through his work. It was an all expense paid trip with hotel accomodations at the Bellagio! We decided to not take Dawson with us and left him in the good hands of his daycare person and good friend of ours Renee. We thought it would be best to leave him with someone that already knew his routines and what to do for all his needs. We had a great time, but missed him terribly. While we were gone, the little stinker decided to sleep through the night each night, but didn't let that continue once we were home again. The day we got home, he spent the whole day saying mama-mama-mama and associating it with me. He chases me down the hall calling after me. Sure makes a mommy melt! We then needed to find a new daycare for Dawson. Our friend wasn't able to continue watching him for us so we searched and ended up with a great one! They are super great people. The first day, they sent me 2 picture text messages to let me know he was doing great. And I keep receiving updates throughout each day. He loves going there! He has a best new buddy, Chace, that is 2 weeks older than him and they just wear eachother out! We are looking forward to the upcoming holidays and can't wait to see Dawson grow more. This month he has decided how fun it is to stand without holding onto anything and walk behind anything he can. We think it won't be long before he takes a first step!

Helping daddy unwrap a birthdya present

messy face!

Playing the guitar with daddy