Dylan's First Adventures in the Snow

I figured that before we got ready for today, we would spend a little time playing in the snow. Dylan was mostly interested in eating the snow though. He had a hard time walking in his boots and big snowsuit, but soon got the hang of it. It is so fun to observe Dylan as he does things for the first time.

Christmas Lights at Temple Square

Family Pictures by Kontgas Photography!

We finally had some professional pictures taken. We dressed up and met my friend Kristina at the State Capitol. After the pictures we were unsure if any would be good because Dylan was totally naughty the whole time. I was pleasantly surprised today to see that they turned out great! I was able to order my Christmas cards which is a relief for me. Look forward to getting some of these cute pictures in the mail!








Thanks Kristina for our fabulous pictures! You did a great job!

Who Knew?

Is it normal for a 16 month old baby to do somersaults? Dylan just started doing these today. I don't know how he learned it! Maybe my boy will be a gymnast. He also likes to dance. When I watch my show, "So You Think You Can Dance" Dylan starts tapping his toes and twirling around. It is fun to see him grow and his personality develop. He is so happy most of the time and loves to talk gibberish.

Halloween 2009

I had to plan and host the Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-off at our ward this year. Dylan dressed up as an airforce guy in honor of Bryan's four years of service. He looked pretty official and very cute as well. He enjoyed the suckers and candy we let him have and he loved running around with his other one year old friends in our ward. After the trunk or treat Dylan was put to bed and Bryan and I were able to have a movie night and we watched The Sixth Sense and ate a lot of candy!! It was a fun night. We look forward to next Halloween when we can take Dylan Trick or Treating and hopefully I won't have to plan the ward activity!

Pumpkin Patch

Wheeler Farm

Today was a fun filled day of firsts for Dylan. First day without a bottle, first trip to the children's museum, first trip to the farm, first pumpkin patch, and first corn maze! It was fun to see his expression when the cow let out a big "moooooo" I wish I could have caught it on camera!

Discovery Museum at the Gateway

I took Dylan to the children's museum today and he had such a good time checking everything out and having freedom to run and play. He fit right in even among the older kids. He was a naturall and knew just what to do with everything he came to. He is a smart boy and was so good today!

Gardner Village

My friend Nicole and I took our babes to Garder Village to see all the witches, but they liked the pumpkins the most!




I love this picture of Dylan! He is learning to like shoes of any size. He knows how to take his own shoes off and sure tries hard to put them on.

Bouncin' off the walls!

I have made a couple friends from my ward and we all have babies that were born in July, 2008. We took them to this fun, indoor playground with blow up toys today in Sandy. Both boys absolutely loved it and we exhausted from running, bouncing, sliding, and playing. The girl, Savanna was scared to death and cried her eyes out when we tried to take her on the slide. Eventually she warmed up and was able to touch the outside of the toys without crying, not a huge step, but her mom was hopeful. On a side note, there was a grand opening of Kohl's by my house, which could potentially be a very bad thing for me.

Playtime in the kitchen

What a mess! This boy sure knows how to make them, and I am good at cleaning them up, so I guess it works!

Fun pics of Dylan Ace

Dylan is now 14 1/2 months old! Here is an update of what he is up to:
Likes to play with blocks and wreck towers that his mom makes.
Says "eh eh eh eh" whenever he wants something. It is really annoying and we are trying to teach him to say "please"
Runs to the front door when I ask Dawson, the dog if he wants to go for a walk. Dylan loves to walk the dog.
Has a very little attention span, although he will now watch a whole episode of Mickey Mouse Club while he eats breakfast and I get ready in the morning.
Says dada, mama, dawson, cheese and a lot of other words in his own little language.
He is pretty sure he is carrying on a normal conversation by looking you in the eye and saying a version of dowaduwadowa.
Runs around everywhere, and is starting to climb on everything. Handles stairs like a pro.
Still does not like his carseat very well.
Loves pulling the dogs hair and making him squeal.
Falls to sleep in his mom's arms after laughing and telling me all about his day.
Sleeps 12 hours straight through the night most of the time.
Has 11 teeth
Loves the park and going down the slides.
Is a true boy and tries to eat the rocks, bark, dirt, dog food and anything he is not supposed to eat.