Halloween 2010

So I clearly have been a blog slacker since it's been 6 months since I posted last. Some exciting news: Luke got a really great job as an office administrator for a guy that does financial planning, life insurance and investments. He loves it and he loves his boss. And I love it because that means I was able to quit my job, working for the devil :) It has been great being home with Dax and I love being able to see him grow up, moment by moment. It's amazing that even after one week, I can already see why the Lord made motherhood and nurturing the main role for women. I always knew it was important, but it's different to actually live it and see the importance as my child learns and grows. We are really blessed that I can be home with him.

Dax is now 1!!! I can't believe it has already been a year! We are having his party this weekend, so I'll post pictures after that. Here's what we've been up to for the last few months (The pictures are in order from oldest to newest on bottom).

We had a couple swimming adventures this summer. Dax didn't like the cold pool so much but the hot tub was always a hit with him. I love the gut!

Bear Lake's highlight was eating sand! Who doesn't love a little crunch in their sandwich?

My aunt Jennifer and her family was here for a couple weeks in July. We went to the Bountiful Pioneer Days parade, and even though we were in the shade, we were all still sweating! We also had a family reunion at the Bountiful Rec Center - which was awesome!
The next day we all went to Snowbird and rode the alpine slide, zip line, ropes course, rock wall, and hiking. It was a great couple days with everyone.
Dax experienced his first Demolition Derby. As you can see from the look on his face, he was a little concerned at first. He did really well even with all the loud noises and stinky car smells. It looks like we have a hit.
I love when he sits on his feet like this. So cute! He is pretty much into everything now. I don't realize how messy a room is until he's taking a nap and I have a chance to assess the damage. It's as if a tornado followed him around.
We fed the ducks a couple times this year. Dax loves animals so he wasn't scared, but some of the geese did get a little too close. They get a little impatient and nip at you if you don't feed them quick enough.

Look at that cute little face! I can't believe how much he's looking like a little boy and not a baby anymore.

Luke and I celebrated our 6th anniversary. My parents were kind enough to take Dax for a couple nights and we headed to Park City. We spent a day shopping the outlets and had some delicious meals at some great restaurants. I saved up money for a couple months - too bad we aren't rich enough to shop like that all the time. We had a great weekend.
Here's the loot.
Dax didn't even miss us. Look at the fun he was having without us.

Dax had his first Halloween this year! He was a dragon - which looks a little sleepy. We went to our ward party and did some of the games: cake walk, fishing and face painting. I was surprised that he actually sat still while the young women painted his face.
Then we headed to Lindsey and Tyler's ward party for dinner and more fun events. They did a Trunk-r-Treat at their church. Dax had no idea what was going on, but he had fun running around and making dragon noises. Luke and I actually dressed up this year - Nerd and cavewoman.
Jake and Kara came over and carved pumpkins with us. Luke's (far left) is a monster eating a little pumpkin. The little pumpkin guts are falling into the monsters mouth. Jake made a scary face. Mine is the spider. Kara (far right) made a silly face and stuck the tongue on with toothpicks. I love to see people's creativity. I am amazed at what people come up with with just a pumpkin.

One night Luke and I were playing Wii and laughing at ourselves. Dax thought it was pretty funny and copied our laughing. I love how his laugh is totally fake and he thinks he's so funny!

Well, that's it for now. I really will try to make an effort to post more than once every 6 months.