Dawsonisms

I have the most adorable 4 year old nephew. Dawson is very smart and energetic and enjoys testing the waters of his mom and dad's patience...but we sure do love him.

Today, I spent some time at Bryan and Melissa's with Suz, and she and I got to overhear a conversation that Melissa and Dawson were having as he was taking his evening shower:

*Dawson jumps in the tub, slips, and falls (after having been told not to do it once before already)*

Melissa: Dawson, you are one lucky son-of-a-gun. You could have bitten your lip and it could have been a lot worse.

Dawson: Mom, what's a son-of-a-gun?

Melissa: (Pause) Oh, it's just a silly term.

Dawson: (Pauses then asks very concernedly) I'm a silly term?

*Steph, Suz, Melissa (and then Dawson) laugh hysterically*

And then we were having FHE at their house a few minutes later. We learned about the articles of faith. Melissa wanted to do a review with Dawson before bed. It went something like this:

Melissa: Dawson, who wrote the articles of faith?

Dawson: Um, Jesus?

Melissa: Uh, no.

Dawson: Heavenly Father?

Melissa: (chuckles) No.

Dawson: Richard?

*Again, hysterical laughter by all*

You gotta love this kid!

I ♥ Aunt Nanny!

I am so happy that my Aunt Nanny came to visit me. She was such a help to my mommy! We went on walks, went shopping, watched movies, and I loved spending time with her. I can't wait to see her again next week when mommy takes me to Utah for Aunt Nanny's mission farewell. She is going to serve the Lord in Stockholm, Sweden for a year and a half. I will miss her but I know that she has an important job to do to bring the gospel to the people in Sweden.

I love you Aunt Nanny!

♥ Ellie

Teeth AND Crawling?!?

My baby broke her bottom two teeth last Saturday. Aunt Nanny was here visiting and felt them first...but didn't feel like it was important enough to share. On our way home from dinner that night, I put my finger in her mouth to let her suck on it (awful, I know...but it helps her calm down sans binky) and I felt the little sharp edges of her teeth. I was totally excited and exclaimed to Richard and Erik who were also in the car that Ellie was really teething. Suz was like, "Yeah, I felt those earlier. I thought you already knew." Pretty exciting!

Hard to see, I know...but they're there!

And then tonight while I was straightening up, this is what I came upon. I cannot believe it...my baby is actually CRAWLING! I think she will be doing this for a while though because I can't imagine her actually walking on those little feet. She's almost 8 months and can just now barely fit into shoes! Good times.

Twilight the Movie...

...has been moved up to November 21st! Still my favorite book of the saga, I truly hope the movie doesn't disappoint. Who knows, maybe Richard might actually see it with me and then he'll actually understand the greatness that is Twilight!

I'm so excited!

Memories

Here's how it works: 1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together, or one of the first memories you have of me. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember! 2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

This will be fun. Thanks Brooke (and all others who have done this)!

Ellie's First Food

Today after Ellie's 6 month well visit, we decided to start her on solid food. Here she is with her first experience of rice cereal. I think she actually kind of liked it. She didn't make a very big mess at all, and she kept opening her mouth really wide for the next bite. We certainly enjoy each and every new and exciting milestone she reaches.

Mom, what is this?

More please.

Yummy!

6 Months Old

Last Friday, Eliza turned six months old. I can't believe how much time has gone by. She is so much fun to have around. What a joy she has brought to our lives!