Friday, May 28, 2010

Dawson's Dedication

Last Saturday Dawson and Averi were dedicated at Blackhawk church. It was very special to share this day of celebrating with the Kalscheur crew! Many family and friends came to help join in the festivities. Afterwards we had a big ol' bash at the Kalscheur's to celebrate the day. Wonderful family and friends, beautiful weather and great food...what more could you ask for?


This is the "life verse" we chose for Dawson that now has a whole new meaning to us...


“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”-Joshua 1:9b


Photos of the dedication below...thanks for taking them Mary!



Someone causing some trouble during the service...

Averi getting dedicated.




Looks like Dawson found a new favorite toy of Veda & Averi's!

Brew crew pic with the Kramers!

Monday, May 24, 2010

Look who's got some choppers!



Dawson's two front teeth are in! You can see the one of the left much better here as the lower right front tooth is through the gums, but is a week behind or so...

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Six month photos...

We got family photos taken about a month ago with Laura Zastrow. They turned out so wonderful! Just wanted to share a few (ok, so there is a lot!) of my favorites below...



























Monday, May 17, 2010

Big doin's

This last few weeks of Dawson's life have been filled with so much. For one thing, he is now (finally!) sleeping through the night! Ah, can you imagine how happy this makes his mom and dad? Words come short on describing what a full nights rest does for a parent. I will never take one for granted again! He is sleeping from 7:30 or 8pm until 6am or so. Some nights he wakes up one to be reassured that mom and dad are still here and then quickly falls back asleep. Oh pure joy! :)

Dawson also has his first tooth! The front, bottom, left tooth is the first to make it's debut. It's broke through the gums, but still tough to see in a picture. Once it is more noticeable, I'll post some pictures. I think the lower right is close behind.

He is on the verge of crawling as well. He can get up on all fours (but his knees and legs are out to the side like a frog). He also scoots backwards which only makes him more and more mad as he finds himself moving farther from his destination instead of towards it. Before long we will be chasing this little boy around all over the place. Time to baby proof the house!

This last weekend was super busy! Spent some time with our friends the Havercamps, swimming lessons, yard work, even a date night for mom and dad! On Sunday Aunt Jessi graduated from Edgewood College. We are so very proud of her and were so glad we got to celebrate with her!

Enjoy the pics below of Dawson's big doin's. Much love!


 

Bath time is Dawson' most favorite. Check out the mohawk he is sporting.




Mom and D were twirling in the curtains in the hallway during Aunt Jessi's graduation. You should have heard this little dude laughing. It was too much fun.




D with celebrating with the graduate!




Dude, check me out.


Sunday, May 2, 2010

Oh boy!

As Dawson continues to grow, his little boy characteristics keep growing right along with him. And I have to admit, I am loving every bit of it! :)

Today he sat and rolled a ball back and forth with Daryn. It was a proud moment for dad! I'll have to post the video of it if I can figure that out...Yesterday at Uncle Jason's baseball game he was examining every blade of grass, stick, dandelion, etc. and then trying to eat them. 

He is constantly throwing his toys or pounding his sippy cup on his high chair tray. He loves splashing around at swim lessons or in the tub too. Dawson also is so intrigued by everything, always trying to figure out how something works, or how he can get something open or reach something to rip apart. He is one busy dude that doesn't like to sit still, that's for sure!

This weekend after swimming lessons, we headed downtown to the farmers market (Dawson's first of many trips!) with the Kalscheur's. The weather was beautiful and it was a perfect morning for a walk around the capital square. Dawson however was so relaxed he feel asleep in the Bjorn carrier. It was pretty funny. After the market, we headed to Verona to watch Uncle Jason's baseball game. Edgewood was up against the top team in the conference and won both games.

Dawson will be seven months tomorrow, which seems insane! Can that really be right? I know I say that every month, but dang. The poor little man has been sick for almost a month now. We had to switch to a new antibiotic since the other wasn't working for his ear infection, so we are hoping our snotty-nosed kiddo is on the mend. He's been such a trooper through it all though.

Check out some new pics below...thanks for checkin' up on us! 
xo- the Allen's





Cheese!



Dawson loves these cups! They are definitely a favorite!


Look at these proud Dads! And Averi picking on Dawson while he sleeps, getting him back for all of the times he picks on her! :)



Daddy and sleepy little D.



Happy boy watching some baseball



Hmmm...how can I get this in my mouth? I wonder what it tastes like?



Dawson and Uncle Jason