Funny Stuff

Summer

I haven't posted anything in ages so I'm going to do one big catch up post. We have done a lot this summer. It has been so fun. Anyway, as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words so here's what we've been up to:

Dunaway Family Reunion:
Bear Lake 2009

Where there is Dixon, there is an uncle. Todd, Dixon, and Tyler.

Dixon and Aunt Melissa

Conn and Dixon

Dixon woke Uncle Ryan up at 6:30.

Dixon following his cousin Ryker around

Dixon likes to stand up while the boat is going so he can see the water.

Sarah, Michael, Ryker, Corbin, Olivia, Dixon.

Dixon ate sand and later pooped it out. I love kids.

The little fish

So many little ones. Olivia, Michael, Dixon, McKensey, Conn.

Scott and Dixon's partner in crime, Cousin Conn

Dixon thinks he's so big. Todd, Dixon, Tyler, Kara, and Brianna.

Typical Dixon. Always a clown.

Camping with the Alldredges.

Amy reserved a campground at Heber Valley Camp for the Alldredges.

Fun with pretzels by the campfire

Mom and Dad. I love this picture because, despite the fact it wasn't planned, my mom has an evil smirk like she's plotting something, and my dad looks very nervous about that.

Sunset with Amy, Bryton, and Kiara

Double Trouble. Dixon LOVES his cousin Bryton. Bryton is so patient with Dixon and chases him around while I rest.

Grandma and Dixon

I think I'm allergic to camping.

Las Vegas

Scott and I took Dixon with us to Las Vegas. He never fussed and was a wonderful little traveler. We all had a great time!

Dixon went a little nuts when we got to our room. He ran laps for a couple of hours.

Dixon's first plane ride

The Secret Garden

Autistic or Artistic? Here are a few of Dixon's projects while we were in Vegas

The view from our room in Vegas

Dixon thought the fish tank in the floor was a great stage so he did an elaborate tap dance and sang a song for everyone.

Dixon and Scott checking out the jellyfish at Mandalay Bay

Other summer fun:
Dunaway Pioneer Day Barbeque. This is Corbin, Scott, and McKensey on the 24th of July.

Water Fun

Scott, Ryan, and I recently decided to take Dixon out on the boat. We went to Deer Creek and the water was FREEZING. Ryan had to put on a wetsuit and Scott claims that certain parts of his anatomy headed so far north he didn't think they'd return. Dixon kept begging to get in the water so Scott decided to dip his legs in. He figured if Dixon felt how cold it was, he'd be content to stay on the boat. As it turned out, that only increased his obsession. He ended up swimming in the lake and didn't seem to notice the cold at all. We've been taking him to swimming lessons and letting him play in a cheap pool we bought out in the yard. He loves water. He can't get enough and is totally fearless. He loves taking baths and freaks out when we get him out.

What A Difference a Year Makes

Look how big Dixon grew from one 4th of July to the next!!!

The Difference Between Parents and Grandparents

Look what Grandma and Grandpa Alldredge let me do!

Is This Normal

As many of you know, Dixon has a mild obsession with paper towels and toilet paper. After months of fighting to keep them away from him, I decided I'd let him get it out of his system. It has only encouraged him. He eats it. He won't eat food, but he'll eat toilet paper?!?