Dillon's Birthday Party

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Dillon had the best time Saturday at his birthday party! We had it at our house. It was chaotic at times, but it was great! Thanks to everyone for stopping by and making Dillon's birthday so special!

Dillon at School

When we went to Dillon's school to share the cupcakes, I was soooooo pleased to see Dillon was not clingy to me and actually wanted to play with his friends after they finished their snack. Here are a couple pictures I took. For those of you who have been asking how the daycare thing is going, thanks!! I really do think it's going well. Again this morning Dillon was playing when Dion left! And when I picked him up, I stood outside the room for a few minutes and watched him play with his friends. Dillon was opening a drawer, and his buddy would shut it, then again, Dillon would open it ... you can't beat that! :)

Dillon's Birthday

So - I'm less than a week late ... back off!! :)

Dillon had a fabulous first birthday! Here are a few pics to share. Following Liz's "tradition", here's a picture of Dillon waking up Tuesday, September 22.
After taking most of his bottle, Dillon scooted down from me to play with his birthday present - the Fisher Price Farm. Very cute!
And then we headed to Picture People to get his picture made! They asked me to sign a model release form because he is soooo precious/cute/handsome, and I did. Then I went back to get some reprints and his face is now on display on their wall 5 times!! Dillon Michael Vaughn, model. LOL
Then Dillon had a snooze. When he got up, we took 2 bite cupcakes to his school class. Here he is after eating the cupcake ... looks like he owns the place, doesn't he??
Then we went to Chick-fil-a to let him play in the little play area. The McDonald's play area is for 3 years and up ... what up with that?? Anyway, Chick-fil-a was quick fun for the little guy!
Afterwards we went to Outback to celebrate! Dillon got his first kid's meal ... grilled chicken and sweet potato. He ate most of the chicken (about 2/3), about 1/3 of the sweet potato, 2 pieces of the bread, a container of mandarin oranges AND THEN ice cream! He cried when Dion stopped feeding him the ice cream!! You should have seen his poor belly!!! ha ha ha
The night was wrapped up with bath time where he got his last present. This little gadget is pretty cool. It swims around the tub, lights up and sprays water. Do you see it? Very cool!
Happy Birthday Sweet Baby Dillon!! I can't believe you are 1 year old already!

Calling My Ladies!!

This weekend I took the boat out all by myself ... (okay, Mom and Dad were with me first, and then I had to riders on my second leg, but "all by myself" as in without Dion!) So you know what that means!!!! Let's hit the lake! We can do it! We don't need boys to drive the boat! :)

Dion - you know I love going on the boat with ya! Just have to get the offer out there ... I mean, you and the guys go out to lunch on the boat. Us girls gotta have some fun too!

Who's in?

Vaughn Boys

This picture is about a month old, but I love it! Here are the Vaughn boys putting together Dillon's tricycle! Look at Dillon right there in the middle of it all! The tricycle by the way has been AWESOME! Mom and Dad got it for Dillon for his birthday (a little early!) We have thoroughly enjoyed it! Dillon and I take walks around the neighborhood most nights, and a couple of times we have tooled around Birkdale (tonight included). I love going to Birkdale because people cannot help but comment on our little boy riding his tricycle with his legs propped up on the handlebars sucking his thumb!

Reasons I Don't Blog As Frequently Anymore

10. I have a child in "school" now and have to pack lunches at night.
9. My job is crazy, and often I log back in to work after Dillon goes to bed (okay, probably twice a week).
8. I get up at 5:45 am! (Well, my alarm goes off at 5:45 am! And 5:54 am, and 6:03 am, and 6:12 am, and 6:21 am, and sometimes 6:30 am!!)
7. I am trying to plan a very spectacular 1st birthday party for my little one!
6. We have to do our own laundry now ... it stinks, and takes time.
5. We have to do our own shopping now ... it stinks, and takes time (no more casually leaving the WalMart list on the counter and coming home to find everything bought! Thanks Mom!)
4. We are actually eating at home most nights a week now - cooking dinner takes time.
3. It just plain feels good to sit on the couch at night and not feel like I "have" to do anything.
2. I cannot blog at work (not that I would have time, but I needed a #2!)
and the number 1 reason I haven't been blogging as frequently ... I like to hear from you all that you miss the updates!! :)

Thanks for your patience! I will try to get back into the swing of things!!

Biker Boyz

Dillon LOVES the motorcycle! He watches Dion circle our road! He loves the vibrations! He cries when you take him off of it! I think bikes are in his future ... which only makes sense. His Daddy, brother and Poppy are all crazy about bikes! (And his mama has a Vespa!)

Just Becuz I Don't Feel Good ...

Don't mean I can't look good!So, I picked Dillon up from school Friday and he was burning up! He had a 102 temperature and turns out his first ear infection! Poor guy! He was so cuddly and pitiful Friday night, but this picture is Saturday morning, and as you can see, he was quite chipper! He is such a champ! He has now gotten a runny nose and a bad cough, but I do believe he's getting better. What a precious little boy we have! I just love that long sleeve T! So cute!

Lake Day Sunday

We had the best time on the lake this past Sunday. Here are a couple pictures, starting with Dillon being silly with Grandmommy!

Handsome boy!

I love this shot! Everyone so happy! It was a great day - beautiful weather, calm lake, good food, quality family time! Can't beat that!