My little
Last time I took him to the doctor he weighed 18 lbs 4 oz. (that was 4 weeks ago) He can sit, roll all over the place and hates food. He loves his jumperoo and excersaucer. He doesn't like his car seat, being left alone, or being cuddled :( As long as someone's attention is completely on him at all times, he is the happiest baby around.
For family night we decided to head to the Rodeo. I was hesitant, but Dave had already mentioned it to Landon before he left for work, so there was no turning back. I'm glad, we had a blast. Landon loved every minute of it. There were skydivers, motorcycle stunt guys, some fireworks and of course lost of yummy food along with all your normal rodeo stuff. Me, I'm not much of a rodeo fan, but I love the atmosphere. We thought for sure we would only make it about halfway through, but surprisingly Dawson was an angel and let us stay till the end to watch the bull riders.
Dave's work hosted a Rock Band competition. Dave didn't initially sign up (but secretly wanted to) So when one of the bands drummers had to skip out at the last minute, Dave was more than happy to fill in. The grand prize band would win 1,200 dollars. Dave's team called "My Cubicle Romance" Came in a super close 2nd place and won nothing. They lost by .2. Too bad, I personally think Dave standing up and taking his shirt off to throw out in the audience may have been a bit over the top :) Or maybe it was the Bra flung up on the stage? Who knows. They did great though, definitely fun entertainment. In case you were wondering, Dave is the big guy with shaggy hair. The guy with pink hair is my brother in law, Rory. ROCK ON GUYS!
I'm a little behind on posting these, better late than never!
Landon's first time camping. He loved it! Dave had a hard time getting out of the tent, we will be going camping again this summer for sure!
Landon's friend, Ethan, and cousin Olivia.
On the train, one of Landon's favorites! He is int he middle of yelling at Olivia for something, hence the weird face.. he looks a little crazy..
Landon, uncle Jeff and Olivia on the merry go round.
Olivia, Kaemon and Landon on the baby boats. Landon informed me that this was a boring baby ride. He also wouldn't let anyone else touch the bell. What a bully. 
Dave's sister, her friend Corey, and Landon waiting for the fireworks!
Us. 
Dawson threw up yellow bile last Monday night.. I called the Dr.'s office and all they could tell me to do was take him to the E.R. I didn't feel like this was necessary so I didn't. He had been eating fine and wasn't dehydrated so I felt I could wait till Tuesday to get him in. He seemed much better and didn't throw up again so I thought it was a one time thing. Well, I was at my mom's and Dawson had a poop that had tons of these little black specs in it (I scrutinize all of Dawson's poop now) When I would push down on one of the specs (with a wipe) it would burst open with blood.. I thought this was weird so I called and made an apt. for him. Well, Dawson has been coughing and been SO irritated these past two days. I can tell when my kids have ear infections and suspected he did. So I called to see if I could get him in today. Good thing I did! Right before I took him to the Dr. he threw up again, this time it had blood in it. I FREAKED out.. I saved the cloth he threw up in to show the Dr.
So, I went to the Dr. and brought up all of my concerns (bile, black speckly poo, and bloody vomit.) He told me these were all classic signs of milk allergy, which we already know Dawson has. I've been off dairy for almost a month now.. and to no avail. My child still poops blood. The little specs in his poop are partially digested blood. His allergy is progressing to the point to where he is now vomiting blood. I feel terrible. I want what is best for him. Does that mean stop breastfeeding him? Or go to a more strict diet? I don't know. I have had a VERY emotional day today. Dave and I are going to discuss it when he gets home today. Likely, I will quit breastfeeding :( I do not think formula is bad in ANY way shape or form, but I just like knowing that I am giving him the VERY BEST stuff out there, but then I have to think about the poor little guy, and not be selfish and do what is best for his little body. Anyway, I know I am rambling.. It has been a LONG 24 hours. Dawson was awake from Midnight till 3am with a fever (he also has a double ear infection) the same time he was awake our Central Air decided to break. Poor baby had to be in an 80 degree house with a fever :( So basically, the Ross household is tired, cranky, sick and very emotional.
For about 2 years now I have been buying the Kirkland brand diapers. I have an inside source that tells me these are the same as Huggies Supreme. I went home the first time I bought them and discovered that they were in fact the same. I have been very pleased with them until the last batch that we bought. Dawson leaks out of them continuously. He didn't used to.. they are not nearly as absorbent as they used to be, they feel different than the older ones. I am getting pretty ticked. I have to change him like every 45 minutes to prevent a leakage issue. We are pointing his little man down, he is in the right size.. I think they have done something to their diapers to cut costs. Has anyone else noticed this? I guess I am stuck with 200 crappy diapers :( What diapers do other's out there like?
