Alayna Vernell Dawson

Born: August 4 2010 at 3:49 p.m.

weight: 7 pounds 11 ounces

length: 21 inches

Lots of dark hair Her first day home! Josh and Alayna were tired!Meeting her big brother Brayden! He just loves her!Meeting her big sister Kaytlin! She wasn't exactly sure what to think but I think she is starting to warm up to her!Blessing Day Sunday August 15th 2010 Church was just rough so I slept the day away!Approximately one week old here! She sure is growing fast.

At her two week appointment she weighted in at 8 pounds 10 ounces! The doctor mentioned that she loves her food and I would certainly have to agree! She is healthy and happy and we are so excited she joined our family!

Carl & Ashley

My little brother Carl got married August 14th 2010! It is hard to think he grew up and is now married! Ashley is a hoot and we love her immensly already! Congrats! With a new baby I didn't take my camera with me to the wedding because I had a few other things to worry about but here are a few pictures that others took!

I am excited to see what the next few years bring! Welcome to the family Ashley!

Navy Blue Angels Air Show

This past weekend the Blue Angels came to town! The show was awesome and I would highly suggest going to see them if they are anywhere near you!

Brayden checking out the cockpit of one of the planes that started the air show off!

Josh and Brayden watching the planes head to or from the run way!

While the show was going on this is what the kids did!

Anyone care to fly upside down?

The wing walker! I would never in a million years ever consider doing this!

These last two pictures were not taken by me! If you want to read more about them go to http://www.blueangels.navy.mil/

Brayden Turns Six

So for Brayden's birthday this year we had a small get together at a nearby park. We invited a few friends and family to join us! I am still finding it hard to believe that my little boy is now six! I love getting creative and trying new things for his birthday cakes. I found a few cute ideas and let him choose which one he would like this year... he must have had baseball on the brain because that is the one he chose! I think it turned out so cute!

Opening gifts was fun! He got some fun new toys and books! In this picture we have Kaytlin and our niece Sydney watching him. At least they were sitting on the cooler with the water balloons in it instead of throwing them.

His biggest gift that was wrapped in a large box from Carl and Ashley below. Everyone was curious as to what it was! They got him some sand box toys! In this picture from left to right we have grandpa Terry, cousin Andruw, school friends Spencer and Carter, Uncle Jared, cousin Cadance, Grandma Sara, Brayden, and Aunt Jennifer.

Brayden trying his new toys out!

While Brayden played with his new toys Kaytlin played with her little tricycle that she is still trying to learn to peddle!

Happy Birthday Brayden! Here is wishing for a very good year!

Multiple Sclerosis

Harmon's Best Dam Bike Ride

June 26th-27th 2010

Day 1

Carl getting ready with the support from Ashley!

Josh getting ready with some help from the kids!

Josh and Carl together before the ride.

Waiting patiently at the starting line!

Josh finishes Day 1 in approx 4 hours riding 40 miles.

Carl finishes Day 1 in approx 6 hours riding 100 miles.

Day 2

Rounding the bend to finish Day 2 approx. 40 miles with a bit of help from the sag driver! Carl finished Day 2 riding 75 miles!

Josh at the finish line! So proud of both Carl and Josh!

While Josh and Carl were out on the bike route the kids and I played at the park!

While driving through town Josh saw this billboard and I had to laugh! It sure fits in with the MS bike ride taking place in Logan this weekend!

Also after the guys were done riding on day one we all went up to the Logan Temple. It always amazes me at the beauty and peace found on the grounds!

It was a fun and rewarding weekend for all involved!