Silver Lake

Today John and I took Hudson to a fun park by our house. It's on Silver Lake and it has the best playground and a beach. Hudson loves to crawl up on the play equipment, drive the "boat" and go down the slide. We brought his sand toys and for the first time he LOVED it. In the past he wasn't real sure of the sand. Today he dug with his shovel, filled his bucket and even splashed in the water. It was a wonderful day!

Fun with Mady!

Mady and Hudson after swimming.

Sharing an after swimming snack!

Learning to share.


Best buddies!

On Saturday Mandy and I took the kids swimming at the outdoor pool in Magnolia. They had a blast! Hudson had fun showing off his swimming skills and Mady learned how to go under the water. When we got back to Mandy's house we gave the kids a bath. I think they had just a much fun in the bath as they did at the pool! They played together while Mandy and I had dinner. They are too cute together. I love watching them interact...they are going to be life long friends!

Here comes Hudson!

Hudson has been working on walking for few months. He is now officially a walker! For the past few days he has only been walking. He can even bend over to pick something up and keep walking. It's so cute to watch him. He is extremely proud of his new skill.

Memorial Day BBQ

Kevin and Hudson.

Hudson and Mady playing in the tent.

Dustin, Shelbi and baby Olivia (in the belly).

Shane the grill master!

Shelbi and Mady.

We spent memorial day at the Bank's house with the Tiroux's and Kevin. The kids played in Hudson's tent on the lawn and we enjoyed good food and even better friends. I feel blessed to have so many wonderful friends that I have known for so long. It's even more exciting now that we are becoming parents. When we all first met we just kids ourselves. It's going to be wonderful watching our own kids grow up together.

My oh my...what a day for baseball in Seattle!

Hudson on the way to his first Mariners game!

A beautiful day in Seattle.

Today we went to the Mariners game to celebrate Doug and Greg's birthdays. It was a beautiful day and Hudson loved the game. He sat for the whole game with only needing to get up for a couple short walks around with grandma and I. It was a blast I can't wait to take him to another!

Houston

Ready for the bachelorette party!

Hudson enjoying the pool.

Melissa's wedding shower.

Last week Hudson and I went to Houston with my mom to visit Brett and Melissa. They just bought a new house and it's adorable! They spoiled Hudson with toys, books and a pool to play in! He loved being there. We went to Melissa's wedding shower and bachelorette party. Hudson was able to go to the shower with us and he was so well behaved. I went to the bachelorette party that night and even stayed up until 3 am! I had a wonderful time and feel so lucky to have such a wonderful sister-in-law.

Mother's Day

I had a wonderfully relaxing mother's day this year. John and Hudson picked up Starbucks and breakfast while I slept in (the best part). We had a nice family breakfast (with pretty flowers). Then I had a little spa time. We headed to Overlake Country Club for a late brunch with John's parents and then a big nap!

Happy Mother's Day

Mother's Day 2008

When I look back at this picture it feels like so long ago. So much has happened and Hudson has changed so much in one year. I love that he will still cuddle with me like this and fall asleep. I feel truly blessed each day to have him in my life. Being a mom is the most important job in the world. I owe so much to my own mom for showing me how to be the mom I am today.

Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms in my life. Appreciate each day and remember how lucky we all are to be a mom!

Taking Steps!

Weekend with Daddy

Those of you that know John, know how much he works. He took the whole weekend off and we had a blast! On Saturday we went to the Tot Spot, then to Karen and Adrian's to meet baby Morgan. Then we had dinner in Fall City on the way back. On Sunday we spent the day at home relaxing. Hudson LOVED having daddy around all weekend.

Sleepover with Lily

Two weeks ago we had our sweet friend Lily spend the night. Hudson and Lily had a great time together. First we went to the Tot Spot to play, then home for Hudson's nap while Lily and I made brownies. next we went on a walk to the park and then home for dinner. Lily was so cute with Hudson and Hudson even let her carry him around! In the morning we made waffles and walked to the park again. Having the two of them for 24 hours makes me realizes how much Hudson would love a little brother or sisiter (someday).