Happy Anniversary

I want to wish my wonderful husband a happy anniversary. Four years ago today we said i do on the beach in Cabo. It was an amazing day and I can't wait to go back next year to celebrate our five year anniversary. Thank you honey for working so hard everyday and for being such a dedicated husband and father. I know I don't say it often enough, but I'm very lucky to have you as a partner in this crazy world. You would do anything for me, your son and for our family. For that I'm forever grateful. XOXO

Third Trimester

I'm in my third trimester...where did the time go? I think I lost track of time trying to keep up with a two year old!

BFF's and BBQ

On Sunday we had a BBQ at Shelbi and Dustin's house for my birthday. I can't even count how many birthdays we have celebrated together. I feel so blessed to have such wonderful friends in my life. These two ladies and I have been friends since we started High School. We have been through so much together and grown up to be moms together. I love knowing that no matter what happens in life, I will always have these two and all the memories that we have made. Thanks you ladies for 15+ years of friendship!

Happy 2nd Birthday Camryn and Chloe

Check out these cupcakes that Jamie made!

Hudson was so excited to get an Elmo cupcake.

Happy Birthday Girls!

Hudson's little friends Camryn and Chloe turned two last weekend. They had a Sesame Street party and the Elmo fans loved it!

Thursdays with Charlotte

My good friend Gwen and I have decided to take each others kids every other Thursday for the summer. This gives the kids a weekly play date and the mommies a few hours once a week to get something done, rest, run errands or do nothing at all. This past Thursday was our first time with Charlotte at our house. The kids had so much fun with play dough, coloring, playing trains, dancing, eating lunch and just being silly. I enjoyed it too, and I'm looking forward to this Thursday when I'm going to work on baby boys room (in peace).

Disneyland

Hudson dancing his way in the front gate!

Meeting Goofy

The Happiest Place on Earth!

Hudson was so excited to meet his favorite movie star!

Daddy and Hudson on Dumbo

During our vacation to Palm Springs we headed over to Disneyland for the weekend. I wasn't sure how my cautious two year old would react to all the people, noise, rides, and most of all the characters. He loved it! His favorite parts were meeting Lightening Mc Queen and Mater from the movie Cars and the Dumbo ride. My favorite was watching his face take everything in. We went back to our hotel mid day for lunch and a nap. He woke up from his nap and said "more Disneyland", jumped out of bed and jumped in his stroller in our hotel room. Anyone that knows Hudson knows it usually takes him at least 45 min. to wake up. This kid was ready in 45 seconds. When we got back to the hotel late that night he could barely keep his eyes open. As he laid in bed next to me saying, up high (Dumbo ride), choo-choo, boat, go fast, cars, more... I knew that our decision to take Hudson to Disneyland was a good one.

Here are some videos from Disneyland...

Goofy!

Watching the Pixar Character Parade.

Riding Dumbo with daddy.

Palm Springs

Hudson swimming at Aunt Kris and Uncle Waco's house.

Playing in the fountain in grandma and grandpas courtyard.

Flying high in grandma and grandpa's pool!

Hudson was ready for the sun.

Golf at Rancho La Quinta.

Jenelle's high school graduation party.

Hudson loves his Uncle Greg and Stephanie.

Our Family

We just got back from a wonderful vacation in Palm Springs. Our niece Jenelle graduated from high school and we went down to relax in the sun and celebrate. It was so HOT..and I mean HOT, 110 almost every day. We beat the heat by spending a lot of time in the water. Hudson loved swimming in grandma and grandpa's and aunt Kris and uncle Waco's pools. He had so much fun getting crazy with his cousins and discovered that he LOVES ketchup. Throughout the trip we caught him putting ketchup on everything from his hot dog, cheese stick, chicken and even his watermelon. He also loved riding in grandmas car with the top down and driving the golf cart. I love visiting, but next time we are going to go in the Spring when it's not so hot.

Hudson loved the pool!

Big Boy Bed

Yesterday was Hudson's first day in his new big boy bed. We skipped the toddler bed and went right for the queen size since we had one already. He has been sleeping in a queen size on trips and at John's parents house for awhile so we figured it would work out great. Plus, this gives us the room to lay down with him and read books. I bet I end up falling asleep a lot of the time especially in the next few months. Nap time started out a bit rough with him reminding me over and over that he is a baby NOT a big boy. This started a few months back when took him to our first ultrasound and started telling him that he is big boy and that there is a baby in mommy's belly. After giving him the option of sleeping in his crib (which is set up in the room next to his) he decided that he wanted to sleep in his big boy bed, and he did. He took a nice long nap and woke up very proud. At night I got in with him, we read a few books and he was out. He woke up once with a quiet cry, I went in rubbed his back for a second and he slept until morning. I don't know how to judge, but I consider this a success.

Gymnastics with Daddy!

On Saturday Hudson had a make day for gymnastics. He was so excited because daddy was able to come. Hudson showed him all of his new skills and loved having him there to watch. I wish that our summer weekends weren't so busy. I would have him go every Saturday with daddy.

Love these pictures!

We didn;t have a 4D ultrasound with Hudson. We decided to do one this time and wow...these are so amazing! This is our baby boy at only 22 weeks! I see a little bit of Hudson in him, I think it's the nose. I loved having this done and if we have a third child I will definitely do this again.

T-Ball

John took Hudson shopping last weekend and this is what they came home with. He loves it! I can't wait for next Spring when he can be on a t-ball team!

Water Table

Hudson's grammy and grandpa gave him a water table for his birthday. A few weeks ago it was finally warm enough to use it. He has been playing with it ever since John put it together!

Old Friends...and our Kids!

Hudson, Kamryn, Carter and Stella

Hudson falling in love..


Bubbles!

Tonight I had a wonderful evening catching up with two old friends Hillary and Andrea and our kids all got to play together. Hudson had so much fun running around, catching bubbles, playing with Stella, playing cars and most of all falling in love with Kamryn. Kamryn is Hillary's 10 year old daughter. Hudson just couldn't get enough of her. It was adorable, he even got tears in his eyes saying good-bye to her when we left.

Gymnastics

Hudson started gymnastics at Gymagine http://www.gymagine.com/ and it's a blast! He has only been going for three weeks, and is still trying to figure the whole thing out. We have been practicing his forward rolls at home and he has it down and is so proud of his new skill. A sweet little girl from our neighborhood is in his class and he likes her. I thought he would be the only or one of the only boys in his class, but she is the only girl. We have signed up for another session that runs through June. Stay posted for progress!

BROTHERS!

Baby Boy Cowan 20 Weeks

I'm so excited that Hudson is going to be a BIG BROTHER! He is going to be the best big brother EVER.

Hudson's Two Year Pictures

www.jphinneyphotography.com